10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Niagara Falls, NY

Heathwood Assisted Living, about 22 miles southeast of Niagara Falls in Williamsville, has comfortably furnished living areas indoors and beautifully manicured gardens outdoors. Residents benefit from numerous on-site amenities, including a spa-like bathing suite, movie theater, beauty salon and barbershop, chapel and casual café. Seniors may choose from an array of studio, one-bedroom or two-bedroom apartments with full baths or private rooms with half baths based on their preferences. Staff members serve nutritious meals restaurant-style, with snacks available throughout the day. Its physician and nursing team closely monitors residents to eliminate unnecessary medications and minimize falls and hospitalizations.

About 29 miles southeast of Niagara Falls in West Seneca, Elderwood Assisted Living promotes independence while providing ample assistance to each resident. We chose Elderwood for this list because its Right Moves wellness program encourages residents to take an active approach to their health through physical and mental activities. Its activities calendar caters to individual needs and preferences with fun fitness classes, arts and music, happy hours, socials, games, community outings and unique virtual travel tours. The apartment-style community is close to the Western New York Medical Park, churches and shops and offers scheduled transportation to medical appointments within a 10-mile radius.

Located on 23 acres in Williamsville, The Amberleigh offers convenient services and amenities that encourage health, independence and vibrant lifestyles. The community is near Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital, Buffalo VA Medical Center, pharmacies, shopping and three golf courses, with several restaurants and a grocery store right next door. It also provides transportation to appointments and boasts an on-site salon, a drug store and worship services. All spacious studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments have a patio or balcony, and residents may walk their pets throughout the landscaped grounds and walking paths. Social activities include exercise classes, clubs, happy hours and game nights.

Elderwood Village at Williamsville is a pet-friendly community with lots of green space, two garden areas and an inner courtyard. It’s within walking distance of restaurants, shopping, a pharmacy, coffee shops, banks, churches and a public library. It also provides scheduled transportation to medical appointments, dining, shopping, banking and other outings. The highly trained staff provides a safe, secure environment with round-the-clock nursing supervision and fun and engaging activities to promote vibrant lifestyles. Residents enjoy restaurant-style meals, including homemade soups and desserts. They may choose from studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments with private baths and receive weekly housekeeping and laundry services.

Located in the quaint town of Cheektowaga, just 25 miles southeast of Niagara Falls, Peregrine Senior Living touts stunning views and ample opportunities for meaningful social connections. Staff encourages residents to maintain as much independence as possible while providing the daily support they need. We included Peregrine on our list because the full-service community shifts away from an institutional model towards a dynamic environment that customizes support and care after getting to know residents individually. Residents choose from studio and one-bedroom apartments, with small pets allowed and overnight guests welcome. Popular activities include games, music, book clubs, gardening, cooking and off-site outings.

Located under 16 miles from Niagara Falls, Brookdale Kenmore offers several floor plans, including studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom options with lots of storage and room for visiting grandchildren. The charming community is within walking distance of a library, coffee shops, restaurants and churches, and it’s on a major bus route that accommodates entertainment or shopping trips to nearby Buffalo. The pet-friendly community boasts lovely views from its courtyard gardens and landscaped grounds. Residents enjoy an array of physical, mental and social activities, including B-Fit exercise programs, word mining, cardio drumming and walking clubs.

Situated on a quiet, tree-lined street in nearby Williamsville, Elderwood Village at Bassett Park promotes ongoing independence while providing the daily assistance each resident needs. It’s conveniently located right across from Bassett Park, where residents can take their pets and watch outdoor concerts, within walking distance of St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church and close to Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital. The single-floor adult home offers spacious accommodations in a safe, comfortable setting with various amenities to create a vibrant living experience. It provides transportation to medical appointments, entertainment and shopping, with regular outings included in the monthly activities calendar.

We included Bristol Village because it’s the only freestanding, nonprofit assisted living facility in western New York. Located 28 miles east of Niagara Falls in Clarence Center, the comfortable, modern facility sits on 20 acres of lushly landscaped property, offering a welcoming, serene atmosphere. Residents may choose from a cozy studio-style layout or a one-bedroom apartment with kitchenettes and full baths. Seniors benefit from three home-cooked meals, housekeeping and laundry services, pharmacy and newspaper deliveries and a diverse calendar of programs, activities and events. Residents also have access to scheduled transportation for shopping, entertainment and group outings.

Tennyson Court made our best-of list for its excellent staffing ratios. It ensures residents receive the care they need by creating personalized care plans with their case manager and primary care doctors. Residents have access to three well-balanced meals daily with multiple menu choices, weekly housekeeping and laundry services, medication management, on-site nursing and 24/7 supervision and care. Services also include periodic transportation to medical appointments, lunch, shopping trips and outings to nearby sights and events. The community also hosts events on-site featuring local artists and performers and multiple activities each day, including trivia, exercise and social events.

Nestled in the small, serene Buffalo suburb of West Seneca, Eden Heights offers an enriched atmosphere for its residents and their pets, with scenic courtyards and walking trails that loop the building. Staff assists residents with their daily needs to ensure they feel at home and enjoy the various activities on campus and within the local community. It offers a cozy, home-like atmosphere with semiprivate and standard or deluxe private apartments. Eden Heights encourages residents to participate in numerous recreational, spiritual and social activities, including bowling tournaments, concerts, parties, cooking classes, games, church services, gardening and field trips.