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The cost of independent living in Merrifield is about $5,455 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 5 options. Read 12 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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Photo of North Brook Heights Home for Adults
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Provides: Assisted 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.
About Northbrook Heights Assisted Living Community Northbrook Heights Assisted Living Community is celebrating 40 years of excellence in providing quality care service for the senior population in the community of Auburn, New York and surrounding counties since 1974. Situated in a quiet and...
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This was the only solution that allowed my parents to stay together. Mother 88 with moderate-severe dementia and father 92 with Alzheimer’s mild. Both required walkers and shower assistance. Mother also...
Provides: Assisted 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.
The Athenaeum of Skaneateles has been an established subsidiary of Peregrine Health Management, respectfully serving the elderly community in Central New York since 2007. Our Executive Director, Trudy Scarr, has more than 25 years of nursing experience and our staff offers varied experience in...
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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.
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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Cost of independent living in Merrifield, NY

The average cost of senior living in Merrifield is $5,455 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Geneva, NY with an average of $3,460 per month.

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

Merrifield, NY
$5,455/mo
$4,225/mo

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

Merrifield, NY
$5,455/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

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

$5,630/mo
Independent Living
$5,455/mo

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

Studio
$8,500/mo

Senior living costs in Merrifield 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: Merrifield, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMerrifield, NYNew YorkU.S.
Independent Living$5,455/mo$4,692/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$5,739/mo$5,837/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$5,630/mo$5,927/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Merrifield, NY:$5,455/mo
New York:$4,692/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Merrifield, NY:$5,739/mo
New York:$5,837/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Merrifield, NY:$5,630/mo
New York:$5,927/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Merrifield

Recent reviews for independent living in Merrifield

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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North Brook Heights Home for Adults in Auburn, NY

5.0
The moment I moved in I fell in love with the staff here. They have been helpful from the start. I pulled up with my son and his truck full of my stuff. A couple of nice gentlemen helped my family unload the truck and bring my stuff to my new room. This nice young lady gave me a tour of the ...
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Seneca Lake Terrace in Geneva, NY

5.0
We were very happy with everything cost friendly very pleasant staff very clean caring environment. Yes I would recommend Seneca Lake Terrace to other families and have told several constituents

Merrifield independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Merrifield independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Merrifield, 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 Merrifield 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 Merrifield partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Merrifield, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
30.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Merrifield 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 Merrifield communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
43.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Merrifield 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 Merrifield offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Merrifield, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
75%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
75%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
25%
33%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
46.4%
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North Brook Heights Home for Adults, The Athenaeum of Skaneateles and Bluefield Manor are the top-rated independent living facilities near Merrifield, New York. See full list of communities.
There are 5 independent living facilities near Merrifield, New York. See the full list.
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