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The cost of independent living in Sheldon Center is about $3,233 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 64 options. Read 664 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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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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: 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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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.
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I have regularily been going there for over six years and It has never had a smell of any kind. It is very clean and the food is very good. I have had two relatives there, one of which is my mom. I...
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.
Elderwood St. Gregory Court offers a home like setting and cheerful smiles from our professional staff who greet you every day. Our caring staff offers the assistance you need while respecting your independence.Our peaceful setting, restaurant style dining experience, activities, and beautiful...
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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.
Presbyterian Village of North Church is an independent living community in the charming village of Williamsville in Erie County, NY. Williamsville is located approximately twenty minutes northeast of Buffalo. The town is divided by Ellicott Creek, which is known for the spectacular Glen Falls....
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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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: 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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Cost of independent living in Sheldon Center, NY

The average cost of senior living in Sheldon Center is $3,233 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Groveland Station, NY with an average of $2,462 per month.

Independent living costs in Sheldon Center, NY, vs. nearby cities

Sheldon Center, NY
$3,233/mo
$3,063/mo

Independent living costs in Sheldon Center, NY, vs. state and national averages

Sheldon Center, NY
$3,233/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

Independent living costs in Sheldon Center, NY, vs. other senior living options

$4,742/mo
Independent Living
$3,233/mo

Independent living costs in Sheldon Center, NY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,140/mo
Studio
$5,889/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,237/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,748/mo

Senior living costs in Sheldon Center 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: Sheldon Center, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSheldon Center, NYNew YorkU.S.
Independent Living$3,233/mo$4,692/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$4,742/mo$5,837/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,742/mo$5,927/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Sheldon Center, NY:$3,233/mo
New York:$4,692/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Sheldon Center, NY:$4,742/mo
New York:$5,837/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Sheldon Center, NY:$4,742/mo
New York:$5,927/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Sheldon Center, NY, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Sheldon Center 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 Sheldon Center, NY

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Sheldon Center 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Sheldon Center, NY$2,786/mo$2,804/mo-0.7%
New York$3,729/mo$3,606/mo+3.4%
National$3,246/mo$3,151/mo+3.0%
Sheldon Center, NY
2024 average cost:$2,786/mo
2023 average cost:$2,804/mo
Percent change:-0.7%
New York
2024 average cost:$3,729/mo
2023 average cost:$3,606/mo
Percent change:+3.4%
National
2024 average cost:$3,246/mo
2023 average cost:$3,151/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Sheldon Center

Recent reviews for independent living in Sheldon Center

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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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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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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Sheldon Center independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sheldon Center independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sheldon Center, 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 Sheldon Center 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 Sheldon Center partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sheldon Center, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
15.5%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
20.7%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
15.5%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Sheldon Center 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 Sheldon Center communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sheldon Center, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
10.3%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
1.7%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sheldon Center 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 Sheldon Center offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
32.8%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.2%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.9%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39.7%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.6%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20.7%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17.2%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.6%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
29.3%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
10.3%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.2%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
29.3%
46.4%
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