The 10 Best Independent Living Communities in Erie County, NY for 2023
The average cost of independent living in Erie County is $2,487 per month. This is lower than the national median of $2,802.
To help you with your search, browse the 139 reviews below for independent living communities in Erie County. On average, consumers rate independent living in Erie County 4.4 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Niagara County with an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars.
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The Amberleigh
Provides: Independent Living
2330 Maple Rd, Williamsville, NY 14221
"We toured The Amberleigh, and my mom liked it very much. They had a very nice courtyard. Some of the rooms overlooked the courtyard, and those were very nice. Everything was very nice. It's also..." More
"We toured The Amberleigh, and my mom liked it very much. They had a very nice courtyard. Some of the rooms overlooked the courtyard, and those were very nice. Everything was very nice. It's also..." More
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Solstice Senior Living at East Amherst
Provides: Independent Living
6363 Transit Rd, East Amherst, NY 14051
"Solstice Senior Living at East Amherst was very nice. I liked that they had an option with a studio, one, and two bedrooms. They had a dining area for people, and they didn't have a stove in their..." More
"Solstice Senior Living at East Amherst was very nice. I liked that they had an option with a studio, one, and two bedrooms. They had a dining area for people, and they didn't have a stove in their..." More
Elison Independent Living of Orchard ...
Provides: Independent Living
6055 Armor Duells Road, Orchard Park, NY 14127
"We like Elison Independent Living of Orchard Glen for my mother-in-law. The price is a little high for us, but we might end up going there. The whole place was very nice. My mother-in-law liked it..." More
"We like Elison Independent Living of Orchard Glen for my mother-in-law. The price is a little high for us, but we might end up going there. The whole place was very nice. My mother-in-law liked it..." More
Elderwood Residences at Cheektowaga
Provides: Independent Living
151 Bennett Road, Cheektowaga, NY 14227
"I toured Elderwood Residences at Cheektowaga. For this one we saw a two-bedroom. We were pretty close to taking that one, but they didn't have an immediate opening, so that kind of played into it...." More
"I toured Elderwood Residences at Cheektowaga. For this one we saw a two-bedroom. We were pretty close to taking that one, but they didn't have an immediate opening, so that kind of played into it...." More
Mary Agnes Manor
Provides: Independent Living
307 Porter Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14201
"Mary Agnes Manor was excellent and they have very, very good people. They treat us like family, they make us feel welcome and comfortable, and we like that. When we dropped my grandmother off, it..." More
"Mary Agnes Manor was excellent and they have very, very good people. They treat us like family, they make us feel welcome and comfortable, and we like that. When we dropped my grandmother off, it..." More
Brompton Heights Located in Williamsv...
Provides: Independent Living
275 Brompton Road, Williamsville, NY 14221
"Brompton Heights in Williamsville looked very nice, but the independent side looked old. It was not bright and shiny, while the other side looked newer and nicer. They had big rooms with a lot of..." More
"Brompton Heights in Williamsville looked very nice, but the independent side looked old. It was not bright and shiny, while the other side looked newer and nicer. They had big rooms with a lot of..." More
Orchard Heights, Inc
Provides: Independent Living
5200 Chestnut Ridge Road, Orchard Park, NY 14127
"We went to Orchard Heights, Inc. It was very clean. The apartments were very nice. It's connected to assisted living; it's all connected. However, my mother-in-law was a little bit upset because..." More
"We went to Orchard Heights, Inc. It was very clean. The apartments were very nice. It's connected to assisted living; it's all connected. However, my mother-in-law was a little bit upset because..." More
Asbury Pointe
Provides: Independent Living
50 Stahl Rd, Getzville, NY 14068
"I did a tour of Asbury Pointe for myself. I like the décor; it was warm. I don't know how, but it was warm and cozy. It felt homey. I'm saying, the decor made people feel comfortable, because it's..." More
"I did a tour of Asbury Pointe for myself. I like the décor; it was warm. I don't know how, but it was warm and cozy. It felt homey. I'm saying, the decor made people feel comfortable, because it's..." More
Crestmount Square Senior Apartments
Provides: Independent Living
285 Crestmount Avenue, Tonawanda, NY 14150
"I liked Crestmount Square Senior Apartments. It was a very nice tour. It had a nice layout, and it was in a nice location. I was pretty happy with it at the time. The staff was very friendly, very..." More
