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The cost of independent living in Nicholsville is about $4,616 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 41 options. Read 317 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 Parkrose Estates
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They keep an eye on [name removed] daily. They call her if she misses a meal. Movie theater nightly. Entertainment Fridays. Excellent food. Including hair salon and spa, excellent.
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.
At Parkrose Estates, you can live the life you want to. Enjoy the convenience of restaurant-style dining, a wealth of life enrichment activities and the freedom to explore your interests within the community and around the Syracuse area. Our amenities and concierge services are designed to...
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77 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.6
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You arrange you own independent HHC with teams they have approved to work there. Level of care can adjust as need adjusts without having to move to another facility. The apartment sizes are comparable to...
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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9.2
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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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I never wanted to place Mom but she needed more assistance than I could give after 11 years. Park Terrace treated Mom like family. Always knew her name, making the conversations personal. They were very...
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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Photo of Brookdale Liverpool
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11 Floor plan available
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We chose Brookdale Liverpool because of the geography, recommended, and price. Friendly. Activities were the same old routine. Need to mix up with new activities more. Seems strictly for still independent,...
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.
Brookdale Liverpool is the assisted living community of choice in beautiful Liverpool, New York, a suburb of Syracuse. The Village of Liverpool is charming, boasting stunning lakeshore trails, eclectic shops, diverse and delicious restaurants and a strong sense of community pride. Residents at...
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33 Floor plans available
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At The Hearth on James, the staff is their biggest asset. They got to know my parents well, as well as family coming to visit. Both of my parents have had hospitalizations since being there and the nurses...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
The Hearth is proud to offer Viking Pure Solutions’ electrochemically activated cleaning and disinfecting systems for our residents in each of our communities! This revolutionary safe and effective cleaner provides protection for our residents, teams, and families providing state of the art...
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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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Photo of The Inn Menorah Park
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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
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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.
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...
Photo of The Hearth at Greenpoint
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55 Floor plans available
8.5
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8.5
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[name removed] was great getting us in there getting the paperwork done helping to move things along. [name removed] was also great. The kitchen staff was fantastic. They were very friendly with my mom had...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
The Hearth at Greenpoint offers gracious retirement living complete with a full social calendar to allow residents with the opportunity to grow their hobbies and establish lifelong friendships. Even dining is taken care of, thanks to our Hearth-Healthy Dining. Located in Liverpool and just a...
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22 Floor plans available
7.5
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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.
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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Photo of Long Retirement Manor
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.
Photo of Camden 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: 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 Malta House
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
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
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Brick School Terrace
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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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.
Photo of Sunny Crest Apartments
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of The Oaks At Menorah Park
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.
Photo of Redfield Village Apartments
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Brick School Terrace
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Pompei North 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.
Photo of Rolling Green Estates
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.
Photo of Villa Scalabrini
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.

Cost of independent living in Nicholsville, NY

The average cost of senior living in Nicholsville is $4,616 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lacona, NY with an average of $4,079 per month.

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

Nicholsville, NY
$4,616/mo
$4,433/mo

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

Nicholsville, NY
$4,616/mo
U.S. national average
$4,128/mo

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

$5,997/mo
Independent Living
$4,616/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,270/mo
Studio
$4,935/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,464/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,535/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Nicholsville over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Nicholsville

Recent reviews for independent living in Nicholsville

Brookdale East Side in Fayetteville, NY

4.0
My loved one is a resident at Brookdale East Side. I would recommend this facility to others. The food is just okay. The housekeeping is good. I love the staff, they are very on top of things.

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 Summerfield in Syracuse, NY

4.0
The staff is outstanding. The facility is aging quickly. They are working on it but it's taking a long time. The food is so so. They have had a tough time keeping a cook. They always offer a hot dog or hamburger if you don't like what's on the menu. My parents don't need any care so that's why ...
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Nicholsville independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Nicholsville independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Nicholsville, 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 Nicholsville 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 Nicholsville 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
15.2%
20.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
24.2%
34.6%
No sugar
No sugar
24.2%
31.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.2%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.1%
9.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Nicholsville 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 Nicholsville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
18.2%
36.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
24.2%
43.8%
Room service
Room service
18.2%
37.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.1%
17.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Nicholsville 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 Nicholsville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
30.3%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.2%
28.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.2%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
24.2%
48.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27.3%
49.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30.3%
54.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
24.2%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.2%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
24.2%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.3%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
27.3%
47%
Dances
Dances
18.2%
32.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.1%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.3%
46.6%
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Parkrose Estates, Holiday Maple Downs and Red Mill Manor LLC are the top-rated independent living facilities near Nicholsville, New York. See full list of communities.

There are 41 independent living facilities near Nicholsville, New York. See the full list.

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

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