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The cost of independent living in Nelson is about $5,155 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 16 options. Read 149 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 Holiday Maple DownsCommunity card badge
77 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.6
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64 reviews
9.6
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64 reviews
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Really great staff; very nice facility. I would recommend to others. I will add that the people who live there are very welcoming to new people. They have "resident ambassadors" that take new people under...
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.
Maple Downs provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Enjoy our private rural setting featuring a pond and wildlife in Fayetteville, a quiet suburb of Syracuse. You'll love the convenience of being situated close to shopping, first-class healthcare and unique...
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1212 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.0
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37 reviews
9.0
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37 reviews
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Their ability to keep family member from regular assisted to enhanced and most likely never have to go to nursing. You can just add on more and more care and they don't have to move.
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.
Live your best life every day and never stop growing.Here at our enhanced assisted living community, you can build new friendships and redefine your independence.  We can help you with the little things—like simple housekeeping and meals—and with more involved activities, such as bathing,...
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99 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.5
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38 reviews
8.5
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38 reviews
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The facility itself is very nice, the staff and management are very good, and my Dad seems happy there. They haven't been perfect (which would be a 5), but not much in this world is.
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.
Brookdale East Side is the premiere assisted living community in Fayetteville, New York. Our charming and picturesque town boasts a rich history and a proud heritage evident in today's strong sense of community. Brookdale East Side has an ideal location in a rural area near the theatre and...
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1212 Floor plans available
8.5
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7 reviews
8.5
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We would both recommend this facility to others. The staff is amazing - kind, caring and on top of things! Our Siberian Husky traded in her 6-1/2 acres for living here and even she loves it! Lots of people...
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.
Towne Center's top-notch, all-inclusive services and amenities will include EVERYTHING you need to live in comfort and luxury with one monthly rent payment and no buy-in or long-term lease.We offer a selection of floor plans designed with your comfort in mind. Whether you are looking for a one or...
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8.0
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The location of The Inn Menorah Park community is nice. The other residents were very welcoming. Apartments are spacious. However hte activities are lacking and the food needs a major change, it doesn't even...
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.
Whether you’re just starting to consider assisted or actively looking for a facility, there are a plethora of great reasons to consider The Inn at Menorah Park of CNY. With a host of amenities, residential activities, and flexible dining services for all of our patrons, our dedicated team goes...
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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.
Photo of Stoneleigh Apartments
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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
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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: 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.
Photo of The Oaks At Menorah Park
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 Nelson, NY

The average cost of senior living in Nelson is $5,155 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Earlville, NY with an average of $3,351 per month.

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

Nelson, NY
$5,155/mo

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

Nelson, NY
$5,155/mo
U.S. national average
$4,158/mo

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

$6,494/mo
Independent Living
$5,155/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,675/mo
Studio
$5,205/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,912/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,650/mo

Senior living costs in Nelson 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: Nelson, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNelson, NYNew YorkU.S.
Independent Living$5,155/mo$4,686/mo$4,158/mo
Assisted Living$6,494/mo$5,823/mo$4,710/mo
Memory Care$6,494/mo$5,912/mo$4,943/mo
Independent Living
Nelson, NY:$5,155/mo
New York:$4,686/mo
U.S.:$4,158/mo
Assisted Living
Nelson, NY:$6,494/mo
New York:$5,823/mo
U.S.:$4,710/mo
Memory Care
Nelson, NY:$6,494/mo
New York:$5,912/mo
U.S.:$4,943/mo
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Independent living costs in Nelson, NY, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Nelson 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
Nelson, NY$3,983/mo$3,849/mo+3.5%
New York$3,727/mo$3,600/mo+3.5%
National$3,251/mo$3,154/mo+3.1%
Nelson, NY
2024 average cost:$3,983/mo
2023 average cost:$3,849/mo
Percent change:+3.5%
New York
2024 average cost:$3,727/mo
2023 average cost:$3,600/mo
Percent change:+3.5%
National
2024 average cost:$3,251/mo
2023 average cost:$3,154/mo
Percent change:+3.1%
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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 Nelson

Recent reviews for independent living in Nelson

Presbyterian Residential Community in New Hartford, NY

4.5
Ask a lot of questions. Don't assume. . . We find out new things all the time. So even if you think you know, ask. And make sure you ask if there is a charge/fee, as that information has been an afterthought on their part. Generally they provide good care to my loved one.

The Inn Menorah Park in Syracuse, NY

5.0
Our family is very pleased with the care that our Mother receives at The Inn Menorah Park. We would highly recommend this facility to anyone looking for Assisted Living care for their love one.

Brookdale Clinton IL

5.0
All of The staff was awesome. The facility fantastic. Everyone always there to help when needed. They have plentiful activities available for the residents and my mom loved them!

Nelson independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Nelson independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Nelson, 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 Nelson 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 Nelson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Nelson, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.8%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
30.8%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.1%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.7%
10.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Nelson 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 Nelson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Nelson, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.8%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
30.8%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.7%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Nelson 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 Nelson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Nelson, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
38.5%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.8%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.1%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.5%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.5%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.5%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.8%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.8%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.5%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
38.5%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
23.1%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.4%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.5%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Holiday Maple Downs, Brookdale Manlius and Brookdale East Side are the top-rated independent living facilities near Nelson, New York. See full list of communities.

There are 16 independent living facilities near Nelson, New York. See the full list.

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

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