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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Lancaster, NY

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If you’re looking for assisted living in Lancaster, 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 Lancaster or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Lancaster.

From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Lancaster for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 24 assisted living facilities in the Lancaster area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Kenfield, Kensington-Bailey and Lovejoy.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Buffalo, Amherst and Lockport.

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Cost of assisted living in Lancaster, NY

The average cost of senior living in Lancaster is $4,571 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Youngstown, NY with an average of $3,840 per month.

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

Lancaster, NY
$4,571/mo
$4,352/mo

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

Lancaster, NY
$4,571/mo
U.S. national average
$4,515/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,571/mo
$4,571/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,113/mo
Studio
$5,775/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,708/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,589/mo

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Lancaster, 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 Lancaster.

What families are saying about assisted living in Lancaster

Recent reviews for assisted living in Lancaster

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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Juniper Glen Memory Care Assisted Living in Amherst, NY

4.1
The ambience is comfortable and not clinical like some others Staff is friendly and helpful, easy to work with No negatives to report

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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Lancaster review score based on 101 family reviews

8.0
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This proprietary review score is based on 101 reviews of 24 Lancaster assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Lancaster review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Lancaster review score compared against nearby cities

8.0
Lancaster, NY24 facilities
8.2
Depew, NY30 facilities
8.1
Williamsville, NY32 facilities

Review subcategories for Lancaster assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 101 reviews of 24 Lancaster assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Lancaster resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Lancaster, NY averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.5
Friendliness
4.4
4.6
Care services
3.8
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.5
Meals & dining
3.9
4.1
Activities
3.8
4.1
Value for cost*
3.8
4.1
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Lancaster assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lancaster assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lancaster, 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 Lancaster 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 Lancaster that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Lancaster, NYNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
48.1%
43.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
44.4%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.9%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
88.9%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
55.6%
48.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.9%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
51.9%
39.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
44.4%
44.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Lancaster 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 Lancaster Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lancaster, NYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
40.7%
43.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25.9%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
29.6%
34.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.8%
11.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lancaster 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 Lancaster partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lancaster, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
22.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.6%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
37%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.6%
29.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.7%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Lancaster 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 Lancaster communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lancaster, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.1%
26%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37%
34.3%
Room service
Room service
14.8%
29.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.4%
14.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lancaster 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 Lancaster offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lancaster, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
48.1%
38.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
26.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.9%
25.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.1%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.4%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.6%
44.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37%
34.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.6%
28.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.7%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.4%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
44.4%
39.5%
Dances
Dances
22.2%
24.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.4%
20.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.4%
38.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in Lancaster

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 Lancaster protect seniors.

Learn about New York Assisted Living regulations

Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Kenmore, The Amberleigh and Brookdale Niagara (MC) are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Lancaster, New York. See full list of communities.

There are 24 assisted living facilities near Lancaster, New York. See the full list.

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

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