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I have been for a few years now, I love my room, it has enough space for all of my belongs and a private bathroom. The food is great and we have a large variety and it changes daily. I really like the...
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.
Tanlgewood Manor, a licensed Assisted Living facility, has been “home” to many since opening its doors in 1984. Residents at Tanglewood quickly feel relaxed and comfortable surrounded by folks who make them feel like family, while still enjoying their outside connections to community activities...
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This place is a blessing for families. They are very supportive and take very good care of us and feed us well. Keep us busy with fun things to do.
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.
Living with Alzheimer’s disease can be a challenging, confusing and frightening experience. Familiar surroundings become foreign, daily tasks get muddled and faces of loved ones may become unfamiliar. That’s why Memory Garden strives to foster an environment that promotes our residents’ sense of...
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The staff and the other residents were very welcoming. They have made a huge difference in my mom's life. We have had the best experience with Brookdale. They worked very hard to make it possible for my mom....
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.
There’s a lot to love here and redefining your independence is just one of them.Here at our assistive living community, we can help you with the little things like simple housekeeping and meals—and with bathing and getting dressed, too. And we’ll customize your care to fit your specific needs. So...
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I tell everyone that I can't imagine a better place or a better staff than the Magnolia House!!I say it is a wonderful place , there is not one bad thing I could say...the staff are amazing, so kind to my...
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 Community is a newly renovated assisted living offering 24 hour personalized assistance with care and supervision with all the comforts of home. Our home is located on 3+ acres in a tranquil setting and cozy environment, giving our residents the perfect atmosphere of socialization,...
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I can only speak regarding the Memory Care Unit, but all of the staff in the Memory unit were wonderful with my father. We had a few issues with the billing department, but they worked with us on it.
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.
The Residence at Presque Isle Bay is seated at the center of one of most amazing natural resources in the eastern United States. From birdwatching, to fishing, to gazing at the ever-changing landscape of the lake and sky, you will admire the beauty of nature on a daily basis. Our team makes us...
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I am currently a resident at Holiday Niagara Village and everything has been great. I'm happy with everything. I would recommend this facility to others.
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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.
Niagara Village provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Nestled in a peaceful corner of Erie, you'll love the serenity of our facilities and our warm and caring staff. Residents also appreciate the convenience of being close to shopping, healthcare, dining and...
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Parkside was much much nicer than [facility name removed] where she transferred from. Very easy to work with for the short time she was there. Unfortunately she tried to get up on her own around 4:30am 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.
Independence Court - The Experienced Choice Independence Court of Erie At Independence Court of Erie, we believe enhanced personal care should enhance your lifestyle. Located in a peaceful suburban wooded area, our residents enjoy elegant settings, a wide variety of social activities and...
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I have nothing but good things to say about Parkside at Corry. My mom loves it there and everything is wonderful. The people, the residents, everything. I couldn't have asked for a better place for her....
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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The staff are wonderful. All very warm and engaging. The meal service is great and very social, mom loves the food. It's in a really great area with a nice park & lake. Many people have dogs. The residents...
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.
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...
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The Regency at South Shore has been a tremendous blessing for my family. When my father passed away, it left the family in a difficult position to care for our mother and support her as heart heart healed...
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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We picked this community because of the location, facility , staff and approach. Not necessarily in that order. They also made my Mom feel very comfortable and that she would have fun. I would recommend to...
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.
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...
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My loved one likes the food a lot. We picked this facility, because we have always know about the community, it feels more like a home, and does not feel institutionalized. It doesn't have a smell or odor....
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.
Randolph Manor is a senior care community that offers support for older adults in a home-like setting. Since the 1970's, Randolph Manor has been supporting the residents of Randolph NY and the surrounding towns throughout Cattaraugus County. Licensed for 50 residents, our community prides...
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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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It's good place for senior living if you're independent. The staff is very accomodating and lovely. The apartment is very nice. Overall, all of my needs are met as far as maintenance.
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.
Situated in the heart of the Westminster area of  southwest Millcreek, Parkside at Westminster offers 76 spacious apartment homes. Most of the apartments include a balcony or patio. The three story residential building is nestled in a park-like setting of colorful gardens and tall maple...
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Parkside is the best for memory care. They were a blessing at a difficult time. I would highly recommend them. They were more like a family there. I was there frequently and worked very close with them. They...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Parkside at North East is located right on Gibson Park, in the heart of the historic town of North East. Our Community is within walking distance of churches, banks, the McCord Public Library, post office and a variety of shops and eateries. Offering fifty one, beautifully styled one and two...
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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.
We have a beautiful community here tucked away, but still within minutes of shopping and restaurants. Our residents are very active and are always doing something together whether it is an activity on our full calendar of events or a day trip out with other residents, there is never a dull...
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We give it satisfactory, our loved one has dementia and we think that they need more staff
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.
Personal care gets more challenging with age. At Cambridge Retirement Living in Corry, PA; residents get everything they need to live well. Newly renovated private OR semi- private accommodations, round-the-clock care and support, medication management, meals, utilities, housekeeping, and a full...
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The staff members we encountered were all very friendly, but during our loved ones stay the activities were still pretty limited. It also was nice to have the memory care unit separate from the other side,...
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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The property manager seems very nice. All the people that live there are pretty nice.
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.
Harborcreek Senior ApartmentsHarborcreek Senior Apartments is a senior housing located in beautiful Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania. Our peaceful community is located along the shores of Lake Erie and among the forests that protect the surrounding area. Our location offers tranquility for our...
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The staff in the head office was wonderful, even though they have nursing staff you need to keep an eye on things and make sure your visiting and double-check with the staff and make sure everything is ok....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Eden Heights of Olean offers a residential opportunity for seniors to focus on independence, friendship and fulfillment. At Eden Heights of Olean, our residents horizons grow, not constrict. They are enabled , not hindered .Residence at Eden Heights of Olean means having assistance so that day to...
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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.
If you are retired from work, but not from life, consider Heritage Village Retirement Campus. Located in Chautauqua County, Heritage Village (Gerry, NY) enjoys a country setting, but is within a short drive to the bustling City of Jamestown. One of the most significant locales is the cultural...
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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.
The Woodlands are a part of Jamestown, NY, and they are a caring community for those seeking to live an independent yet supported life. Jamestown is located in Chautauqua County, and it provides much to do and see. Those who visit this city enjoy checking out the Lucille Ball Desi Arnez Museum as...
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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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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.