"I liked Crestmount Square Senior Apartments. It was a very nice tour. It had a nice layout, and it was in a nice location. I was pretty happy with it at the time. The staff was very friendly, very..." More
Symphony Circle Active Living - CLOSED
Provides: Independent Living
279 North Street, Buffalo, NY 14201
"We went to the Symphony Circle Active Living. That would be my number one choice. What I liked most were the services that they offer, the menu, and the cleanliness. I saw a one-bedroom that would..." More
"We went to the Symphony Circle Active Living. That would be my number one choice. What I liked most were the services that they offer, the menu, and the cleanliness. I saw a one-bedroom that would..." More
Vinecroft
Provides: Independent Living
5945 Vinecroft Dr, Clarence Center, NY 14032
"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..." More
"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..." More
Eagle Crest Senior Village
Provides: Independent Living
100 Weiss Avenue, West Seneca, NY 14224
"Eagle Crest Senior Village was nice. The staff I met was very helpful and had a lot of pamphlets ready. The rooms were brand new and nice. They had two meals prepared for the residents and a..." More
"Eagle Crest Senior Village was nice. The staff I met was very helpful and had a lot of pamphlets ready. The rooms were brand new and nice. They had two meals prepared for the residents and a..." More
Montabaur Heights
Provides: Independent Living
4530 Ransom Road, Clarence, NY 14031
"I give Montabaur Heights five stars across the board. The food is incredible, and it is like a five-star restaurant. You have a full menu that you can pick from every night. So, every night you can..." More
"I give Montabaur Heights five stars across the board. The food is incredible, and it is like a five-star restaurant. You have a full menu that you can pick from every night. So, every night you can..." More
Fox Run at Orchard Park
Provides: Independent Living
One Fox Run Lane, Orchard Park, NY 14127
"I visited Fox Run at Orchard Park last year. It's beautiful, you can either live within the main building or you can live at their casita houses so there are lots of different options. The..." More
"I visited Fox Run at Orchard Park last year. It's beautiful, you can either live within the main building or you can live at their casita houses so there are lots of different options. The..." More
Foster Brook Senior Apartments
Provides: Independent Living
4685 Southwestern Blvd, Hamburg, NY 14075
"I only met the one agent who has been in charge of showing the Foster Brook Senior Apartments. Her name was Brenda and she seemed very friendly, answered our questions, and showed us two different..." More
"I only met the one agent who has been in charge of showing the Foster Brook Senior Apartments. Her name was Brenda and she seemed very friendly, answered our questions, and showed us two different..." More
Williamstowne Senior Apartments
Provides: Independent Living
51 Williamstowne Ct, Cheektowaga, NY 14227
"I liked Williamstowne Village Senior Apartments because they don't have any kind of restriction on what you make. The other ones that I looked at all had restrictions. I could only make a certain..." More
"I liked Williamstowne Village Senior Apartments because they don't have any kind of restriction on what you make. The other ones that I looked at all had restrictions. I could only make a certain..." More
The Belvedere
Provides: Independent Living
375 Harris Hill Rd, Buffalo, NY 14221
"The size of the apartment at The Belvedere is 1300 square feet, which is good. The place is new, it's only four years old. It is very well maintained. They have several seating areas outside the..." More
"The size of the apartment at The Belvedere is 1300 square feet, which is good. The place is new, it's only four years old. It is very well maintained. They have several seating areas outside the..." More
Presbyterian Village at North Church
Provides: Independent Living
214 Village Park Drive, Williamsville, NY 14221
"Friendly, knowledgeable, courteous, respectful, easy to laugh with me, encourage residents to participate in activities and resident council. Maintenance staff are exemplary! Friendly greetings and..." More
"Friendly, knowledgeable, courteous, respectful, easy to laugh with me, encourage residents to participate in activities and resident council. Maintenance staff are exemplary! Friendly greetings and..." More
Bethel Estates
Provides: Independent Living
4647 Southwestern Boulevard, Hamburg, NY 14075
"I have been a resident at Bethel Estates for a little over 4 years now. Located in the Town of Hamburg, they are a large complex with predominantly senior residents. I would recommend it as it..." More
"I have been a resident at Bethel Estates for a little over 4 years now. Located in the Town of Hamburg, they are a large complex with predominantly senior residents. I would recommend it as it..." More
