Page 10 of Best Independent Living in New York State

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 217 independent living communities in NY using NY State Dept. of Health (NYSDOH) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank independent living in NY
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Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Share of inspections that resulted in violations, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
Regulatory visits tied to complaints or allegations in the state file—not the same as every routine survey.
Total count of violations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of violations this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total violations ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Longview Senior Living Community
IL
ADC
AL
Ithaca (South Hill)
96
Facility 96
NY AVG 123
Rank #62 / 116
C-Yes
24
Facility 24
NY AVG 54
Rank #148 / 182
Ithacare Center Service Company, Inc25
52%
Facility 52%
NY AVG 55%
Rank #69 / 105
33
Facility 33
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #97 / 105
1.3
Facility 1.3
NY AVG 2.3
Rank #62 / 105
Studio
The Chelsea at Brookhaven
IL
AL
MC
Yaphank
81
Facility 81
NY AVG 123
Rank #77 / 116
C-Yes
5
Facility 5
NY AVG 54
Rank #177 / 182
Brookhaven Senior Living, LLC10
70%
Facility 70%
NY AVG 55%
Rank #84 / 105
21
Facility 21
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #92 / 105
2.1
Facility 2.1
NY AVG 2.3
Rank #86 / 105
Studio / 1 Bed
Elderwood at Cheektowaga
IL
AL
MC
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Cheektowaga
172
Facility 172
NY AVG 123
Rank #213 / 429
B-No
6
Facility 6
NY AVG 54
Rank #442 / 457
225 Bennett Road Operating Company, LLC (For Profit)1735%281.6-
Elderwood at Amherst
IL
AL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Amherst
92
Facility 92
NY AVG 123
Rank #346 / 429
BYes
37
Facility 37
NY AVG 54
Rank #363 / 457
4459 Bailey Avenue Operating Company, LLC (For Profit)2152%371.8-
Park Terrace at Radisson
IL
AL
MC
RC
E Baldwinsville (Radisson)
65
Facility 65
NY AVG 123
Rank #91 / 116
D+No
4
Facility 4
NY AVG 54
Rank #178 / 182
Park Terrace Operating, LLC18
67%
Facility 67%
NY AVG 55%
Rank #79 / 105
35
Facility 35
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #100 / 105
1.9
Facility 1.9
NY AVG 2.3
Rank #80 / 105
Private / Companion / Studio / 1 Bed Rooms
The Osborn
IL
AL
HC
MC
NH
SNF
Rye
103
Facility 103
NY AVG 123
Rank #57 / 116
CYes
31
Facility 31
NY AVG 54
Rank #137 / 182
The Osborn2
0%
Facility 0%
NY AVG 55%
Rank #1 / 105
18
Facility 18
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #87 / 105
0
Facility 0
NY AVG 2.3
Rank #102 / 105
-
The Amberleigh
IL
AL
MC
Williamsville
76
Facility 76
NY AVG 123
Rank #83 / 116
D-Yes
50
Facility 50
NY AVG 54
Rank #94 / 182
Csl Amberleigh, Inc20
70%
Facility 70%
NY AVG 55%
Rank #84 / 105
60
Facility 60
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #104 / 105
3.0
Facility 3.0
NY AVG 2.3
Rank #94 / 105
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Glen Arden Inc
IL
CCRC
NH
SNF
Goshen (Village Of Goshen)
28
Facility 28
NY AVG 123
Rank #114 / 116
DYes
2
Facility 2
NY AVG 54
Rank #180 / 182
Glen Arden, Inc4
75%
Facility 75%
NY AVG 55%
Rank #88 / 105
12
Facility 12
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #75 / 105
3.0
Facility 3.0
NY AVG 2.3
Rank #94 / 105
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Brookdale Clinton
IL
Clinton (Brookdale Senior Living)
40
Facility 40
NY AVG 123
Rank #106 / 116
C-Yes-Clinton Sterling Cottage Operator, Inc18
44%
Facility 44%
NY AVG 55%
Rank #54 / 105
34
Facility 34
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #99 / 105
1.9
Facility 1.9
NY AVG 2.3
Rank #80 / 105
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Inn at Millbrook
IL
AL
Millbrook
40
Facility 40
NY AVG 123
Rank #106 / 116
DNo
59
Facility 59
NY AVG 54
Rank #80 / 182
The Fountains Operating Company (Ny), Inc2
100%
Facility 100%
NY AVG 55%
Rank #100 / 105
35
Facility 35
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #100 / 105
17.5
Facility 17.5
NY AVG 2.3
Rank #105 / 105
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Overview of Longview Senior Living Community

Longview Senior Living Community offers assisted living, adult day care, and independent living in Ithaca’s South Hill neighborhood. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication while the resident keeps a studio apartment. Independent living provides a private home with community services but no daily care. Adult day care offers care during the day without requiring a residential move.

