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10 Best Independent Living Communities in South Alabama, NY

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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.
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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I have regularily been going there for over six years and It has never had a smell of any kind. It is very clean and the food is very good. I have had two relatives there, one of which is my mom. I...
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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.
Elderwood St. Gregory Court offers a home like setting and cheerful smiles from our professional staff who greet you every day. Our caring staff offers the assistance you need while respecting your independence.Our peaceful setting, restaurant style dining experience, activities, and beautiful...
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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.
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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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: 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: 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: 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: 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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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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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.
Presbyterian Village of North Church is an independent living community in the charming village of Williamsville in Erie County, NY. Williamsville is located approximately twenty minutes northeast of Buffalo. The town is divided by Ellicott Creek, which is known for the spectacular Glen Falls....
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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
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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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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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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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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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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...
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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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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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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!
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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.
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...

Cost of independent living in South Alabama, NY

The average cost of senior living in South Alabama is $3,127 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Silver Springs, NY with an average of $2,834 per month.

Independent living costs in South Alabama, NY, vs. nearby cities

South Alabama, NY
$3,127/mo
$3,006/mo
$3,021/mo

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

South Alabama, NY
$3,127/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in South Alabama, NY, vs. other senior living options

$4,406/mo
Independent Living
$3,127/mo

Independent living costs in South Alabama, NY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,206/mo
Studio
$4,160/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,158/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,172/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,216/mo

Senior living costs in South Alabama 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: South Alabama, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSouth Alabama, NYNew YorkU.S.
Independent Living$3,127/mo$4,409/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,396/mo$5,523/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,406/mo$5,594/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
South Alabama, NY:$3,127/mo
New York:$4,409/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
South Alabama, NY:$4,396/mo
New York:$5,523/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
South Alabama, NY:$4,406/mo
New York:$5,594/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in South Alabama, NY, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in South Alabama 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
South Alabama, NY$2,939/mo$2,952/mo-0.4%
New York$3,753/mo$3,658/mo+2.6%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
South Alabama, NY
2024 average cost:$2,939/mo
2023 average cost:$2,952/mo
Percent change:-0.4%
New York
2024 average cost:$3,753/mo
2023 average cost:$3,658/mo
Percent change:+2.6%
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2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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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 South Alabama

Recent reviews for independent living in South Alabama

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 .

South Alabama independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Alabama independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Alabama, 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 South Alabama 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 South Alabama 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%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.5%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
20.2%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.1%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.6%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in South Alabama 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 South Alabama communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South Alabama, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
19.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
17%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Alabama 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 South Alabama offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
33.6%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.7%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.6%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.5%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39.9%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.8%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.6%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24.2%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.3%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.3%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
35%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
17.5%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.1%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.4%
47%
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Solstice Senior Living at East Amherst, Westwood Commons, a DePaul Senior Living Comm and The Addison of Park Crescent are the top-rated independent living facilities near South Alabama, New York. See full list of communities.
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