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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Smith Valley, NY

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My grandmother's situation was very difficult. She was used to living on her own and not having very serious health problems. Getting her into the Brookdale facility in Ithaca was a very hard transition for...
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.
Do more of what you love.Here at our enhanced assisted living community, you get to redefine your independence, pursue your passions and live your life your way. Whether that’s connecting with new friends or learning something new like a painting class, you have choices for how you spend your...
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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.
We at The Falls Home strive to offer a quality living environment managed by a caring, conscientious, and dedicated staff. We have proudly served our residents since 1973 as a privately owned Assisted Living Facility. We have a caring, professional staff, many of whom have been with us over 10...
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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
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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.
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.
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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: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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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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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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.
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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.

Cost of independent living in Smith Valley, NY

The average cost of senior living in Smith Valley is $5,028 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hammondsport, NY with an average of $2,623 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Smith Valley, NY vs. nearby cities

Smith Valley, NY
$5,028/mo
$4,257/mo
$3,949/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Smith Valley, NY vs. the state and national average

Smith Valley, NY
$5,028/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Smith Valley vs. other types of senior living

$6,016/mo
Independent Living
$5,028/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Smith Valley, NY by room type

Semi-Private
$2,800/mo
Studio
$5,300/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,700/mo

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 Smith Valley

Recent reviews for independent living in Smith Valley

Appleridge Senior Living in Horseheads, NY

5.0
Looking back, we wish we would have moved here years ago. Appleridge has been so good to us and we couldn't be happier living here. Appleridge is truly the best place for seniors to live!

Brookdale Ithaca AL

5.0
I would give a 5 to all of these categories. They were able to provide some furniture he didn't have. They were able to add additional care as his health worsened. They tried to provide fun events. Yes, I would recommend them to others

Smith Valley independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Smith Valley independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Smith Valley, 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 Smith Valley 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 Smith Valley partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Smith Valley, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.4%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
7.7%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
7.7%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
7.7%
28.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Smith Valley 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 Smith Valley communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Smith Valley, NYNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
7.7%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
7.7%
31%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Smith Valley 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 Smith Valley offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Smith Valley, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
15.4%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.4%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
7.7%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
15.4%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
15.4%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
15.4%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
7.7%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
7.7%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
7.7%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
7.7%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
15.4%
40.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
15.4%
40%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Ithaca AL, Appleridge Senior Living and New Falls Home are the top-rated independent living facilities near Smith Valley, New York. See full list of communities.

There are 10 independent living facilities near Smith Valley, New York. See the full list.

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