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We chose this community because of the location. The apartment sizes are not bad, they are efficient for what my mom needs. It is an open concept with a nice size room and bathroom and she has a walk in...
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.
Creek Bend Heights has been serving the community of Hamburg, New York since 1975. Located in the heart of the Village of Hamburg, we offer easy access to local stores, pharmacy and restaurants, all within walking distance. Van transportation provided by the Town of Hamburg is also available for...
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.
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, 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.
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.
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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They didn't have an opening but it was really nice! It was more money but they don't charge you a level of care fee so it would have been about the same as the community we chose and my parents could have...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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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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.
Nestled in the heart of the Village of Penfield, NY, Legacy at Village Wood offers a vibrant, warm, and welcoming environment for older adults looking for a quaint, down-home, family-like atmosphere where they can live an independent lifestyle without the upkeep and uncertainty of home ownership....
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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, Senior Apartments
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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.
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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: 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.
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Due to covid we have not been able to see much of the community but from what we have seen it looks to be pretty clean. Once again due to covid the activities are on and off. Given the current circumstances...
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.
Part of The Family Service Communities organization, The Northfield is a 69-apartment Enriched Living Facility licensed by the New York State Department of Health. Conveniently located just outside the village of Fairport, The Northfield offers many amenities including three cooked meals served...
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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.
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, 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.
Committed to seniors for over 40 years, Tufford Manor St Catharines is a premier accredited facility with 51 retirement beds, along with 63 long term care beds on the ground level of the building. Our home was professionally designed to reflect the cultural heritage and uniqueness of 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.
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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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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: 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.
There is something good cooking at Forest Park Retirement Community. Dining hours are flexible and you are not limited to items on the menu. Dine with your friends or cook in your apartment. Full kitchens, washer/dryer hook-ups and the views from the patio or balcony of your spacious apartment...
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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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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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My father has been living there for the last year and a half (he's still there now) and he finds this retirement home ideal for him. Comfortable, warm and safe. The PSW's, dietary, and house keeping staff...
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.
Shorthills Villa Retirement Community is a senior living community located in the beautiful town of Fonthill, Ontario. As a small, welcoming community within a short drive to area restaurants and shops, our location is the ideal choice for anyone that wants privacy, relaxation and comfort....

Cost of independent living in East Shelby, NY

The average cost of senior living in East Shelby is $3,163 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Buffalo, NY with an average of $2,856 per month.

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

East Shelby, NY
$3,163/mo
$3,134/mo

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

East Shelby, NY
$3,163/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

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

$4,406/mo
Independent Living
$3,163/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,206/mo
Studio
$4,258/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,158/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,172/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,216/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in East Shelby over time

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What families are saying about independent living in East Shelby

Recent reviews for independent living in East Shelby

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.

East Shelby independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in East Shelby independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in East Shelby, 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 East Shelby 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 East Shelby 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
17.9%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.5%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
20.2%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.1%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in East Shelby 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 East Shelby communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
19.7%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.1%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
17%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in East Shelby 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 East Shelby offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
33.6%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.7%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.6%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.5%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39.9%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.4%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.6%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24.2%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.3%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.3%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
35%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
17.5%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.1%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.4%
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Westwood Commons, a DePaul Senior Living Comm, Brookdale Kenmore and The Village at Mill Landing are the top-rated independent living facilities near East Shelby, New York. See full list of communities.

There are 305 independent living facilities near East Shelby, New York. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in East Shelby, New York are Westwood Commons, a DePaul Senior Living Comm, Baywinde Senior Living and The Addison of Willow Pond. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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