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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 1793 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, Williamsville and Clarence.

Sunset Beach Independent Living Facilities | 1793 Reviews

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Photo of Elgin Manor
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 Sunrise Senior Living Of Erin Mills
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.
Photo of Golden Years Living Richmondhill
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 Ten Star Financial Svc
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 Christopher Court Retirement
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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Heritage Place has been really great and we love them. They were without a sales person at the time we were working with them and so we worked with the general manager. she did a wonderful job. The facility...
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 V!VA Thornhill Woods Retirement Community
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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Heritage Green was so welcoming and accommodating to my father. He moved there reluctantly but they made him calm and let us decorate everything perfectly. As his heath declined they continued to care for...
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.
Heritage Green Retirement Home is an assisted living community located in the lovely and quaint city of Stoney Creek, Ontario. The beautiful scenery of Valley Park provides a lush and enjoyable environment in which to reside. Surrounded by well-maintained flower gardens and gazebos, the landscape...
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AMAZING STAFF and Management. Doing a great Job keeping everybody safe and healthy. SO HAPPY everybody has tested negative
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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Photo of Everjoi 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.
Photo of Annucan Insurance Agencies 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 Heron Landing
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 The Village Of Tansley Woods
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The community is wonderful and the staff is awesome. They really make my loved one feel like they are home. The staff is helpful and understanding. They provide healthy choices for my loved one to chose...
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.
Photo of St Francis Lodge East
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 Salvis 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 Rutherford Lodge 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 Northview Seniors Residence
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Caring and devoted staff, very friendly and pleasant to deal with.
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.
Photo of Maplecrest Manor
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.
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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My father has lived at Buckingham Manor since April 2017, although Stouffville is a bit of a jaunt from Oshawa it was always a pleasant drive. The staff there are excellent, PSW's, [names removed] Nurses,...
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.
Buckingham Manor is an assisted living community nestled in downtown Stouffville, ON. Conveniently located in the downtown core, Buckingham Manor can be accessed easily by public transit or the nearby highways that run close to the downtown area. Nearby Memorial Park, Thicketwood Park and Byers...
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100% the BEST Retirement Home in all of Hamilton. The Customer service was exceptional and i have nothing but positive things to say about the entire staff and management.
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.

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.
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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.
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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%
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Fox Creek Estates, Solstice at East Amherst and Brookdale Kenmore are the top-rated independent living facilities near Sunset Beach, New York. See full list of communities.
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