The community has 96 beds and studio housing, with one private living space for each resident. Pets are allowed, so someone moving in may bring a pet. Longview also has a Short Term Stay program for people who need temporary housing and care. It may suit someone or a family seeking daytime care, independent living, assisted living, or a short term stay within one community. Ithacare Center Service Company operates the community.

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Overview of The Chelsea at Brookhaven

Set in the quiet community of Yaphank, NY, The Chelsea at Brookhaven is a peaceful senior living community that provides well-designed accommodations for Independent Living , Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Short Stays. Residents can choose from a variety of floor plans, including studios and one-bedroom apartments. With a 24/7 expert clinical team and emergency response system, residents can rest assured, knowing that their needs will be met immediately.

The community ensures residents maintain their holistic well-being with a variety of services like on-site physical, occupational and speech therapy, preventative health screenings and education, and pharmacy services. A vibrant calendar of activities, planned outings, and live entertainment helps residents live a vibrant and entertaining life. Housekeeping, laundry, and maintenance are handled to provide residents with more time to explore the community’s delightful amenities.

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Overview of Elderwood at Cheektowaga

Elderwood at Cheektowaga is a nursing home in Cheektowaga, NY, offering skilled nursing, assisted living, independent living, memory care, palliative care and respite care. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care around the clock, while assisted living helps with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing and medication while the resident maintains an apartment.

Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom management for residents with serious illness.

Respite care provides a short stay for someone whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs change over time, and respite care can suit a family that needs short term support.

The community also offers an oncology program for residents with cancer related care needs. Elderwood at Cheektowaga has 172 beds, making it a larger community where more residents, staff and usually programming are part of daily life.

Total nurse staffing is 3h 23m per resident/day, representing the recorded daily nursing time allocated per resident. Medicare can cover short term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid can help when savings may not cover a long stay, and private pay uses personal funds to pay for care.

Subacute rehabilitation and other rehabilitation services support residents working toward recovery while receiving care in the community. Patios, gardens and walking paths across the wooded grounds provide places to sit outdoors or take a walk.

Vina Bonner serves as director, and 225 Bennett Road Operating Company operates the community. The home may be a good fit for someone who needs anything from independent living to skilled nursing, memory care, palliative care or a short respite stay, including a resident whose needs may change over time.

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Overview of Elderwood at Amherst

Elderwood at Amherst provides nursing home, assisted living, independent living, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Amherst, NY. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps a private apartment. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while nursing home and skilled nursing provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Independent living means private living with community services and no daily care, while respite care offers a short stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The range of care levels can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to another community. There are 92 beds, with 89% occupancy, meaning most beds are filled and some are unoccupied at the time measured. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 5 minutes per resident per day. That figure represents the daily hands-on nursing time allocated to each resident.

Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Residents can use the rehabilitation gym for on-site rehabilitation, with named programs in subacute rehabilitation, oncology, and palliative care. Spacious patios, gardens, and a park-like backyard provide outdoor areas, and the pet-friendly policy allows a resident to bring a pet. The area has a Walk Score of 37, so most errands require a car or a ride. Bryan Petko serves as director.

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Park Terrace at Radisson

2981 Town Center Rd E, Baldwinsville, NY 13027
Overview of Park Terrace at Radisson

Live the best of your golden years at Park Terrace at Radisson, a trusted community in Baldwinsville, NY, offering assisted living, memory care, and respite care. Alongside specially designed and cozy accommodations, top-tier care is provided for residents’ comfort. With a kind and highly trained team available around the clock, residents can ease their worries.

Prioritizing residents’ cognition and quality of life, a thoughtfully curated calendar of stimulating programs and fun recreational activities is conducted. Mealtimes promote social interaction and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and healthy dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Residents enjoy a blissful retirement amidst the community’s nurturing and welcoming environment.

$4,500/Month

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Overview of The Osborn

The Osborn in Rye, New York, offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, home care, and skilled nursing. Along with assistance with daily tasks, specialized care is also provided for those with memory-related conditions. The community also accommodates short-term stays to provide temporary support for families whose primary caregiver needs time to travel.

Additionally, rehabilitation services support therapy during recovery or ongoing care. With several care levels on one campus, the community ensures residents can stay even when their needs grow. Pets are also welcome, so residents can bring a small animal companion.

