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The cost of independent living in Besemer is about $4,548 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 7 options. Read 15 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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Photo of Brookdale Ithaca AL
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My grandmother's situation was very difficult. She was used to living on her own and not having very serious health problems. Getting her into the Brookdale facility in Ithaca was a very hard transition for...
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.
Do more of what you love.Here at our enhanced assisted living community, you get to redefine your independence, pursue your passions and live your life your way. Whether that’s connecting with new friends or learning something new like a painting class, you have choices for how you spend your...
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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, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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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: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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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Cost of independent living in Besemer, NY

The average cost of senior living in Besemer is $4,548 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Elmira, NY with an average of $3,194 per month.

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

Besemer, NY
$4,548/mo
$4,625/mo

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

Besemer, NY
$4,548/mo
U.S. national average
$4,146/mo

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

$5,162/mo
Independent Living
$4,548/mo

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

Studio
$7,630/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,972/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Besemer

Recent reviews for independent living in Besemer

Walden Place in Cortland, NY

4.8
The staff at Walden Place are very helpful and cooperative, especially considering that they are short-staffed. They are doing the very best they can. And the staff who are there are great. The facility has been very nice. It's very comfortable, and they decorate nicely for every little ...
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Brookdale Ithaca AL

5.0
I would give a 5 to all of these categories. They were able to provide some furniture he didn't have. They were able to add additional care as his health worsened. They tried to provide fun events. Yes, I would recommend them to others

Besemer independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Besemer independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Besemer, 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 Besemer 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 Besemer partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Besemer, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.3%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
14.3%
30.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.3%
32.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Besemer 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 Besemer communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
14.3%
42.5%
Room service
Room service
14.3%
36%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Besemer 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 Besemer offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
14.3%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.3%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
14.3%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
14.3%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
14.3%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
14.3%
42%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.3%
37%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.3%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
14.3%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
14.3%
46.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
14.3%
45.7%
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Brookdale Ithaca AL, Walden Place and New Falls Home are the top-rated independent living facilities near Besemer, New York. See full list of communities.

There are 7 independent living facilities near Besemer, New York. See the full list.

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