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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Smithboro, NY

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The cost of independent living in Smithboro is about $3,940 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 26 options. Read 188 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 have all kinds of activities for the residents. The staff is very pleasant, and the dining room and food are great. I would recommend this facility to anyone.
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.
Brookdale Castle Gardens offers independent and assisted living, as well as memory care. This community in Vestal, New York, offers the quaint feel of a country cottage, with delightful areas like the courtyard with raised gardening beds and cozy seating by the fireplace. Should your needs...
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8.0
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We picked this community because of the location and it is a beautiful place with a nice setting! I would recommend to others.
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.
Appleridge Senior Living is the premier retirement community conveniently located just off I-86, at the Southern gateway to the Finger Lakes region. The community offers 112 luxury apartments situated on 22 acres of resort style living. Residents enjoy a selection of apartment styles with a...
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I looked at some other facilities and I liked Elderwood because everyone was nice and happy to show me around. It is also a smaller facility which fit what I was looking for. The room sizes here are very...
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.
You have come to the right place. Elderwood Assisted Living at Waverly is a vibrant and quaint community that offers individualized attention to our residents needs along with a well balanced social calendar. Amenities include housekeeping, meals, scheduled transportation and case management. We...
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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.
Elderwood Village at Vestal is an assisted living community located in historic Vestal, New York, tucked away in a residential area, offering the peace and quiet our residents want while also being conveniently located to all that Vestal has to offer. Elderwood Village at Vestal is an intimate,...
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This is the place to be around here they are really good to the residents. There are plenty of activities at the residence.
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.
United Methodist Homes Hilltop Campus offers seniors a safe and secure community to thrive enjoying peace of mind in knowing they have access to a high quality and compassionate care continuum. As a non-for-profit and faith based organization, we are dedicated to our residents and our Mission of...
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The Courtyards at Bethany Village is a nice and clean community. We know we made the best choice for our needs. The staff does a good job of providing care for my mother-in-law. They provide activities and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
The Courtyards at Bethany Village is helping a growing population of seniors and their families meet the challenges of aging. The Courtyards is an assisted living community that provides residents with a caring, nurturing environment, comfortable studio or a suite style apartment which 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.
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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: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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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.
Muldoon Gardens is a senior housing community that is located in Waverly, Tioga County, New York. We are surrounded by beautiful flowers and other parts of nature that ensure our surroundings are calm, peaceful, serene and enjoyable for anyone that is here. We are extremely pleased of the...
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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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.

Cost of independent living in Smithboro, NY

The average cost of senior living in Smithboro is $3,940 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wellsburg, NY with an average of $3,480 per month.

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

Smithboro, NY
$3,940/mo
$4,131/mo
$3,480/mo

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

Smithboro, NY
$3,940/mo
U.S. national average
$4,157/mo

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

$4,903/mo
Independent Living
$3,940/mo

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

Studio
$5,632/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,880/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,313/mo

Senior living costs in Smithboro 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: Smithboro, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSmithboro, NYNew YorkU.S.
Independent Living$3,940/mo$4,685/mo$4,157/mo
Assisted Living$4,870/mo$5,814/mo$4,708/mo
Memory Care$4,903/mo$5,903/mo$4,941/mo
Independent Living
Smithboro, NY:$3,940/mo
New York:$4,685/mo
U.S.:$4,157/mo
Assisted Living
Smithboro, NY:$4,870/mo
New York:$5,814/mo
U.S.:$4,708/mo
Memory Care
Smithboro, NY:$4,903/mo
New York:$5,903/mo
U.S.:$4,941/mo
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Independent living costs in Smithboro, NY, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Smithboro 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
Smithboro, NY$3,919/mo$3,478/mo+12.7%
New York$3,506/mo$3,269/mo+7.2%
National$2,851/mo$2,799/mo+1.9%
Smithboro, NY
2024 average cost:$3,919/mo
2023 average cost:$3,478/mo
Percent change:+12.7%
New York
2024 average cost:$3,506/mo
2023 average cost:$3,269/mo
Percent change:+7.2%
National
2024 average cost:$2,851/mo
2023 average cost:$2,799/mo
Percent change:+1.9%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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What families are saying about independent living in Smithboro

Recent reviews for independent living in Smithboro

Elderwood Village at Vestal

4.6
The value for cost is hard for me to answer I think for the cost there would be more included in the price but I do know they are competitive in pricing. Plus weekends are real boring for them. I feel sorry for people who don't have family. Over all I was happy

Appleridge Senior Living in Horseheads, NY

5.0
Looking back, we wish we would have moved here years ago. Appleridge has been so good to us and we couldn't be happier living here. Appleridge is truly the best place for seniors to live!

Brookdale Castle Gardens in Vestal, NY

5.0
5 for all categories! I would absolutely recommend Brookdale Castle Gardens to other families based on the experience I have had so far.

Smithboro independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Smithboro independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Smithboro, 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 Smithboro 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 Smithboro partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Smithboro, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
10%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
10%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10%
10.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Smithboro 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 Smithboro communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
15%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
10%
36.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Smithboro 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 Smithboro offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Smithboro, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
25%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
20%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
15%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
25%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
15%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Castle Gardens, Appleridge Senior Living and Elderwood Assisted Living at Waverly are the top-rated independent living facilities near Smithboro, New York. See full list of communities.

There are 26 independent living facilities near Smithboro, New York. See the full list.

The best independent living facility near you in Smithboro, New York is Brookdale Castle Gardens. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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