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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 211 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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Avg Walk Score: 63/ 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: 160The 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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Info below is compiled from the NY State Dept. of Health (NYSDOH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Jewish Home of Rochester
IL
ADC
AL
HC
MC
NH
PC
SNF
Rochester (South Winton Road)
328
Facility 328
NY AVG 160
Rank #44 / 739
Yes
8
Facility 8
NY AVG 63
Rank #1093 / 1169
Jewish Home Of Rochester (Not For Profit)
85
Facility 85
NY AVG 83
Rank #263 / 608
9Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
United Hebrew of New Rochelle
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
New Rochelle
294
Facility 294
NY AVG 160
Rank #72 / 739
No
80
Facility 80
NY AVG 63
Rank #454 / 1169
United Home For Aged Hebrews (Not For Profit)
96
Facility 96
NY AVG 83
Rank #43 / 608
7Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Knolls, A Bethel Community
IL
NH
SNF
Valhalla
20
Facility 20
NY AVG 160
Rank #732 / 739
No
12
Facility 12
NY AVG 63
Rank #1070 / 1169
The Bethel Methodist Home
94
Facility 94
NY AVG 83
Rank #81 / 608
51 Bed
The Nottingham
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Jamesville (Nottingham Road)
64
Facility 64
NY AVG 160
Rank #634 / 739
No
0
Facility 0
NY AVG 63
Rank #1154 / 1169
Loretto Adult Community, Inc
84
Facility 84
NY AVG 83
Rank #289 / 608
13Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Beechwood Homes
IL
HOS
NH
SNF
Getzville (Town Of Amherst)
220
Facility 220
NY AVG 160
Rank #145 / 739
No
34
Facility 34
NY AVG 63
Rank #924 / 1169
Beechwood Health Care Center, Inc. (Not For Profit)
85
Facility 85
NY AVG 83
Rank #263 / 608
9-
Peconic Landing at Southold
IL
AL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Greenport
60
Facility 60
NY AVG 160
Rank #641 / 739
No
74
Facility 74
NY AVG 63
Rank #540 / 1169
Peconic Landing At Southold, Inc (Not For Profit)
92
Facility 92
NY AVG 83
Rank #117 / 608
7-
Kendal On Hudson
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Sleepy Hollow (Sleepy Hollow Manor)
26
Facility 26
NY AVG 160
Rank #729 / 739
Yes
0
Facility 0
NY AVG 63
Rank #1154 / 1169
Kendal On Hudson
93
Facility 93
NY AVG 83
Rank #94 / 608
4Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Wartburg Home
IL
ADC
AL
HOS
MC
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Mount Vernon (North Side)
210
Facility 210
NY AVG 160
Rank #152 / 739
Yes
31
Facility 31
NY AVG 63
Rank #954 / 1169
The Wartburg Home Of The Evangelical Lutheran Church (Not For Profit)
88
Facility 88
NY AVG 83
Rank #211 / 608
9-
Greenfield Health & Rehab Center
IL
AL
MC
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Broadway Lancaster
160
Facility 160
NY AVG 160
Rank #295 / 739
No
77
Facility 77
NY AVG 63
Rank #500 / 1169
Niagara Lutheran Development, Inc (Not For Profit)
66
Facility 66
NY AVG 83
Rank #554 / 608
13-
Jefferson’s Ferry
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
So Setauket
60
Facility 60
NY AVG 160
Rank #641 / 739
Yes
21
Facility 21
NY AVG 63
Rank #1020 / 1169
Active Retirement Community Inc (Not For Profit)
88
Facility 88
NY AVG 83
Rank #211 / 608
6-
RiverSpring Residences
IL
NH
AL
HC
HOS
MC
PC
SNF
New York
69
Facility 69
NY AVG 160
Rank #615 / 739
Yes
56
Facility 56
NY AVG 63
Rank #735 / 1169
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Queen of Peace Residence
IL
NH
SNF
Queens Village (Jamaica)
53
Facility 53
NY AVG 160
Rank #667 / 739
No
83
Facility 83
NY AVG 63
Rank #412 / 1169
Home For The Aged Of The Little Sisters Of The Poor, Inc (Not For Profit)
95
Facility 95
NY AVG 83
Rank #62 / 608
5-
Fox Run at Orchard Park
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Orchard Park
60
Facility 60
NY AVG 160
Rank #641 / 739
No
13
Facility 13
NY AVG 63
Rank #1062 / 1169
Orchard Park Ccrc, Inc. (Not For Profit)
90
Facility 90
NY AVG 83
Rank #156 / 608
4-
The Baptist Home at Brookmeade
IL
AL
NH
PC
SNF
Rhinebeck (Rhinebeck Village)
120
Facility 120
NY AVG 160
Rank #408 / 739
No
68
Facility 68
NY AVG 63
Rank #625 / 1169
Baptist Home Of Brooklyn Ny Inc (Not For Profit)
97
Facility 97
NY AVG 83
Rank #30 / 608
3-
Good Shepherd Village at Endwell
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Endwell (Town Of Union)
32
Facility 32
NY AVG 160
Rank #721 / 739
No
46
Facility 46
NY AVG 63
Rank #811 / 1169
Good Shepherd Village At Endwell, Inc. (Not For Profit)
88
Facility 88
NY AVG 83
Rank #211 / 608
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Overview of Diamond Ridge – a Provincial Senior Living Community

