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Senior Citizens Council Inc in Plattsburgh, NY

Senior Citizens Council Inc is an independent living community in Plattsburgh, NY.

Information last verified:

159 Margaret St # 104, Plattsburgh, NY 12901

To contact a resident: (518) 563-6180

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.7 from 45 reviews
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Overall Review of Senior Citizens Council Inc

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Friendly help stands out

Residents consistently describe a friendly, professional staff that helps with day-to-day needs.

Many reviews focus on staff friendliness and responsiveness, including help at the front office and for practical services like taxes. Several residents also mention the staff being professional, knowledgeable, and able to point people to the right contacts. One reviewer noted that past seasons felt more staffed and knowledgeable than a more recent tax season.

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Activities keep people engaged

Residents describe plenty of activities that make it easy to stay active and socialize.

A recurring theme is how much there is to do, from group games and exercise to ongoing classes and themed talks. Reviews mention pickleball, yoga, senior fitness, and a gym schedule with games like shuffleboard and card play. Others describe social time and enjoyable gatherings, with some mentioning trips and music as part of staying involved.

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Meals and low-cost dining

Dining shows up as a practical benefit, including regular meals and low member pricing for lunch and coffee.

Multiple residents mention meals as part of the daily experience, including nutritious meals for people who may not be able to cook. One review also calls out low-cost options like lunch for members and inexpensive coffee. Another describes daily meals alongside in-house activities and outings.

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Support for staying active and at home

Residents describe services aimed at supporting seniors’ independence and wellness needs.

Several reviews connect the community to helping older adults stay active, including wellness-related support and assistance finding the right resources. One reviewer says the organization helped them in a specific situation by providing contact information for responsible agents. Another describes help staying in one’s own home longer, along with meal support and ongoing engagement.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Types of Care

  • Independent Living Independent Living

Transportation

  • Burlington International (22 miles away) Burlington International (22 miles away)

Nearby Places of Interest

Physicians

  • Plattsburgh Primary Care Pediatrics (0 miles)
  • Advanced Women's Healthcare (0.3 miles)
  • Richard Frank Lutinski (0.4 miles)
  • Plattsburgh Family Medicine (0.4 miles)
  • Court Street Medical Building (0.4 miles)
  • Plattsburgh Pediatrics (0.5 miles)
  • Danielle M Baker Rpa-C (0.5 miles)

Restaurants

  • Mama J's Kitchen and Bar (0.1 miles)
  • Olive Ridley's (0.1 miles)
  • Aleka's (0.1 miles)
  • Our House Bistro (0.1 miles)
  • Arnie's Restaurant (0.3 miles)
  • Campus Corner Restaurant (0.3 miles)
  • Naked Turtle (0.4 miles)

Parks

  • Bailey Ave Playground (0.1 miles)
  • Plattsburgh Monument (0.2 miles)
  • Melissa Penfield Park (0.8 miles)
  • Fisk Quarry Preserve (10.9 miles)
  • Vt State Parks - Sandb (11.7 miles)
  • Airport Park (13.4 miles)
  • Burton Island State Park (13.6 miles)

Cafes

  • Irises Cafe and Wine Bar (0.1 miles)
  • Chapter One Coffee and Tea (0.1 miles)
  • My Cup of Tea (1.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.5 miles)
  • Panera Bread (1.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.9 miles)

Hospitals

  • Bhsn Apartment Program (0.2 miles)
  • BHSN Residential (0.7 miles)
  • CVPH MRI Waiting Room (0.7 miles)
  • Cvph Medical Center (0.8 miles)
  • The Foundation of CVPH (0.8 miles)
  • CVPH Medical Center (2.3 miles)
  • Northwest Medical Center (17.3 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Condo Pharmacy (0.3 miles)
  • Epic Pharmacies (0.3 miles)
  • The Prescription Shoppe (0.8 miles)
  • Kinney Drugs (1.5 miles)
  • Keeseville Pharmacy (13.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (17 miles)
  • Kinney Drugs (17.1 miles)

Transportation

  • Amtrak (0.4 miles)
  • Plattsburgh International Airport (PBG) (3.4 miles)
  • Liquid Measurement Systems (17.3 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Newman Center Bi John Xxiii College Comm Parish (0.6 miles)
  • Olva Rectory (1.1 miles)
  • St Anne's Shrine (14.8 miles)
  • Ascension Church (16.7 miles)

Theaters

  • Champlain Centre STM 8 (1.9 miles)

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