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6 Best Independent Living Communities in Columbia County, NY
If you’re looking for independent living in the Columbia County area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Columbia County. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 6 independent living facilities in Columbia County, 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 Hudson, Pittsfield and Catskill.
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My husband and I stayed at Home Sweet Home for almost a week in April this year and had a great time enjoying the convenient location and the delicious breakfast, but most importantly the wonderful help the...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Home Sweet Home of Athens is a 24-bed facility located in historic Athens, NY blocks from the majestic Hudson River. Owned by The W Group we care for the person's physical, social, and spiritual needs. Our family atmosphere encourages a sense of purpose and promotes independence with...
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The Payn Foundation Home has been a great answer for our mom, who moved in two months ago. She still has her independence, but with the benefit of having a community surrounding her. It was just too lonely...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
We now require that all new admissions MUST be vaccinated against COVID19.Louis F Payn Foundation provides seniors with an independent living community in Chatham, NY. Chatham is a part of Columbia County and it provides its residents with a great place to live. Those who spend time in Chatham...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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 Columbia County, NY
The average cost of senior living in Columbia County is $3,594 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Schenectady, NY with an average of $3,264 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Columbia County, NY vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Columbia County, NY vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Columbia County vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Columbia County, NY by room type
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Average cost of Independent Living in Columbia County over time
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What families are saying about independent living in Columbia County
Recent reviews for independent living in Columbia County
Holiday Devonshire Estates in Lenox, MA
3.6
This is a bright and light-filled environment. The residents are very wonderful to be with.
The promised transportation and apartment cleaning are problematic.
I greatly enjoy talking about/discussing the wonders of the world during meals.
Wingate Residences at Melbourne Place in Pittsfield, MA
4.0
We are very happy with Wingate. The staff members make a point of knowing everyone's name immediately on arrival, which is really comforting. The activities are great, varied and interesting. The meals are good but could use a bit of an update. Fresh vegetables and grains for example. It's been ...
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Home Sweet Home of Athens
5.0
My mother spent the last 5 years of her life at this wonderful Assisted Living Facility. Grateful is an understatement. We were blessed to have found such a homey place. The staff and care was exceptional and my mom made several friends there. The size of the facility really made a difference ...
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Columbia County independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Columbia County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Columbia County, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select programs and activities in Columbia County 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 Columbia County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.5%
24%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25%
42.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
12.5%
36.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Wingate Residences at Melbourne Place, Home Sweet Home of Athens and Holiday Devonshire Estates are the top-rated independent living facilities near Columbia County, New York. See full list of communities.
There are 6 independent living facilities near Columbia County, New York. See the full list.
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Independent Living in Cities Near Columbia County
- Hudson, New York
- Pittsfield, Massachusetts
- Catskill, New York
- Pittsfield, Massachusetts
- Catskill, New York
- Hudson, New York
- Red Hook, New York
- Lenox, Massachusetts
- Red Hook, New York
- Great Barrington, Massachusetts
- Great Barrington, Massachusetts
- Stockbridge, Massachusetts
- Stockbridge, Massachusetts
- Saugerties, New York
- Lenox, Massachusetts
- Chatham, New York
- Lee, Massachusetts
- Valatie, New York
- North East, New York
- Saugerties, New York
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