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Best Independent Living in Onondaga County, NY

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 5 independent living communities in Onondaga County, NY using New York State Department 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: 37/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Onondaga County, NY. 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: 71The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Onondaga County, NY. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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Hearth at Greenpoint
IL
AL
MC
Liverpool (Galeville)
139
Facility 139
NY AVG 160
Rank #372 / 748
Yes
28
Facility 28
NY AVG 63
Rank #982 / 1173
Hearth Management, L.l.c
72
Facility 72
NY AVG 83
Rank #480 / 593
24
20.8%
Facility 20.8%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #109 / 318
6
Facility 6
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #195 / 318
0.3
Facility 0.3
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #115 / 318
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Red Mill Manor
IL
Baldwinsville (Syracuse Street)
32
Facility 32
NY AVG 160
Rank #730 / 748
Yes
73
Facility 73
NY AVG 63
Rank #564 / 1173
------Studio / 1 Bed
McHarrie Pointe
IL
AL
MC
NH
Baldwinsville (Town Of Lysander)
47
Facility 47
NY AVG 160
Rank #693 / 748
No
79
Facility 79
NY AVG 63
Rank #475 / 1173
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0%
Facility 0%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #1 / 318
0
Facility 0
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #1 / 318
0
Facility 0
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #1 / 318
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Park Terrace at Radisson
IL
AL
MC
RC
Baldwinsville (Radisson)
-Yes
1
Facility 1
NY AVG 63
Rank #1153 / 1173
------Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Park Terrace at Radisson
IL
AL
MC
RC
Baldwinsville (Radisson)
65
Facility 65
NY AVG 160
Rank #636 / 748
No
4
Facility 4
NY AVG 63
Rank #1129 / 1173
Park Terrace Operating, LLC
65
Facility 65
NY AVG 83
Rank #558 / 593
17
70.6%
Facility 70.6%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #249 / 318
35
Facility 35
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #307 / 318
2.1
Facility 2.1
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #280 / 318
Private / Companion / Studio / 1 Bed Rooms

Hearth at Greenpoint

150 Old Liverpool Rd, Liverpool, NY 13088
Overview of Hearth at Greenpoint

Spend a blissful retirement at Hearth at Greenpoint, a blissful community in Liverpool, NY, offering independent living and assisted living. The community features specially designed and spacious accommodations, ensuring residents’ comfort and safety. Residents also enjoy a worry-free lifestyle with a kind and highly skilled team helping with their daily living activities and household responsibilities.

With a thoughtfully curated calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs, residents make new friends and have fun. Delicious and healthy dining options are served to satisfy residents’ nutritional needs and preferences. Medication management, care coordination, and transportation to medical appointments are provided for residents’ convenience. Residents are guaranteed the finest retirement experiences with the community’s top-notch services and welcoming setting.

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Overview of Red Mill Manor

Enjoy every moment of your golden years with the prominent senior living community of Red Mill Manor located in the serene residential area of Syracuse Street, Baldwinsville, NY, focusing on independent living. Have a relaxing retirement overlooking the beautiful coasts with 32 uniquely crafted and sophisticated residences. Let go of your woes about maintenance with a compassionate and highly skilled team lending extra hands for your daily activities and household chores.

Have fun interactions with friends and enjoy a wide array of carefully curated activities to maintain an active and well-connected lifestyle. The community also provides transportation services to ensure seniors do not miss their appointments. Indulge in healthy and tasty meals that cater to nutritional needs and preferences for the finest dining experience. Surrounded by scenic views and a calming community, Red Mill Manor is a great place for relaxation and safety.

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Overview of Mcharrie Pointe

Mcharrie Pointe is a 47-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation community in Baldwinsville, New York, operated by McHarrie Life, Inc., a nonprofit organization serving seniors on a 140-acre campus in Onondaga County since 1851. The continuum spans independent living, assisted living, short-term rehabilitation, and skilled nursing care. Medicare and private pay are accepted.

The facility’s two inspections on record — August 2023 and February 2025 — each produced zero deficiencies. No complaint investigations or enforcement actions appear in the available reports, a clean compliance picture across both review cycles.

Mcharrie Pointe carries a 3-star CMS overall rating, slightly below the New York average, though the sub-ratings tell a more differentiated story. The staffing rating is 48% above the state benchmark, with total nurse staffing averaging 4 hours and 36 minutes per resident per day, compared with New York’s average of 3 hours and 29 minutes — the facility ranks 31st out of 388 New York SNFs on this measure. Health Inspection performance runs modestly above the state average. The facility’s occupancy rate is 75.8%, well below the state’s 88.3%, suggesting current availability across the campus.

Services include short-term rehabilitation, memory care, respite care, and 24-hour licensed nursing support. The campus also provides access to the broader McHarrie Life continuum to residents, with an average length of stay of 120 days.

Mcharrie Pointe is best suited for residents seeking short-term post-acute rehabilitation and is a staffing-intensive nonprofit campus in the Baldwinsville area, with a care continuum that accommodates those who may transition between levels of care over time.

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Overview of Park Terrace at Radisson

Park Terrace at Radisson is an elegantly situated community in Baldwinsville. Here, the perfect blend of assisted living services and a robust memory care program awaits, designed to cater to a range of needs, including memory care private homes. Proudly accommodating rest by state, this community’s clinically guided memory care unit is finely tuned to offer the ideal balance of support while preserving the cherished independence and autonomy of each resident—something they truly deserve.

With Wi-Fi connectivity, a beautifully landscaped patio, and access to cable TV, residents can savor a comfortable and connected living experience. Gourmet dining complements the offerings, enhancing culinary experiences for all. Ensuring well-being is at the forefront, the community provides medication management services and transportation facilities. Regular outings and engaging daily activities contribute to a vibrant lifestyle. Park Terrace at Radisson is a destination where residents can flourish.

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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.

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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 Onondaga County, NY

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 5 independent living communities in Onondaga County, NY. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right independent living community in Onondaga County, NY?

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 Onondaga County, NY, 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 Onondaga County, NY?

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.