Residential care
Walden Place
Residential care in Cortland, New York
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 839 Bennie Rd |
| City | Cortland |
| State | New York |
| ZIP code | 13045-8964 |
| County | Cortland |
| Phone | 607-756-8101 |
| Website | www.waldenplace.net#http://www.waldenplace.net# |
| Ownership | LLC |
| License number | 210-F-030 |
| License type | Adult Care Facility — Adult Home (Article 7, New York Social Services Law) |
| Licensing status | Licensed — New York State Department of Health, Adult Care Facility |
| Capacity | 86 |
| Care types | residential care, assisted living |
| Memory care | Yes |
| Services offered | 24-hour supervision and personal care, assistance with activities of daily living |
| CMS quality note | Licensed by the New York State Department of Health. |
Walden Place is in 839 Bennie Rd, Cortland, NY 13045-8964. Phone: 607-756-8101. It holds New York Adult Care Facility operating certificate 210-F-030 (Adult Home; licensed capacity 86), issued by the New York State Department of Health. It is certified for 20 Special Needs Assisted Living Residence beds, New York's dementia-care designation. It is certified as an Assisted Living Residence with 86 ALR beds.
More about this provider
| Walden Place's official Senior Lifestyle property page describes a Cortland, NY senior living community offering Assisted Living, Embrace Memory Care and Short-Term Stays with personalized care, restaurant-style dining, engaging programs and housekeeping/laundry support. The page states floor plan rates starting at $5,049* and notes 2026 U.S. News Best Assisted Living and Best Memory Care recognition. | |
| Services and programs | Assisted Living, Memory Care (Embrace Memory Care / Embrace Neighborhoods), and Short-Term / Respite Stays; personalized care plans; restaurant-style dining and bistro; fitness and wellness (exercise classes, fitness center, walking paths); health services including Embrace Memory Care, Preventive Health Screenings and Personal Care Assistance; social and recreational programs (events, book clubs, music programs, games, hobby clubs, continued learning); scheduled transportation and off-site excursions; housekeeping, personal laundry and on-site maintenance; concierge-style services; beauty shop, barbershop and nail salon; pet friendly; ElderLife Financial Concierge guidance mentioned on the property page |
| Who it serves | Seniors — levels of care described as 'Levels of Care for Seniors at Walden Place' |
| Inspection highlights | Site states: 'For 2026, Walden Place has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as both a Best Assisted Living and Best Memory Care community' and that Executive Director Harlan Dunn 'has been honored with a 2026 All-Star Staff Award from the Empire State Association of Assisted Living (ESAAL)' |
| Visiting and contact details | Walden Place, 839 Bennie Rd. Cortland, NY 13045, Main: 607-756-8101. Hours: Mo,Tu,We,Th,Fr,Sa,Su 00:00-23:59 |
| Website | https://www.seniorlifestyle.com/property/new-york/walden-place/ |
Who pays for residential care?
What this care costs, and who pays — Medicare, Medicaid, or the family — is covered in these guides:
- Does Medicare or Medicaid pay for assisted living
- Memory Care Costs: What Drives the Price When No National Median Exists
Residential care guide · Paying for care
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Common questions about Walden Place
Where is Walden Place located?
Walden Place is at 839 Bennie Rd, Cortland, New York 13045-8964.
What care and services does Walden Place offer?
Walden Place offers residential care, assisted living, 24-hour supervision and personal care, assistance with activities of daily living.
How do I contact Walden Place?
Call Walden Place at 607-756-8101.
How much does assisted living cost?
The national median cost of assisted living is $6,200 a month (CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025). Costs in New York can be higher or lower. The price goes up when a person needs more help with daily tasks. See our guide to assisted living costs and who pays for the full picture.
Does Medicare pay for assisted living?
No. Medicare does not pay for the rent or the day-to-day help in assisted living. That help is called custodial care, and Medicare does not cover it. Medicare still pays for your medical care while you live there, like doctor visits, hospital care, and home health visits.
What is the difference between assisted living and a nursing home?
Assisted living gives a room, meals, and help with daily tasks like bathing and dressing. Staff are on hand day and night, but it does not give round-the-clock nursing care. A nursing home gives skilled nursing care and rehab around the clock. People who need help but not daily medical care often pick assisted living. People who need daily medical care often need a nursing home.
Who else pays for assisted living besides Medicare?
Most people pay out of pocket. Medicaid pays for care services in assisted living in many states through waiver programs, but it does not pay the rent. A VA pension called Aid and Attendance can add money each month for veterans who need help with daily tasks. Long-term care insurance can pay for part of the cost.