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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Collins Center, NY

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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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My mother has been enjoying her stay at the Orchard Heights. The meals are wonderful I've had a chance to try them myself. They have a range of activities that the residents could engage in daily. The 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.
At Orchard Heights our residents are welcomed into a caring community where they are surrounded by all the amenities of home, plus the personal attention of our dedicated staff. From around-the-clock care by licensed nurses and personal care assistants to activities tailored to residents and...
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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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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.
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.
Seneca Pointe Located in the heart of West Seneca, Erie County, New York, Seneca Pointe is a senior apartment community for people ages 55 and older, who are looking to live a happy and active lifestyle. On a beautiful day, enjoy a leisurely walk to nearby Market in the Square and the Southgate...
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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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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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We just moved my father in to the memory care and the staff is incredible. They are friendly smiling and welcoming. They are paying attention to the treatment plan and the residents. They call everyone by...
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.
Located on a charming 23 acre campus in Fredonia, NY, Fredonia Place provides residents with assisted living while also promoting their independence through a host of support services. When seeking an assisted living environment for your elderly loved one, you want to know that they will have the...
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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: 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.
The WCA Home assisted living community is located in the historic village of Fredonia, New York. This lovely retirement community for women has a Victorian appearance and has numerous activities and festivals available for our residents in this rural area. Enjoy our unique shops, take in a show...
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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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Was expectibg one of the lower tier homes for the price but it’s very nice there!
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.
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...
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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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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: 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: 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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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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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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The apartments themselves are very modern, new, clean, and comfortable. There's really nothing comparable in Buffalo. The facility provides excellent meal programs and transportation options. It's really...
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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 Collins Center, NY

The average cost of senior living in Collins Center is $2,997 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Silver Creek, NY with an average of $2,390 per month.

Independent living costs in Collins Center, NY, vs. nearby cities

Collins Center, NY
$2,997/mo
$3,080/mo

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

Collins Center, NY
$2,997/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Collins Center, NY, vs. other senior living options

$4,208/mo
Independent Living
$2,997/mo

Independent living costs in Collins Center, NY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,316/mo
Studio
$3,987/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,226/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,322/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,150/mo

Senior living costs in Collins Center 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: Collins Center, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCollins Center, NYNew YorkU.S.
Independent Living$2,997/mo$4,409/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,698/mo$5,523/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,208/mo$5,594/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Collins Center, NY:$2,997/mo
New York:$4,409/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Collins Center, NY:$4,698/mo
New York:$5,523/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Collins Center, NY:$4,208/mo
New York:$5,594/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Collins Center, NY, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Collins Center 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
Collins Center, NY$2,844/mo$2,767/mo+2.8%
New York$3,753/mo$3,658/mo+2.6%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Collins Center, NY
2024 average cost:$2,844/mo
2023 average cost:$2,767/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
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 Collins Center

Recent reviews for independent living in Collins Center

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 .

Collins Center independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Collins Center independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Collins Center, 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 Collins Center 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 Collins Center 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
12.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
15%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
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31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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Availability of select dining options in Collins Center 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 Collins Center communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
12.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
9.4%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Collins Center 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 Collins Center offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
24.4%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.6%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.3%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.4%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
31.3%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
39.4%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
19.4%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20.6%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.7%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
25.6%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
9.4%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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