The village of Kenmore sits in Erie County and makes up part of the Buffalo-Niagara Falls Metropolitan Area, where the cost of assisted living comes in at around $6,100 per month in 2024. This rate outpaces the state norm of $5,850 and the national median of $5,350. Fortunately, the region has 54 residential care communities for seniors to consider, including 4 in Kenmore proper.
We include 679 reviews reviews of assisted living communities in this guide to help you gauge the local quality of care. On average, these facilities garner a rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars stars.
2971 Delaware Avenue, Kenmore, NY 14217
3.7
(32 reviews)
"My brother has been in Brookdale Kenmore for a week and a half now. From the onset, when I visited and walked in, I was a little intimidated because it's an urban-like situation, and when you walk in the front door, it's a little bit congested, and I..."
$6,100
1503 MILITARY ROAD, Kenmore, NY 14217
3.2
(12 reviews)
"My mom was in skilled nursing at McAuley Residence. The experience was very good. The rooms were good. The staff was very, very informative and very respectful. They were really good, and they were good to her. It was a good nursing home. I liked the..."
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3456 Delaware Avenue, Kenmore, NY 14217
2.0
(3 reviews)
"I visited Oakwood recently and I have to say that I was impressed by the positive changes that have been made there. New owners took it over about a year or two ago and you can tell. I visited when the old owners had it and it was horrible. Now re..."
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41 Lexington Court, Lockport, NY 14094
4.8
(7 reviews)
"At Heritage Manor of Lockport, everybody seemed to know everybody. There's great communication. It seemed like a nice friendly place to live. It's a clean facility. Their dining area had assigned seating versus just having people sit where they wante..."
$3,595
CARING STARS WINNER
49 Tennyson Court, Williamsville, NY 14221
4.5
(19 reviews)
"I liked Tennyson Court, but they didn't have a resident dog. The plus with the other place was we could walk the resident dog there. It's beautiful. It's lovely. They're rated right up there the same as the other place, but the deciding factor was th..."
$6,090
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2330 Maple Rd, Williamsville, NY 14221
4.5
(79 reviews)
"The Amberleigh seemed to have more things to do the way they were set up. They had medical facilities within the building. They had activities. The staff during the tour was fine and very informative. They showed me around and gave me the information..."
$2,550
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815 Hopkins Road, Buffalo, NY 14221
4.5
(10 reviews)
"My parents have moved into Heathwood Assisted Living & Memory Care at Williamsville. They are enjoying it. One of the main reasons I chose them is because they do accept Medicare when private funds are not available anymore. The other reason was when..."
$5,075
5271 Main Street, Williamsville, NY 14221
4.5
(20 reviews)
"Elderwood Village at Williamsville is clean. The people working there are nice. The residents are nice. It's really expensive. The menu looks wonderful. They had a pool table, a game room, and a garden where you could do gardening if you wanted...."
$4,485
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6741 Nash Road, North Tonawanda, NY 14120
4.5
(14 reviews)
"Brookdale Niagara Memory Community has been a life savers. Our mom was dads caregiver. When She passed away we realized how bad things has become for dad. We didn’t know what to do. A good friend gave us the Marketing directors name and number. W..."
$6,135
245 Basset Rd, Williamsville, NY 14221
4.5
(12 reviews)
"My mother-in-law has moved into Elderwood Village at Bassett Park. I was very impressed. I was handled over there by Erica, who I believe is the administrator. We've only been there a couple of weeks, but the staff seems to be excellent. They've trie..."
$3,000
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76 Buffalo Street, Hamburg, NY 14075
4.2
(15 reviews)
"The people at Elderwood Assisted Living at Hamburg were very friendly. It's located very close to my house and to the downtown area. The staff was great. They were very nice and very helpful. The place was very clean. The dining room was very nice a..."
$4,046
CARING STARS WINNER
229 Bennett Road, Cheektowaga, NY 14227
4.1
(12 reviews)
"I went to see Elderwood Assisted Living. They had a very nice facility. When you first came in, there was a sitting area there with very nice music that elderly people would like. It was beautifully decorated. I liked that they had a variety of activ..."
