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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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My mother has been living at River Road Retirement residence for a year and a half and it's been wonderful. The staff are friendly and caring and the young ladies who have the most contact with the residents...
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.
River Road Retirement Residence is an assisted living community located in beautiful Niagara Falls, ON. Our warm, welcoming community overlooks the stunning Niagara River Gorge, next to paved walking trails and lush, flower-filled parks. Niagara Falls is a compact, friendly city with modern...
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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: 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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This is a quiet campus with a quality of life available that allows a person to live peacefully, independently and in good health. As my own capabilities decline, the physical & social environment allow me...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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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
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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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I moved my sister into Cavendish in late February of 2020. Every aspect regarding this residence is exceptional from the nursing staff, cleanliness of facility, food quality & options for the residents,...
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.
Cavendish Manor Retirement Residence is a vibrant and active community full of opportunities for residents to engage in meaningful activity and conversation. If a quieter, less active lifestyle is your preference, our rooms offer plenty of natural lighting and comfortable temperatures for...
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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: Memory Care
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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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Photo of Wellness Suites Condominiums
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
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.
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: 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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My Mother was in rehab twice with St. Ann's after major surgery. To finally have some peace and quiet and a private room and private bathroom, was a welcome relief after being in the hospital. The...
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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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 Shire at Culverton is an assisted living community located in the rolling hills and woods that surround Rochester, NY. Our close proximity to shopping and entertainment means that visiting relatives will be able to relax while they spend time with their loved ones. The change in seasons and...
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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.
Welcome to Nimigon Retirement Home. Our residence is meant to provide care for senior citizens who enjoy the normal activities of daily living while requiring a secure environment and/or nursing services to function on a daily basis. We provide the highest quality of specialized care; promoting...
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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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, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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They didn't have an opening but it was really nice! It was more money but they don't charge you a level of care fee so it would have been about the same as the community we chose and my parents could have...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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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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.
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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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
The Comstock House is located in Angola, NY in Erie County. This residential care home gives you daily support in an area that offers natural views that are truly beautiful. Those who spend time in Angola as residents or guests enjoy checking out all that Erie County has to offer, including...
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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.
Committed to seniors for over 40 years, Tufford Manor St Catharines is a premier accredited facility with 51 retirement beds, along with 63 long term care beds on the ground level of the building. Our home was professionally designed to reflect the cultural heritage and uniqueness of the...
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Due to covid we have not been able to see much of the community but from what we have seen it looks to be pretty clean. Once again due to covid the activities are on and off. Given the current circumstances...
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.
Part of The Family Service Communities organization, The Northfield is a 69-apartment Enriched Living Facility licensed by the New York State Department of Health. Conveniently located just outside the village of Fairport, The Northfield offers many amenities including three cooked meals served...
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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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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.
Established in 1904 as a retirement home, Fairport Baptist Homes enjoys a rich history of providing the quality, personal care seniors so rightfully deserve. Throughout the decades, we’ve constantly looked to adapt, innovate and grow. As generations, society and technology evolves, so do we. The...
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Cost of assisted living in South Alabama, NY

The average cost of senior living in South Alabama is $4,396 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include North Tonawanda, NY with an average of $4,111 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in South Alabama, NY vs. nearby cities

South Alabama, NY
$4,396/mo
$4,472/mo
$4,567/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in South Alabama, NY vs. the state and national average

South Alabama, NY
$4,396/mo
U.S. national average
$4,515/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in South Alabama vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,396/mo
$4,406/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in South Alabama, NY by room type

Semi-Private
$4,707/mo
Studio
$5,168/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,289/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,475/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,285/mo

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in South Alabama, NY

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in South Alabama.

What families are saying about assisted living in South Alabama

Recent reviews for assisted 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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The Village at Towngate in Rochester, NY

5.0
I would recommend to others. I picked this community because of the good feeling I got when I visited , and it was near my home.

South Alabama review score based on 360 family reviews

7.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 360 reviews of 127 South Alabama assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The South Alabama review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

South Alabama review score compared against nearby cities

7.9
South Alabama, NY127 facilities
8.0
Corfu, NY30 facilities
8.3
Akron, NY26 facilities

Review subcategories for South Alabama assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 360 reviews of 127 South Alabama assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare South Alabama resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
South Alabama, NY averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
4.6
Care services
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4.2
Staff
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4.5
Meals & dining
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Activities
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Value for cost*
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South Alabama assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Alabama assisted 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 care services in South Alabama assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in South Alabama that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
South Alabama, NYNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
54.7%
43.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
35.8%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
89.8%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
92.7%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
58.4%
48.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.5%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
91.2%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
41.6%
39.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
35%
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Availability of select dementia care services in South Alabama assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of South Alabama Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
South Alabama, NYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
51.8%
43.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
22.6%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
32.8%
34.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Alabama assisted living

Assisted 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.
South Alabama, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
32.8%
22.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
32.8%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.2%
29.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.8%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in South Alabama assisted living

Our assisted 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
20.4%
26%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.6%
34.3%
Room service
Room service
17.5%
29.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.7%
14.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Alabama assisted 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 assisted living communities in South Alabama offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
South Alabama, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
43.1%
38.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.7%
26.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.8%
25.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.9%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.2%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.1%
44.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.4%
34.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.9%
28.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.3%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.5%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
46%
39.5%
Dances
Dances
20.4%
24.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10.2%
20.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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38.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in South Alabama

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about New York assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in South Alabama protect seniors.

Learn about New York Assisted Living regulations

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Westwood Commons, a DePaul Senior Living Comm, Brookdale Kenmore and Baywinde Senior Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near South Alabama, New York. See full list of communities.

There are 149 assisted living facilities near South Alabama, New York. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in South Alabama, New York are Westwood Commons, a DePaul Senior Living Comm, Baywinde Senior Living and The Amberleigh. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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