If you’re looking for independent living in the Buffalo area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Buffalo. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 89 independent living facilities in Buffalo, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Independent Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like North Park, Military and Park Meadow.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Bowmansville, Clarence or Clarence Center.
Independent Living
This place is fantastic. The meals are fabulous, they are very accommodating to what they want to eat and not eat. They strive to make everything great for them. They offer activities everyday. My loved one does not partake but they do offer a calendar. The staff is very friendly and welcoming. They show you where to go, they take the initiate to help you with whatever you need. The staff are very nice people.
Read morethis community was not as nice and light and bright, you were either overlooking garages or other things that were not scenic. my loved one needed a scenic view and this community just did not have it. Just seemed to be very dark
Read moreOur tour at Peregrine was fine. We didn’t have any concerns and thought things looked well done.
Read more2330 Maple Road, Williamsville, NY 14221
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Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
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...
... Read moreThe staff was very accommodating and was able to have an apt ready for my Brother after he was ready to be discharged from Ph...
245 Bassett Rd, Williamsville, NY 14221
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Elderwood Village at Bassett Park offers exceptional assisted living and memory care 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...
... Read moreThey are doing a remodel currently. My loved one is kept busy with activities. It is an okay community. The staff is very ...
2971 Delaware Avenue, Kenmore, NY 14217
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Provides: Assisted Living
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...
... Read moreBrookdale Kenmore has a wonderful, clean facility and great staff. [names removed] were incredible and ensured we had everyth...
575 Cayuga Creek Road, Cheektowaga, NY 14227
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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...
... Read moreIt was a pleasure. My dad enjoyed being there. He was able to roam round, and do what he wanted to do, and eat when he want...
580 Orchard Park Road, West Seneca, NY 14224
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Provides: Assisted Living
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...
... Read moreThe admissions process was painless. They were very helpful. They were detailed with lists that we needed for a smooth tran...
5271 Main Street, Williamsville, NY 14221
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Provides: Assisted Living
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...
... Read moreMy family member loves it there. If she needs help with little things here and there, they help. She loves how friendly the...
815 Hopkins Rd, Williamsville, NY 14221
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
1805 Maple Rd, Williamsville, NY 14221
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Provides: Senior Aparments
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.
... Read more229 Bennett Road, Cheektowaga, NY 14227
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Provides: Assisted Living
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...
... Read more375 Harris Hill Rd, Buffalo, NY 14221
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Provides: Senior Aparments
Nestled comfortably inside Lancaster's rolling hamlet meadows along the Williamsville and Clarence border, the Belvedere is unlike any other existing 55 and older active adult rental community in the area. Conveniently located just 5 minutes from Transit Road, you will find shopping, dining and...
... Read more151 Bennett Road, Cheektowaga, NY 14227
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Provides: Independent Living
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...
... Read more1055 Youngs Rd, Williamsville, NY 14221
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Provides: Independent Living
6363 Transit Road, East Amherst, NY 14051
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Provides: Independent Living
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...
... Read moreI like the staff a lot at this community. Just like a lot of the other communities they are experiencing some staffing issues...
6741 Nash Road, North Tonawanda, NY 14120
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Provides: Assisted Living
Need a little extra help so you can host a princess tea party with the grandkids? No problem.Here at our enhanced assisted living community, we can help you with the little things—like simple housekeeping and meals—and with bathing, getting dressed and managing medications, too. You can go focus...
... Read moreStaff is always willing to do their best to make me comfortable, encourage and at times redirect. They keep us aware of any n...
6055 Armor Duells Rd, Orchard Park, NY 14127
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Provides: Independent Living
Lease by October 29 and get $1,000 off your rent for the first three months. THAT’S A SAVINGS OF $3,000!*Among many health precautions now available in our community, we will require all associates who work here to vaccinate for COVID-19. Learn about this and our overall approach to help bring an...
... Read moreThe management of the facility is very flexible and very friendly. They worked hard to make sure they understood our needs, ...
3030 Clinton St, West Seneca, NY 14224
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Provides: Assisted Living
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...