Situated in the serene neighborhood of Harris Road, Troy, NY, is the renowned senior living community of Diamond Ridge focusing on independent living. With a wide array of services including weekly housekeeping, light linen service, and maintenance, seniors have more time to enjoy their freedom. The community prioritizes seniors’ happiness and safety by providing pet-friendly and wheelchair-accessible residences ranging from suites to two-bedroom floor plans. As a Provincial Senior Living Community, Diamond Ridge lives up to the high standard of senior living.

A jam-packed calendar of engaging activities and stimulating programs helps seniors enrich their retirement. Three home-cooked meals are served daily to satisfy residents’ nutritional needs and tastes. The community also ensures residents do not miss any of their schedules by providing them with convenient transportation. Diamond Ridge is great for seniors looking to spend a glorious retirement with its incredible amenities and senior-friendly spaces.

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Overview of The Belvedere

Occupying a three-story building on Harris Hill Road in Buffalo, New York, The Belvedere is an independent living residence offering one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments. The different floor plans give residents the flexibility to choose a living space that best fits their lifestyle, privacy preferences, and household needs.

The community is located in a car-dependent neighborhood with a Walk Score of 13. A vehicle is needed for most errands, appointments, and daily activities. There’s reliable transportation for residents and their families when visiting local shops, services, and entertainment. The surrounding Buffalo area offers a wide variety of everyday conveniences for those who drive.

Families considering The Belvedere should visit the community in person. Touring the property offers a closer look at the available floor plans, shared spaces, and overall setting, while also providing a better understanding of what everyday life is like for residents.

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Overview of Presbyterian Village at North Church

Experience unparalleled comfort and care with the extraordinary senior living community of Presbyterian Village at North Church set in the breathtaking Village Park Drive, Williamsville, NY, that offers a continuum of care including assisted living, independent living, skilled nursing, and short-term rehabilitation. As a not-for-profit community, Presbyterian Village at North Church continuously strives to provide an accessible residence and care for seniors to live a worry-free retirement. A team of compassionate and highly skilled professionals supports residents every step of the way.

The community fosters a lively and welcoming environment, encouraging seniors to remain active and socially engaged. With round-the-clock care and assistance, residents have more time to enjoy the things they love. Presbyterian Village at North Church is a haven where seniors can spend a glorious retirement within its serene premises.

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Overview of Atria Rye Brook

Situated in the vibrant New York, Atria Rye Brook serves as an exceptional senior living community, purposefully designed to provide an elevated lifestyle for seniors. The prime location offers residents easy access to attractions like the Greenwich Audubon Center and Wegmans, providing a plethora of local conveniences. The staff also ensures around-the-clock care, handling everything from cleaning to home maintenance and cooking, with a culinary approach that delights residents.

The home fosters a vibrant lifestyle, emphasizing meaningful relationships and engagement. Residents benefit from telehealth services, and the community offers accommodations for low-salt and low-sugar diets. With stellar medication administration, including insulin storage and reminders, Atria Rye Brook proves worthy as a multi-awarded independent senior living community with ample opportunities for learning, staying fit, and building new relationships.

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Overview of Summit at Mill Hill

Summit at Mill Hill strives to make a positive impact in the lives of each resident; they are ready to attend to any needs an individual may have. The staff encourages residents to take part in enriching and engaging activities that cultivate their personal growth during their golden years. The vibrant community offers a home-like atmosphere that can provide all the essential benefits for its residents, as they make it a point to enhance the lifestyle of every resident and elevate their daily living. 

Residents experience the Summit difference: its exclusive Connected Life Program focuses on the four critical aspects of senior living– health, activities, leisure, and learning. The community’s all-inclusive services and amenities include medication management, supervised care, specialized programs, engaging activities, and ADLs for stress-free living. 

