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The cost of independent living in Orleans County is about $3,262 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 193 options. Read 1927 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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
CrestMount Square Senior Apartments is a safe community for seniors ages 55 and better. With plenty of activities to make new friends and have more fun in your later years. Centrally located in the Town of Tonawanda near the Thruway.
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it's going okay with my loved one being here so far. i've personally spent some time at another Elderwood community and did not like it. they have several locations, and this one gets a FIVE!
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.
While we may be new to the Elderwood family, our facility has been located in Tonawanda for over 20 years. Formally Tonawanda Manor, Elderwood Assisted Living at Tonawanda prides itself on the staff that have worked here for decades. Our administrator, Ann Marie, has been a part of our community...
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They did a great job managing all the questions and also figuring out the right funding algorithm for my loved one to be there. They made it very simple to move in. And I gave them some challenges. My...
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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.
Elderwood Residence at Wheatfield is a unique patio home and apartment community designed for independent seniors who want to enjoy retirement living, but avoid the commitments of home ownership.
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From the moment we first walked in the door, we were warmly greeted by staff and residents alike. The place instantly felt like home, it is the right size where it felt like a home rather than an...
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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.
Discover the “Crown Jewel of the Erie Canal” at Solstice Senior Living at Fairport. Nestled in The Finger Lakes, one of the world’s top vacation destinations, our residents enjoy easy access to adventure, entertainment and the beautiful outdoors. Family members and caregivers find comfort in the...
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Eagle Crest and my mom has been a good match. She has been there almost a year now, and has settled in nicely. My siblings and I are pleased with the cleanliness, security and quality of employee's and...
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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.
At Eagle Crest Senior Village we offer spacious one and two bedroom apartment homes in a luxury, 2-story, independent living community. Envision it... a New York lifestyle without all the challenges - no snow to shovel, no lawns to mow, and no property to maintain, PLUS daily events to nourish...
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My Mom moved in here in Feb 2019 and at first she was having a tough time and felt like we didn't want to have her living with us. A month later she has made some friends and is loving living a Emerald...
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.
We are a brand new retirement residence a stunning hotel converting into a residence. The building may have a new purpose however, the qualified staff that are part of the Emerald team all have years if experience in their field. The residence is bright has all the amenities and is affordable....
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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Autumn Grove senior housing community is located in the quiet town of Victor, Ontario County, New York. The area is full of mature shade trees and finely manicured lawns. Autumn Grove can be easily accessed just off of Highway 96. Nearby is Victor Hills Golf Course and Mud Creek. An ambulance...
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This is an excellent place for your loved one. They keep us update on everything, and the staff are very nice and friendly. They treat the residents perfect. They have activities like bingo, movies to pick...
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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.
Gracious retirement living at Regency Manor in a bright and cheerful home-like atmosphere. Situated in the historical town of Port Hope, on the lovely shores of Lake Ontario, Regency Manor is a retirement home serving the needs of seniors for many years. Regency Manor is dedicated to providing a...
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At Farmington Gardens, You are in the Middle of it All! Located 15 minutes or less from: Beautiful Canandaigua Lake, Kershaw Lakeshore Park, and the Canandaigua Marina Bustling downtown Canandaigua's unique local shops, dining, and seasonal events, including the summer Farmer's Market and...
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All in all,we're quite pleased with the level of care and service with this retirement center. Great pains are taken to make sure everyone is accounted for and that they're care is first rate. Every...
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.
Tower of Port Hope Retirement Residence is a fabulous retirement community offering Independent and Assisted Living, located in the beautiful community of Port Hope, Ontario. If you want to live in comfortable, secure place, enjoy delicious meals, with friendly residents and staff that you can...
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It's a small, and quiet residence. Friendly, caring and helpful staff.They are taking good care of my father. The team is experienced in caring for people with cognitive impairments (Alzheimer's/dementia)....
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.
Angel's Retirement is a Place to Call Home! We offer Respite and Day Programs! Your loved one will feels like home because we offer bright, comfortable, spacious private bedrooms with hardwood floors, cheering fireplaces, a backyard garden and an outdoor porch. At Angels Retirement Home,...
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Eden turned out to be an excellent fit for my Uncle. The staff is warm and welcoming; they made sure to give him the time he needed to adjust to his new environment. It's very clean, and bright and there is...
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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.
Eden Heights of West SenecaEden Heights is an assisted living community that is found among the rolling hills and wide open skies of West Seneca, NY. Our community is only minutes from downtown Buffalo, which gives visiting relatives plenty of lodging and dining choices during their visit. Eden...
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The staff are attentive to tenants needs, but they have a difficult time keeping maintenance workers because they don't pay well. Outside needs are somewhat neglected (keeping up the outside building).
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.
Located just off the Gananda Parkway, The Gardens enjoys the privacy of a spacious wooded lot, neighbored by farmland and Blue Heron Hills Country Club. Enjoy the serenity from your own balcony or patio, venture out to explore the surrounding trails and ponds, or even plant and tend your own plot...
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My father in law has been at Montabaur for over 6 years and has had a great time. The have accommodating staff and a well kept facility. Both of my parents have done independent living in multiple facilities...
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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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Dad’s experience at Baywinde Sage Harbor was a very good one. He had many caring aides and nurses and the caring went all the way to the top administrators. The meals were good and the staff always were...
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.
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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.
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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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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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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If you love living in a community with an historic presence, you will love residing with Urban Park Towers located Lockport, Niagara County, New York. Lockport is an historic canal town, just minutes from beautiful and scenic Niagara Falls, New York, the honeymoon capital of the Northeast....
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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.
Mount View Assisted Living is a 150 bed assisted living community located on a park-like campus in the Town of Lockport. Our beautifully landscaped grounds feature a large patio with a gazebo, pergola, flower & vegetable gardens and a walking path through the tall pines. Smoking is permitted...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Orleans County, NY

The average cost of senior living in Orleans County is $3,262 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Kenmore, NY with an average of $2,874 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Orleans County, NY vs. nearby counties

Orleans County, NY
$3,262/mo
$3,176/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Orleans County, NY vs. the state and national average

Orleans County, NY
$3,262/mo
U.S. national average
$4,041/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Orleans County vs. other types of senior living

$4,604/mo
Independent Living
$3,262/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Orleans County, NY by room type

Semi-Private
$4,228/mo
Studio
$4,312/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,266/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,328/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,862/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Orleans County over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Orleans County

Recent reviews for independent living in Orleans County

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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The Village at Towngate in Rochester, NY

5.0
I would recommend to others. I picked this community because of the good feeling I got when I visited , and it was near my home.

Orleans County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Orleans County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Orleans County, 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 Orleans County 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 Orleans County 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
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Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
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33.6%
No sugar
No sugar
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Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Orleans County 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 Orleans County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
22.8%
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Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
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Room service
Room service
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Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Orleans County 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 Orleans County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
39.4%
44.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
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Community service programs
Community service programs
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32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
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47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
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Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
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53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
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42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
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Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
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Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
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Live performances
Live performances
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Dances
Dances
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Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
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Westwood Commons, a DePaul Senior Living Comm, Brookdale Kenmore and Baywinde Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Orleans County, New York. See full list of communities.

There are 193 independent living facilities near Orleans County, New York. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Orleans County, New York are Westwood Commons, a DePaul Senior Living Comm, Baywinde Senior Living and The Addison of Willow Pond. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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