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The cost of independent living in Colden is about $3,143 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 228 options. Read 1217 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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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: 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.
Built in 1988 by Barbara Waters, The Willows was established as a 22 bed adult home for people that needed minimal assistance and who wanted to live life to the fullest. Residents can relax and enjoy without the worry of medication management, cooking, housework or entertainment/socialization. ...
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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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My father has been living there for the last year and a half (he's still there now) and he finds this retirement home ideal for him. Comfortable, warm and safe. The PSW's, dietary, and house keeping staff...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Shorthills Villa Retirement Community is a senior living community located in the beautiful town of Fonthill, Ontario. As a small, welcoming community within a short drive to area restaurants and shops, our location is the ideal choice for anyone that wants privacy, relaxation and comfort....
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: 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.
If you are retired from work, but not from life, consider Heritage Village Retirement Campus. Located in Chautauqua County, Heritage Village (Gerry, NY) enjoys a country setting, but is within a short drive to the bustling City of Jamestown. One of the most significant locales is the cultural...
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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: 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.
Tired of mowing the lawn, shoveling snow, or making costly repairs to your home…If you are, come check out Morgan Estates Senior Apartments in Geneseo, NY. Morgan Estates is a senior living community with 64 apartment units for seniors 55 years old and up. Each apartment unit has two bedrooms,...
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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: 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.
Committed to seniors for over 40 years, Tufford Manor St Catharines is a premier accredited facility with 51 retirement beds, along with 63 long term care beds on the ground level of the building. Our home was professionally designed to reflect the cultural heritage and uniqueness of 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: 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: 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: 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: 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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The staff here are caring and professional. They treat residents like their immediate family, in the best possible way. My niece has been there for years. They do her hair up when time permits. Another has...
Provides: Assisted Living
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.
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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.

Cost of independent living in Colden, NY

The average cost of senior living in Colden is $3,143 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Silver Creek, NY with an average of $2,390 per month.

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

Colden, NY
$3,143/mo

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

Colden, NY
$3,143/mo
U.S. national average
$4,167/mo

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

$4,662/mo
Independent Living
$3,143/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,186/mo
Studio
$4,750/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,902/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,302/mo

Senior living costs in Colden 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: Colden, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeColden, NYNew YorkU.S.
Independent Living$3,143/mo$4,691/mo$4,167/mo
Assisted Living$4,646/mo$5,838/mo$4,710/mo
Memory Care$4,662/mo$5,928/mo$4,962/mo
Independent Living
Colden, NY:$3,143/mo
New York:$4,691/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
Assisted Living
Colden, NY:$4,646/mo
New York:$5,838/mo
U.S.:$4,710/mo
Memory Care
Colden, NY:$4,662/mo
New York:$5,928/mo
U.S.:$4,962/mo
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Independent living costs in Colden, NY, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Colden 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 Colden, NY

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Colden 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
Colden, NY$2,868/mo$2,767/mo+3.7%
New York$3,753/mo$3,658/mo+2.6%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
Colden, NY
2024 average cost:$2,868/mo
2023 average cost:$2,767/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
New York
2024 average cost:$3,753/mo
2023 average cost:$3,658/mo
Percent change:+2.6%
National
2024 average cost:$3,257/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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What families are saying about independent living in Colden

Recent reviews for independent living in Colden

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 .

Colden independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Colden independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Colden, 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 Colden 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 Colden partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Colden, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
17.4%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
17.4%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.9%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
1.7%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Colden 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 Colden communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Colden, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.8%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
11%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.5%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Colden 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 Colden offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
25%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.4%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.9%
33.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.9%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.1%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.4%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.1%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20.9%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
29.1%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
27.3%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
11%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.7%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.9%
46.5%
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