Appleridge Senior Living sits on a quiet 22-acre hilltop above Horseheads, NY, with woods all around and views of the hills that folks seem to enjoy. The independent living community is built for people 55 and up, though the details sometimes say 65, and it offers 112 apartments in different sizes-one-bedroom, two-bedroom, some have extra dens, and lots of them offer nice touches like walk-in closets, washers and dryers, and full kitchens with all the usual appliances like a stove, dishwasher, microwave, and refrigerator. There's heating and air you can control yourself, and every bathroom has emergency call buttons for added peace of mind. The campus has its own parking for both residents and guests, and no one can smoke inside, whether it's an apartment or a lounge.
Appleridge has apartment and luxury apartment options, and the building is licensed by the State. There's a focus on making life easier-staff take care of maintenance and housekeeping, there are meal plans, and folks can get around using private transportation or scheduled outings into the community. The facility also allows pets. There's a recreation room, a fitness and wellness room, a full hair salon and barber shop, outdoor patios, gardens, and indoor and outdoor common spaces, plus a senior center for social activities. The amenity spaces cover over 12,000 square feet, with things like a theater, library, billiards and table games, a meditation room, and a confections boutique for treats and snacks. Residents and their guests get to eat in an elegant dining room together, while a café serves breakfast and coffee in the morning along with fruit and pastries. Folks can take part in community events, crafts, fitness classes, education programs, and special excursions. Men and women are both welcome, and they offer apartments for residents with different mobility needs, too, including features like wheelchair-accessible showers.
The community supports seniors with different care needs. They've got independent living for those who don't need daily help, but they also offer enhanced assisted living, memory care for people with dementia, short-term rehab, nursing services, and even trained aides who can help with things like companionship or non-medical care at home. Staff can help with bathing, dressing, and making sure medicines get taken, if that's needed, which can be comforting for families. The staff runs social programs, devotional services, and wellness activities, and emphasizes a social environment with restaurant-style dining, outings, worship services, and events meant to bring people together. Cable TV, phone, and internet all come with the apartments.
The apartments are set up so you don't have to worry about things like fixing stuff or keeping up a house. Safety is a priority, with call buttons in the bathrooms, smoke alarms, and a sprinkler system, plus there are security features included in some of the resident packages. Guests can visit, and loved ones can take part in meals or events if they want. Payment can be made by check or credit card, and the pricing they call "all-inclusive," which means meals, snacks, housekeeping, and activities are wrapped into the cost, so folks know what they're paying for.
Through the years, Appleridge has earned high ratings from residents and their families, including some awards. There are virtual tours for those who can't make it in person right away, and sometimes there are model apartments open so people can see how rooms are set up. It's a place where folks can keep busy, relax and spend time with others, and get help if they need it, all in a comfortable, scenic place above the town.
