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The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Kenmore, NY for 2024

Seniors interested in small-town living are likely to appreciate the village of Kenmore, NY. It’s closer to Toronto, Canada (about a two-hour drive) than it is to Manhattan (approximately 6.2-hours by car), and it has a population of 15,205 people. About 15.6% of residents are seniors over the age of 65, so there are plenty of people of all ages to meet.

Seniors can be part of a community by residing in an assisted living facility that focuses on supporting senior residents. This support can range from offering events and activities to helping with dietary concerns and medication management. Seniors in the Kenmore area pay about $4,741 monthly for assisted living, close to the national and New York State averages.

This guide is a good starting point for seniors who want to learn more about assisted living care in Kenmore and how moving to a facility could affect their budget.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Kenmore

The New York State Department of Health is the government agency that ensures assisted living facilities and other adult care facilities around the state adhere to laws and properly care for their residents.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Kenmore

  • Kenmore’s COL score is 97.3 for transportation, which means transport costs in the village are significantly lower than in New York State (140.7) overall. As part of Erie County, Kenmore relies on the public transportation services of the NFTA-Metro. Thanks to the NFTA-Metro Reduced-Fare card, qualifying seniors may pay a discounted fare. 
  • Residents who love being in the sun may be a little disappointed in Kenmore’s annual average of 155 sunny days. However, snow-loving seniors will adore the yearly average of 85 inches of snow. Residents can stay in Kenmore to enjoy the snow or explore nearby places such as Buffalo.
  • Kenmore’s 97.2 health COL score is below national and state average costs. Seniors needing medical care have access to Kenmore Mercy Hospital on Elmwood Avenue or one of the local medical practices. 
  • Kenmore is small, but residents have plenty of restaurants to visit and many cuisines to experience. It gives seniors a chance to enjoy the food at the assisted living facility or explore what’s available in the area. Considering some restaurants may offer senior discounts, seniors should check if they qualify. 
  • Kenmore scores 31 out of 100 on crime, with 100 being safest. Seniors need not worry about this low score because assisted living facilities typically have security measures in place to keep residents safe.  

Paying for Assisted Living in Kenmore

Per the 2021 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, Kenmore’s monthly average fee for assisted living is $4,741. This cost is within $250 of the state and national averages.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

Kenmore’s median assisted living cost ($4,741) is slightly higher than the New York State median ($4,580) and is $241 costlier than the national average. Most New York cities — including Glens Falls ($4,250) and Syracuse ($4,694) — fall in the $4,000–$5,000 range. Albany ($5,269) and New York City ($5,270) are the only two cities that cost more than $5,000 per month.

Kenmore

$4,741

New York State

$4,580

The United States

$4,500

Rochester

$3,775

Glens Falls

$4,250

Syracuse

$4,694

Albany

$5,269

New York City

$5,750

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Kenmore residents have multiple senior care options to consider. There’s a $3,571 monthly cost difference between adult day health care ($1,170) and assisted living ($4,741), but homemaker services ($4,957) or a home health aide ($5,053) aren’t much more per month than assisted living. However, opting for a semiprivate room ($12,994) or private room ($13,559) in a nursing home facility  means paying more than double the monthly cost of assisted living residents.

Homemaker Services

$4,957

Home Health Aide

$5,053

Adult Day Health Care

$1,170

Assisted Living Facility

$4,741

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$12,994

Nursing Home Facility (private room)

$13,559

Note: Data for Kenmore was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Buffalo, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Kenmore

Low-income seniors interested in other long-term care options, such as assisted living, are limited to two Medicaid initiatives: the Assisted Living Program (ALP), which helps medically eligible seniors locate proper assisted living placement, and the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP), which facilitates both in-home services and assisted living care.

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in New York page.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in New York

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in New York page.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Kenmore

Seniors have numerous free and low-cost resources in the Kenmore area to benefit their physical, mental and social health, several of which are listed below. There’s also information on how to utilize ombudsmen to settle disputes that may occur between residents and management of assisted living facilities. 

ResourceContactService
Town of Tonawanda Public Library – Kenmore Branch(716) 873-2842Located on Delaware Road, the Town of Tonawanda Public Library – Kenmore branch is open every day with late nights Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. It has a book club and hosts several events that seniors may find interesting, including technology assistance and a plant swap, and a notary public is available every Wednesday.
Senior Citizen Center(716) 874-3266Although located in Tonawanda, the Senior Citizen Center on Ensminger Road is open to Kenmore residents aged 60+ for a small fee. There are many events and programs to participate in, ranging from medical programs to dances to University Express classes.
University at Buffalo 60 and Over Auditors Program(716) 645-5698The 60 and Over Auditors Program at the University at Buffalo is available for in-person and remote learning. Auditing the courses is free, but the program may require other costs such as textbooks. There are registration timelines to adhere to for each term.
The New York State Office for the Aging(844) 697-6321The New York State Office for the Aging offers substantial information for seniors and their families. In addition to providing resources for caregivers, including support groups and respite, it also informs seniors about topics such as the New York State Partnership for Long-Term Care, health care proxies and the Chronic Disease Self-Management Education Programs (CDSMP).
Erie County Department of Senior Services – Ombudsman Program(716) 817-9222As a village in Erie County, Kenmore falls under the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program that’s part of the Erie County Department of Senior Services, based in Buffalo. Volunteers with the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program act as advocates for residents of long-term care facilities to ensure residents are treated properly in their care facility.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Kenmore

Kenmore Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in New York are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in New York page for more information about these laws.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in New York

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Dale

I visited this facility

Review of Brookdale Kenmore

Brookdale Kenmore wasn't a bad place. It would have been a pick a little bit later if we had to. We went around to the different areas in the building, which had some nice little sections set up...

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Connie

I visited this facility

Review of Brookdale Kenmore

We went on a tour of Brookdale Kenmore, but it's just assisted living so it didn't meet our needs. It was neat and clean. But number one, it wasn't locked down because they don't have memory care...

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ReviewerFC111522A

I visited this facility

Review of Brookdale Kenmore

I toured Brookdale Kenmore. It wasn't as modern and clean feeling as the other place was. The residents appeared to be happy enough, but they weren't as mobile as what I saw at the other place....

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