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10 Best Independent Living Communities in South Scriba, NY

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The cost of independent living in South Scriba is about $4,372 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 90 options. Read 494 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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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: 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: 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: 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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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.
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.
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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.
Just minutes from the beautiful Thousand Islands region of the St. Lawrence River, Ives Hill Retirement Community is located in Watertown, NY. This community borders the Ives Hill golf course and is situated in a quiet, peaceful neighborhood just minutes to professional medical offices and...
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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
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: 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.
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, 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.
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, 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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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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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.

Cost of independent living in South Scriba, NY

The average cost of senior living in South Scriba is $4,372 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sodus Point, NY with an average of $3,356 per month.

Independent living costs in South Scriba, NY, vs. nearby cities

South Scriba, NY
$4,372/mo
$4,296/mo
$4,231/mo

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

South Scriba, NY
$4,372/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

Independent living costs in South Scriba, NY, vs. other senior living options

$5,588/mo
Independent Living
$4,372/mo

Independent living costs in South Scriba, NY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,231/mo
Studio
$4,878/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,744/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,356/mo

Senior living costs in South Scriba 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: South Scriba, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSouth Scriba, NYNew YorkU.S.
Independent Living$4,372/mo$4,692/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$5,588/mo$5,837/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$5,588/mo$5,927/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
South Scriba, NY:$4,372/mo
New York:$4,692/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
South Scriba, NY:$5,588/mo
New York:$5,837/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
South Scriba, NY:$5,588/mo
New York:$5,927/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in South Scriba, NY, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in South Scriba 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
South Scriba, NY$4,120/mo$3,779/mo+9.0%
New York$3,753/mo$3,658/mo+2.6%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
South Scriba, NY
2024 average cost:$4,120/mo
2023 average cost:$3,779/mo
Percent change:+9.0%
New York
2024 average cost:$3,753/mo
2023 average cost:$3,658/mo
Percent change:+2.6%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in South Scriba

Recent reviews for independent living in South Scriba

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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The Lodge at Ives Hill in Watertown, NY

5.0
I WOULD GIVE THE Lodge at Ives Hill five stars. You feel like you are a part of a family here and this is home. The staff and residents are friendly, cheerful and courteous. The meals are good. They do everything they can to make you feel comfortable and take care of your many needs. The ...
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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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South Scriba independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Scriba independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Scriba, 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 South Scriba 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 South Scriba 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
13.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
20.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
10.8%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.1%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in South Scriba 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 South Scriba communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South Scriba, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
13.5%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
4.1%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Scriba 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 South Scriba offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
South Scriba, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
24.3%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.2%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.5%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
18.9%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
27%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.2%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.9%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25.7%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
24.3%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
14.9%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.2%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
24.3%
46.4%
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