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The cost of independent living in Cross River is about $6,773 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 9 options. Read 149 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 Maplewood at Danbury
1515 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.9
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88 reviews
9.9
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88 reviews
5 star
65%
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26%
3 star
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The staff at Maplewood was very attentive and caring. My aunt had many issues with her uncontrolled diabetes, but the nurses were on top of it and the staff did their best to get her involved in activities....
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.
Maplewood at Danbury has the unique feeling of a country inn, carefully blending a comfortable yet elegant decor, an enthusiastic staff, engaging social enrichment and expertly prepared meals featuring farm-fresh ingredients to create a unqiely special memory care and assisted living community. ...
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33 Floor plans available
9.8
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80 reviews
9.8
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80 reviews
5 star
72%
4 star
19%
3 star
5%
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1%
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Thank you to [name removed] and her entire team for being so amazing to my mom and family. You are stellar and it trickles down from you to your entire staff. Everyone has gone above and beyond for my mom...
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.
Spring Village at Danbury in Danbury, Connecticut is a senior living community offering older adults assisted living and memory care lifestyle options. Established under the WoodBine Senior Living Community brand, it is our mission to provide the highest quality of care, services, and amenities...
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1010 Photos available
9.6
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34 reviews
9.6
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34 reviews
5 star
73%
4 star
21%
3 star
3%
2 star
3%
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I like it here. I like to sit in my room and watch tv but others like to do things with others. There are many activities. The food is good and there are offerings for my dietary restrictions. I have been...
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.
Our senior living community in Yorktown Heights, New York, ensures that life here is exciting, from well-designed apartment homes with convenient features to delicious dining and enriching activity offerings. Regardless of how you choose to spend your day, our friendly staff is here to provide...
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1515 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.5
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83 reviews
9.5
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83 reviews
5 star
66%
4 star
24%
3 star
7%
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2%
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I love that my mother in law has so many activities : painting class, lectures, concerts, exercise. One negative was that when she was sick and ordered oatmeal, they forgot to bring it. They also didn't...
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.
Residents of Ridgefield Crossings enjoy attractive apartments, comfortable community rooms, a lovely outdoor patio and garden and an ever-changing program of social and fitness activities. 24- hour assistance is personally tailored to each resident's changing needs and is provided for by a caring...
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1414 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
9.0
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21 reviews
9.0
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21 reviews
5 star
71%
4 star
24%
3 star
5%
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0%
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Although everything has been great, it is quite expensive and was recently notified of an increase. The facility is very nice and very clean. Staff is wonderful and quite friendly/helpful!
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.
The all-new Ridgefield Station offers local seniors service-enriched Independent and Assisted Living and a residential Compass Memory Support Neighborhood® featuring innovative, evidence-based programming for those with memory loss. This senior community, operated by Senior Living Residences,...
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8.5
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4 reviews
8.5
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4 reviews
5 star
75%
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25%
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What we like the most about The Inn is that it is smaller and it is like having another family. I love the music that they bring in as well as the local school children singing and other good musical groups....
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.
Just a stone's throw from New Canaan's bustling town center, The Inn is Waveny's charming residence for seniors who can appreciate the benefits of independent living in a supportive, intimate retirement community. Like all of Waveny, The Inn welcomes residents from all areas.Nestled in a scenic...
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4 star
17%
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Our hope was always that our Mom, age 95, would be able to remain living with family for her whole life. After 3 hospitalizations in a 7 week time frame, we could no longer provide the skilled nursing care...
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.
Meadow Ridge is a continuing care retirement community located in Redding, CT. Our community includes Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, 24-hour Skilled Nursing services and Sub-Acute Rehabilitation. Residents enjoy a distinctivelifestyle on our campus nestled among 136 acres of...
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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.
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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.
New Canaan Inn is a charming residence that is ideal for seniors who can appreciate the personal benefits of living independently in a thriving, yet intimate retirement community. We welcome seniors from any geographic location.Our mission is to provide you with a caring and supportive...
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Cost of independent living in Cross River, NY

The average cost of senior living in Cross River is $6,773 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cold Spring, NY with an average of $4,875 per month.

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

Cross River, NY
$6,773/mo

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

Cross River, NY
$6,773/mo
U.S. national average
$4,130/mo

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

$7,671/mo
Independent Living
$6,773/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,039/mo
Studio
$7,423/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,722/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,449/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Cross River

Recent reviews for independent living in Cross River

The Fountains at RiverVue in Tuckahoe, NY

4.5
They have some very nice people who have some tenure. Pretty facility inside and out. Also a pretty good restaurant very close - where you can take your spouse and meet your friends. hey were very supportive. Not just for my wife but also for me.

The Plaza at Clover Lake in Carmel, NY

4.0
Mom seems to be doing well here. She has settled in nicely. She does what activities she can due to her dementia. As far as I know, she likes the food I haven't heard any complaints about it. The staff has been friendly and good-natured very professional. The community appears clean and well ...
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Glen Crest in Danbury, CT

4.7
I would highly recommend Glen Crest to others. Our overall experience with this facility was great. My mother loved their food. They had a lot of activities, but my mom was stubborn about participating in them. She couldn't remember to go. Dementia.

Cross River independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cross River independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cross River, 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 Cross River 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 Cross River partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cross River, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
37.5%
20.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
9.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Cross River 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 Cross River communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cross River, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
37.5%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.5%
43.7%
Room service
Room service
12.5%
37.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
37.5%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cross River 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 Cross River offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cross River, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
37.5%
45%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.5%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.5%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
48%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
54.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.5%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.5%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.5%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.5%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
37.5%
32.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37.5%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.5%
46.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Yorktown Assisted Living Residence, 3030 Park, a CCRC and Maplewood at Danbury are the top-rated independent living facilities near Cross River, New York. See full list of communities.

There are 9 independent living facilities near Cross River, New York. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Cross River, New York are 3030 Park, a CCRC, Spring Village at Danbury and Atria Woodlands. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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