The Best Independent Living Communities in Oneida County, NY

"We went to Brookdale Clinton. They provided three meals a day and transportation to medical appointments. They schedule activities every week. They also had a weekly grocery shop van service. Those were the types of things we were looking for. And they also were heavily into military families, which for us was important because my brother was a military-based person, a retiree. The staff who accommodated us on the tour was very friendly, open, and knowledgeable. I also met the activity director. She was young and very enthusiastic. I got an overall great impression."

"My brother is at The New Burton Homestead. He's doing quite well there. He still has problems with falling, but they take really good care of him. They have a couple of nurses who help him out. They make sure he gets his medication on time. For him, it's a very comfortable living experience. He has a single room with a bathroom. It has a stand-up shower. We installed a TV for him so he could watch that. It's a comfortable accommodation. It's not overly large, but it is large enough for him. They have common areas where they have at least three television lounges and a library where they can sit on a porch and read. They are encouraged to walk up and down the hallways. The common areas are comfortably attired. They have plenty of couches and comfortable chairs for them to sit in, and are encouraged to gather there and talk or what have you. I've never really had the food, but I know that he's satisfied with the breakfast and dinners. They don't really have a lot of activities now."

"I recently toured Pounder Hall for my mother. From the moment I entered I was impressed. The staff member at the front desk (Mary Jane) was very pleasant and knowledgeable. She spent an hour with us going over what they have to offer and showing us three different sized units. It felt so homey, clean and pleasant. The apartments were not that big but more than sufficient for just my mother. A large bright living room and a good sized bedroom. Also a full bathroom with walk-in shower. The unique thing with this facility was the option for three meals a day. That seems to be rare in independent living. The residents seemed to be enjoying thier meals while we toured the dining room. I'm bringing my mom back for the final decision but I hope that she decides to make Pounder her next step in this phase of her life."

"I will be moving into Meadows Senior Living. The young lady was very thorough. She gave us a tour of the apartment and showed me the building, the facilities, the elevator, the laundry room, and the community room. I was pleased with the apartment. They have a courtyard and walkways where you can walk. They have a patio where people can go out, sit, and communicate if they want to. On each floor, there's a balcony that you can go out on; there's just one for each floor. You prepare your own meals or have meals on wheels. I like the layout of the basic rooms. The bedrooms were a little bit small, but I can deal with that. The staff members were nice. The facility was clean."

"My sister has moved into Preswick Glen. It's very nice. We chose it because her daughter lives very close there. The staff is friendly. It's in very good condition. The activities seem pretty comprehensive. She's enjoyed them. It's a very quiet and nice residential community outside of the cities."

"Schuyler Commons was very nice and clean, and things seemed well kept up. However, the carpet was dark and light. The refrigerators and stoves were black colors, and the cabinets in the kitchen were dark, so it felt like it gave the apartment a dark look, and we prefer a lighter feeling or something. For amenities, they had a swimming pool, a craft room, and a big community room. They had a bus that could take you to different places. I think the amenities were good. It seemed like a nice place. The staff who gave me the tour live there and are very knowledgeable."