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The cost of independent living in Marcellus is about $4,370 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 120 options. Read 624 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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They were very caring and friendly. It is a very nice close knit community there and very welcoming. They prepare good meals daily and make sure everyone joins for dinner and have fun. My loved one felt the...
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.
Relax and make friends at The New Burton Homestead!The New Burton Homestead is a privately operated senior independent living center with an extended family like setting. We have been open since December of 2021; and our Director has over 30 years of nursing experience. We are a unique community...
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Clean, safe, nice staff. I would recommend to others.
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.
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This community is clean, friendly and helpful atmosphere. The activities are on the second floor instead of the first floor so my loved one does not go often and that is one of the downfalls due to her...
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.
Enriched living at Clark Meadows begins with a philosophy – each day should be spent maximizing one’s health and happiness.Taking a preventive approach, it’s a philosophy stressing the importance of exercising the mind and body, as well as nurturing the spirit.Supporting total wellness, Clark...
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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.
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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This community is a friendly place. Residents get to know each other and make friends within the community in the common areas. The community has a cat for the residents and the cat has a bed over by the...
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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.
There's something for everyone at Horizons, a senior living community that offers the comforts of home, a commitment to enhancing quality of life, and personal care services in a supportive environment. Our welcoming community is conveniently located in a quiet setting just around the corner from...
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the care has been good so far. My mom is eating good meals. We have been satisfied with what they are doing for her. We have their support.
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.
    Independent Living at its Finest for 55 & Better.  Luxury 2-Bedroom Apartments in Smoke-Free Environment.  Each building has 3-Stories with 8 Apartments on each floor and Elevator in every building.     All apartments are approximately...
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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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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.
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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Photo of Bernardine Senior Apartments
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: 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: 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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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.
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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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.
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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.
Established in 1962 and located in the Historic District of Auburn, NY, we are a private pay Senior Care facility for individuals over the age of 60. We have 37 Adult Home Level private rooms. Staff supervision provided 24/7. Each resident room has its own 1/2 bathroom (toilet and sink). There...
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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: 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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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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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 Marcellus, NY

The average cost of senior living in Marcellus is $4,370 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Clyde, NY with an average of $3,543 per month.

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

Marcellus, NY
$4,370/mo
$4,897/mo
$4,361/mo

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

Marcellus, NY
$4,370/mo
U.S. national average
$4,157/mo

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

$5,474/mo
Independent Living
$4,370/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,585/mo
Studio
$5,048/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,034/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,536/mo

Senior living costs in Marcellus 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: Marcellus, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMarcellus, NYNew YorkU.S.
Independent Living$4,370/mo$4,685/mo$4,157/mo
Assisted Living$5,605/mo$5,814/mo$4,707/mo
Memory Care$5,474/mo$5,903/mo$4,941/mo
Independent Living
Marcellus, NY:$4,370/mo
New York:$4,685/mo
U.S.:$4,157/mo
Assisted Living
Marcellus, NY:$5,605/mo
New York:$5,814/mo
U.S.:$4,707/mo
Memory Care
Marcellus, NY:$5,474/mo
New York:$5,903/mo
U.S.:$4,941/mo
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Independent living costs in Marcellus, NY, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Marcellus 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 Marcellus, NY

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Marcellus 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
Marcellus, NY$4,051/mo$3,640/mo+11.3%
New York$3,746/mo$3,653/mo+2.6%
National$3,265/mo$3,169/mo+3.0%
Marcellus, NY
2024 average cost:$4,051/mo
2023 average cost:$3,640/mo
Percent change:+11.3%
New York
2024 average cost:$3,746/mo
2023 average cost:$3,653/mo
Percent change:+2.6%
National
2024 average cost:$3,265/mo
2023 average cost:$3,169/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Marcellus

Recent reviews for independent living in Marcellus

The Athenaeum of Skaneateles

5.0
The Athenaeum is the best assisted living facility in all of Central New York. Everyone is so nice and they provide excellent care. It is a sad day when a loved one can no longer live in their own home. The Athenaeum will make you feel so much better about this difficult move. Take a tour ...
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Ashton Place Senior Living in Clifton Springs, NY

4.5
We like living at Ashton Place. Some of our friends already lived here and that helped us with the decision to choose this community. We enjoy the evening meal and they offer a variety of choices. The food is one of the best aspects of the community. They offer six to seven daily activities ...
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Clark Meadows in Canandaigua, NY

4.0
My loved one has her own nice apartment in the assisted living section of this community. She worked with the physical therapy department for a short time and has improved so much. They offer healthy meals and she is enjoying it there. This community is combined with the independent community. ...
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Marcellus independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Marcellus independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Marcellus, 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 Marcellus 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 Marcellus 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
14.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20.4%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
18.4%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
12.6%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Marcellus 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 Marcellus communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
11.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.3%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
12.6%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Marcellus 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 Marcellus offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
26.2%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.5%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.6%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
20.4%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
26.2%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25.2%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.3%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.5%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
19.4%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
24.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
24.3%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
13.6%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10.7%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
24.3%
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Holiday Maple Downs, Parkrose Estates and Brookdale Clinton IL are the top-rated independent living facilities near Marcellus, New York. See full list of communities.

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The best independent living facility near you in Marcellus, New York is Holiday Maple Downs. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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