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Photo of Brookdale Kenmore
1313 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.6
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14 reviews
9.6
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14 reviews
5 star
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3 star
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When my sister was admitted to Brookdale in Kenmore I wasn't informed about how anything worked there. A family orientation would have been very helpful. I had questions and wasn't sure who to ask. As...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Here you’ll get to redefine your independence, pursue new hobbies and live your life your way. At our enhanced assisted living community, you’ll have choices for how to spend your time. With enhanced assisted living, you’ll have assistance with medications, dressing and bathing, as well as...
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99 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.3
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32 reviews
9.3
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32 reviews
5 star
57%
4 star
26%
3 star
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Explore new interests at The Amberleigh, where our blend of desired amenities and convenient services offers residents a vibrant lifestyle that encourages health and independence through innovative recreational, educational, health and wellness programs. Our Williamsville, New York, Independent...
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9.3
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16 reviews
9.3
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16 reviews
5 star
42%
4 star
23%
3 star
16%
2 star
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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.
At Peregrine's Landing Senior Community, every day you will be greeted by members of our friendly, caring staff who will offer freshly prepared, restaurant-style meals in our elegant dining room. Participate in exciting, fulfilling daily activities. Or, visit with friends and family, enjoy a...
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Photo of Solstice Senior Living at East Amherst
1313 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
9.3
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18 reviews
9.3
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18 reviews
5 star
63%
4 star
26%
3 star
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Each time I visit it is apparent that the community cares about the residents placing them first. The community is clean, new renovation bright, endless welcoming and truly friendly. The staff show the...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Solstice Senior Living at East Amherst provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment.Located in Amherst, just northeast of Buffalo, we're situated on beautiful grounds that offer meandering walkways lined with spruce and pine leading to a lily pond. Not only will you...
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9.0
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5 reviews
9.0
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5 reviews
5 star
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3 star
8%
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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...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Elderwood Assisted Living at West Seneca offers an independent lifestyle with caring personal attention. The community in West Seneca, New York, features comfortable common spaces and private studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments. The backyard patio features a lovely koi pond and overlooks a...
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8.5
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7 reviews
8.5
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7 reviews
5 star
50%
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21%
3 star
14%
2 star
4%
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The staff at Tennyson Court was the best and they were so caring towards our loved one. Tennyson court was a very good experience. They had concern for my issues as well as taking care of my husband.
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.
While it is easy to boast about the true beauty of Tennyson Court our dedicated and professional team members are our true offering. Tennyson Court Assisted Living and Memory Care has been providing outstanding care to the WNY community for over 20 years. Our Nurses and Care Aides have been...
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8.5
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1 review
8.5
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1 review
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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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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...
Photo of FayeBrooke on Youngs
1414 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
8.5
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2 reviews
8.5
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2 reviews
5 star
80%
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20%
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My loved one is a resident at this facilty. We would highly recommend Fayebrooke on Youngs to others. The staff is friendly and fantastic. The food and the food choices/variety are fantastic (one of the...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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 Fayebrooke on Maple
1919 Photos available
8.5
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1 review
8.5
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1 review
5 star
67%
4 star
33%
3 star
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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...
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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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1212 Photos available
8.5
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2 reviews
8.5
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2 reviews
5 star
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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...
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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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Photo of Elderwood Residences at Cheektowaga
88 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.0
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2 reviews
8.0
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2 reviews
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50%
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Really amazing. Staff has been unbelievably helpful and supportive and my loved one couldn't be happier after the transition. The only thing we can't really comment on is meals and dining, as that is not...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Elderwood Residences at Cheektowaga, a unique, conveniently located independent living patio home community near Buffalo in Cheektowaga, NY, is designed for seniors age 62 and older who want to enjoy retirement living without the commitment of home ownership. Enjoy the view from the private front...
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Photo of Elderwood Village at Bassett Park
99 Photos available
7.9
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4 reviews
7.9
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4 reviews
5 star
38%
4 star
38%
3 star
18%
2 star
6%
1 star
0%
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Staff is very friendly. Housekeeping and maintenance do an excellent job. Communication with family is lacking at times, but has definitely improved after my mom has been there for a few months. My mom...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Elderwood Village at Bassett Park offers exceptional assisted living services in the historic village of Williamsville, New York. As part of the Buffalo Metro Region, Williamsville is a great place to call home offering all the charm of small town living and the conveniences that come from being...
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Photo of Elderwood Village at Williamsville
1111 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
7.7
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8 reviews
7.7
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8 reviews
5 star
49%
4 star
26%
3 star
11%
2 star
7%
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7%
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I would recommend. We toured only two facilities and really liked Elderwood in Williamsville. My mom is very happy there. And I'm so grateful for the assistance I got from you.
Provides: Assisted 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.
Elderwood Village at Williamsville offers an independent lifestyle with a caring, personal touch. Our community, located close to the Village of Williamsville, features studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments with kitchenettes. Our experienced and attentive staff handles cooking, housekeeping and...
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Photo of Vinecroft Retirement Community
22 Photos available
1.0
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1 review
1.0
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1 review
5 star
33%
4 star
17%
3 star
17%
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They're doing a great job at Vinecroft Retirement Community! I'd give them top marks across the board, they do just about everything well here and we've got no complaints at all. Now that my loved one has...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Nestled in beautiful Clarence Center, NY, Vinecroft Retirement Community offers apartment and duplex-style patio homes and is sponsored by Western NY Mennonite Retirement Community, Inc., a nonprofit corporation. Assisted living is also available on the Vinecroft campus. Distinguished from other...
Photo of Eden Heights of West Seneca
8.5
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2 reviews
8.5
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2 reviews
5 star
66%
4 star
17%
3 star
9%
2 star
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Eden turned out to be an excellent fit for my Uncle. The staff is warm and welcoming; they made sure to give him the time he needed to adjust to his new environment. It's very clean, and bright and there is...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Eden Heights of West SenecaEden Heights is an assisted living community that is found among the rolling hills and wide open skies of West Seneca, NY. Our community is only minutes from downtown Buffalo, which gives visiting relatives plenty of lodging and dining choices during their visit. Eden...
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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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
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 Elderwood Assisted Living at Cheektowaga
1010 Photos available
5 star
20%
4 star
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3 star
20%
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1 star
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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...
Provides: Assisted 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.
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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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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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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.
Bell Tower ApartmentsThe 55+ Bell Tower Apartments senior housing are in the suburb of Buffalo, Cheektowaga, Erie County, NY. The quiet residential senior apartments offer you the comfort of living close to superb highways. Living in Bell Tower Apartments is also an opportunity to enjoy the...
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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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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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Was expectibg one of the lower tier homes for the price but it’s very nice there!
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.
There’s something for everyone at Glenwell, a senior living community that offers the comforts of home, a commitment to enhancing quality of life, and personal care services in a supportive environment. Our welcoming community is conveniently located in a quiet setting just around the corner from...
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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Lancaster CommonsLocated just minutes away from great local shopping and local restaurants lies Lancaster Commons, a senior apartment community, in Lancaster, Erie County, New York. Sports fans know that Lancaster Commons is very close to the First Niagara Center in downtown Buffalo, where the...

