Best Assisted Living Facilities in Buffalo, NY

Independent living is the least expensive type of senior living in Buffalo, New York, starting at $2,899 per month. The most costly option is a semi-private room in a nursing home, which averages $5,896 per month. There are several other options at various price points, including assisted living at $4,214 per month and memory care costing $4,213. For a nursing home, a studio averages $4,894, a one-bedroom unit goes for $5,076, and a private room is available for $5,230 per month.

The average cost of assisted living is $4,214 per month in Buffalo. This is more expensive than other nearby cities, including Silver Creek and Youngstown, which cost an average of $3,937 and $3,911 per month, respectively.
Here is how the average cost of assisted living in Buffalo compares to New York and the national average:

Buffalo residents have 3 assisted living facilities to choose from. If you expand your search to the surrounding area, there are 53 facilities nearby. For those who want to find a facility anywhere in New York, there are 544 communities to choose from.

In Buffalo, New York, seniors constitute about 30.7% of the city's total population of 276,688, with a slight female majority at 51.8% compared to 48.2% male. Among these seniors, 11.2% are in their 50s, 11.1% in their 60s, 5.4% in their 70s, and 3% are 80 and over. Examining marital status, 29.2% of Buffalo's seniors are married, 13.9% are divorced, 51.6% have never been married, and 5.3% are widowed. The city is diverse, with 46.5% of the senior population identifying as White, 33.2% as Black, and 7.6% as Asian. Additionally, 12.3% are Hispanic, 6.5% are mixed race, and 5.6% identify as other, along with a small 0.4% Native American presence. This rich blend of backgrounds contributes to Buffalo's vibrant cultural tapestry.