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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Ridgeway, NY

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The cost of independent living in Ridgeway is about $3,658 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 25 options. Read 408 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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Photo of Solstice at East Amherst
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All of those categories are a 4 at least. Any of , my negativity arises from the fact that my sisters dementia is the wild card as she just isn't happy not being in her own home. They are accommodating her...
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.
Solstice Senior Living at East Amherst provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment.Located in Amherst, just northeast of Buffalo, we're situated on beautiful grounds that offer meandering walkways lined with spruce and pine leading to a lily pond. Not only will you...
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I can only speak to cleanliness, no concerns there. Staff is very accommodating. My MIL has settled in nicely and loves it 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.
If you think senior living at Evergreen Place is like a nursing home … think again! Whether you need assistance with daily tasks or a family member requires specific memory care services, we offer a fulfilling and active lifestyle for seniors.ASSISTED LIVING-Peace of mind with 24-hour...
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My sister in law was only there for about a month but I can honestly rate them all 5. It was like walking into my grandmother's house, so warm and inviting and [name removed], the administrator was so easy...
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.
Established in 1989, Heritage Manor of Lockport has been providing residents of Niagara County two types of exceptionalsenior living. Our 64 bed adult home is available to seniors who may no longer be able to live at home independently andwould benefit from the many assisted living services...
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The staff at The Amberleigh are amazing, very personable, they really make you feel like your family treat the resident as if they’re family if it wasn’t for the staff my Mom would be gone she love the...
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.
Explore new interests at The Amberleigh, where our blend of desired amenities and convenient services offers residents a vibrant lifestyle that encourages health and independence through innovative recreational, educational, health and wellness programs. Our Williamsville, New York, Independent...
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The staff is very friendly and always make sure to say hi using your name. The facility is very nice, maybe about 11 years old. The gardens are very attractive and the grass is cut all the time helping 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.
Fox Creek Estates, Villas & Shoppes give you everything you want, in the location you desire! For those 55+ we offer traditional one and two-bedroom apartments and patio home villas with all the amenities you're looking for-shuttle service to grocery shopping, planned activities and and active...
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Manor House was the best choice for my mom. She enjoys it there, and she has made new friends. Mom even says she loves the Manor House. The only reason I didn't give them five stars is because they were just...
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.
Welcome to The Manor House!Our beautiful, established community is located in the heart of Batavia, NY - about 25 minutes from either Buffalo or Rochester and provides apartment style living for active seniors living in near-by towns – and even some who have moved to be close to their children....
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When looking for somewhere when our parents were downsizing we went to several independent living facilities. Some were outdated, smelled funny or didn't have a lot of amenities. Our parents have lived in...
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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They are extremely clean. When COVID started, the staff spend two hours per apartment cleaning and sanitizing which we loved, They closed down the building a week before everyone else, too. I have been...
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.
Established in 1959, Lockport Presbyterian Home is the longest operating not-for-profit Adult Care Facility in Lockport accepting seniors 65 years of age or older. You can live as independently as you are able with support services and 24 hour supervision available to assist you. Our facility...
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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.
At Genesee Senior Living, we champion the golden years, providing an all-inclusive haven where seniors can explore, grow, and relish their retirement years. We root our values in the belief that every individual deserves respect, compassion, and excellent care. Residents are our top priority, and...
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They're doing a great job at Vinecroft Retirement Community! I'd give them top marks across the board, they do just about everything well here and we've got no complaints at all. Now that my loved one has...
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.
Nestled in beautiful Clarence Center, NY, Vinecroft Retirement Community offers apartment and duplex-style patio homes and is sponsored by Western NY Mennonite Retirement Community, Inc., a nonprofit corporation. Assisted living is also available on the Vinecroft campus. Distinguished from other...
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Photo of The Willows
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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: 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.
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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.
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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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
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.
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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...
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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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...
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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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
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.
      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: 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: 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
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.

Cost of independent living in Ridgeway, NY

The average cost of senior living in Ridgeway is $3,658 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Niagara Falls, NY with an average of $2,905 per month.

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

Ridgeway, NY
$3,658/mo
$3,215/mo

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

Ridgeway, NY
$3,658/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

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

$4,452/mo
Independent Living
$3,658/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,389/mo
Studio
$4,374/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,244/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,922/mo

Senior living costs in Ridgeway 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: Ridgeway, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRidgeway, NYNew YorkU.S.
Independent Living$3,658/mo$4,692/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$4,443/mo$5,837/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,452/mo$5,927/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Ridgeway, NY:$3,658/mo
New York:$4,692/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Ridgeway, NY:$4,443/mo
New York:$5,837/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Ridgeway, NY:$4,452/mo
New York:$5,927/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Ridgeway, NY, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Ridgeway 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
Ridgeway, NY$2,800/mo$2,692/mo+4.0%
New York$3,753/mo$3,658/mo+2.6%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Ridgeway, NY
2024 average cost:$2,800/mo
2023 average cost:$2,692/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
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 Ridgeway

Recent reviews for independent living in Ridgeway

Bristol Village, Inc. in Clarence Center, NY

4.6
Like most families, our decision to find a place for our Mom was filled with emotion. Once we had an opportunity to speak to Kathleen and Bob and visit Bristol Village, our concerns for Mom vanished. Mom has been there since May, and we continue to be grateful and happy with the care and ...
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Chateau at Heritage Square in Brockport, NY

4.5
I don't believe that these apartments are just for over 55 any longer. I would recommend them to others, as long as the person can live on their own. There are no meals provided. There's no restaurant on the property and also no transportation. So, if the person is unable to drive, they will ...
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Chase Commons in Lockport, NY

5.0
very friendly and accommodating. efficient and organized. our mom says the food is great

Ridgeway independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ridgeway independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ridgeway, 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 Ridgeway 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 Ridgeway 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
20.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.7%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
12.5%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.7%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.2%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Ridgeway 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 Ridgeway communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
16.7%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ridgeway 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 Ridgeway offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.2%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.8%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.8%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.2%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.2%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.8%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
37.5%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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