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The cost of independent living in Highland On The Lake is about $2,809 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 63 options. Read 306 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Independent Living
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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: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Provides: Independent Living
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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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They have a calendar of lunches you get at the beginning of every month. The food is good and there is a variety of choices. They call every morning to see if you would like lunch that day. They also offer...
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Our English garden-style apartments located in a quiet neighborhood in Buffalo New York. We are conveniently located near Buffalo's finest historical sights and in the theatre district for those who enjoy arts and entertainment. The structure and lay out of the apartments are designed for...
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We are very pleased with the Bristol home. Mom is also very happy there. She has made friends and is much more active. All personnel are friendly. We feel she is safe and well cared for.
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 Bristol Home is a non-profit assisted living facility located in the theatre district of Downtown Buffalo. The Bristol Home has served the needs of the area's elderly women for more than one hundred and thirty-five years. Our mission is to continue providing exceptional care and services to...
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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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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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.
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Provides: Independent Living
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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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Bell Tower ApartmentsThe 55+ Bell Tower Apartments senior housing are in the suburb of Buffalo, Cheektowaga, Erie County, NY. The quiet residential senior apartments offer you the comfort of living close to superb highways. Living in Bell Tower Apartments is also an opportunity to enjoy the...
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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: Independent Living
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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: Independent Living
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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: Independent Living
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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: Independent Living
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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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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: Independent Living
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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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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.
There’s something for everyone at Kenwell, 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 just around the corner from shopping,...

Cost of independent living in Highland On The Lake, NY

The average cost of senior living in Highland On The Lake is $2,809 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Silver Creek, NY with an average of $2,390 per month.

Independent living costs in Highland On The Lake, NY, vs. nearby cities

Highland On The Lake, NY
$2,809/mo
$2,832/mo
$2,603/mo

Independent living costs in Highland On The Lake, NY, vs. state and national averages

Highland On The Lake, NY
$2,809/mo
U.S. national average
$4,157/mo

Independent living costs in Highland On The Lake, NY, vs. other senior living options

$4,575/mo
Independent Living
$2,809/mo

Independent living costs in Highland On The Lake, NY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$8,270/mo
Studio
$4,560/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,915/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,673/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,150/mo

Senior living costs in Highland On The Lake vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Highland On The Lake, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHighland On The Lake, NYNew YorkU.S.
Independent Living$2,809/mo$4,685/mo$4,157/mo
Assisted Living$4,563/mo$5,814/mo$4,708/mo
Memory Care$4,575/mo$5,903/mo$4,941/mo
Independent Living
Highland On The Lake, NY:$2,809/mo
New York:$4,685/mo
U.S.:$4,157/mo
Assisted Living
Highland On The Lake, NY:$4,563/mo
New York:$5,814/mo
U.S.:$4,708/mo
Memory Care
Highland On The Lake, NY:$4,575/mo
New York:$5,903/mo
U.S.:$4,941/mo
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Independent living costs in Highland On The Lake, NY, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Highland On The Lake 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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Independent living cost trends in Highland On The Lake, NY

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Highland On The Lake 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.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Highland On The Lake, NY$3,714/mo$3,501/mo+6.1%
New York$3,697/mo$3,615/mo+2.3%
National$3,226/mo$3,103/mo+4.0%
Highland On The Lake, NY
2024 average cost:$3,714/mo
2023 average cost:$3,501/mo
Percent change:+6.1%
New York
2024 average cost:$3,697/mo
2023 average cost:$3,615/mo
Percent change:+2.3%
National
2024 average cost:$3,226/mo
2023 average cost:$3,103/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Highland On The Lake

Recent reviews for independent living in Highland On The Lake

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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Bristolwood Senior Living Community in Buffalo, NY

5.0
Have been here a little over a week now and am quite happy wIth everything! People are friendly and Bristol is quick to respond to any calls that you present. The food is quite good! Overall I am enjoying living here .

Elderwood Village at Bassett Park in Williamsville, NY

4.5
Staff is very friendly. Housekeeping and maintenance do an excellent job. Communication with family is lacking at times, but has definitely improved after my mom has been there for a few months. My mom enjoys the food and has even become more social since moving there. She has also started to ...
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Highland On The Lake independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Highland On The Lake independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Highland On The Lake, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Highland On The Lake independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Highland On The Lake partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
8%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
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30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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Availability of select dining options in Highland On The Lake independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Highland On The Lake communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
16%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
4%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Highland On The Lake independent 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 independent living communities in Highland On The Lake offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
18%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
22%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
24%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
14%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
8%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
18%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
2%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
16%
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Brookdale Kenmore, Peregrine Senior Living at Cheektowaga and Elison of Orchard Glen are the top-rated independent living facilities near Highland On The Lake, New York. See full list of communities.

There are 63 independent living facilities near Highland On The Lake, New York. See the full list.

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