Walden Place

839 Bennie Rd. Cortland, NY 13045

Main: 607-756-8101

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Experience Comfort and Connection Every Day

Charming Senior Living in Cortland, NY

At Walden Place, we invite you to experience upstate living reimagined. Our vibrant, supportive environment blends elevated amenities with award-winning care, creating a retreat where every day is full of meaningful moments. With our signature Embrace Neighborhoods for Assisted Living as well as Memory Care and Short-Term Stays, we ensure that your personalized care fosters both comfort and connection.

Premium Floor Plans

starting at $4,854*

Discover Our Signature Experiences

At Walden Place, we take care of the details so you can focus on what excites you. Take in our beautifully designed spaces, full-service dining, and a 24/7 professional support team. From fitness classes to creative workshops, we consider every day an opportunity to elevate your experience.

Enjoy delightful cuisine, connection around the table, and chef-prepared meals tailored to your preferences, served in welcoming spaces with restaurant-style service. With rotating menus and private dining options, every meal is a celebration.

Let our concierge-style approach to hospitality enhance each moment of your day. From personalized services to everyday conveniences including housekeeping and laundry, our team is here to support your well-being. With care and attention to detail, we’ll enhance your lifestyle daily.

Explore our world-class programming designed to inspire joy, learning, and connection. Every resident is unique, with passions to pursue and adventures ahead. From engaging events to new experiences, we invite you to explore purpose, passion, and continued learning with us. See this month’s calendar Assisted Living Calendar,
Memory Care Calendar

At Walden Place, care is more than support—it’s empowerment. We honor individuality, foster choice, and help residents imagine what’s possible. With both compassion and intention, we partner with our residents to help them live each day with dignity, confidence, and a sense of empowerment.

Community Happenings

New Resources

We have partnered with experts that are dedicated to provide assistance and support every step of the way!

LivNow – Relocation Services

Patriot Angels – Veteran’s Benefits

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Best of U.S. News & World Report Awards 2025

We’re proud to announce that Walden Place has been recognized as a 2025 Best Memory Care and Best Assisted Living Community by the U.S. News & World Report. This prestigious award affirms our continued dedication to providing compassionate care as well as an elevated lifestyle for our community members.

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Welcome to the Neighborhood

Experience the beauty of upstate New York in Cortland. With a mixture of rural charm and refined urban culture, you’ll find you’re close to it all—from year-round outdoor recreation to compelling cultural attractions to boutique shopping. Every day at Walden Place is elevated by an enchanting and vibrant community spirit.

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Upcoming Events

Experience your life in your style at one of our upcoming events, or schedule a tour with us at any time.

In the News

A Day in the Life of Assisted Living at Walden Place

Walden Place sits in a beautiful college town in New York’s Southern Tier. Walden Place Assisted...

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What Our Community Is Saying

“I couldn’t be happier with my loved one’s experience so far. The management is incredibly attentive and proactive, addressing every detail to ensure resident comfort. The meals are always fresh and well-prepared, and I’ve seen my loved one happily participating in engaging activities. The staff is not only respectful but also very knowledgeable. Overall, it feels welcoming, and I feel confident in my choice. Highly recommend!”

Lois C.
Sister

“My father lives at this community and everything is so well coordinated here and the staff at the front desk always answer our questions. The staff is just excellent, prompt in responding if he needs anything, and very friendly. They also provide him with good meals that are just the right size for my father, they take the residents out on bus tours that my father enjoys, and they always get him to and from his appointments on time. Overall we are very pleased with the services he gets and the way he is treated here. He is treated with respect and is allowed to keep his dignity which is very important.”

Frank F.
Son

“My uncle lives at this community. Management is attentive, friendly and open. The transportation services are very available and they’re always flexible. The personal care staff is personable, they do what they can and they’re attentive. He feels safe and comfortable there.”

Amy B.
Niece

“I am so glad we chose this community because they made the decision easy for her and easy for the family. We are all thrilled that she is in such a good place. They are absolutely on top of everything and are totally amazing!”

Sharon
Family Member

“We would highly recommend this community because it has been a great experience for my mother-in-law and for us. We feel very comfortable with where she is at. It has been a very positive experience, better than we thought it would be.”

Judy B.
Daughter-in-Law

Ready to Live Your Life, Your Style?

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