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The cost of independent living in Benson is about $3,554 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 99 options. Read 704 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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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: 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.
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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: 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.
For more than fifty years, the Levine family (local family) has worked to create a loving environment based on traditional values that recognizes the unique needs and preferences of each of our residents.  We are small (Bed N' Breakfast Style) 18 residents.  We serve a population of the...
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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.
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.
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: 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.
Waterside is an affordable, newly constructed apartment community for independent seniors aged 50+.  Located on the banks of the Mohawk River, Waterside is situated in a peaceful setting with a spectacular view of the river, surrounding nature areas and a golf course. ...
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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: 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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Sanderson Court is an excellent living community for Seniors. Rent is income based. The area is very safe. The apartments are well kept and roomy enough for an individual or couple. Management is responsive....
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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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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.
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 Benson, NY

The average cost of senior living in Benson is $3,554 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Palatine Bridge, NY with an average of $2,474 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Benson, NY vs. nearby cities

Benson, NY
$3,554/mo
$2,681/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Benson, NY vs. the state and national average

Benson, NY
$3,554/mo
U.S. national average
$4,138/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Benson vs. other types of senior living

$4,922/mo
Independent Living
$3,554/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Benson, NY by room type

Semi-Private
$4,297/mo
Studio
$5,363/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,580/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,713/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,465/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Benson over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Benson

Recent reviews for independent living in Benson

Glen Eddy in Niskayuna, NY

5.0
Glen Eddy is a great place to live. The staff is caring and the residents are friendly. There are plenty of activities and entertainment. If you are looking for quality senior living, Glen Eddy is the place for you.

Promenade at University Place in Albany, NY

4.5
It's been great! The staff are wonderful. Everyone is helpful and compassionate. They were the only facility in the area that offers an ALP for if my Aunt's finances are such that she needs to such to Medicaid. Big plus and draw with that feature.

Peregrine Crossgate in Albany, NY

4.7
If you need something you can always find it. It is very clean, someone is always cleaning and they clean my apartment once a week. All staff members are so wonderful and very friendly to me. They have a lot of activities provided and a lot residents seem to enjoy them. I do not like the food, I ...
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Benson independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Benson independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Benson, 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 Benson 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 Benson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20.2%
20.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
24.5%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
22.3%
30.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.1%
33.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.1%
9.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Benson 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 Benson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
23.4%
36.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.4%
43%
Room service
Room service
7.4%
36.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.2%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Benson 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 Benson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
29.8%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20.2%
28.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16%
32.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31.9%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.3%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.5%
53.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.8%
42.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.8%
37.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.9%
41.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.2%
46.9%
Live performances
Live performances
34%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
17%
32.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.1%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.2%
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Ingersoll Place, The Terrace at The Glen at Hiland Meadows and Provincial Glenville are the top-rated independent living facilities near Benson, New York. See full list of communities.

There are 99 independent living facilities near Benson, New York. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Benson, New York are Ingersoll Place and Provincial Glenville. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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