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I recently moved my dad in to Eden Heights. I never wanted to put my dad in a home but he had no choice. I am so happy I found Eden Heights. The staff is wonderful. It was difficult for my dad, with...
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.
The Eden Heights community offers assisted living services in charming Eden, New York. With the beautiful scenery from the mountains to Lake Erie that surround Eden, our residents always have a view to enjoy. Our residents can enjoy the views of Lake Erie from our front porch, or from the walking...
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My mom has been there a week now. They made sure she had someone to sit with at lunch right from day one. She has enjoyed activities she would never had done in the past. They staff are friendly, attentive...
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.
Whether you've lived here for years or are new to the area, if you are looking for a charming location for your care—free retirement years, Amica at Whitby offers the best of all worlds. Imagine all the things you love about quaint, vibrant, historic towns, blended with the modern conveniences of...
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Our mother became a resident in February 2018. We are very pleased with the care and the atmosphere she is now in. She has companions her own age, activities and she is in a safe environment with on-site...
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.
Retirement Suites by the Lake Retirement Suites by the Lake is an independent living community, in Toronto, located right in the heart of Southern Ontario's beach area. Enjoy breathtaking, picturesque views from Rosetta McClain Park, which is located right next door. The history of Scarborough...
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We chose Lynde Creek Manor because they had better nursing care for the assisted living portion of the facility. I was also able to get more PSW help for no money, nursing care was provided at a higher...
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.
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McCowan Retirement Residence has been my home for the past three years. The staff here are friendly, caring, and conscientious. My fellow residents are also very friendly and easy to get along with. The...
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.
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They are doing a great job. Sometimes there is a slip, it was a rough stuff in the beginning. Getting coordinated was a little tricky. But anytime we need anything they step up and take care of it. It's a...
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.
Over the past 20 years, Beach Arms Retirement Residence has provided an atmosphere of companionship, security and graciousness for every day life. Our commitment is to provide quality accommodations, care and services to meet the needs of our residents. The Beach Arms is conveniently located...
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Atrium at Kew Beach is a great place to live. The Atrium provides natural light through the glass ceiling. The staff is friendly and very attentive. Their calendar has activities for every day. There is a tv...
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.
Atrium at Kew Beach Atrium at Kew Beach is an assisted living community located in the heart of The Beaches in Toronto, ON. Our welcoming community is central to public transit, shopping, world-class medical services and safe city parks, providing our residents with easy access to the best...
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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
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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.
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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The premium location, extremely high level of care by kind staff, the quality of the food, programming diversity, cleanliness of the facility and the nursing staff are all exceptional! We are so happy with...
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.
Cavendish Manor Retirement Residence is a vibrant and active community full of opportunities for residents to engage in meaningful activity and conversation. If a quieter, less active lifestyle is your preference, our rooms offer plenty of natural lighting and comfortable temperatures for...
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The staff there take wonderful care of our loved ones. They are willing to work with me with any questions or concerns I have. They do so in a very timely manner.
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.
The Loyalist is located in down town St. Catharines, Ontario, the largest city in the Niagara Peninsula. In 1986, The Loyalist Retirement Residence was erected and now stands tall on the foundation of history that came before it. It was bought by Mundi Holdings Ltd. who own and manage 300...
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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
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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.
Built in 1988 by Barbara Waters, The Willows was established as a 22 bed adult home for people that needed minimal assistance and who wanted to live life to the fullest. Residents can relax and enjoy without the worry of medication management, cooking, housework or entertainment/socialization. ...
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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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If you love living in a community with an historic presence, you will love residing with Urban Park Towers located Lockport, Niagara County, New York. Lockport is an historic canal town, just minutes from beautiful and scenic Niagara Falls, New York, the honeymoon capital of the Northeast....
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This is the best community for my mother, and her needs. I couldn't be any more satisfied with all they have done for us. She is in very good hands, and receiving good care. They have an adequate staff, and...
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.
      Our recently built state of the art facility sits upon twenty beautifully landscaped acres.  Bristol Village is located in the heart of Clarence Center off Clarence Center Road in a quiet community that supports its neighbor's safety and overall well-being. We are...
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: 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.
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.
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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.
Brothers of Mercy Sacred Heart HomeBrothers of Mercy Sacred Heart Home is a assisted living community located in Clarence, NY. The city of Clarence is located in Erie County, northeast of Buffalo, and home to about 30,000 people. Carmel is a small town with several parks and creeks, where...
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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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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...
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.
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...
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.
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.

Cost of independent living in North Ridgeway, NY

The average cost of senior living in North Ridgeway is $3,136 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Niagara Falls, NY with an average of $2,863 per month.

Independent living costs in North Ridgeway, NY, vs. nearby cities

North Ridgeway, NY
$3,136/mo

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

North Ridgeway, NY
$3,136/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in North Ridgeway, NY, vs. other senior living options

$4,226/mo
Independent Living
$3,136/mo

Independent living costs in North Ridgeway, NY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,239/mo
Studio
$4,140/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,124/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,304/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,465/mo

Senior living costs in North Ridgeway 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: North Ridgeway, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNorth Ridgeway, NYNew YorkU.S.
Independent Living$3,136/mo$4,409/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,214/mo$5,523/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,226/mo$5,594/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
North Ridgeway, NY:$3,136/mo
New York:$4,409/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
North Ridgeway, NY:$4,214/mo
New York:$5,523/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
North Ridgeway, NY:$4,226/mo
New York:$5,594/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in North Ridgeway, NY, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in North Ridgeway 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 median 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
North Ridgeway, NY$2,947/mo$2,966/mo-0.6%
New York$3,753/mo$3,658/mo+2.6%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
North Ridgeway, NY
2024 average cost:$2,947/mo
2023 average cost:$2,966/mo
Percent change:-0.6%
New York
2024 average cost:$3,753/mo
2023 average cost:$3,658/mo
Percent change:+2.6%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in North Ridgeway

Recent reviews for independent living in North Ridgeway

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 .

North Ridgeway independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in North Ridgeway independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in North Ridgeway, 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 North Ridgeway 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 North Ridgeway 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
16.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20.8%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
19.9%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.8%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in North Ridgeway 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 North Ridgeway communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
18.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
18.1%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in North Ridgeway 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 North Ridgeway offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
33.8%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.5%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.4%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.4%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40.7%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.8%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.6%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.7%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.3%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.6%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
35.2%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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