Cost of independent living in Depew, NY

The average cost of senior living in Depew is $2,929 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Farnham, NY with an average of $2,596 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Depew, NY vs. nearby cities

Depew, NY
$2,929/mo
$2,860/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Depew, NY vs. the state and national average

Depew, NY
$2,929/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Depew vs. other types of senior living

$4,394/mo
Independent Living
$2,929/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Depew, NY by room type

Semi-Private
$6,030/mo
Studio
$5,207/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,957/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,168/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Depew over time

Depew, NYNY stateNational

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What families are saying about independent living in Depew

Recent reviews for independent living in Depew

Elison of Orchard Glen in Orchard Park, NY

5.0
The staff are wonderful. All very warm and engaging. The meal service is great and very social, mom loves the food. It's in a really great area with a nice park & lake. Many people have dogs. The residents are all friends and there's always things to do. The building feels like a nice hotel more ...
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Tennyson Court in Williamsville, NY

5.0
After touring 5 communities in the area, we settled on Tennyson Court. I cannot understate how happy I am with the decision we made. This family run business has some of the sweetest employees I've ever met. Not to mention, the food is top notch!

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.

Depew independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Depew independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Depew, 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 Depew 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 Depew partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Depew, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.5%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
9.5%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
13.5%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
12.2%
32.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Depew 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 Depew communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Depew, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
6.8%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
18.9%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
6.8%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
2.7%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Depew 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 Depew offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Depew, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
21.6%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10.8%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.2%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
24.3%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.4%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.5%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
14.9%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.9%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
17.6%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
23%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
21.6%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
9.5%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.2%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20.3%
46.1%
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Brookdale Kenmore, The Amberleigh and Peregrine Senior Living at Cheektowaga are the top-rated independent living facilities near Depew, New York. See full list of communities.

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