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Photo of The Fairways at Lancaster
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Overall 5 in all categories. This is independent living housing. So, as far as food they provide residents access to vendors that provide pre-made meals at a cost. My sister loves living here!
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.
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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Manor House was the best choice for my mom. She enjoys it there, and she has made new friends. Mom even says she loves the Manor House. The only reason I didn't give them five stars is because they were just...
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.
Welcome to The Manor House!Our beautiful, established community is located in the heart of Batavia, NY - about 25 minutes from either Buffalo or Rochester and provides apartment style living for active seniors living in near-by towns – and even some who have moved to be close to their children....
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I enjoy exercise, bingo, use van for local appointment, have met many friends and old acquainted. Enjoy the entertainment here. We have beautiful large acreages with trees flowers. Tops grocery and pharmacy...
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.
Perched on 11 acres of beautiful landscaping in Le Roy, New York, The Greens provides an abundance of space and comfort for those seeking active independent living. At The Greens, you can enjoy all the comforts of home in a vibrant, hassle-free community. Restaurant-style dining services feature...
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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.
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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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...
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.
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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.
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...
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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.
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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: 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.
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...

Cost of independent living in Ray, NY

The average cost of senior living in Ray is $3,399 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Silver Springs, NY with an average of $2,834 per month.

Independent living costs in Ray, NY, vs. nearby cities

Ray, NY
$3,399/mo
$3,006/mo
$3,190/mo

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

Ray, NY
$3,399/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Ray, NY, vs. other senior living options

$4,472/mo
Independent Living
$3,399/mo

Independent living costs in Ray, NY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,500/mo
Studio
$3,833/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,300/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,733/mo

Senior living costs in Ray 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: Ray, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRay, NYNew YorkU.S.
Independent Living$3,399/mo$4,409/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,472/mo$5,523/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,472/mo$5,594/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Ray, NY:$3,399/mo
New York:$4,409/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Ray, NY:$4,472/mo
New York:$5,523/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Ray, NY:$4,472/mo
New York:$5,594/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Ray, NY, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Ray 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Ray, NY$3,098/mo$2,959/mo+4.7%
New York$3,492/mo$3,267/mo+6.9%
National$2,867/mo$2,798/mo+2.5%
Ray, NY
2024 average cost:$3,098/mo
2023 average cost:$2,959/mo
Percent change:+4.7%
New York
2024 average cost:$3,492/mo
2023 average cost:$3,267/mo
Percent change:+6.9%
National
2024 average cost:$2,867/mo
2023 average cost:$2,798/mo
Percent change:+2.5%
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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 independent living in Ray

Recent reviews for independent living in Ray

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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Elderwood Village at Bassett Park in Williamsville, NY

4.5
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 enjoys the food and has even become more social since moving there. She has also started to ...
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FayeBrooke on Youngs in Williamsville, NY

5.0
In searching for an apartment last year, I had a list of criteria that I hoped I would find in a beautiful community in Western New York. Imagine my delight when I discovered Fayebrook on Youngs. My tour of the models offered a variety of lovely apartments. I chose a two-bedroom, one bath on ...
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Ray independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ray independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ray, 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 Ray 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 Ray 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
15.4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
7.7%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
7.7%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
7.7%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Ray 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 Ray communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
7.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
15.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
15.4%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.7%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ray 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 Ray offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
30.8%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.1%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.4%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.5%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.2%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
15.4%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.1%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
7.7%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30.8%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
23.1%
47.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.1%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30.8%
47%
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The Fairways at Lancaster, Manor House and The Greens are the top-rated independent living facilities near Ray, New York. See full list of communities.
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