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The cost of independent living in Pontiac is about $3,183 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 230 options. Read 1289 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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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...
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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: 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: 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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They have a calendar of lunches you get at the beginning of every month. The food is good and there is a variety of choices. They call every morning to see if you would like lunch that day. They also offer...
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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.
Our English garden-style apartments located in a quiet neighborhood in Buffalo New York. We are conveniently located near Buffalo's finest historical sights and in the theatre district for those who enjoy arts and entertainment. The structure and lay out of the apartments are designed for...
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We are very pleased with the Bristol home. Mom is also very happy there. She has made friends and is much more active. All personnel are friendly. We feel she is safe and well cared for.
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.
The Bristol Home is a non-profit assisted living facility located in the theatre district of Downtown Buffalo. The Bristol Home has served the needs of the area's elderly women for more than one hundred and thirty-five years. Our mission is to continue providing exceptional care and services to...
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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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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.
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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...
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.
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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.
The WCA Home assisted living community is located in the historic village of Fredonia, New York. This lovely retirement community for women has a Victorian appearance and has numerous activities and festivals available for our residents in this rural area. Enjoy our unique shops, take in a show...
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We just moved my father in to the memory care and the staff is incredible. They are friendly smiling and welcoming. They are paying attention to the treatment plan and the residents. They call everyone by...
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.
Located on a charming 23 acre campus in Fredonia, NY, Fredonia Place provides residents with assisted living while also promoting their independence through a host of support services. When seeking an assisted living environment for your elderly loved one, you want to know that they will have 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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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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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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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, 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.

Cost of independent living in Pontiac, NY

The average cost of senior living in Pontiac is $3,183 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Silver Creek, NY with an average of $2,390 per month.

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

Pontiac, NY
$3,183/mo
$2,832/mo
$2,603/mo

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

Pontiac, NY
$3,183/mo
U.S. national average
$4,162/mo

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

$4,339/mo
Independent Living
$3,183/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,301/mo
Studio
$4,743/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,040/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,991/mo

Senior living costs in Pontiac 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: Pontiac, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typePontiac, NYNew YorkU.S.
Independent Living$3,183/mo$4,685/mo$4,162/mo
Assisted Living$4,341/mo$5,826/mo$4,706/mo
Memory Care$4,339/mo$5,915/mo$4,956/mo
Independent Living
Pontiac, NY:$3,183/mo
New York:$4,685/mo
U.S.:$4,162/mo
Assisted Living
Pontiac, NY:$4,341/mo
New York:$5,826/mo
U.S.:$4,706/mo
Memory Care
Pontiac, NY:$4,339/mo
New York:$5,915/mo
U.S.:$4,956/mo
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Independent living costs in Pontiac, NY, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Pontiac 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
Pontiac, NY$2,844/mo$2,767/mo+2.8%
New York$3,753/mo$3,658/mo+2.6%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Pontiac, NY
2024 average cost:$2,844/mo
2023 average cost:$2,767/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
New York
2024 average cost:$3,753/mo
2023 average cost:$3,658/mo
Percent change:+2.6%
National
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 Pontiac

Recent reviews for independent living in Pontiac

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

Varied and pleasing dining experiences. Residents across different communities appreciate the quality and variety of meals offered, with some expressing satisfaction in customized dietary accommodations. For instance, at The Amberleigh, the staff takes the extra step of delivering meals to residents' rooms, and at Elison of Orchard ...
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Engaging and plentiful activities. Communities offer a range of activities to cater to diverse interests, such as games, exercise classes, entertainment, and outings. Residents at Solstice at East Amherst enjoy theme parties, movie nights, and celebrations, while St. Charles Village residents appreciate the exercise classes a ...
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Friendly and helpful staff. Staff members are cited for their kindness, patience, and responsiveness in various reviews. For example, at Solstice at East Amherst, staff members remember residents' names and engage in friendly conversations. Similarly, staff at Elison of Orchard Glen are praised for their warm welcome a ...
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Beautifully maintained spaces. Residents express admiration for the cleanliness and aesthetic appeal of their communities, such as the gardens, walking trails, and common areas. For instance, at Solstice at East Amherst, the facility is described as a 'country club for older folks', while FayeBrooke on Youngs residents ap ...
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Independent living with support. Communities provide a balance between independence and care, allowing residents to maintain their autonomy while offering assistance when needed. At The Amberleigh, in-home health care agencies cater to residents' care needs, while Manor House offers a range of services to supplement indepen ...
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Welcoming and inclusive atmosphere. Communities foster a warm and welcoming atmosphere, where residents feel appreciated and at home. For example, at Elison of Orchard Glen, residents are greeted by friendly staff, and church services, bingo, happy hours, and entertainment cater to social needs. Similarly, at Solstice at East A ...
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Pontiac independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Pontiac independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Pontiac, 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 Pontiac 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 Pontiac 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
14%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.6%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
18.6%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.6%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
1.2%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Pontiac 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 Pontiac communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
15.1%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
12.2%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
2.9%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Pontiac 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 Pontiac offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Pontiac, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
26.2%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.6%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.6%
33.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.6%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
34.3%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40.1%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.7%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
19.2%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.3%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30.2%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
28.5%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
12.2%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.4%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
29.7%
46.5%
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