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Assisted Living Communities in Kenmore, New York

The village of Kenmore sits in Erie County and makes up part of the Buffalo-Niagara Falls Metropolitan Area, where the cost of assisted living comes in at around $6,100 per month in 2024. This rate outpaces the state norm of $5,850 and the national median of $5,350. Fortunately, the region has 72 residential care communities for seniors to consider, including 4 in Kenmore proper.

We include 664 reviews reviews of assisted living communities in this guide to help you gauge the local quality of care. On average, these facilities garner a rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars stars.

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The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

According to the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, the cost of assisted living in Kenmore trends close to $6,100 per month. This rate exceeds the Kentucky median by $250 and is $750 higher than the U.S. average. It also surpasses costs in many nearby cities, with facilities in Syracuse charging about $5,670 and those in Rochester costing seniors approximately $5,333. 

Kenmore

$6,100

New York

$5,850

United States

$5,350

Rochester

$5,333

Syracuse

$5,670

Utica

$5,900

Binghamton

$7,826

Paying for Assisted Living in Kenmore

Per the 2021 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, Kenmore’s monthly average fee for assisted living is $4,741. This cost is within $250 of the state and national averages.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Kenmore

Low-income seniors interested in other long-term care options, such as assisted living, are limited to two Medicaid initiatives: the Assisted Living Program (ALP), which helps medically eligible seniors locate proper assisted living placement, and the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP), which facilitates both in-home services and assisted living care.

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in New York page.

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in New York page.

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Assisted living residents in Kenmore pay about $6,100 per month. Senior care options with skilled nursing demand significantly higher costs. Home health care agencies charge around $600 more, and seniors needing 24/7 medical care spend approximately $14,448 for shared rooms in nursing homes. In contrast, in-home care costs roughly $4,576, while adult day health care facilities charge around $1,235.

In-Home Care

$4,576

Home Health Care

$6,673

Adult Day Health Care

$1,235

Assisted Living Facility

$6,100

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$14,448

Note: Since data for Kenmore is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Buffalo, instead.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Kenmore

Seniors have numerous free and low-cost resources in the Kenmore area to benefit their physical, mental and social health, several of which are listed below. There’s also information on how to utilize ombudsmen to settle disputes that may occur between residents and management of assisted living facilities. 

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Town of Tonawanda Public Library – Kenmore Branch(716) 873-2842Located on Delaware Road, the Town of Tonawanda Public Library – Kenmore branch is open every day with late nights Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. It has a book club and hosts several events that seniors may find interesting, including technology assistance and a plant swap, and a notary public is available every Wednesday.
Senior Citizen Center(716) 874-3266Although located in Tonawanda, the Senior Citizen Center on Ensminger Road is open to Kenmore residents aged 60+ for a small fee. There are many events and programs to participate in, ranging from medical programs to dances to University Express classes.
University at Buffalo 60 and Over Auditors Program(716) 645-5698The 60 and Over Auditors Program at the University at Buffalo is available for in-person and remote learning. Auditing the courses is free, but the program may require other costs such as textbooks. There are registration timelines to adhere to for each term.
The New York State Office for the Aging(844) 697-6321The New York State Office for the Aging offers substantial information for seniors and their families. In addition to providing resources for caregivers, including support groups and respite, it also informs seniors about topics such as the New York State Partnership for Long-Term Care, health care proxies and the Chronic Disease Self-Management Education Programs (CDSMP).
Erie County Department of Senior Services – Ombudsman Program(716) 817-9222As a village in Erie County, Kenmore falls under the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program that’s part of the Erie County Department of Senior Services, based in Buffalo. Volunteers with the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program act as advocates for residents of long-term care facilities to ensure residents are treated properly in their care facility.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Kenmore

Kenmore Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living facilities in New York are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in New York page for more information about these laws.

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Dale

I visited this facility

Review of Brookdale Kenmore

Brookdale Kenmore wasn't a bad place. It would have been a pick a little bit later if we had to. We went around to the different areas in the building, which had some nice little sections set up...

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Connie

I visited this facility

Review of Brookdale Kenmore

We went on a tour of Brookdale Kenmore, but it's just assisted living so it didn't meet our needs. It was neat and clean. But number one, it wasn't locked down because they don't have memory care...

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ReviewerFC111522A

I visited this facility

Review of Brookdale Kenmore

I toured Brookdale Kenmore. It wasn't as modern and clean feeling as the other place was. The residents appeared to be happy enough, but they weren't as mobile as what I saw at the other place....

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