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Assisted living costs in Willoughby average about $4,665 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 46 communities in Willoughby. Our detailed directory has 396 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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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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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
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We just moved my father in to the memory care and the staff is incredible. They are friendly smiling and welcoming. They are paying attention to the treatment plan and the residents. They call everyone by...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Located on a charming 23 acre campus in Fredonia, NY, Fredonia Place provides residents with assisted living while also promoting their independence through a host of support services. When seeking an assisted living environment for your elderly loved one, you want to know that they will have the...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
The WCA Home assisted living community is located in the historic village of Fredonia, New York. This lovely retirement community for women has a Victorian appearance and has numerous activities and festivals available for our residents in this rural area. Enjoy our unique shops, take in a show...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Home Care
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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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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.
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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.
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Was expectibg one of the lower tier homes for the price but it’s very nice there!
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
There’s something for everyone at Glenwell, a senior living community that offers the comforts of home, a commitment to enhancing quality of life, and personal care services in a supportive environment. Our welcoming community is conveniently located in a quiet setting just around the corner from...
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My mother, [Name removed], was a resident for 4 years at the Greenfield Court. The nursing staff is professional, friendly and give exceptional care to the residents. The Social worker was always...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
Photo of Symphony Manor at Lancaster
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.

Cost of assisted living in Willoughby, NY

The average cost of senior living in Willoughby is $4,665 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Silver Creek, NY with an average of $3,406 per month.

Assisted living costs in Willoughby, NY, vs. nearby cities

Willoughby, NY
$4,665/mo
$4,593/mo
$4,648/mo

Assisted living costs in Willoughby, NY, vs. state and national averages

Willoughby, NY
$4,665/mo
U.S. national average
$4,697/mo

Assisted living costs in Willoughby, NY, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,665/mo
$4,680/mo

Assisted living costs in Willoughby, NY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,022/mo
Studio
$6,557/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,086/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,160/mo

Senior living costs in Willoughby vs. state and national costs

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Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Willoughby, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWilloughby, NYNew YorkU.S.
Assisted Living$4,665/mo$5,836/mo$4,697/mo
Memory Care$4,680/mo$5,926/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living$5,935/mo$4,692/mo$4,152/mo
Assisted Living
Willoughby, NY:$4,665/mo
New York:$5,836/mo
U.S.:$4,697/mo
Memory Care
Willoughby, NY:$4,680/mo
New York:$5,926/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Willoughby, NY:$5,935/mo
New York:$4,692/mo
U.S.:$4,152/mo
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Assisted living costs in Willoughby, NY, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Willoughby and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Willoughby, NY

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Willoughby have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
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Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Willoughby, NY$4,774/mo$5,360/mo-10.9%
New York$6,644/mo$6,173/mo+7.6%
National$5,264/mo$4,973/mo+5.9%
Willoughby, NY
2024 average cost:$4,774/mo
2023 average cost:$5,360/mo
Percent change:-10.9%
New York
2024 average cost:$6,644/mo
2023 average cost:$6,173/mo
Percent change:+7.6%
National
2024 average cost:$5,264/mo
2023 average cost:$4,973/mo
Percent change:+5.9%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Willoughby, 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 Willoughby.

What families are saying about assisted living in Willoughby

Recent reviews for assisted living in Willoughby

Elderwood Assisted Living at West Seneca

5.0
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 questions and things we'd already gone over with the facility, but the bigger issue, I think, ...
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Cambridge Warren Retirement Community

4.0
One thing that we really liked when we were first visiting Cambridge was how our loved one could have their own room, and decorate it and set it up however they wanted. We thought that was nice since it would be more personable and homey. This community was known for having a good chef, so from ...
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Eden Heights of Olean

5.0
All employees are friendly and polite, respond promptly to requests. Environments are kept spic and span. Meals are well balanced and delicious. I feel very lucky to be able to be here.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Supportive staff and family involvement. Many reviews praise the staff for their kindness and willingness to work closely with families to ensure their loved ones are receiving the best care possible. At Elderwood Assisted Living at West Seneca, residents and their families are impressed by the open communication and teamwork between ...
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Clean and well-maintained facilities. Reviews consistently mention the cleanliness of the facilities, from private rooms to common areas, as well as the attention to maintenance and upkeep. Residents and their families at Tanglewood Manor and Peregrine Senior Living at Cheektowaga appreciate the efforts to keep the community nea ...
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Variety of activities and outings. Activities are a significant factor in residents' overall satisfaction with the communities, with many praising the wide range of options and engaging experiences. Residents of Tanglewood Manor and Peregrine Senior Living at Cheektowaga enjoy socializing with friends through activities, outi ...
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Delicious and customizable meals. Throughout the reviews, residents express their appreciation for the quality of the meals and the accommodations made for individual dietary needs and preferences. At Peregrine Senior Living at Cheektowaga, the chef goes above and beyond to ensure that each resident is satisfied with their mea ...
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Secure and safe environment. The safety and security of the communities are a top priority, with many residents and families expressing their confidence in the staff's ability to provide a safe living environment. At Peregrine Senior Living at Cheektowaga, the sense of security allows residents to live independently while ...
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Welcoming atmosphere for new residents. New residents often comment on the warmth and friendliness of the staff and the community, making the transition to a new living situation easier. At Tanglewood Manor, the welcoming atmosphere and friendly staff help new residents feel at home quickly
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Willoughby review score based on 101 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 101 reviews of 38 Willoughby assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Willoughby 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

Willoughby review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Willoughby, NY38 facilities
8.3
Salamanca, NY42 facilities
9.2
Olean, NY40 facilities

Review subcategories for Willoughby 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 38 Willoughby assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Willoughby 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.
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Cleanliness
4.5
4.1
Friendliness
4.6
4.2
Care services
4.4
3.8
Staff
4.5
4.0
Meals & dining
4.3
3.7
Activities
4.3
3.7
Value for cost*
4.3
3.7
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Willoughby assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Willoughby assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Willoughby, 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 Willoughby 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 Willoughby 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
44.7%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
39.5%
33.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.7%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
65.8%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.9%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.4%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60.5%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Willoughby 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 Willoughby Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
44.7%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
26.3%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
36.8%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.4%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Willoughby 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 Willoughby partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Willoughby, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
34.2%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.8%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
42.1%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.8%
36.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.9%
17.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Willoughby 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 Willoughby communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
28.9%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.7%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
10.5%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.3%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Willoughby 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 Willoughby offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
47.4%
46.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.3%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.2%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.6%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.4%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.9%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.4%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.9%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.2%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52.6%
46.7%
Live performances
Live performances
47.4%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
21.1%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.4%
24.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
47.4%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Willoughby

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about New York assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Willoughby protect seniors.
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