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Overview of The Village at Erie Station

Located in Henrietta, NY, The Village at Erie Station is a welcoming senior living community that provides a serene retreat for seniors who wish to spend their golden years actively and independently. The community helps residents live an easy life with comprehensive support provided by a devoted team of care associates who are available 24/7. Residents enjoy an ideal accommodation that best fits their needs with a broad range of floor plans to choose from, including studios, one-bedroom, two-bedroom apartments, and villas.

Ensuring residents never run out of things to do, the community offers a variety of activities, and amenities. Residents enjoy access to billiards, chapel, country store, game and activities room, fitness center, library, and a salon. With housekeeping, laundry, transportation, and maintenance services, residents can relax comfortably without the hassles and worries of tedious chores and errands. Residents also relish in delicious meals, prepared by a talented culinary team that carefully considers residents’ dietary requirements.

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Overview of Avila Retirement Community

Avila Retirement Community offers an unmatched level of care to ensure comfort and worry-free living. The elegant home ensures that residents don’t have to worry about living alone by encouraging them to engage with others and enrich their knowledge and social life. Management and staff encourage seniors to pursue a new interest or maintain an old hobby while balancing it with an elevated lifestyle.

Avila residential activities include enriching activities, healthy and nutritious dining, social gatherings at spacious common areas, quiet time in lounge areas, breathtaking views, maintaining an active lifestyle through fitness classes, and many more that await in the premier retirement home.

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Overview of Masonic Care Community of New York

Owned by Jill Wynne and operated by the Trusteed Masonic Hall and Asylum Fund, Masonic Care Community of New York is a nursing home in Utica. The 320-bed community accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families several ways to cover both short-term rehabilitation and longer-term nursing care.

The property is set on a sprawling 440-acre campus. It features walking paths, a pond, an apple orchard, a chapel, and a horticultural center, creating a setting that feels very different from a typical urban or suburban nursing home.

Residents stay an average of 338 days, including post-acute rehabilitation residents and those receiving ongoing nursing care. Daily nurse staffing averages 4 hours and 18 minutes per resident. Nurse aides provide about 2 hours and 22 minutes of hands-on care each day. On-site rehabilitation services and a doctor on staff handle residents’ medical needs so they won’t need to leave the campus. It can be especially helpful for residents with mobility challenges or complex health conditions.

The surrounding area has a Walk Score of 42, so some errands can be completed on foot. However, most trips require transportation. For visiting family members, the large campus provides peaceful outdoor spaces for walks and visits.

State inspections focused on areas such as care planning, infection control, medication management, and life safety requirements. The facility has been responsive in addressing these areas, which families should consider when exploring long-term care options.

The home has an apple orchard, a bee lodge, walking paths, and open green spaces, creating a more rural and spacious environment. Families touring the facility should ask how the large campus affects daily routines, transportation, and activities, and whether the setting matches their loved one’s preferences and lifestyle.

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Overview of Saranac Village at Will Rogers

In the scenic landscape of Saranac Lake, New York, Saranac Village at Will Rogers stands as a distinguished senior living community, offering independent living and respite care with enhanced services and exceptional value. This community is the ideal choice for seniors seeking stunning nature, picturesque views, and a fulfilling and personalized lifestyle. This community prioritizes resident health, providing tailored wellness plans based on individual needs.

Saranac Village goes beyond conventional care and is dedicated to creating an environment of comfort and safety. Residents experience a wide array of curated experiences, aiming to craft rich and joyous lifestyles. The community maintains a vibrant social calendar, orchestrating events and outings to infuse each day with fun and excitement. Empowering residents with choice, Saranac Village allows individuals to curate their schedules, spending time precisely as they desire.

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Overview of Ohav Sholom Senior Apartments

Located at Albany New york, Ohav Sholom offers a unique blend of comfort, affordability, and resort-style living. This community with residents 62 and over, providing spacious one-bedroom apartments designed for ease of living. Vinyl flooring, walk-in showers, and pull-cord stations in bathrooms ensure safety and convenience. Ohav Sholom provides essential services like 24/hour emergency maintenance and on-site laundry facilities.

Delicious meals are served, and medication management is available for those who need it. Residents can also pamper themselves at the full-service salon. A dedicated staff is available to provide exceptional care and support, while a vibrant calendar of activities keeps residents engaged and connected. Enjoy a workout at the fitness center, relax in the community garden, or socialize with neighbors in the library or business center. Ohav Sholom community offering a supportive environment where residents can feel right at home.

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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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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 211 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.