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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Yorktown Heights, NY

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 19 independent living facilities in Yorktown Heights, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Getty Square, Whitney Young and Runyon Heights.
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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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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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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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Cost of independent living in Yorktown Heights, NY

The average cost of senior living in Yorktown Heights is $6,717 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include West Point, NY with an average of $5,394 per month.

Independent living costs in Yorktown Heights, NY, vs. nearby cities

Yorktown Heights, NY
$6,820/mo

Independent living costs in Yorktown Heights, NY, vs. state and national averages

Yorktown Heights, NY
$6,820/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

Independent living costs in Yorktown Heights, NY, vs. other senior living options

$7,222/mo
Independent Living
$6,717/mo

Independent living costs in Yorktown Heights, NY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$8,987/mo
Studio
$7,555/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,266/mo
2 Bedroom
$10,496/mo

Senior living costs in Yorktown Heights 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: Yorktown Heights, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeYorktown Heights, NYNew YorkU.S.
Independent Living$6,820/mo$4,412/mo$3,951/mo
Assisted Living$7,192/mo$5,593/mo$4,515/mo
Memory Care$7,222/mo$5,671/mo$4,761/mo
Independent Living
Yorktown Heights, NY:$6,820/mo
New York:$4,412/mo
U.S.:$3,951/mo
Assisted Living
Yorktown Heights, NY:$7,192/mo
New York:$5,593/mo
U.S.:$4,515/mo
Memory Care
Yorktown Heights, NY:$7,222/mo
New York:$5,671/mo
U.S.:$4,761/mo
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Independent living costs in Yorktown Heights, NY, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Yorktown Heights and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in Yorktown Heights, NY

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Yorktown Heights have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Yorktown Heights, NY$6,437/mo$5,583/mo+15.3%
New York$3,590/mo$3,475/mo+3.3%
National$3,045/mo$2,866/mo+6.2%
Yorktown Heights, NY
2024 average cost:$6,437/mo
2023 average cost:$5,583/mo
Percent change:+15.3%
New York
2024 average cost:$3,590/mo
2023 average cost:$3,475/mo
Percent change:+3.3%
National
2024 average cost:$3,045/mo
2023 average cost:$2,866/mo
Percent change:+6.2%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Yorktown Heights

Recent reviews for independent living in Yorktown Heights

Atria On The Hudson in Ossining, NY

5.0
My grandmother was at Atria for many years and they were some of the best years of her life. The staff was always friendly. The activities and trips were very stimulatingly for her. Most of all she was well cared for by all. The place is so beautiful as well. Don't look any further, a perfect ...
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The Club at Briarcliff Manor

4.1
Most people I know think living here is fine but we are too isolated. We are sitting on top of a hill which few can climb. There is very little outdoor walking space There are trips to theatre but most shuttle trips are for medical reasons There are many card games, two movies a day, Sundays ...
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The Bethel Springvale Inn in Croton-on-Hudson, NY

5.0
We love it, and my mom loves it, which is the most important thing. I would absolutely recommend other families go check it out. They've been absolutely wonderful, from the director [name removed], who gave us the tour, to the fabulous social worker director. The care has been excellent. And ...
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Yorktown Heights independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Yorktown Heights independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Yorktown Heights, 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 Yorktown Heights 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 Yorktown Heights partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Yorktown Heights, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.7%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Yorktown Heights 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 Yorktown Heights communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Yorktown Heights, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
46.7%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.7%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
40%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.3%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Yorktown Heights 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 Yorktown Heights offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Yorktown Heights, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
46.7%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
46.7%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.3%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.7%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
53.3%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.7%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
60%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
46.7%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60%
40%
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