... Read moreEden Heights was a wonderful facility. We chose them because it was quick, they had availability, and they took her on short ...
100 Crestwood Court, Wheatfield, NY 14304
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Provides: Independent Living
Elderwood Residence at Wheatfield is a unique patio home and apartment community designed for independent seniors who want to enjoy retirement living, but avoid the commitments of home ownership.
... Read moreThey did a great job managing all the questions and also figuring out the right funding algorithm for my loved one to be ther...
275 Brompton Road, Williamsville, NY 14221
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Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
Assisted LivingFor the active senior who seeks to maintain a healthy and enriched lifestyle without the worries of maintaininga home, the Assisted Living services and accommodations at Brompton Heights offerthe perfect solution. Our community is more like home than ever before. In addition to...
... Read morethe whole operation has been fantastic, they have great communication and our loved one is receiving great care. The meals to...
111 Ensminger Rd, Tonawanda, NY 14150
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Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living
While we may be new to the Elderwood family, our facility has been located in Tonawanda for over 20 years. Formally Tonawanda Manor, Elderwood Assisted Living at Tonawanda prides itself on the staff that have worked here for decades. Our administrator, Ann Marie, has been a part of our community...
... Read moreit's going okay with my loved one being here so far. i've personally spent some time at another Elderwood community and did n...
76 Buffalo Street, Hamburg, NY 14075
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Provides: Assisted Living
Located in the Village of Hamburg, New York, Elderwood Assisted Living at Hamburg offers an independent lifestyle, with caring personal attention. Special features include comfortably furnished living areas set in a historic Masonic temple. Enjoy peace of mind as you relax in your private one or...
... Read moreThe average cost of senior living in Buffalo is $2,560 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cheektowaga, NY with an average of $2,140 per month.
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.
In Buffalo, NY, seniors have access to local offices and organizations that may help them obtain financial assistance for senior care, including:
In Buffalo, NY, seniors have access to local offices and organizations that may help them obtain financial assistance for senior care, including:
Buffalo has a number of different options to get around the city. Public transportation in Buffalo is run by Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority, which has over 60 bus routes and can get you to the Buffalo Metro Rail light rail system. The Department of Senior Services, meanwhile, offers the Going Places Transportation Program for seniors 60+.
Buffalo offers several health care providers for seniors wanting to be proactive about their health or for seniors seeking treatment for chronic conditions. The area has several hospitals, including Buffalo General Medical Center, Mercy Hospital-Buffalo, and Kenmore Mercy.
Buffalo has been having a renaissance, based on its proximity to nature and its vibrant environment. The city’s remarkable transformation includes a redeveloped waterfront, revitalized neighborhoods, and a burgeoning craft beer scene. From old-school taverns and dive bars to craft beers, casinos, and live music, the Nickel City runs from dusk to near dawn. The city, however, is perhaps most famously known for its chicken wings. Buffalo’s Anchor Bar changed the course of American food history in 1964 by inventing the Buffalo-style chicken wing. In the decades since, Buffalo’s corner taverns have perfected variations on the wing, each with its own secret recipe. While you’re in Buffalo, you’ll be right near Niagara Falls State Park, known for its awe-inspiring scenic beauty. The raw power of 4-6 million cubic feet of water rushing over the edges every minute of the day is a true natural wonder that can be experienced by land or water.
Independent living offers a stress-free lifestyle for older adults. Independent living communities don’t provide personal care or supervision, but do offer generally healthy adults opportunities for socialization and hassle-free living. Independent living services often include:
Independent living communities – also known simply as retirement communities – in Buffalo, New York are geared towards seniors who are able to live on their own, without daily assistance, and prefer to live among people their age. This usually means residents are self-sufficient and do not require hands-on care. Think of Buffalo retirement communities as age-restricted (typically 55+) complexes, which provide organized activities, meal services, and transportation.
The median monthly cost of independent living in Buffalo is about $2,738 in the city proper. The median monthly cost for independent living in the state of New York is around $3,017.
For this type of senior living, Buffalo, New York offers many great options, and A Place for Mom can help you find the right one.
