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The cost of independent living in Willard is about $3,740 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 175 options. Read 1288 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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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
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.
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, Memory Care
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.
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.
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
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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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: Assisted 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.
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.
There is something good cooking at Forest Park Retirement Community. Dining hours are flexible and you are not limited to items on the menu. Dine with your friends or cook in your apartment. Full kitchens, washer/dryer hook-ups and the views from the patio or balcony of your spacious apartment...
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: 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, Memory Care
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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
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: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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
Care types provided by this community
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
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally 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.
Cost of independent living in Willard, NY
The average cost of senior living in Willard is $3,740 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hammondsport, NY with an average of $2,485 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Willard, NY vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Willard, NY vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Willard
Recent reviews for independent living in Willard
The Athenaeum of Skaneateles
5.0
The Athenaeum is the best assisted living facility in all of Central New York. Everyone is so nice and they provide excellent care. It is a sad day when a loved one can no longer live in their own home. The Athenaeum will make you feel so much better about this difficult move. Take a tour ...
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The Woodlands in Fairport, NY
5.0
I didn't rate the quality of care because it's an independent living facility.
Everything else I would rate a 5 it's a beautiful facility, people are very friendly, the food is very high-quality and the best part of the Woodlands is [name removed] who manages it. She is a wonderful person that ...
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Solstice at Fairport
4.8
The staff are very friendly. The grounds look amazing. They are very family friendly - we have a large family and we love to go for dinner with mom and they have the space for our visits.
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Friendly and supportive community. Numerous reviews mention the warmth and caring nature of both the staff and residents in the communities. For instance, at River Edge Manor, Episcopal SeniorLife Communities, new residents are welcomed with open arms and residents often describe the community as feeling like a family. At The ...
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Engaging and diverse activities. Reviews highlight the variety of activities offered at the communities. At Towne Center Retirement Community, residents enjoy musical guests on Wednesdays and fitness classes, while at Legacy at Clover Blossom, residents have access to a pool, bingo, and arts and crafts sessions. The activit ...
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Helpful and accommodating staff. Several reviews express appreciation for the attentiveness of the staff. For instance, at The Gables of Brighton, the staff are described as 'kind and caring' and the Executive Director is praised for his approachability and concern for residents. At Baywinde Senior Living, the staff are sai ...
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Delicious meals and dining experiences. The quality of food is a common theme in positive reviews. For example, at Holiday Maple Downs, the food is described as 'delicious' and residents are pleased with the wide range of options. At Red Mill Manor LLC, the chef accommodates dietary restrictions and residents look forward to mealt ...
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Clean and well-maintained facilities. Several reviews comment on the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities' common areas and residents' apartments. At Pinehurst, Episcopal SeniorLife Communities, the staff are praised for their efforts to keep the community clean and the apartments are described as 'completely renovated' upon ...
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Flexible and accommodating living arrangements. Some reviews mention the flexibility of the living arrangements, allowing residents to maintain their independence while also having support available when needed. For instance, at The Addison of Willow Pond, residents are able to maintain friendships with people in their previous town and tak ...
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Willard independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Willard independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Willard, 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 Willard 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 Willard 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
20.9%
20.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25.5%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
19.6%
30.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.6%
33.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.2%
9.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Willard 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 Willard communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
22.2%
36.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.4%
43%
Room service
Room service
18.3%
36.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.2%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Willard 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 Willard offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
34.6%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.9%
28.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.3%
32.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30.7%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.9%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.3%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32%
42.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.8%
37.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.8%
41.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.3%
46.9%
Live performances
Live performances
34%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
20.3%
32.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.3%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
34.6%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Parkrose Estates, Holiday Maple Downs and The Village at Penfield are the top-rated independent living facilities near Willard, New York. See full list of communities.
There are 175 independent living facilities near Willard, New York. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Willard, New York is Holiday Maple Downs. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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