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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Walden, NY

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The cost of independent living in Walden is about $4,129 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 23 options. Read 96 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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Walden Independent Living Facilities | 96 Reviews

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Photo of Glen Arden
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Staff in the EHU is exceptionally caring and seems to always have time to speak with me about my loved one. I have only eaten the food a few times and it was what I would expect in a school cafeteria. It...
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.
At Glen Arden, seniors 62 and older enjoy an active, independent lifestyle, with the assurance of available long-term care.As a Continuing Care Retirement Community, Glen Arden gives you peace of mind by providing quality care as your needs change over time. This comes with the assurance that all...
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[name removed] was awesome /extremely helpful!! [name removed] went above and beyond visiting my family member at rehab getting information that was needed when I was unable to. She also helped with...
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.
The Promenade at Middletown is an assisted living community located in Middletown, NY. Our beautiful community is dedicated to the happy living of our residents. We offer a variety of amenities and pleasures for our community for residents. Assisted living has never been so wonderful for...
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We picked this community because, it was a smaller unit. I thought that, my loved one would get the care that was needed.. We picked this community, because my loved was able to get a big room, with no...
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.
Opened in April 2015, Braemar at Wallkill offers seniors in the Hudson Valley a modern, high-quality assisted living residence. Our four-story, 135,000 square-foot property features Adirondack-style accents and one and two-bedroom apartments. We offer on and off-site programming, multiple dining...
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We chose The W because out of the ones that I looked into, it was a smaller facility and we figured that would be the best fit for him. They are not allowing any visitors inside of the facility yet due to...
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.
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The location is nice- other than that my sis in law had no other decent options. If you can't prove enough income, they will charge you for the entire year in advance.
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
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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.
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: 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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Photo of Wallkill Living Center
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.
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: 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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Everything is going well for me. The staff are very helpful and give me no problems. The meals have been good. Once it was not good and I told them and I was given a roast beef sandwich for a substitution....
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.
Located in the heart of the Hudson Valley near the Wallkill River and the Shawangunk Mountains, lies the Eliot at Erie Station assisted living community in beautiful Middletown, New York. Just a stone's throw away from the hustle and bustle of New York City, simply take a train, bus, or even the...
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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: 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.
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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 Walden, NY

The average cost of senior living in Walden is $4,129 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Middletown, NY with an average of $3,761 per month.

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

Walden, NY
$4,129/mo
$4,167/mo

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

Walden, NY
$4,129/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

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

$5,148/mo
Independent Living
$4,129/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,383/mo
Studio
$5,850/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,597/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,179/mo

Senior living costs in Walden 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: Walden, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWalden, NYNew YorkU.S.
Independent Living$4,129/mo$4,692/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$5,053/mo$5,837/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$5,148/mo$5,927/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Walden, NY:$4,129/mo
New York:$4,692/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Walden, NY:$5,053/mo
New York:$5,837/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Walden, NY:$5,148/mo
New York:$5,927/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Walden

Recent reviews for independent living in Walden

Heritage Pointe Apartments in Staatsburg, NY

4.0
The community is very friendly and everyone seems very good. I would recommend this community to others

Glen Arden in Goshen, NY

5.0
My friends Mom lives in this community. She moved in about 7 months ago after losing her husband. She is thriving in this environment. She lives independently, has transportation if she needs it and lives amongst some really nice people. She has a better social life than I do. I had dinner ...
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The Landing of Poughkeepsie

4.3
I would say that it's a good place and my mom is happy there. I would mention the food is good, but the delivery is lacking thought management is aware and working on it.

Walden independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Walden independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Walden, 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 Walden 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 Walden partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Walden, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
10.5%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
10.5%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
15.8%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.3%
10.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Walden 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 Walden communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Walden, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
10.5%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
5.3%
36.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Walden 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 Walden offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Walden, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
10.5%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
5.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10.5%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
5.3%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
15.8%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
15.8%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
10.5%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10.5%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
10.5%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
10.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
10.5%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
10.5%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.8%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
10.5%
46.4%
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