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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Dobbs Ferry, NY
If you’re looking for independent living in the Dobbs Ferry 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 Dobbs Ferry. 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 73 independent living facilities in Dobbs Ferry, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
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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.
THE AMBASSADOR OF SCARSDALELocated on 7 wooded acres, bordering the 700 acres Saxon Woods Park, The Ambassador provides the finest luxury assisted living New York has to offer in an idyllic setting. Residents enjoy exceptional dining experiences, with thoughtfully prepared meals from an in-house...
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Kendal on Hudson offers Assisted Living services in the Adirondack program. Residents live in studio and one-bedroom apartments. They receive 24-hour supervision by nursing staff, assistance with medication management, and with activities of daily living.In addition, residents have access to...
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The food is simple and good. They do offer daily activities, however they do not seem very stimulating. They have a cocktail hour and they go to the movies. The staff are nice and try to keep everyone happy....
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.
This community, located in Tenafly, NJ, serves seniors and their families in Bergen County, as well as those living on the upper West side of Manhattan. Brightview Tenafly features residential apartments and offers personalized care services for seniors who need help with the activities of daily...
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Osborn Retirement Community is a beautiful, majestic place. It was originally a community for single women to live as they get older and has developed into a warm and caring environment for all that is like...
Provides: Assisted Living, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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It was hard to find a place for my mom. I must say this had to be the best choice. Everyone is so helpful. The staff has been great. The place is always clean. They treat everyone with respect. My mom is so...
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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.
BronxwoodBronxwood Assisted Living is a non-profit assisted living community that has proudly served the Bronx, New York community for over 40 years. New York City’s northern most borough, the Bronx is a diverse location offering many attractions, such as the Bronx Zoo and Pelham Bay Park. Access...
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Reasons we chose Waterstone of Westchester- Extremely clean. Manager Lauren extremely accessible. Yearly rate increase of 6 % Only 30 meals per month included. Basically dinner. Have a small...
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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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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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Provides: Senior Apartments
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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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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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Trinity Senior ApartmentsTrinity Senior Apartments senior housing community in Yonkers, Westchester County, NY provides a senior housing community. Our Community rests beautifully in the historic section of Trinity Plaza in a picturesque restored former school. Trinity Senior Apartments remain...
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It is clean and safe. We looked at a lot of facilities. It has great pricing. My mom is happy with the way they do her laundry and clean her room. Everything has been going very good so far. The staff is not...
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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 are an Independent Senior Residence, located in the heart of downtown White Plains, accessible to all major highways, shops, and parking. We offer supportive living in a warm congenial and home like environment. The Esplanade Senior Residence offers the freedom of an Independent lifestyle...
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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
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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.
The Knolls is a beautiful, friendly community just 10 minutes from White Plains in stunning Westchester County. Enjoy its 30 acres of serene natural beauty, mature woodlands and beautifully landscaped grounds. Delight in joining active, interesting residents who make the most of an ideal mix of...
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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.
The Knolls is a beautiful, friendly community just 10 minutes from White Plains in stunning Westchester County. Enjoy its 30 acres of serene natural beauty, mature woodlands and beautifully landscaped grounds. Delight in joining active, interesting residents who make the most of an ideal mix of...
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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.
Senior Living is Coming to Orangeburg, New YorkImagine waking up each morning in a beautiful new community that overlooks sparkling Lake Tappan, full of lively residents, and with a complete list of events you can choose from each day. Maybe you’ll choose to take a fitness class or go for a walk....
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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 belief that each individual regardless of age, sex, race, religion, or handicap is entitled to maximize his/her potential as a...
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.
Chester Hill Adult HomeChester Hill Adult Home is an assisted living community located at 187 Cottage Avenue, Mount Vernon, NY. It is close to a health care center, community social and shopping facilities, allowing residents to live a healthy lifestyle in a home like setting.Our experienced...
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My Mom was at Meadowview Assisted Living Memory Care unit at Wartburg. My Family and I found the staff to be very knowledable, caring, kind, warm, loving, to all the Residents. My Mom, had the best care til...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Helping Caregivers for over 100 years The Wartburg Adult Care Community is a Lutheran social ministry serving all faiths. We don’t just care for people, we care about them, and nobody in lower Westchester offers more services for seniors and their families than we do: 24-hour skilled nursing...
Cost of independent living in Dobbs Ferry, NY
The average cost of senior living in Dobbs Ferry is $6,146 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Yonkers, NY with an average of $6,086 per month.
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What families are saying about independent living in Dobbs Ferry
Recent reviews for independent living in Dobbs Ferry
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
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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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Fountainview at College Road in Monsey, NY
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I received helpful and friendly service from both the staff and administration. The facility is clean and secure, the grounds are well kept, there are numerous activities and services available on premises, and free bus service to local businesses. For independent living, it's a very good fit ...
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Dobbs Ferry independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dobbs Ferry independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dobbs Ferry, 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 Dobbs Ferry 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 Dobbs Ferry partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
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Low / no sodium
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No sugar
No sugar
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Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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Availability of select dining options in Dobbs Ferry 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 Dobbs Ferry communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
34.2%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.1%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
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Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dobbs Ferry 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 Dobbs Ferry offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
39.7%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.5%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.1%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50.7%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32.9%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.9%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.4%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
35.6%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
26%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Yorktown Assisted Living Residence, Atria Forest Hills and Fellowship Community are the top-rated independent living facilities near Dobbs Ferry, New York. See full list of communities.
There are 73 independent living facilities near Dobbs Ferry, New York. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Dobbs Ferry, New York are Yorktown Assisted Living Residence, Atria Forest Hills and Fellowship Community. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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