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The cost of independent living in Harkness is about $5,295 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 14 options. Read 37 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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Mom didn't spend but one week there since she fell ill and passed away but the staff and everyone was very helpful and kind to her. The family appreciated all that they did to make her feel welcome.
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.
The Champlain Valley Senior Community offers a skilled nursing enhanced assisted living & memory care community. We are also family owned and operated which helps ensure high staffing ratios and personalized care.The Champlain Valley Senior Community's enhanced license enables our staff to...
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The staff is the best! They have a very home like quality. Not institutional at all. They are currently remodeling and updating the entire building so it looks much different than a year ago. My mom seems...
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.
Victory Place is a century old building with a rich history. The building was previously used as a convent for the Sisters of St. Louis of Charity. The originality of the building, including the woodwork and stained glass, was preserved and and is a beautiful focal point for our wonderful...
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The staff they are wonderful Mom looks forward to going to the dining room every day and loves all the activities that are provided. My mom couldn't be any happier.
Provides: Assisted 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.
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.
Are you looking for a safe and inviting nursing home alternative for Mom and Dad in Plattsburgh, NY? Call the Samuel F. Vilas Home, a family owned and operated licensed senior community with over 130 years of experience, rated as one of the top assisted living communities in Clinton County....
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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.
Keeseville Country GardensKeeseville Country Gardens is located in Keeseville, Clinton and Essex counties, New York which is one of the most uniquely natural places of beauty in the country. The Ausable River runs through this historically beautiful town in New York with the main attraction being...
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: 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.
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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: 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.
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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Harkness, NY

The average cost of senior living in Harkness is $5,295 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Peasleeville, NY with an average of $3,131 per month.

Independent living costs in Harkness, NY, vs. nearby cities

Harkness, NY
$5,295/mo

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

Harkness, NY
$5,295/mo
U.S. national average
$4,158/mo

Independent living costs in Harkness, NY, vs. other senior living options

$6,323/mo
Independent Living
$5,295/mo

Independent living costs in Harkness, NY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,767/mo
Studio
$4,103/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,017/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,200/mo

Senior living costs in Harkness 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: Harkness, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHarkness, NYNew YorkU.S.
Independent Living$5,295/mo$4,686/mo$4,158/mo
Assisted Living$6,242/mo$5,823/mo$4,710/mo
Memory Care$6,323/mo$5,912/mo$4,943/mo
Independent Living
Harkness, NY:$5,295/mo
New York:$4,686/mo
U.S.:$4,158/mo
Assisted Living
Harkness, NY:$6,242/mo
New York:$5,823/mo
U.S.:$4,710/mo
Memory Care
Harkness, NY:$6,323/mo
New York:$5,912/mo
U.S.:$4,943/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Harkness

Recent reviews for independent living in Harkness

The Residence at Shelburne Bay

5.0
I have been very pleased with my decision to move here! I had visited several other places but kept returning to The Residence at Shelburne Bay. Dimmer lighting, less friendly, one bedroom apt seemed smaller, lacked the colorful framed prints on the walls all over,more business like not ...
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Samuel F. Vilas Home in Plattsburgh, NY

4.8
I will say we could not be happier with the care my mom is receiving. She feels at home in fact she call her room her home. She is happy and feels very safe. The activities she has attended have been good for her and my sisters and I love the fact the she goes to the dining room for her meals ...
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Maple Ridge in Essex, VT

5.0
Every single thing about Maple Ridge Memory Care is absolutely great! All of the staff have always been helpful and friendly. So kind to my sister, holding her hand, checking in on her if she was in her room. Her laundry was always done when I was there. Sheets on her bed were always clean. ...
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Harkness independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Harkness independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Harkness, 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 Harkness 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 Harkness partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Harkness, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
7.7%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
7.7%
30.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Harkness 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 Harkness communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Harkness, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
7.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
15.4%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
7.7%
36.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Harkness 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 Harkness offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Harkness, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
15.4%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
7.7%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.4%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
7.7%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
23.1%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30.8%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
15.4%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
7.7%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
15.4%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
23.1%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
23.1%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
7.7%
33%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
23.1%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Champlain Valley Senior Community, Victory Place Senior Community and Samuel F. Vilas Home are the top-rated independent living facilities near Harkness, New York. See full list of communities.

There are 14 independent living facilities near Harkness, New York. See the full list.

The best independent living facility near you in Harkness, New York is Harbor Village Senior Living Communities. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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