What families are saying about independent living in Chautauqua County

Recent reviews for independent living in Chautauqua County

The Regency at South Shore in Erie, PA

2.7
We chose Regency because of the location, the cleanliness of the facility, and the apartment sizes. The apartment that she has is just fine and right for what she needs. She does say that the food is very bland, but I understand a lot of people cannot have spices in their food. I have never been ...
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The Residence at Presque Isle Bay in Erie, PA

4.9
My father was in this facility for 7 years. He was always treated as a respected individual . All the staff were welcoming, compassionate , loving and totally supportive to him , as well as our whole family. Activities were available from morning until early evening . In the last year, under the ...
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Elison of Orchard Glen in Orchard Park, NY

5.0
All of the staff is wonderful - polite, kind and caring - from the top down. They claim no food complaints in years and I believe it. Residents are respected and treated as adults, complete with a weekly happy hour. The apartment was immaculate and move in ready - fresh paint and carpets and ...
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Cost of independent living in Chautauqua County, NY

The average cost of senior living in Chautauqua County is 2933.68 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Silver Creek, NY with an average of 2322.95 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Chautauqua County, NY vs. nearby counties

Chautauqua County, NY
$2,934/mo
$2,596/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Chautauqua County, NY vs. the state and national average

Chautauqua County, NY
$2,934/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Chautauqua County vs. other types of senior living

$4,420/mo
Independent Living
$2,934/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Chautauqua County, NY by room type

$4,605/mo
$4,245/mo
$3,858/mo
$3,738/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Chautauqua County over time

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What is independent living?

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:

  • Nutritious meals and snacks
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Home maintenance and repairs
  • Social activities and outings
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