Transit Pointe Senior Apartments
Provides: Independent Living
8040 Roll Rd., East Amherst, NY 14051
"We really liked Transit Pointe as they have a lot of activities for people to do. They were very kind to everybody there. You could really see that they took good care of people. The apartments..." More
"We really liked Transit Pointe as they have a lot of activities for people to do. They were very kind to everybody there. You could really see that they took good care of people. The apartments..." More
Brighton Square Senior Apartments
Provides: Independent Living
300 Fries Rd, Tonawanda, NY 14150
"I'm staying at the Brighton Square Senior Apartments in Tonawanda. It's an independent living apartment and it's close to home. It's just very convenient. If you need anything done, there's always..." More
"I'm staying at the Brighton Square Senior Apartments in Tonawanda. It's an independent living apartment and it's close to home. It's just very convenient. If you need anything done, there's always..." More
Mount St. Mary's Senior Residence
Provides: Independent Living
3754 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14217
"I toured Mount St. Mary's Senior Residence and I find it clean and well-run. It is an older building, but it has charm. I saw a 1-bedroom apartment about 600 to 650 square feet which are quite..." More
"I toured Mount St. Mary's Senior Residence and I find it clean and well-run. It is an older building, but it has charm. I saw a 1-bedroom apartment about 600 to 650 square feet which are quite..." More
Seneca Pointe Senior Apartments
Provides: Independent Living
1187 Orchard Park Rd, West Seneca, NY 14224
"I toured Seneca Pointe Senior Apartments. It was a good experience, but my mom wasn't crazy about it, because she thought it was too big; too much walking. Their apartments looked nice. I thought..." More
"I toured Seneca Pointe Senior Apartments. It was a good experience, but my mom wasn't crazy about it, because she thought it was too big; too much walking. Their apartments looked nice. I thought..." More
Turtle Creek Senior Apartments
Provides: Independent Living
2730 North Forest Road, Getzville, NY 14068
"I am in Turtle Creek, and I have been here for 4 years. I am staying in what they call a luxury apartment. However, there are no garbage disposals. As far as a water heater, we called it a..." More
"I am in Turtle Creek, and I have been here for 4 years. I am staying in what they call a luxury apartment. However, there are no garbage disposals. As far as a water heater, we called it a..." More
The Villages of Mission Hills
Provides: Independent Living
4543 Camp Road, Hamburg, NY 14075
"The rooms in The Villages of Mission Hills were small. I couldn't even see trying to put a kitchen table in there, and the elevator was like a freight elevator, but it was a pleasant, well-kept,..." More
"The rooms in The Villages of Mission Hills were small. I couldn't even see trying to put a kitchen table in there, and the elevator was like a freight elevator, but it was a pleasant, well-kept,..." More
Weinberg Campus
Provides: Independent Living
2700 North Forest Road, Getzville, NY 14068
"I am at Weinberg Campus, its close by, they have good care, and so far, so good, but the dining room needs some work. They seem to be short-handed more often in the dining room. For the most part..." More
"I am at Weinberg Campus, its close by, they have good care, and so far, so good, but the dining room needs some work. They seem to be short-handed more often in the dining room. For the most part..." More
Maryvale East Senior Apartments
Provides: Independent Living
100-120 Moorman Drive,, Cheektowaga, NY 14225
"I chose Maryvale East Senior Apartments for my dad because the apartment is just the right size. It is on the ground floor with one bedroom, a very nice sized kitchen, and a huge bathroom. They..." More
"I chose Maryvale East Senior Apartments for my dad because the apartment is just the right size. It is on the ground floor with one bedroom, a very nice sized kitchen, and a huge bathroom. They..." More
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Recent Reviews of Independent Living in Erie County
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Review of The Amberleigh
We toured The Amberleigh, and my mom liked it very much. They had a very nice courtyard. Some of the rooms overlooked the courtyard, and those were very nice. Everything was very nice. It's also ni... Read more
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Review of The Amberleigh
We looked at the Amberleigh. The tour was fine, but I think the general appearance needed improvement. The carpets were all worn out and faded. It needed to be updated. The staff that gave the tour... Read more
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Review of Vinecroft
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 like... Read more
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