To reliably determine the cost of assisted living care in Buffalo, it’s important to first consider the specific community and relative costs of the area in which the community is located. All index ratings are based on a scale where 100 is equal to the national average.
| Cost-of-living index | Grocery index | Median rent | Rent burden | Median home value | Median family income | Estate tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82 | 95 | $686 | 15.3% | $80,544 | $34,268 | The top New York estate tax rate is 16% which applies to estates worth more than $10.1 million. Amounts below that are subject to tax at graduated rates, starting at 3.06% for the first $500,000. |
In total, there are 15 hospitals located in Buffalo which offer emergency services and other healthcare to the metropolitan area.
Seasonal Temperatures
| Average summer temp | Typical summer high | Typical summer low | Average winter temp | Typical winter high | Typical winter low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70°F | 82°F (July) | 57°F (July) | 28°F | 39°F (December) | 17°F (February) |
Air Quality
| Average air quality index rating | Average maximum air quality index rating |
|---|---|
| 43 (Good) | 61 in the month of December (Moderate) |
The average air quality conditions are rated as moderate. This means that those who are unusually sensitive should consider limiting the amount of time spent on outdoor exertion.
Precipitation and Inclement Weather
| Average monthly precipitation | Average maximum monthly precipitation | Average yearly snowfall | Inclement weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4” | 5” (October) | 85” | Floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, and earthquakes (Moderate) |
2016 Presidential Election
| Voted Democratic | Voted Republican | Voted Third Party |
|---|---|---|
| 50.86% | 44.45% | 4.69% |
Population Statistics
| Population metro area | Population city proper | Population density | Population trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 926,261 | 258,612 | 2,472 people per square mile | Shrinking at a rate of -0.05% |
Age
| Median | 55+ | 60+ | 70+ | 80+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | 25% | 10% | 5% | 3% |
Highest Level of Education
| High-school diploma | College degree | Graduate degree |
|---|---|---|
| 27% | 26% | 11% |
Race & Ethnicity
| Asian | Black | Hispanic | Native American | Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian | White | Two or more |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.6% | 36.7% | 11.6% | 0.5% | <1% | 43.8% | 4% |
Crime
| Total crimes | Property crimes per 1,000 citizens | Violent crimes per 1,000 citizens |
|---|---|---|
| 12,927 | 40 | 10 |
Miscellaneous
| Unemployed | Participate in the labor force | Have some form of disability | Live in poverty | Widows | Veterans |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9% | 59% | 16% | 31% | 6% | 6% |
Buffalo is considered very friendly to members of the LGBTQ+ community. This means that members of the community are accepted by the general public and can actively participate in public life without fear of bigotry.
Buffalo is having a renaissance based around its proximity to nature and its vibrant environment. Buffalo’s remarkable transformation includes a redeveloped waterfront, revitalized neighborhoods, and a burgeoning craft beer scene. With many watering holes waiting until 4 a.m. for last call, it’s clear Buffalo knows a thing or two about nightlife. From old-school taverns and dive bars to craft beers, casinos, and live music, the Nickel City runs from dusk to near dawn.
The city is most famously known for its wings. Buffalo’s Anchor Bar changed the course of American food history in 1964 by inventing the Buffalo-style chicken wing. In the decades since, Buffalo’s corner taverns have perfected variations on the wing, each with its own secret recipe.
While you’re in Buffalo, you’ll be right by Niagara Falls State Park, known for its scenic beauty. The raw power of 4-6 million cubic feet of water rushing over the edges every minute of the day is a true natural wonder that can be experienced by land or water.
Transportation
Buffalo has a number of different options to get around the city. Public transportation in Buffalo is run by Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority, which has over 60 bus routes and can get you to the light rail, the Buffalo Metro Rail.
Crestmount Senior Apartments, Bell Tower Apartments and Sandra Lane Senior Apartments are the top rated independent living facilities near Buffalo, New York. See full list of communities.
There are 89 independent living facilities near Buffalo, New York. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Buffalo, New York are The Amberleigh. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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