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The cost of independent living in Dale is about $3,285 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 267 options. Read 2239 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: 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: 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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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: 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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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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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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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: 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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My mother has been enjoying her stay at the Orchard Heights. The meals are wonderful I've had a chance to try them myself. They have a range of activities that the residents could engage in daily. The 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.
At Orchard Heights our residents are welcomed into a caring community where they are surrounded by all the amenities of home, plus the personal attention of our dedicated staff. From around-the-clock care by licensed nurses and personal care assistants to activities tailored to residents and...
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Was expectibg one of the lower tier homes for the price but it’s very nice there!
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.
There’s something for everyone at Glenwell, a senior living community that offers the comforts of home, a commitment to enhancing quality of life, and personal care services in a supportive environment. Our welcoming community is conveniently located in a quiet setting just around the corner from...
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, 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.
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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.
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.
Seneca Pointe Located in the heart of West Seneca, Erie County, New York, Seneca Pointe is a senior apartment community for people ages 55 and older, who are looking to live a happy and active lifestyle. On a beautiful day, enjoy a leisurely walk to nearby Market in the Square and the Southgate...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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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.
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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.
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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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
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally 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.
Presbyterian Village of North Church is an independent living community in the charming village of Williamsville in Erie County, NY. Williamsville is located approximately twenty minutes northeast of Buffalo. The town is divided by Ellicott Creek, which is known for the spectacular Glen Falls....

Cost of independent living in Dale, NY

The average cost of senior living in Dale is $3,285 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Groveland Station, NY with an average of $2,462 per month.

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

Dale, NY
$3,285/mo
$3,325/mo

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

Dale, NY
$3,285/mo
U.S. national average
$4,176/mo

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

$4,820/mo
Independent Living
$3,285/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,705/mo
Studio
$4,777/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,587/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,634/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,959/mo

Senior living costs in Dale 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: Dale, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDale, NYNew YorkU.S.
Independent Living$3,285/mo$4,697/mo$4,176/mo
Assisted Living$4,798/mo$5,843/mo$4,718/mo
Memory Care$4,820/mo$5,934/mo$4,972/mo
Independent Living
Dale, NY:$3,285/mo
New York:$4,697/mo
U.S.:$4,176/mo
Assisted Living
Dale, NY:$4,798/mo
New York:$5,843/mo
U.S.:$4,718/mo
Memory Care
Dale, NY:$4,820/mo
New York:$5,934/mo
U.S.:$4,972/mo
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Independent living costs in Dale, NY, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Dale 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
Dale, NY$2,958/mo$2,957/mo+0.1%
New York$3,753/mo$3,658/mo+2.6%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
Dale, 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:$3,257/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Dale

Recent reviews for independent living in Dale

River Road Retirement Residence in Niagara Falls, ON

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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

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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

Welcoming and friendly staff. Many reviews mention the warm and welcoming nature of the staff at various communities, such as The Amberleigh, where the front desk staff, housekeeping, and even the engineer went above and beyond to make residents and their families feel appreciated. Families at Village at Willow Pond prai ...
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Variety of activities. Activities are a major factor in residents' satisfaction with their senior living communities. At River Edge Manor, Episcopal SeniorLife Communities, residents enjoy a wide range of activities, including live music, cultural experiences, and discussion groups. The Legacy at Willow Pond offers ...
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Individualized care and accommodations. Residents appreciate the individualized attention they receive at their communities, such as at Elison of Orchard Glen, where the staff accommodated my mom's preferences and even helped her move in smoothly. The separate home care service provided by [name removed] at The Gables of Brighton ...
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Communication between families and staff. Clear and effective communication is crucial for ensuring that families and loved ones are informed and involved in their relatives' care. At Legacy at Clover Blossom, the community director sets regular meetings with senior residents and their loved ones, both in person and virtually. The sta ...
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Beautifully maintained living spaces. The cleanliness and upkeep of the community, whether it's for private rooms or communal areas, is consistently mentioned as a major plus. At Baywinde Senior Living, residents appreciate the weekly housekeeping and the attached garage. The apartments at FayeBrooke on Youngs are beautifully re ...
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Delicious and diverse meals. Quality food is a significant factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community living experience. At the , the chef accommodates dietary restrictions and individual preferences, making mealtimes a highlight for residents. The food at Village at Willow Pond is also praised for its ...
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Dale independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dale independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dale, 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 Dale 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 Dale 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
19.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.8%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
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31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19.1%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.9%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Dale 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 Dale communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
19.1%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
16.9%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dale 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 Dale offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dale, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.8%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.7%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.4%
33.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.3%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40.4%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.7%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.2%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25.3%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.9%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.4%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
35.1%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
17.3%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.8%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
34.7%
46.5%
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