Walden Place

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  • Interior

    A cozy living room with a piano, comfortable seating, and a fireplace.
  • Decor

    A formal dining room with a set table and elegant chandelier lighting.
  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with a fireplace and comfortable seating arrangement.
  • Building

    Front entrance of a building with flags and seating area.
  • Architecture

    A welcoming lobby with double doors and comfortable seating.
  • Bedroom

    A cozy bedroom with a single bed and a window view.
  • Windows

    A cozy lobby area with a sofa, window with curtains, and glass doors.
  • Dining

    A spacious and elegantly decorated restaurant dining room with neatly arranged tables and chairs, featuring white tablecloths and set for dining.
  • Landscaping

    An inviting outdoor patio area featuring white chairs with blue cushions, a matching table, and a swing set against a house backdrop.
  • Kitchen

    A well-organized dining room with neatly arranged tables and chairs, featuring a kitchen area in the background.
  • Lighting

    A quiet hallway with decorative furniture and a large mirror.
  • Entrance

    A welcoming porch decorated with pumpkins and chairs, showcasing autumn decor.
  • Artwork

    A cozy living room with comfortable seating, a bookshelf, and decorative artwork on the walls.
  • Seating Area

    A cozy living room with elegant furniture, a fireplace, and stylish decor.

Walden Place

839 Bennie Road, Cortland, NY 13045

For more information about senior living options: (844) 490-3973

4.5 from 42 reviews
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Assisted Living Memory Care Skilled Nursing Facility

Pricing

At Walden Place, the costs for living arrangements are notably competitive compared to both Tompkins County and the broader state of New York. For a studio apartment, residents can expect to pay $4,100 per month, which is significantly lower than the county average of $5,527 and also favorable when contrasted with the state average of $4,532. Similarly, the one-bedroom option at Walden Place is priced at $6,000 per month; while this is higher than the county's average of $5,738, it remains above states' average of $4,307. Overall, Walden Place offers a compelling value proposition for prospective residents seeking quality accommodations in an appealing environment.

Room TypeWalden PlaceTompkins CountyNew York
Studio$4,100$5,527$4,532
1 Bedroom$6,000$5,738$4,307

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    Overall Review

    Pros

    • pro The staff members at Walden Place are described as very sweet, helpful, and attentive to residents' needs.
    • pro Residents enjoy the food, and many have expressed that it is excellent.
    • pro The community offers a variety of engaging activities throughout the week to keep residents busy and entertained.
    • pro Families feel confident in the care provided, noting that the staff interacts warmly with residents and addresses them by name.
    • pro The facility is clean, comfortable, and decorated nicely for holidays, creating a welcoming atmosphere for residents.
    • pro The memory care unit has been praised for its engaging activities and supportive environment for residents.
    • pro Families have received good communication from the staff regarding their loved ones' care, especially during challenging times like COVID-19.
    • pro Residents appreciate the amenities available, such as beauty services, outings, and special events like movie nights.
    • pro Many families would recommend Walden Place to others for their loved ones due to the positive experiences shared by residents and their families.

    Cons

    • pro There were concerns about the staff's ability to accommodate special dietary needs, specifically puréed diets.
    • pro Communication regarding the loved one’s care was noted as needing improvement, particularly after a transition to assisted living.
    • pro Some residents felt that the room sizes and overall environment lacked a family-oriented atmosphere, resembling more of a dormitory style.
    • pro One review mentioned difficulties in communication with the nurse overseeing assisted living, leading to lost information regarding medication management.
    • pro The family experienced frustration over being pressured into continued payment for their father’s room even after he could no longer return due to medical reasons.

    Review

    Walden Place, located in Cortland, NY, has garnered a variety of impressions from families and residents alike. The community is praised for its friendly and attentive staff, who are consistently noted as compassionate and engaging. Residents appreciate the personal touch, as staff members often address them by name and make genuine efforts to ensure their comfort. For families exploring care options for their loved ones, Walden Place stands out as a supportive environment that prioritizes resident interaction.

    The dining experience at Walden Place receives high marks across multiple reviews. Many residents express satisfaction with the quality of food served. One individual mentioned that their loved one particularly enjoys the meals provided, finding both lunch and dinner menus appealing. However, there are mentions about the need for better accommodation of special dietary requirements like puréed foods—an area where some believe improvement could enhance overall resident care. Despite these suggestions for growth, many reviewers still highly recommend Walden Place to other families due to the overall positive dining experiences shared by residents.

    Activities play an essential role in maintaining resident engagement at Walden Place, with a wide array of programs available throughout the week. Reviews highlight organized events such as bingo nights, arts and crafts sessions, music entertainment during holiday seasons, chair exercise classes, shopping trips to Walmart, and movie nights complete with popcorn. Residents have benefited from this variety of activities; many report feeling engaged and busy rather than sedentary or isolated. Additionally, family members have indicated that these opportunities contribute positively to their loved ones' well-being.

    Many respondents appreciate the clean and comfortable facilities at Walden Place. Several describe the ambiance as bright and inviting—with decorations reflecting seasonal holidays creating a warm atmosphere conducive to community living. While some reviewers note limitations regarding space in lounge areas or activity rooms compared to other facilities they’ve seen or experienced—these concerns do not detract significantly from their overall satisfaction with care received at Walden Place.

