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The cost of independent living in Bethany is about $3,254 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 266 options. Read 2217 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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Very nice place for seniors looking to remain independent but have company with other seniors. Building is brand new and well kept.
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Lancaster CommonsLocated just minutes away from great local shopping and local restaurants lies Lancaster Commons, a senior apartment community, in Lancaster, Erie County, New York. Sports fans know that Lancaster Commons is very close to the First Niagara Center in downtown Buffalo, where the...
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My mother, [Name removed], was a resident for 4 years at the Greenfield Court. The nursing staff is professional, friendly and give exceptional care to the residents. The Social worker was always...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
StoneGate Apartment Homes is a unique 55 and over community. We are luxury senior apartments in the Williamsville, New York area. Our residents enjoy the privacy of having their own home as well as the enjoyment of daily community activities. StoneGate has both one and two bedroom apartments as...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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This is the best community for my mother, and her needs. I couldn't be any more satisfied with all they have done for us. She is in very good hands, and receiving good care. They have an adequate staff, and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
      Our recently built state of the art facility sits upon twenty beautifully landscaped acres.  Bristol Village is located in the heart of Clarence Center off Clarence Center Road in a quiet community that supports its neighbor's safety and overall well-being. We are...
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Bell Tower ApartmentsThe 55+ Bell Tower Apartments senior housing are in the suburb of Buffalo, Cheektowaga, Erie County, NY. The quiet residential senior apartments offer you the comfort of living close to superb highways. Living in Bell Tower Apartments is also an opportunity to enjoy the...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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I have regularily been going there for over six years and It has never had a smell of any kind. It is very clean and the food is very good. I have had two relatives there, one of which is my mom. I...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Elderwood St. Gregory Court offers a home like setting and cheerful smiles from our professional staff who greet you every day. Our caring staff offers the assistance you need while respecting your independence.Our peaceful setting, restaurant style dining experience, activities, and beautiful...
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Summit at Brighton offers the following: Carefree independent senior living in a beautiful park-like setting with first-class services, amenities and award-winning architecture since 1998. A variety of apartment styles and spacious, richly decorated common areas for those seeking social...
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of independent living in Bethany, NY

The average cost of senior living in Bethany is $3,254 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Groveland Station, NY with an average of $2,462 per month.

Independent living costs in Bethany, NY, vs. nearby cities

Bethany, NY
$3,254/mo
$3,276/mo
$3,308/mo

Independent living costs in Bethany, NY, vs. state and national averages

Bethany, NY
$3,254/mo
U.S. national average
$4,163/mo

Independent living costs in Bethany, NY, vs. other senior living options

$4,749/mo
Independent Living
$3,254/mo

Independent living costs in Bethany, NY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,810/mo
Studio
$4,719/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,531/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,556/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,938/mo

Senior living costs in Bethany vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Bethany, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBethany, NYNew YorkU.S.
Independent Living$3,254/mo$4,685/mo$4,163/mo
Assisted Living$4,729/mo$5,826/mo$4,707/mo
Memory Care$4,749/mo$5,915/mo$4,957/mo
Independent Living
Bethany, NY:$3,254/mo
New York:$4,685/mo
U.S.:$4,163/mo
Assisted Living
Bethany, NY:$4,729/mo
New York:$5,826/mo
U.S.:$4,707/mo
Memory Care
Bethany, NY:$4,749/mo
New York:$5,915/mo
U.S.:$4,957/mo
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Independent living costs in Bethany, NY, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Bethany and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in Bethany, NY

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Bethany have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Bethany, NY$2,958/mo$2,957/mo+0.1%
New York$3,753/mo$3,658/mo+2.6%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Bethany, NY
2024 average cost:$2,958/mo
2023 average cost:$2,957/mo
Percent change:+0.1%
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2024 average cost:$3,753/mo
2023 average cost:$3,658/mo
Percent change:+2.6%
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2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Bethany

Recent reviews for independent living in Bethany

River Road Retirement Residence in Niagara Falls, ON

5.0
The staff at River Road are very friendly and attentive to the residents. My sister in law enjoys the food and they have a variety to choose from. They have activities for the residents, however she does not participate in any. The community is well maintained inside and out.

Brompton Heights in Williamsville, NY

3.6
Brompton Heights does a good job at working with you to make sure your loved one has the best care possible. They are compassionate, and skilled at different levels of care for the residents. The meals are decent for my loved one. Ice cream socials, outside entertainment, book readings, ...
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Bristolwood Senior Living Community in Buffalo, NY

5.0
Have been here a little over a week now and am quite happy wIth everything! People are friendly and Bristol is quick to respond to any calls that you present. The food is quite good! Overall I am enjoying living here .

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and caring staff. Several reviews mention the warm and compassionate nature of the staff in various communities. At The Amberleigh, for example, the staff go above and beyond to provide excellent care and communication. Families at Holiday Fleming Point have developed lasting friendships with the caregivers, ...
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Variety of activities based on residents' interests. Communities offer a wide range of activities tailored to residents' interests. At Solstice at East Amherst, for instance, residents enjoy musical performances on Wednesdays and fitness classes, while at Pinehurst, Episcopal SeniorLife Communities, a writers group has formed. These engaging o ...
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Thoughtfully maintained living spaces. Residents consistently praise the cleanliness and upkeep of their living spaces in various communities. At Baywinde Senior Living, weekly housekeeping ensures a tidy apartment, while at Village at Park Crescent, a villa is kept clean and well-maintained. Comfortable and beautiful surrounding ...
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Individualized care plans. Customized care plans allow communities to meet residents' unique needs. At Holiday Fleming Point, staff accommodates residents' preferences and requests, making life easier for those who need assistance. The separate home care service at The Gables of Brighton further supports residents' in ...
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Delicious and varied meals. Quality food is a deciding factor in many residents' overall satisfaction with their communities. At FayeBrooke on Youngs, the three daily meals are reminiscent of a five-star restaurant, while at Legacy at Clover Blossom, the menu offers variety and accommodations for dietary restrictions. ...
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Supportive and welcoming community atmosphere. A warm and inclusive community atmosphere fosters a sense of belonging and connection among residents. At The Amberleigh, new residents are welcomed with open arms and encouraged to join in activities, while at Village at Willow Pond, residents have made several friends and enjoy socializing ...
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Bethany independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bethany independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bethany, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Bethany independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Bethany partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.4%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
18.8%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19.2%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.5%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Bethany independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Bethany communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
19.2%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
17%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.1%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bethany independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Bethany offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
33.5%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.8%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.5%
33.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.5%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40.2%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.4%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.9%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25.4%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.2%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
34.8%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
17.4%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.9%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
34.8%
46.5%
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