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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Sunset Beach, NY

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The cost of independent living in Sunset Beach is about $3,352 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 323 options.

Read 1792 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. You may also consider nearby communities such as Amherst, Clarence and Williamsville.

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Photo of Four Elms Retirement Residence
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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.
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.
Photo of Ukrainian Home For The Aged
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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It's good so far. No major complaints. We really like it.
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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Overall the community has great value. The staff that run the community are competent, and attentive towards the residents. I would recommend the community to others for their loved ones. There are three...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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.
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.
Queens Avenue Retirement Residence, located in Oakville, Ontario provides a welcoming, modern assisted living community. Our residents have access to some of the best amenities and features around, while still be close to their family, several shopping areas, numerous entertainment options, and...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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.
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.
Carmel Heights Seniors ResidenceCarmel Heights Seniors Residence is an assisted living community located just south of Dundas Street West in Mississauga, Ontario. We offer a wide range of services to meet your needs, starting with a natural reserve-type landscape with numerous outdoor sitting...
Photo of The Marleigh Retirement Residence
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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.
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.
Photo of Harmony Estate Seniors Residence Inc
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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.
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.
Photo of Glenn Martin Manor Inc
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.
Photo of Centennial Retirement Home
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: 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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Photo of Bethany Courts
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Palisades on the Glen opened its doors in April 2010. We are part of Retirement Life Communities, a family owned company headquartered in Toronto. Palisades on the Glen is located in one of Mississauga's most prestigious neighbourhoods, Palisades on the Glen sits alongside the historical and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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.
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
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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.
Photo of Glynnwood Ltd
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.
Photo of Wyndham Gardens Apartments
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.
Photo of Gold River Carehomes Inc
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.
Photo of Erin Mills Lodge
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.
Photo of Carmel Heights
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.
Photo of Villa Columbo
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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Kipling Acres is absolutely spotless and the staff of very caring and kind. A perfect spot for my brother who needs care after several strokes and a recent broken hip. Special mention. [Name removed]...
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.
Photo of Brookdale Brockport
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.
Photo of Sunnyside Lodge
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.
Photo of Hamilton Rest Home
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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Cost of independent living in Sunset Beach, NY

The average cost of senior living in Sunset Beach is $3,352 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lyndonville, NY with an average of $3,085 per month.

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

Sunset Beach, NY
$3,352/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Sunset Beach, NY, vs. other senior living options

$7,690/mo
Independent Living
$3,352/mo

Independent living costs in Sunset Beach, NY, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,574/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,564/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,437/mo

Senior living costs in Sunset Beach 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: Sunset Beach, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSunset Beach, NYNew YorkU.S.
Independent Living$3,352/mo$3,974/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$6,445/mo$6,817/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,690/mo$8,640/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Sunset Beach, NY:$3,352/mo
New York:$3,974/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Sunset Beach, NY:$6,445/mo
New York:$6,817/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Sunset Beach, NY:$7,690/mo
New York:$8,640/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Sunset Beach, NY, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Sunset Beach 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 average 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
Sunset Beach, NY$3,399/mo$3,334/mo+1.9%
New York$3,681/mo$3,675/mo+0.1%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Sunset Beach, NY
2024 average cost:$3,399/mo
2023 average cost:$3,334/mo
Percent change:+1.9%
New York
2024 average cost:$3,681/mo
2023 average cost:$3,675/mo
Percent change:+0.1%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Sunset Beach

Recent reviews for independent living in Sunset Beach

Amica Bayview Village in North York, ON

4.5
It's great. They don't give anyone the hook, they bring in the care, and they can age in place. The Amica at Bayview Gardens is a bit fancier, and they offer a higher level of luxury. I didn't realize they were even an option, so it's something to consider. But we certainly are happy with this ...
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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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Sunset Beach independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sunset Beach independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sunset Beach, 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 Sunset Beach 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 Sunset Beach 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
8.7%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.3%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
19.2%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.2%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.2%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Sunset Beach 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 Sunset Beach communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sunset Beach, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.4%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.2%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
17%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.8%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sunset Beach 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 Sunset Beach offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sunset Beach, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
26.3%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.4%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.5%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
32.2%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
24.8%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
19.8%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.3%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.2%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
28.2%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
14.9%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.6%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.9%
47.6%
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