17 Assisted Living Facilities near Lockport, NY

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Lockport

• Lockport ranks 50 out of 100 on Sperling's Comfort Index for its harsh winters, which have temperatures around 18 degrees and about 71 inches of annual snowfall. Summers are pleasant, however, with highs in the low-80s, giving seniors plenty of opportunities to be outdoors.  
   
• Lockport is an inexpensive city, coming in nearly 20 percent below the national average. Seniors can expect to spend about 8 percent less on groceries and 10 percent less on health care costs, though transportation costs may be slightly higher here than elsewhere.
  
  
• Lockport has a high overall crime rate that surpasses the state average by 91 percent and the national average by 30 percent. The violent crime rate is 23 percent higher than the state average and 20 percent higher than the U.S. average. The rate of property crime is 108 percent higher than the state average and 31 percent higher than the national average. 
  
  
• Public transportation in Lockport is provided by Rural Niagara Transportation, which operates four routes throughout the city. Additionally, the Senior Medical Van program provides rides for seniors who need to get to medical appointments but have no other way to do so. 
  
  
• The Lockport area is home to world-class medical facilities, including Eastern Niagara Hospital, in the event of medical emergencies or illness. 
  
  
• Lockport has an array of community resources for seniors, including the Legal Assistance Program, an organization that provides seniors with advice and assistance on legal matters such as neighbor disputes, power of attorney and Medicare and Medicaid problems, as well as one senior center.