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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Stark, NY

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The cost of independent living in Stark is about $3,358 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 18 options. Read 10 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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The staff all go out of their way to make one feel a part of. They really listen and respond with kindness and support. Help is available 24/7.
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.
Luxury Apartment Homes for Active Adults 55+...Maintenance Free...Come experience the lifestyle at Schuyler Commons. Our property is conveniently located at the intersection of Trenton Road and Meadow Drive. Units include the following great amenities: high end features such as granite counter...
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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.
We offer individual rooms with attached private bathrooms.
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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.
Little Falls Garden Apartments is located in the beautiful Mohawk Valley Region of New York State. The complex consists of fifty (50) one-bedroom units designated for seniors 62 or over and/or persons with disabilities. The properties grounds and common areas are very well maintained and...
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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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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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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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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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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.
Marchand Manor Home For Adults is a quiet, comfortable assisted living community in Sharon Springs, NY. Located in beautiful upstate New York, residents can enjoy spacious property and beautiful wooded areas perfect for inner peace and relaxation. Ideal for those in need of a reprieve from the...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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.
Located in the heart of the Mohawk Valley, Willow Park is an assisted living community in Utica, New York. About 45 minutes east of Syracuse and about an hour and a half from Albany, Willow Park is the perfect place to call home, especially if you enjoy a picturesque landscape. If you happen to...
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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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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.
Pineview Commons Home for Adults is an assisted living community located in Johnstown, NY. Johnstown, which is located west of Albany, is a city known for its rich history. Visitors and residents alike enjoy exploring the Johnson Hall State Historic Site, which features a guided tour with an...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Stark, NY

The average cost of senior living in Stark is $3,358 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Ames, NY with an average of $2,511 per month.

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

Stark, NY
$3,358/mo

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

Stark, NY
$3,358/mo
U.S. national average
$4,157/mo

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

$4,027/mo
Independent Living
$3,358/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,300/mo
Studio
$4,600/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,028/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,368/mo

Senior living costs in Stark 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: Stark, NY
Column state: New York
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Community typeStark, NYNew YorkU.S.
Independent Living$3,358/mo$4,685/mo$4,157/mo
Assisted Living$4,027/mo$5,814/mo$4,708/mo
Memory Care$4,027/mo$5,903/mo$4,941/mo
Independent Living
Stark, NY:$3,358/mo
New York:$4,685/mo
U.S.:$4,157/mo
Assisted Living
Stark, NY:$4,027/mo
New York:$5,814/mo
U.S.:$4,708/mo
Memory Care
Stark, NY:$4,027/mo
New York:$5,903/mo
U.S.:$4,941/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Stark

Recent reviews for independent living in Stark

Schuyler Commons in Utica, NY

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We recently moved to Schuyler Commons and love it here. Everyone is friendly and the staff is very responsive. Our apartment is beautiful and easy to clean. Our kitty is welcome as is our family when they visit. Lots of wonderful activities as well. I highly recommend living here

Stark independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Stark independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Stark, 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 Stark 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 Stark partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Stark, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
5.6%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
5.6%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.1%
33.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Stark 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 Stark communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Room service
Room service
5.6%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Stark 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 Stark offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
11.1%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
5.6%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
27.8%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
11.1%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
27.8%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
5.6%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
11.1%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
11.1%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
11.1%
46.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5.6%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
11.1%
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Schuyler Commons, Woodside Hall and Little Falls Garden Apts. are the top-rated independent living facilities near Stark, New York. See full list of communities.

There are 18 independent living facilities near Stark, New York. See the full list.

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