$4,700
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580 Orchard Park Road, West Seneca, NY 14224
4.1
(25 reviews)
"My friend moved into Elderwood Assisted Living at West Seneca. We chose it because it's local, and they accepted her. It was our first choice. It's a nice facility. They have lots of activities, and my friend joined right in. So far, she's enjoying i..."
$5,409
2600 Niagara Falls Boulevard, Niagara Falls, NY 14304
4.0
(12 reviews)
"We toured the Elderwood Assisted Living at Wheatfield, and my husband's niece is in assisted living. It's a two-bedroom, two-bathroom unit. It was clean. People come in and help with the housekeeping once or twice a week. The staff we met who took us..."
$4,727
575 Cayuga Creek Rd, Cheektowaga, NY 14227
3.8
(37 reviews)
"I was so nervous, placing my aunt in assisted-living. She was never very social and I thought the transition would be hard. I was pleasantly surprised at how well she transitioned into the community. The care staff was wonderful and reassured me that..."
$5,495
111 Ensminger Road, Tonawanda, NY 14150
3.8
(14 reviews)
"I did an in-person tour at Elderwood Assisted Living at Tonawanda. I was treated very well by the staff. Everyone was very kind and conscientious. The other one is like a country club, but this one is more like just regular apartments. It's very well..."
$3,840
4526 Ransom Road, Clarence, NY 14031
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My mom moved to Brothers Of Mercy Sacred Heart Home. It's really been very positive. They're very caring. They get all three meals and snacks. They always have snacks available. The facility, it's single-level. It has wide halls, no obstructions, and..."
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5528 Broadway Street, Lancaster, NY 14086
5.0
(1 reviews)
"This facility is very well staffed and organized. The home is kept very clean and the residents are well cared for. All families and friends are welcome and tons of food, desserts and drinks are served. We all play games and have a blast every year! ..."
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3920 Forest Parkway, North Tonawanda, NY 14120
4.8
(6 reviews)
"After my uncle died in 2012, my aunt lived alone for the next 10 years until she was 94. When she started having dementia and needed assisted living, a friend of mine in New York took her around to look at facilities and we chose Wheatfield Commons. ..."
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5945 Vinecroft Dr, Clarence Center, NY 14032
4.6
(6 reviews)
"Out of the two we looked at, my mother liked the Vinecroft the best. We were given the full tour of the grounds and the rooms. She liked the common elements, and she liked the dining room. She liked the cleanliness, and she liked how new it was. She ..."
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Assisted Living
Dale
4.0
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...
Assisted Living
Connie
4.0
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...
Assisted Living
ReviewerFC111522A
4.0
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....
According to the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, the cost of assisted living in Kenmore trends close to $6,100 per month. This rate exceeds the Kentucky median by $250 and is $750 higher than the U.S. average. It also surpasses costs in many nearby cities, with facilities in Syracuse charging about $5,670 and those in Rochester costing seniors approximately $5,333.
Kenmore
$6,100
New York
$5,850
United States
$5,350
Rochester
$5,333
Syracuse
$5,670
Utica
$5,900
Binghamton
$7,826
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.
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.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in New York page.
Assisted living residents in Kenmore pay about $6,100 per month. Senior care options with skilled nursing demand significantly higher costs. Home health care agencies charge around $600 more, and seniors needing 24/7 medical care spend approximately $14,448 for shared rooms in nursing homes. In contrast, in-home care costs roughly $4,576, while adult day health care facilities charge around $1,235.
In-Home Care
$4,576
Home Health Care
$6,673
Adult Day Health Care
$1,235
Assisted Living Facility
$6,100
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$14,448
Note: Since data for Kenmore is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Buffalo, instead.
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.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Town of Tonawanda Public Library – Kenmore Branch | (716) 873-2842 | Located 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) 874-3266 | Although 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) 645-5698 | The 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) 697-6321 | The 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) 817-9222 | As 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. |
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.
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