Hornell (pop. ~8,259) is a compact, affordable “Maple City” with a walkable downtown, parks, railroad history (Erie Depot Museum), a lively Thursday farmers market and easy outdoor access—comfortable for multi‑week stays and friendly to therapists who want both downtime and local activity.
Plus, bigger hubs are close—Corning (home to the Corning Museum of Glass) is roughly a 45–60 minute drive and the Elmira/Corning airport area is within about an hour, giving you museums, dining, wineries and weekend day‑trip options when you want more to do.