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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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St Nicholas Home, I love living here because the staff members treat me like gold and I feel like a Queen because of how well I am treated. I love the home made fresh quiche.
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
It is often said that St. Nicholas Home is like a lovely little hotel in beautiful Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, New York. Our philosophy is to give the finest care, attention and devotion to each resident, only seeking their happiness and well-being in return. St. Nicholas Home is a...
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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I was truly impressed with the building, management and the apartments were immaculate with well kept grounds. I loved the security of the building. Unless a resident buzzed you in you can not even enter the...
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Maple Tree Manor located in Woodbridge Township is an affordable senior community for people aged 62 and over. It consists of 88 units, mostly 1-bedroom, with a few studios and 2-bedroom units.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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They were fantastic. I was helping a friend who has a lifelong disability. Melissa, the Administrator, was phenomenal, always supportive and trying to look out for his needs. They connected Michael to a...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
OUR MISSION-Our goals and services are based on two fundamental philosophical principles. The belief in the innate worth of the aged and disabled individual and the belief that each individual, regardless of age, sex, race, religion or handicap, is entitled to maximize his/her potential as a...
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My Dad is happy to be in Valley Vista. I visited him twice during the Covid-19 oubreak as I really worried about him. They took care of him well and there are no Covid-19 cases over here at all. I understand...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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We are very satisfied with them. The staff are very kind, they like their jobs, and that goes a long way, there is a lot of love in the care they provide. Also their basic package offers mediation...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Life is beautiful at Brandywine Senior Living. We have luxurious individual suites with a private bath and kitchen area. Meanwhile, on the other side of your door are services to meet your needs, and entertainment to enliven your spirit.With on-site–not–on–call licensed nurses only steps away, 24...
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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We can't say enough about Brandywine Assist Living. After searching many facilities, and trying to find the right one; we had no doubt we found the perfect place for my mom. Not only was the staff very...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Life is beautiful at Brandywine Senior Living.  We have luxurious individual suites with a private bath and kitchen area.  Meanwhile, on the other side of your door are services to meet your needs, and entertainment to enliven your spirit.  With on-site–not–on–call licensed nurses...
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Dad is still adjusting to living at this community. The staff are friendly, helpful and attentive. They are encouraging him to participate in some of the daily activities. He seems to like the food and...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.

Cost of independent living in Sterling Forest, NY

The average cost of senior living in Sterling Forest is $6,313 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Middletown, NY with an average of $3,654 per month.

Independent living costs in Sterling Forest, NY, vs. nearby cities

Sterling Forest, NY
$6,313/mo

Independent living costs in Sterling Forest, NY, vs. state and national averages

Sterling Forest, NY
$6,313/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

Independent living costs in Sterling Forest, NY, vs. other senior living options

$7,045/mo
Independent Living
$6,313/mo

Independent living costs in Sterling Forest, NY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,299/mo
Studio
$7,554/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,715/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,042/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,534/mo

Senior living costs in Sterling Forest vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Sterling Forest, NY
Column state: New York
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Community typeSterling Forest, NYNew YorkU.S.
Independent Living$6,313/mo$4,412/mo$3,951/mo
Assisted Living$7,317/mo$5,593/mo$4,515/mo
Memory Care$7,045/mo$5,671/mo$4,761/mo
Independent Living
Sterling Forest, NY:$6,313/mo
New York:$4,412/mo
U.S.:$3,951/mo
Assisted Living
Sterling Forest, NY:$7,317/mo
New York:$5,593/mo
U.S.:$4,515/mo
Memory Care
Sterling Forest, NY:$7,045/mo
New York:$5,671/mo
U.S.:$4,761/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Sterling Forest

Recent reviews for independent living in Sterling Forest

Arbor Terrace Mountainside

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The only helpful thing would be using Touchpoint to create the shopping list when supplies run out. I often get multiple calls a day when they run out of soap supplies. Really minor because of such great care and medical coordination. Very happy with the transparency and visibility, the ...
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The Residence at St. Peter’s in River Edge, NJ

4.5
We went with The Senior Residence at Se. Peter Apostle because they offered a comparable level of service for almost $2000 less a month. The facility is smaller with only 20 rooms, it is a former convent so you have to be ok with a small room versus some other places that had large rooms. They ...
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Westchester Center for Independent and Assisted in Yonkers, NY

4.0
My father in law is doing okay here at this community, he is still adjusting, but they are caring for him well. We do feel comfortable with his move to this community, it is a nice place. [Removed] is amazing. She was great to work with, she was very helpful, and understanding. The front desk ...
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Sterling Forest independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sterling Forest independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sterling Forest, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Sterling Forest independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Sterling Forest partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sterling Forest, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
24%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.2%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
30.9%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.9%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Sterling Forest independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Sterling Forest communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
30.5%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
34.5%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
27.6%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sterling Forest independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Sterling Forest offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
34.5%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.8%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.9%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.9%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.7%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.9%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.9%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.2%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.3%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
34.7%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
24.1%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19.8%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Yorktown Assisted Living Residence, The Belvedere and Sunrise of Madison are the top-rated independent living facilities near Sterling Forest, New York. See full list of communities.

There are 533 independent living facilities near Sterling Forest, New York. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Sterling Forest, New York are Yorktown Assisted Living Residence, The Belvedere and Sunrise of Madison. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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