Of 103 beds, 68% are occupied. Residents also receive a total of 4 hours and 29 minutes of nursing care daily. Meanwhile, a Walk Score of 31 places the area in a car-dependent setting, meaning most errands require a car or a ride rather than a short walk.

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The Amberleigh

2330 Maple Rd, Williamsville, NY 14221
Overview of The Amberleigh

Serving older adults in Williamsville, New York, The Amberleigh is a 76-resident assisted living community operated by CSL Amberleigh, Inc. The three-story residence offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments.

Residents can choose from a range of floor plans depending on their lifestyles and needs. The community is in a neighborhood with a Walk Score of 50. Some nearby errands can be completed on foot, but most outings require driving. The location has a quieter and more residential atmosphere than busier commercial areas.

Recent inspections by the New York Department of Health show that the community has made improvements since earlier reviews. Reports from the past year show better compliance and continued attention to resident care and daily operations.

Families interested in The Amberleigh are encouraged to visit the community in person. A tour lets families see the apartment options, learn about meals and daily activities, and understand the care and support available. The community’s central location in Williamsville also makes it easier for family and friends to visit regularly.

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Overview of Glen Arden

Glen Arden sits in Goshen and offers three types of care in one place: independent living, enriched housing, and skilled nursing. The building has three floors and 40 beds. Residents pick from a studio, a one-bedroom, or a two-bedroom home. This part of Goshen isn’t easy to walk around, so most people here get where they need to go by car.

31 of the 40 beds are full. That works out to 78% occupancy. Nursing staff spend about five hours and twenty-two minutes with each resident every day. Registered nurses handle a little over an hour of that time, nurse aides handle almost three hours, and LPNs cover the rest. Residents can also get rehab services without leaving the building.

Daily comfort comes first here. Meals are served restaurant-style, linens get changed weekly, and housekeeping comes twice a month. There’s plenty to do, too. Residents who want to stay active can swim in the indoor heated pool, play tennis, or try bocce and shuffleboard. For quieter days, there’s a library, a billiards room, and an arts and crafts studio. A gift shop and a beauty and barber shop are on-site as well, and scheduled transportation means residents can still get out and about. Pets are allowed.

Glen Arden accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, so families have a few ways to cover costs. State inspectors usually focus on things like medication management, paperwork and care plans, and food service when they visit. That’s normal for nursing homes and doesn’t point to any problem unique to this facility. Glen Arden works well for residents who may need more support down the road, since the staff and services here are built to grow with them.

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Overview of Brookdale Clinton

Brookdale Clinton is an independent living community in Clinton, New York. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care, making it a possible fit for a resident who wants an independent setting without daily assistance. The community has 40 beds, giving it a smaller scale that may suit someone who prefers a setting where staff and residents can get to know one another.

Residents can choose a studio, one bedroom residence, or two bedroom residence. A studio provides one private space, while a two bedroom residence can work for a couple moving together or for someone who wants a companion. The starting price is $3,600 for independent living, which is the entry rate for the community’s independent living offering. Pets are allowed, so residents can bring a pet when they move in.

Chef prepared dining includes options for dietary preferences, allowing residents to choose meals that align with those preferences. There are several places to spend time beyond the residence. A fitness center supports exercise, while the café or bistro offers another dining setting; the beauty or barber shop provides grooming services, and the courtyard and garden offer outdoor space.

Residents can also use the arts and crafts studio for creative activities, the game room and billiards area for games, and the theater for entertainment. Clinton Sterling Cottage Operator operates Brookdale Clinton.

Starting Price $3,600/Month

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Overview of The Inn at Millbrook

The Inn at Millbrook offers assisted living and independent living in Millbrook, NY. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing and medication while a resident retains a private living space. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care.

With both care levels available, The Inn at Millbrook may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow and who wants to remain in the same community as care changes. The community has 40 beds, making it a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other.

A Walk Score of 59 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot. A resident who no longer drives may still be able to get out independently for nearby needs. Gardens, an outdoor patio with a firepit and walking paths provide places for residents to spend time outdoors.

The dining program follows a farm to inn philosophy and sources ingredients from local farms, while breakfast includes fresh eggs, yogurt and seasonal fruit. The community is wheelchair accessible, opened in 1906 and is operated by The Fountains Operating Company (NY).

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Independent Living in New York State at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 54/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in New York State. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 123The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in New York State. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Independent Living in New York

What is independent living?

Independent living communities are residential settings for active older adults — typically with private apartments or cottages, shared amenities (dining, fitness, activities), and no built-in medical care.

How many independent living communities are listed on this page?

This page features 217 independent living communities in New York. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right independent living community in New York?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in New York, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting independent living communities in New York?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.