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Senior Living Apartments in Amherst, NY

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Senior apartments in Amherst foster a welcoming, lively environment for independent, aging adults looking to live among others in the same stage of life. They’re typically designed with senior safety in mind, with features like accessible parking, elevators, and wheelchair ramps. The cost of a senior apartment in Amherst is around $1,810 per month. To find the best senior apartment for your budget and needs, browse listings of 19 senior apartments in Amherst, read 40 reviews, and learn about amenities and social events.

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Senior Apartments Facilities near Amherst, NY

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Last Updated: 12/20/24
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I have been living at Fayebrooke on Maple for almost a year and I am very pleased with my decision to move here to this facility. The staff are very friendly and helpful. I have had no problems since I...
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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.
Welcome Home to FayeBrooke Senior Apartments where Lifestyle, Luxury & Location are key! We are Amherst' s premier Retirement Community, offering all the amenities and comforts you desire.. You have a new place to call 'HOME' Choose from our spacious one or two bedroom floor plans.
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First of all, I was able to help build it and it was fun to work in such a place as Fox Creek Estates. Based on the experience I have had so far, I would recommend this community to others who are looking...
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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.
Fox Creek Estates, Villas & Shoppes give you everything you want, in the location you desire! For those 55+ we offer traditional one and two-bedroom apartments and patio home villas with all the amenities you're looking for-shuttle service to grocery shopping, planned activities and and active...
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Sandra Lane has turned out to be perfect for my parents. [Removed]was excellent and very helpful when we were researching and going through the move-in process, and I love that they have an amazing community...
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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.
Conveniently located near shopping, our lovely community is in a beautiful wooded setting. We are a 55+ and Pet Friendly Community.ALL UTILITIES ARE INCLUDED!!!Here's what our residents say about Sandra Lane…“There’s always something fun to do!” ~ Mary Snyder“In the last year we’ve made so many...
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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.
CrestMount Square Senior Apartments is a safe community for seniors ages 55 and better. With plenty of activities to make new friends and have more fun in your later years. Centrally located in the Town of Tonawanda near the Thruway.
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Truly grateful that my sister and brother-in-law were able to make this their new home! The Fairways at Lancaster provides excellent accommodations and a very pleasant welcoming atmosphere for residents.
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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.
BRAND NEW 55+ ACTIVE ADULT PATIO HOME RENTALS. No HOA fees. One floor living, fully accessible. The Fairways at Lancaster is a pet-friendly, luxury patio home community. All units feature 2 BR/2 FULL baths with an attached one or two car garage. You'll also enjoy a gas fireplace, granite counter...
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It's a 55 and over independent apartment. It is a very nice facility for about the same price as other places. We picked this community, because it was newer/bigger. My loved one ultimately chose it. I would...
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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.
Nestled comfortably inside Lancaster's rolling hamlet meadows along the Williamsville and Clarence border, the Belvedere is unlike any other existing 55 and older active adult rental community in the area. Conveniently located just 5 minutes from Transit Road, you will find shopping, dining and...
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Overall our experience with Elderwood Assisted Living has been a good one. The staff is very compassionate, and they do a great job explaining everything that is going to be going on. We had a few difficult...
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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 Assisted Living at Cheektowaga is a assisted living community located in the growing town of Cheektowaga, NY. Cheektowaga is located in Erie County, close to Buffalo, and home to just over 88,000 people. Cheektowaga has a lot of great stores, shopping, and restaurants giving residents...
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They have a calendar of lunches you get at the beginning of every month. The food is good and there is a variety of choices. They call every morning to see if you would like lunch that day. They also offer...
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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.
Our English garden-style apartments located in a quiet neighborhood in Buffalo New York. We are conveniently located near Buffalo's finest historical sights and in the theatre district for those who enjoy arts and entertainment. The structure and lay out of the apartments are designed for...
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This is a nice very independent community. The staff have been friendly and knowledgeable. Mom has a nice apartment. This community does not offer a meal plan. They do have locked side doors. This community...
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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.
For those age 55 plus young, The Woodlands Senior Housing offers gracious one and two bedroom suites in the country setting of Wheatfield, NY. Enjoy the view from your personal patio or catch up with friends and neighbors in the library and community rooms. Beautifully appointed facilities with...
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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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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.
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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.
Forestview Senior Village is a three-story independent living senior apartment complex for those age 55+ young that opened in January 2010. This 92-unit one and two bedroom senior housing community is an enhanced, yet very affordable alternative. Located in the quiet suburb of Wheatfield within...
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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...
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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.
Kibler Senior Apartments is a senior housing community situated in Tonawanda, New York which is found in the Erie County. The property was once a school from 1925 to 1983 before it was renovated to a senior housing community. It houses 74 units and is designed for seniors. The senior housing...
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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 senior apartments in Amherst, NY

The average cost of senior living in Amherst is $1,810 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Batavia, NY with an average of $1,446 per month.

Average monthly cost of Senior Apartments in Amherst, NY vs. nearby cities

Amherst, NY
$1,810/mo

Average monthly cost of Senior Apartments in Amherst, NY vs. the state and national average

Amherst, NY
$1,810/mo
U.S. national average
$1,330/mo

Average monthly cost of Senior Apartments in Amherst vs. other types of senior living

$4,247/mo
Senior Apartments
$1,810/mo

Median monthly costs of Senior Apartments in Amherst, NY by room type

Semi-Private
$4,560/mo
Studio
$4,980/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,456/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,172/mo

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 senior apartments in Amherst

Recent reviews for senior apartments in Amherst

Bristolwood Senior Living Community in Buffalo, NY

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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 .

Fayebrooke on Maple in Williamsville, NY

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Fayebrook has been a great experience for me so far. The people are just so friendly. The staff is wonderful; very kind and helpful. I haven't had a chance to participate in the activities yet, but the community has quite a few. I like that they keep the place very clean and tidy. Fayebrook is ...
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Elderwood Assisted Living at West Seneca

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We think the facility is very nice. Our experience the past year has been very good. Overall I think our complaint would be with the day of arrival entry process. It was VERY long, often duplicative of questions and things we'd already gone over with the facility, but the bigger issue, I think, ...
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Fayebrooke on Maple, Elderwood Assisted Living at West Seneca and Fox Creek Estates are the top-rated senior apartments facilities near Amherst, New York. See full list of communities.

There are 19 senior apartments facilities near Amherst, New York. See the full list.

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