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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Shelby Center, NY
If you’re looking for assisted living in Shelby Center, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Shelby Center or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Shelby Center.
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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.
Established in 1904 as a retirement home, Fairport Baptist Homes enjoys a rich history of providing the quality, personal care seniors so rightfully deserve. Throughout the decades, we’ve constantly looked to adapt, innovate and grow. As generations, society and technology evolves, so do we. The...
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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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Cost of assisted living in Shelby Center, NY
The average cost of senior living in Shelby Center is $4,367 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Youngstown, NY with an average of $3,840 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Shelby Center, NY vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Shelby Center, NY vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Shelby Center vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Shelby Center, NY by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Shelby Center over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Shelby Center, NY
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What families are saying about assisted living in Shelby Center
Recent reviews for assisted living in Shelby Center
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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The Village at Towngate in Rochester, NY
5.0
I would recommend to others. I picked this community because of the good feeling I got when I visited , and it was near my home.
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Caring and responsive staff. Several reviews at different communities praise the attentiveness and friendliness of staff members. At Elderwood Assisted Living at Hamburg, the staff went beyond expectations by knowing residents by name and joking around with them after only two days. At Peregrine Senior Living at Cheektow ...
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Variety of activities for residents. Residents across various communities enjoy a wide range of activities organized by staff. At Westwood Commons, a DePaul Senior Living Comm, Westwood Commons offers weekly trivia nights, regular outings to pools, hikes, and fishing days, and various other social events. At Baywinde Senior Livi ...
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Thorough communication between staff and families. Families appreciate clear and consistent communication from staff, ensuring everyone is informed and care needs are met. At , the community director sets regular meetings with senior residents and their loved ones, both in person and virtually. At Elderwood Village at Bassett Park, staff are c ...
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Personalized care for individual needs. Some reviews highlight the accommodating nature of caregivers. At Brookdale Kenmore, Brookdale in Kenmore made custom adjustments for a resident's specific needs, making the moving process easier for both the resident and their family. At Heathwood Assisted Living and Memory Care, Heathwood's ...
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Clean and updated facilities. Reviews consistently mention cleanliness as a priority across different communities. At Peregrine Senior Living at Cheektowaga, Peregrines Administration works with families to provide the best care possible, ensuring facilities are well-maintained for residents. At Evergreen Place, Evergree ...
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Engaging dining experiences. Quality meals and dining experiences are highlighted as key factors contributing to residents' overall satisfaction. At Eden Heights of West Seneca, Eden Heights offers a variety of meals and allows residents to customize their living spaces, ensuring a homelike atmosphere. At Baywinde Senior ...
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Shelby Center review score based on 330 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 330 reviews of 102 Shelby Center assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Shelby Center review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores
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Review subcategories for Shelby Center assisted living
When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 330 reviews of 102 Shelby Center assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Shelby Center resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.Shelby Center, NY averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
4.6
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.5
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
4.0
4.1
Value for cost*
4.0
4.1
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Shelby Center assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shelby Center assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shelby Center, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select care services in Shelby Center assisted living
Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Shelby Center that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
68.6%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
42.2%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.1%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
71.6%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
35.3%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
99%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
51%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
43.1%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Shelby Center assisted living
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Shelby Center Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shelby Center, NYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
62.7%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
27.5%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
41.2%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20.6%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shelby Center assisted living
Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Shelby Center partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shelby Center, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
41.2%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
43.1%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
42.2%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.2%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.8%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Shelby Center assisted living
Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Shelby Center communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
26.5%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.2%
42%
Room service
Room service
20.6%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.7%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shelby Center assisted 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 assisted living communities in Shelby Center offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shelby Center, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
52.9%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.4%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60.8%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
59.8%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.7%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.3%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43.1%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.9%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
56.9%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
25.5%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.7%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.8%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Shelby Center
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about New York assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Shelby Center protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Westwood Commons, a DePaul Senior Living Comm, Brookdale Kenmore and The Village at Mill Landing are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Shelby Center, New York. See full list of communities.
There are 148 assisted living facilities near Shelby Center, New York. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Shelby Center, New York are Westwood Commons, a DePaul Senior Living Comm, Baywinde Senior Living and The Amberleigh. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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