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8 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Derby, NY

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If you’re looking for assisted living in Derby, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Derby or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Derby.

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Photo of Elderwood Assisted Living at West Seneca
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We think the facility is very nice. Our experience the past year has been very good. Overall I think our complaint would be with the day of arrival entry process. It was VERY long, often duplicative of...
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.
Elderwood Assisted Living at West Seneca offers an independent lifestyle with caring personal attention. The community in West Seneca, New York, features comfortable common spaces and private studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments. The backyard patio features a lovely koi pond and overlooks a...
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My loved one is a resident at Peregrine Senior Living at Orchard Park and everything has been great so far. I would recommend this facility to others.
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Peregrine Orchard Park Memory Care Community is located in Orchard Park, New York, an outstanding suburb southeast of Buffalo. Our care specialty is focused on the memory impaired; but not only that, our resident's are revered and respected for their contribution to society as a whole as well as...
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In the middle of the village. [name removed] sits on the front porch as often as she can watching the world go by. Most complaints involve the behavior of the other residents. Housekeeping can be haphazard...
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.
Located in the Village of Hamburg, New York, Elderwood Assisted Living at Hamburg offers an independent lifestyle, with caring personal attention. Special features include comfortably furnished living areas set in a historic Masonic temple. Enjoy peace of mind as you relax in your private one or...
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I recently moved my dad in to Eden Heights. I never wanted to put my dad in a home but he had no choice. I am so happy I found Eden Heights. The staff is wonderful. It was difficult for my dad, with...
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.
The Eden Heights community offers assisted living services in charming Eden, New York. With the beautiful scenery from the mountains to Lake Erie that surround Eden, our residents always have a view to enjoy. Our residents can enjoy the views of Lake Erie from our front porch, or from the walking...
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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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My mother has been enjoying her stay at the Orchard Heights. The meals are wonderful I've had a chance to try them myself. They have a range of activities that the residents could engage in daily. The staff...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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.
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.
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.
At Orchard Heights our residents are welcomed into a caring community where they are surrounded by all the amenities of home, plus the personal attention of our dedicated staff. From around-the-clock care by licensed nurses and personal care assistants to activities tailored to residents and...
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Cost of assisted living in Derby, NY

The average cost of senior living in Derby is $4,491 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Silver Creek, NY with an average of $3,937 per month.

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

Derby, NY
$4,491/mo
$4,271/mo
$4,177/mo

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

Derby, NY
$4,491/mo
U.S. national average
$4,515/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,491/mo
$4,501/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,395/mo
Studio
$5,934/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,151/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,554/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Derby over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Derby, 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 Derby.

What families are saying about assisted living in Derby

Recent reviews for assisted living in Derby

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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Peregrine Senior Living at Orchard Park

4.5
Small community (52 beds)which makes it nicer for a resident to assimilate into the community as well as navigate the property. Memory care facility only so the staff is well trained on how to care for memory care residents They do a great job of coordinating activities for the residents so ...
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Elderwood Village at Williamsville

5.0
This community was available at the time our loved one needed to be quickly moved, the staff members and residents are all very nice to our loved one and to our family. We have not had a meal ourselves but according to our loved one the meals are good and have a pretty good variety. They have ...
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Derby assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Derby assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Derby, 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 Derby 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 Derby that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
100%
43.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
66.7%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
100%
48.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
83.3%
39.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
100%
44.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Derby 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 Derby Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Derby, NYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.7%
43.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
16.7%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
34.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.7%
11.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Derby 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 Derby partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Derby, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
22.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
66.7%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
29.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Derby 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 Derby communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
26%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
66.7%
34.3%
Room service
Room service
16.7%
29.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
14.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Derby 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 Derby offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
83.3%
38.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
26.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
25.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
83.3%
44.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
34.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
28.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
66.7%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
39.5%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
24.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.7%
38.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in Derby

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 Derby protect seniors.

Learn about New York Assisted Living regulations

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There are 8 assisted living facilities near Derby, New York. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Derby, New York are Peregrine Senior Living at Cheektowaga. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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