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Brookdale Kenmore

Brookdale Kenmore is an assisted living community in Kenmore, NY.

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  • Interior

    A set dining table with white tablecloth and neatly arranged napkins, cups, and utensils in an elegant restaurant setting.

  • Decor

    A cozy and well-decorated barbershop interior with a styling chair in front of a mirror surrounded by various beauty products.

  • Building

    A multi-story residential building with a colorful facade and green roofs, situated on a street corner.

  • Bedroom

    A cozy bedroom features a floral-patterned bedspread and classic wooden furniture, accompanied by a softly lit lamp on the nightstand.

  • Trees

    A well-maintained garden in front of a multi-story building with a lawn, trees, and an American flag.

  • Dining

    A cozy cafe interior with green cabinets and a seating area.

  • Bookshelves

    A cozy reading room with bookshelves filled with books, a globe on a wooden table, and comfortable chairs for reading.

  • Lounge

    A cozy indoor recreational area featuring a pool table and comfortable seating.

2971 Delaware Avenue, Kenmore, NY 14217

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.1 from 82 reviews
5 stars
41
4 stars
26
3 stars
7
2 stars
1
1 stars
7

Brookdale Kenmore Costs & Pricing

At Brookdale Kenmore, the monthly costs for various living arrangements reflect a premium experience compared to both Erie County and the broader New York state averages. For a studio apartment, residents can expect to pay $5,090, which is notably higher than the county's average of $4,223 and the state's average of $4,532. The one-bedroom option at Brookdale is priced at $5,510, significantly exceeding Erie County's average of $2,855 and slightly above New York's average of $4,307. Meanwhile, the two-bedroom units command a cost of $6,950, starkly contrasting with Erie County's low average of $2,736 and also surpassing the state average of $4,786. These figures suggest that while Brookdale Kenmore may be on the higher end of the pricing spectrum within its region and state, it likely offers enhanced amenities and services that justify this investment in quality living.

Floor plansBrookdale KenmoreErie CountyNew York
Studio$5,090$4,223$4,532
1 Bedroom$5,510$2,855$4,307
2 Bedrooms$6,950$2,736$4,786

Overall Review of Brookdale Kenmore

common 7 reviews mention this

Dining is consistently praised

Dining is a standout point, with residents describing restaurant-style meals and strong food choices.

Multiple residents and families mention that the food is a highlight, with several saying their loved one was pleased with meals and that the dining experience felt more like a restaurant than a cafeteria. Families also note specific menu options they appreciated, including fish choices. Some reviewers contrast the dining favorably even when they raise other concerns, reinforcing that meals are often a strong point at Brookdale Kenmore.

  • A set dining table with white tablecloth and neatly arranged napkins, cups, and utensils in an elegant restaurant setting.
  • A cozy cafe interior with green cabinets and a seating area.
common 10 reviews mention this

Staff and care support feel attentive

Residents frequently describe attentive, responsive staff who keep families informed and help with day-to-day needs.

Across reviews, families describe staff who are friendly, communicative, and responsive to questions and requests. Several note that nursing and care staff monitor medications closely and help residents stay properly supported. In difficult stretches of care, reviewers also describe comfort and involvement from staff and management, including during hospice-related care.

differentiator 4 reviews mention this

Medication oversight and hospice support

Care reviews frequently point to medication oversight and hospice support during serious health declines.

Residents and families specifically mention medication-related oversight, including staff keeping close watch on medicines and changes. Others describe how care support continued during a decline that went beyond standard assisted living, including hospice care involvement. Taken together, this suggests residents received hands-on clinical coordination when needs increased.

common 5 reviews mention this

Activities help residents stay engaged

Activities and outings are a frequent theme, with residents joining events like bingo and group programming.

Many reviews describe daily or frequent activities, including exercise and games, and families say their loved ones were able to stay socially active. Several also mention community outings and planned trips, with transportation and scheduling described as helpful. Some reviewers add a caveat that activities can depend on staffing levels, but they generally still see programming as part of daily life.

caveat 5 reviews mention this

Extra fees and service gaps come up

Some families feel the pricing comes with problems, including service not delivered as promised and billing issues.

