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The cost of independent living in South Butler is about $3,989 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 190 options. Read 1670 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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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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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.
There is something good cooking at Forest Park Retirement Community. Dining hours are flexible and you are not limited to items on the menu. Dine with your friends or cook in your apartment. Full kitchens, washer/dryer hook-ups and the views from the patio or balcony of your spacious apartment...
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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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Due to covid we have not been able to see much of the community but from what we have seen it looks to be pretty clean. Once again due to covid the activities are on and off. Given the current circumstances...
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.
Part of The Family Service Communities organization, The Northfield is a 69-apartment Enriched Living Facility licensed by the New York State Department of Health. Conveniently located just outside the village of Fairport, The Northfield offers many amenities including three cooked meals served...
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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.
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, Senior Apartments
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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.
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: 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.
Nestled in the heart of the Village of Penfield, NY, Legacy at Village Wood offers a vibrant, warm, and welcoming environment for older adults looking for a quaint, down-home, family-like atmosphere where they can live an independent lifestyle without the upkeep and uncertainty of home ownership....
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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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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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
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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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.

Cost of independent living in South Butler, NY

The average cost of senior living in South Butler is $3,989 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sodus Point, NY with an average of $3,356 per month.

Independent living costs in South Butler, NY, vs. nearby cities

South Butler, NY
$3,989/mo
$3,555/mo
$3,595/mo

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

South Butler, NY
$3,989/mo
U.S. national average
$4,177/mo

Independent living costs in South Butler, NY, vs. other senior living options

$4,738/mo
Independent Living
$3,989/mo

Independent living costs in South Butler, NY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,949/mo
Studio
$4,736/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,817/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,054/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,938/mo

Senior living costs in South Butler 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: South Butler, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSouth Butler, NYNew YorkU.S.
Independent Living$3,989/mo$4,692/mo$4,177/mo
Assisted Living$4,738/mo$5,839/mo$4,719/mo
Memory Care$4,738/mo$5,929/mo$4,974/mo
Independent Living
South Butler, NY:$3,989/mo
New York:$4,692/mo
U.S.:$4,177/mo
Assisted Living
South Butler, NY:$4,738/mo
New York:$5,839/mo
U.S.:$4,719/mo
Memory Care
South Butler, NY:$4,738/mo
New York:$5,929/mo
U.S.:$4,974/mo
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Independent living costs in South Butler, NY, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in South Butler 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.

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Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
South Butler, NY$3,281/mo$3,287/mo-0.2%
New York$3,753/mo$3,658/mo+2.6%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
South Butler, NY
2024 average cost:$3,281/mo
2023 average cost:$3,287/mo
Percent change:-0.2%
New York
2024 average cost:$3,753/mo
2023 average cost:$3,658/mo
Percent change:+2.6%
National
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 South Butler

Recent reviews for independent living in South Butler

The Woodlands in Fairport, NY

5.0
I didn't rate the quality of care because it's an independent living facility. Everything else I would rate a 5 it's a beautiful facility, people are very friendly, the food is very high-quality and the best part of the Woodlands is [name removed] who manages it. She is a wonderful person that ...
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Solstice at Fairport

4.8
The staff are very friendly. The grounds look amazing. They are very family friendly - we have a large family and we love to go for dinner with mom and they have the space for our visits.

Ashton Place Senior Living in Clifton Springs, NY

4.5
We like living at Ashton Place. Some of our friends already lived here and that helped us with the decision to choose this community. We enjoy the evening meal and they offer a variety of choices. The food is one of the best aspects of the community. They offer six to seven daily activities ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and welcoming residents and staff. Residents and staff at various communities are described as friendly and welcoming in the reviews. At Legacy at Clover Blossom and Red Mill Manor LLC, the staff goes above and beyond to make residents and their families feel at home. At Village at Willow Pond, the community has a strong se ...
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Variety of activities to accommodate different interests. Communities offer a wide range of activities to cater to the diverse interests of their residents. For example, at Towne Center Retirement Community, residents have the flexibility to choose whether they want to participate in activities provided or stay in their apartments. At Legacy at Clov ...
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Well-maintained facilities and grounds. The cleanliness and upkeep of facilities and grounds are consistently mentioned as a positive aspect in the reviews. At Legacy at Grande Vie, the separate home care service provided is outstanding. Residents and their families appreciate the sense of pride taken in keeping the communities look ...
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Personalized care and attention. Reviews highlight the individualized care and attention provided by staff at communities. At The Gables of Brighton, the aides are able to accommodate special requests and make the move-in process a smooth transition. At Holiday Maple Downs, the staff genuinely care about their residents and ...
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Affordable pricing and value for cost. Many families mention the affordability of the communities and feel that the value for cost is good. At Holiday Fleming Point, the price point was well worth it, as the community offered individualized care and a strong sense of community. At Brick Corner Independent Living, the community wa ...
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Flexibility and accommodating to changing needs. Some families mention that they appreciate the flexibility and accommodating nature of the communities as their loved ones' needs change. At Towne Center Retirement Community, residents have the flexibility to decide whether they want to participate in activities. At Village at Park Crescent ...
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South Butler independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Butler independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Butler, 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 South Butler 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 South Butler 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
22.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
23.5%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.5%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in South Butler 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 South Butler communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
24.1%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
34%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
21.6%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.6%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Butler 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 South Butler offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
37.7%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25.9%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.5%
33.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.6%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39.5%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.9%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.8%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32.7%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.7%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
37%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
24.1%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37%
46.5%
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