Walden Place is in the heart of Cortland, home of the Cortland County Pumpkin Festival. Our community is close to theaters, Cortland State University, the Fingerlakes Wine Trail, as well as several quality hospitals. With our accessible transportation, our experienced staff can take our residents wherever their heart desires.

• Beauty Salon and Barbershop
• Library
• Jacuzzi
• Spacious Community Rooms
• Cards Room
• Courtyard
• Walking Path
• Concierge Services
• Short-Term Stay Program
• On-Site Maintenance

Our Vibrant Spaces

At Walden Place, residents chart the course of their days and have access to all of our beautiful community rooms. They can spend mornings reading a newspaper in the library or an afternoon at cards with friends. If they want to get out and enjoy the sunny weather, a stroll around the walking path might be just the ticket or they can relax in the courtyard. We have a jacuzzi to help our residents soak their muscles and joints, and they can always look their best with our on-site beauty and barbershop.

Happy to Be Pet-Friendly

We are a vibrant pet-friendly community that appreciates the joy they bring into life. Our doors are always open to furry friends and we  provide pet therapy to allow our residents and pets to enjoy more connection.

We love providing comforting, delicious food that brings joy into the lives of our residents. Our meals start with fresh, quality ingredients and our culinary professionals create delicious choices for our residents each day. We serve our meals in a restaurant-style setting with hospitality staff waiting on and serving our residents with a focus on presentation and ambiance. We love that our meals are always a favorite time for friends and family to check-in and catch-up with our dining room full of shared laughter and warm stories.

Our community also understands the importance of nutrition and health. Our dining team works with each person to make sure every need is met through our dining options. Whether they need consideration for texture, allergies, or a medical condition, we can adapt meals to meet every individuals needs. Walden Place wants to provide a dining experience that adds to every day and leaves our residents feeling full, happy, and satisfied.

Walden Place is proud of our experienced and caring staff committed to providing the best services and amenities for our residents each day. We know it’s their personable, kind approach to care as well as their enthusiasm for connecting with our residents that truly make our community shine.

Short-Term Stay Program

Our community offers another helpful service for families in our community. Our short-term stay program is for residents that need our support while recovering from a fall, illness, or surgery. Also, families or caregivers looking for short-term care for their loved one living with dementia can find specialized care in our community.

Helpful People

We employ a concierge dedicated to taking care of all the smaller daily needs of our residents. From booking transportation or choosing an activity to reporting an issue to staff, residents always know where they can turn for immediate assistance. Our dedicated maintenance personnel keep our community beautiful and safe. We make the resident’s needs our first priority, and you can always count on a timely resolution to any problem.

We love that our programming schedule looks a lot like a Cortland event calendar with a lot of Walden Place community activities in between. We believe in keeping our residents connected to the community and enjoying life through new experiences, people, and adventures. On top of the already full schedule of games, crafts, and social events at Walden Place, there is never a dull moment in our community

Enjoying Our Cortland Lifestyle

Our residents are busy taking in the events and attractions around our town. With frequent outings to events like air shows, concerts, and baseball games, the greater Cortland community is used to seeing our Walden Place residents pull up and join in!  We enjoy trips to local attractions like farmers markets and pumpkin patches to celebrate the seasons. In our community, we have social happy hours with delicious drinks, and local artists and volunteers visit our community regularly, bringing live music and exciting seminars to our residents. SUNY Grad students and interns are welcomed by the staff and residents every year as they delight our residents with specialty programs.

Staying Active 

We encourage exercise every day for our residents. From Tai chi, chair yoga, and morning exercises to water aerobics at the YWCA we’re always on the go. Of course, if our residents would spend a little time alone, they can always use our walking path to enjoy some fresh air and exercise in the great outdoors.