    Despite numerous commendations for staff involvement in day-to-day operations - including special attention toward mental stimulation through planned activities - several reviews point toward lapses in communication when it comes to medical care management that could be improved upon. A few individuals expressed frustrations related to coordination on medication management between various staff members when transitioning from memory care oversight into assisted living arrangements. Furthermore, follow-up communication regarding specific health needs could be more thorough according to some family members—a reflection of possible administrative constraints impacted by staffing shortages acknowledged by others.

    While most experiences shared are overwhelmingly positive—highlighting attentive service coupled with diverse recreational offerings—unfortunately not all interactions have been smooth sailing particularly concerning billing practices upon vacancy due to medical emergencies; one family described distress over being pressured into payments despite caring for their loved one's urgent health needs resulting in permanent separation from the facility before passing away. This aspect led them questioning policies around vacating residency under significant conditions surrounding health crises left unresolved through initial communications post-event.

    Overall though mixed elements surfaced throughout various narratives woven together within feedback collected about Walden Place—it remains clear that most families would recommend this community based on how well pivotal aspects such as compassionate caregiving paired alongside effective day-to-day activity implementation truly shine brighter than any challenges faced therein amidst transitional stages occurring while residing here!

    Features

    Housing

    • 86 resident community capacity 86 resident community capacity
    • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
    • Studio apartments Studio apartments

    Types of Care

    • Assisted Living Assisted Living
    • Memory Care Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

    Pets

    • Cats allowed Cats allowed
    • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

    Amenities

    • Activities off-site Activities off-site
    • Activities on-site Activities on-site
    • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
    • Bath tubs Bath tubs
    • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
    • Beauty salon Beauty salon
    • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
    • Computer center Computer center
    • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
    • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
    • Dining room Dining room
    • Financing advice Financing advice
    • Fitness room Fitness room
    • Full kitchen Full kitchen
    • Fully furnished Fully furnished
    • Gaming room Gaming room
    • Garden Garden
    • General store General store
    • Ground floor units Ground floor units
    • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
    • Guest parking Guest parking
    • Handicap accessible Handicap accessible
    • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
    • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
    • Kitchenette Kitchenette
    • Laundry Laundry
    • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
    • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
    • Outdoor space Outdoor space
    • Overnight guests Overnight guests
    • Party space Party space
    • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
    • Private cleaning services Private cleaning services
    • Resident parking Resident parking
    • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
    • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
    • Small library Small library
    • Spa Spa
    • TV room TV room
    • Telephone Telephone
    • VA Benefits Consultation VA Benefits Consultation
    • Wellness center Wellness center
    • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
    • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet Wi-Fi/high-speed internet

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
    • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
    • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

    Care Services

    • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
    • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
    • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
    • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
    • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
    • Diabetic care Diabetic care
    • High acuity care High acuity care
    • Hospice waiver Hospice waiver
    • Incontinence care Incontinence care
    • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
    • Medication management Medication management
    • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
    • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
    • Physical therapy Physical therapy
    • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
    • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming
    • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

    Dining

    • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
    • Gluten-free Gluten-free
    • Guest meals Guest meals
    • Kosher Kosher
    • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
    • Meals provided Meals provided
    • No Sugar No Sugar
    • Professional chef Professional chef
    • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
    • Room service Room service
    • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
    • Vegan Vegan
    • Vegetarian Vegetarian

    Activities

    • Activities off-site Activities off-site
    • Art classes Art classes
    • Arts and crafts Arts and crafts
    • Bible study group Bible study group
    • Book club Book club
    • Catholic services Catholic services
    • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
    • Concierge services Concierge services
    • Cooking classes Cooking classes
    • Cooking club Cooking club
    • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
    • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
    • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
    • Fitness programs Fitness programs
    • Gardening club Gardening club
    • Live musical performances Live musical performances
    • Other religious services Other religious services
    • Planned day trips Planned day trips
    • Protestant services Protestant services
    • Religious services Religious services
    • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
    • Stories Stories
    • Tai Chi Tai Chi
    • Visiting chaplain or priest Visiting chaplain or priest
    • Wii bowling Wii bowling
    • Yoga / chair yoga Yoga / chair yoga

    Languages Spoken

    • English English

    Description

    Walden Place in Cortland, NY is an assisted living community that provides studio apartments for seniors. With a range of care options available, including memory care and skilled nursing facility services, Walden Place caters to the unique needs of each resident.

    The community offers an abundance of amenities to enhance the quality of life for its residents. There are various activities provided onsite to keep residents engaged and entertained. Additionally, air-conditioning ensures comfort throughout the year. The availability of bath tubs allows residents to relax and unwind at their convenience. A beautician and beauty salon are conveniently located within the community for personal grooming needs.

    Residents can enjoy cable or satellite TV in their own apartments and take advantage of community-operated transportation for outings and appointments. A computer center is available for those who wish to stay connected digitally, while devotional services can be enjoyed both on-site and off-site.

