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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Williston, NY

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The cost of independent living in Williston is about $3,352 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 187 options.

Read 1546 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 Buffalo, Orchard Park and Amherst.

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Last Updated: 9/16/26
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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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The staff here are caring and professional. They treat residents like their immediate family, in the best possible way. My niece has been there for years. They do her hair up when time permits. Another has...
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: 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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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.
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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: 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.
The WCA Home assisted living community is located in the historic village of Fredonia, New York. This lovely retirement community for women has a Victorian appearance and has numerous activities and festivals available for our residents in this rural area. Enjoy our unique shops, take in a show...
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We just moved my father in to the memory care and the staff is incredible. They are friendly smiling and welcoming. They are paying attention to the treatment plan and the residents. They call everyone by...
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.
Located on a charming 23 acre campus in Fredonia, NY, Fredonia Place provides residents with assisted living while also promoting their independence through a host of support services. When seeking an assisted living environment for your elderly loved one, you want to know that they will have the...
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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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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.

Cost of independent living in Williston, NY

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Williston 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Williston, 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%
Williston, 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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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Williston

Recent reviews for independent living in Williston

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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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 .

Williston independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Williston independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Williston, 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 Williston 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 Williston 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
13.9%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20.3%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
17.6%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
17.1%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.8%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Williston 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 Williston communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
15.5%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
24.6%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
13.4%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
4.8%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Williston 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 Williston offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
28.3%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19.8%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.6%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.4%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.3%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40.1%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
24.6%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.9%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.5%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
29.4%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
13.4%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.1%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30.5%
47.6%
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