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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Rapids, NY
The cost of independent living in Rapids is about $3,051 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 38 options. Read 424 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.
As you explore independent living near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Buffalo, Williamsville and Clarence.
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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.
Brothers of Mercy Sacred Heart HomeBrothers of Mercy Sacred Heart Home is a assisted living community located in Clarence, NY. The city of Clarence is located in Erie County, northeast of Buffalo, and home to about 30,000 people. Carmel is a small town with several parks and creeks, where...
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This is a nice very independent community. The staff have been friendly and knowledgeable. Mom has a nice apartment. This community does not offer a meal plan. They do have locked side doors. This community...
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.
For those age 55 plus young, The Woodlands Senior Housing offers gracious one and two bedroom suites in the country setting of Wheatfield, NY. Enjoy the view from your personal patio or catch up with friends and neighbors in the library and community rooms. Beautifully appointed facilities with...
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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.
Forestview Senior Village is a three-story independent living senior apartment complex for those age 55+ young that opened in January 2010. This 92-unit one and two bedroom senior housing community is an enhanced, yet very affordable alternative. Located in the quiet suburb of Wheatfield within...
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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.
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
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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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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...
Cost of independent living in Rapids, NY
The average cost of senior living in Rapids is $3,051 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Angola, NY with an average of $2,716 per month.
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What families are saying about independent living in Rapids
Recent reviews for independent living in Rapids
Elison of Orchard Glen in Orchard Park, NY
5.0
The staff are wonderful. All very warm and engaging. The meal service is great and very social, mom loves the food. It's in a really great area with a nice park & lake. Many people have dogs. The residents are all friends and there's always things to do. The building feels like a nice hotel more ...
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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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Rapids independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Rapids independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Rapids, 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 Rapids 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 Rapids 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
16.7%
19.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
13.9%
32.9%
No sugar
No sugar
11.1%
30.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13.9%
32.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Rapids 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 Rapids communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
11.1%
35.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
42%
Room service
Room service
13.9%
35.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.6%
16.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Rapids 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 Rapids offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
30.6%
43.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19.4%
27.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.2%
31.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.1%
47.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
48.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.6%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
19.4%
41.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.8%
40.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.9%
46.1%
Live performances
Live performances
36.1%
45.7%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.8%
38.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.1%
45.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brookdale Kenmore, Manor House and Peregrine Senior Living at Cheektowaga are the top-rated independent living facilities near Rapids, New York. See full list of communities.
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