    Meals are served in a dining room with restaurant-style dining, offering delicious options that cater to special dietary restrictions such as gluten-free, kosher, low/no sodium, no sugar, vegan, and vegetarian diets. In addition to the main dining area, room service is also provided.

    Walden Place offers a variety of facilities that promote relaxation and socialization. Residents can enjoy a fitness room for physical exercise or indulge in gaming activities in the gaming room. The garden provides a serene outdoor space for relaxation or socializing with fellow residents. Residents have access to general store services on-site for their convenience.

    The community is designed with accessibility in mind, providing ground floor units and wheelchair accessible showers. Housekeeping services ensure that living spaces are always clean and tidy. Laundry facilities are conveniently located within the community.

    Other amenities include private bathrooms with full kitchens in each apartment, fully furnished units for easy moving-in coordination, overnight guest accommodation options when family or friends visit, party space for celebrations or gatherings, private cleaning services upon request, resident parking, and respite or short-term stays for those in need.

    Walden Place also offers various care services to meet individual needs. These include assistance with daily living activities, coordination with health care providers, medication management, physical therapy, specialized memory care programming, and transportation arrangement (both non-medical and medical). The community provides 24-hour supervision and a call system for residents' safety and peace of mind.

    Residents can enjoy a vibrant social life with a range of activities available. These include art classes, book clubs, cooking classes, fitness programs, gardening club, live musical performances, religious services, scheduled daily activities, Tai Chi, Wii bowling, yoga/chair yoga sessions, educational speakers/life-long learning opportunities,and planned day trips.

    Additionally,Walden Place is conveniently located near cafes,parks pharmacies physicians restaurants theaters hospitals and places of worship which provides ease of access to essential services within the surrounding area.

    In summary,Walden Place is an assisted living community that offers a comprehensive range of amenities and care services to ensure the comfort,safety and well-being of its residents.The abundance of facilities and activities catered specifically to the needs of seniors promotes an active and fulfilling lifestyle for all residents.

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    Nearby Places of Interest

    This part of Cortland, New York, offers a convenient and accessible location for senior living. With multiple pharmacies in close proximity, ensuring easy access to medications and healthcare needs is simple. There are also a variety of restaurants and cafes nearby, providing plenty of dining options for residents. In terms of medical care, there are several physician offices and hospitals within a short distance, ensuring quality healthcare services are readily available. Additionally, the area boasts several parks for outdoor recreation and relaxation. Overall, this neighborhood in Cortland offers a blend of essential amenities and services that cater to the needs of seniors looking for a comfortable and convenient place to live.

    Pharmacies

    • Walmart Pharmacy (0.1 miles)
    • Kinney Drugs (1.3 miles)
    • Top's Markets (2.3 miles)
    • Walgreens (2.4 miles)
    • Rite Aid (2.4 miles)
    • Medicine Shoppe (2.5 miles)
    • CVS Pharmacy (3 miles)

    Restaurants

    • Applebee's (0.5 miles)
    • Moe's Southwest Grill (0.6 miles)
    • A&W Restaurant (0.7 miles)
    • Doug's Fish Fry (1.3 miles)
    • Mangia Stattizitto (1.4 miles)
    • KFC (2.2 miles)
    • Gators Tavern (2.4 miles)

    Physicians

    • Asthma & Allergy Associates (0.8 miles)
    • Cortland Hearing Aids (1.3 miles)
    • Cortland Family Practice Health Center - Family Health Network of Central New York (2.7 miles)
    • Cortland Family Medical Center (2.7 miles)
    • Family Health Network of Cny (3.1 miles)
    • Cortland Oral Surgery Center (3.4 miles)
    • Cortland Orthopedics (3.4 miles)

    Theaters

    • Plaza 6 Cinemas (1.6 miles)

    Parks

    • Cortland Waterworks (2.5 miles)
    • Suggett Park (3.3 miles)
    • Dexter Park (3.7 miles)
    • Yaman Park (4.3 miles)
    • Homer Green (6.2 miles)
    • Durkee Memorial Park (6.2 miles)
    • Montgomery Park (6.4 miles)

    Cafes

    • Coffee Mania (2.5 miles)
    • Bru 64 (3.1 miles)
    • Coffee Cookies & Creamers (3.1 miles)
    • Coffee Mania (3.5 miles)
    • Starbucks (3.8 miles)
    • Origins (5.7 miles)
    • Brewer’s Cafe and Taproom (11.4 miles)

    Places of Worship

    • O'Heron Newman Catholic Chapel (2.7 miles)
    • Newman Hall Catholic Center (2.7 miles)
    • Church Bible Baptist (3 miles)
    • Bible Baptist Church (3 miles)
    • Christian & Missionary Alliance Church (3.1 miles)
    • Free Methodist Church (3.2 miles)
    • Mosaic Ministries (3.3 miles)

    Transportation

    • Autorental America (3.3 miles)
    • Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH) (13.4 miles)

    Hospitals

    • Cortland Memorial Hospital (3.4 miles)
    • Cortland Regional Maternity (3.5 miles)
    • Cortland Surgical Center (3.6 miles)

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