A recurring concern is the gap between what families say they were promised and what they experienced, especially around shower frequency. Others raise broader cost complaints, including feeling that add-ons or charges increased the overall amount paid. A reviewer also calls out the billing department needing better organization, and another describes an especially pay-for-everything experience.

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Features

Housing

  • 120 resident community capacity 120 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • 2-bedroom apartments 2-bedroom apartments
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living

Pets

  • Cats allowed Cats allowed
  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Financing advice Financing advice
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • General store General store
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • Handicap accessible Handicap accessible
  • Home sale assistance Home sale assistance
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Overnight guests Overnight guests
  • Party space Party space
  • Pet friendly Pet friendly
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Private cleaning services Private cleaning services
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • VA Benefits Consultation VA Benefits Consultation
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Buffalo Niagara International (7 miles away) Buffalo Niagara International (7 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • High acuity care High acuity care
  • Hospice care Hospice care
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Physical therapy Physical therapy
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • International cuisine International cuisine
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Low fat Low fat
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Professional chef Professional chef
  • Renal Renal
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Special dining programs Special dining programs
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Art classes Art classes
  • Arts and crafts Arts and crafts
  • Catholic services Catholic services
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Games Games
  • Gardening club Gardening club
  • Happy hour Happy hour
  • Live dance or theater performances Live dance or theater performances
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Live well programs Live well programs
  • Other religious services Other religious services
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Stories Stories
  • Wine tasting Wine tasting

Languages Spoken

  • English English
  • French French
  • Russian Russian

Nearby Places of Interest

Located in Kenmore, New York, this area offers a diverse range of amenities suited for senior living. With several primary care physicians and pharmacies within close proximity, residents have easy access to medical services and prescription medications. Additionally, there are various cafes and restaurants nearby, providing convenient dining options. For leisure activities, there are theaters for entertainment and parks for outdoor recreation. Places of worship are also available for spiritual needs. Overall, this part of Kenmore offers a well-rounded community with essential services and recreational opportunities for seniors looking to settle in a welcoming neighborhood.

Physicians

  • Primary Care Of WNY Primary Care Of Western New York Kenmore (0.4 miles)
  • Kenmore Family Medicine (0.9 miles)
  • Northtowns Medical Group PC (1.7 miles)
  • 50 Gate Circle (2.7 miles)
  • Amherst Medical Associates (3.4 miles)
  • Dr. Mark Rodman (3.4 miles)
  • Jericho Road Community Health Center (3.5 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.4 miles)
  • Rite Aid (0.4 miles)
  • Rite Aid (0.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (0.7 miles)
  • Rite Aid (0.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.1 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (0.7 miles)
  • Wegmans Food Markets (1.9 miles)
  • Tim Hortons (3.3 miles)
  • Panera Bread (3.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.5 miles)
  • Tim Hortons (4.6 miles)
  • Tim Hortons (4.8 miles)

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (0.9 miles)
  • Sinatra's Restaurant (1 miles)
  • Gray's Place (1.3 miles)
  • The Foundry Lounge (1.5 miles)
  • Jack Rabbit (2.8 miles)
  • McDonald's (3.3 miles)
  • IHOP (3.4 miles)

Hospitals

  • Erie County Medical Center (3.4 miles)
  • Degraff Memorial Hospital (4.2 miles)
  • John R Oishei Children's Hospital (4.4 miles)
  • Roswell Park Cancer Institute (4.6 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Maple Ridge 8 (3.8 miles)

Parks

  • North Tonawanda Gateway Park (3.9 miles)
  • Ellicott Creek Park (4.6 miles)
  • Beaver Island State Park (5.1 miles)
  • Delaware Park Marcy Casino (5.6 miles)
  • South Long Park (5.9 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Newman Center at UB (5.1 miles)
  • Saint John Gualbert Catholic Church & Diocesan Shrine (5.5 miles)

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