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The cost of independent living in Stafford is about $3,320 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 262 options. Read 2200 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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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.
Lancaster CommonsLocated just minutes away from great local shopping and local restaurants lies Lancaster Commons, a senior apartment community, in Lancaster, Erie County, New York. Sports fans know that Lancaster Commons is very close to the First Niagara Center in downtown Buffalo, where the...
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My mother, [Name removed], was a resident for 4 years at the Greenfield Court. The nursing staff is professional, friendly and give exceptional care to the residents. The Social worker was always...
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.
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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 Shire at Culverton is an assisted living community located in the rolling hills and woods that surround Rochester, NY. Our close proximity to shopping and entertainment means that visiting relatives will be able to relax while they spend time with their loved ones. The change in seasons and...
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: 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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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
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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.
      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: 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.
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...
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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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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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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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....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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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I have regularily been going there for over six years and It has never had a smell of any kind. It is very clean and the food is very good. I have had two relatives there, one of which is my mom. I...
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.
Elderwood St. Gregory Court offers a home like setting and cheerful smiles from our professional staff who greet you every day. Our caring staff offers the assistance you need while respecting your independence.Our peaceful setting, restaurant style dining experience, activities, and beautiful...
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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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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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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...
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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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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: 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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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.

Cost of independent living in Stafford, NY

The average cost of senior living in Stafford is $3,320 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Groveland Station, NY with an average of $2,462 per month.

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

Stafford, NY
$3,320/mo
$3,274/mo
$3,306/mo

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

Stafford, NY
$3,320/mo
U.S. national average
$4,161/mo

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

$4,818/mo
Independent Living
$3,320/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,810/mo
Studio
$4,977/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,771/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,721/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,295/mo

Senior living costs in Stafford 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: Stafford, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeStafford, NYNew YorkU.S.
Independent Living$3,320/mo$4,697/mo$4,161/mo
Assisted Living$4,803/mo$5,841/mo$4,705/mo
Memory Care$4,818/mo$5,931/mo$4,955/mo
Independent Living
Stafford, NY:$3,320/mo
New York:$4,697/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
Assisted Living
Stafford, NY:$4,803/mo
New York:$5,841/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Memory Care
Stafford, NY:$4,818/mo
New York:$5,931/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
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Independent living costs in Stafford, NY, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Stafford 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
Stafford, NY$2,962/mo$2,961/mo+0.0%
New York$3,753/mo$3,658/mo+2.6%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
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2024 average cost:$2,962/mo
2023 average cost:$2,961/mo
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2024 average cost:$3,753/mo
2023 average cost:$3,658/mo
Percent change:+2.6%
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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 Stafford

Recent reviews for independent living in Stafford

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 .

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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and welcoming staff. Residents and families praise the warm and caring nature of the staff at various senior living communities, such as The Amberleigh, The Gables of Brighton, and The Addison of Willow Pond. Staff members are described as being patient and attentive, going above and beyond to make residents f ...
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Variety of activities for independent seniors. Independent senior living communities, like Baywinde Senior Living, FayeBrooke on Youngs, and Solstice at East Amherst, offer a range of activities for residents, ensuring they stay engaged and active. These activities include fitness classes, musical performances, games, and more.
Professional and accommodating in-home care services. In-home care services at senior living communities, such as The Amberleigh, The Gables of Brighton, and Solstice at Fairport, are praised for their professionalism and flexibility. Caregivers accommodate residents' specific needs, allowing them to maintain their independence.
High-quality and varied meal options. Meals at senior living communities, like Legacy at Clover Blossom, Solstice at East Amherst, and Baywinde Senior Living, receive high marks for their taste and quality. Many communities offer a variety of meal choices, catering to residents' dietary restrictions and preferences.
Well-maintained and clean facilities. Reviews consistently mention the cleanliness and upkeep of senior living communities, such as The Amberleigh, Holiday Fleming Point, and River Edge Manor, Episcopal SeniorLife Communities. Residents appreciate the attention to detail and dedication to maintaining a welcoming and comfortabl ...
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Flexible rental options and accommodation sizes. Senior living communities, like The Amberleigh, Beehive Management Group, Inc., and Solstice at East Amherst, offer flexible rental options and various apartment sizes to accommodate different needs and budgets. Some communities even allow pets, making the transition to independent living ...
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Stafford independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Stafford independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Stafford, 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 Stafford 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 Stafford 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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20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
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34.4%
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 Stafford 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 Stafford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
19.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
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43.5%
Room service
Room service
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37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Stafford 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 Stafford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
33.5%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
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33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.1%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39.7%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
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42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25.9%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
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41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.7%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
34.4%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
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33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Manor House, The Greens and Solstice at East Amherst are the top-rated independent living facilities near Stafford, New York. See full list of communities.
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