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Union Square Senior Apartments in Cheektowaga, NY

Union Square Senior Apartments is a senior community in Cheektowaga, NY.

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2341 Union Road, Cheektowaga, NY 14227

To contact a resident: (716) 656-9790

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

4.5 from 53 reviews
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Overall Review of Union Square Senior Apartments

common 26 reviews mention this

Denise and maintenance are responsive

Management and maintenance are consistently described as helpful and quick to respond.

Multiple residents point to the on-site property manager, Denise Rutkowski, as consistently available to listen, answer questions, and help with needs. Others also mention maintenance (including Rich) as prompt in fixing problems while handling day-to-day tasks. Reviewers describe a supportive, resident-focused approach, including follow-through after moves and during ongoing concerns.

common 22 reviews mention this

Clean, quiet, and safe campus

Residents frequently describe the property as clean, quiet, and safe to live in.

Many reviews highlight a well-kept building and common areas, with some residents specifically calling out cleanliness inside and out. Several also describe the complex as quiet, along with feeling safe in the neighborhood and around the property. One review raises concerns about cockroaches and delayed responses, which stands out against the otherwise positive cleanliness and upkeep comments.

common 10 reviews mention this

Activities bring residents together

Residents describe community activities and events as a meaningful part of life here.

Reviewers mention exercise classes, movie nights, and group outings, along with residents enjoying time together in shared spaces. Some residents say there were more activities before COVID and that activities have been resuming in a safer way. Others specifically note that community options help them stay engaged during the week.

common 4 reviews mention this

Convenient shopping and services nearby

Residents describe the area as convenient for everyday errands and visits.

Several reviews say the location makes it easy to get to doctors and nearby markets, plus restaurants in multiple directions. Others mention being close to grocery and shopping options, and one review describes nearby stores as within moments. The listing’s nearby points of interest include pharmacies, grocery, and dining options within a few miles, which aligns with those convenience comments.

caveat 5 reviews mention this

Rent increases are a recurring worry

Some residents describe rent increases as significant and difficult to keep up with.

A number of reviews criticize rent moving up quickly over time, including complaints that increases feel deceiving after moving in at what seemed like a reasonable price. One resident also says rent increases made them unsure they could continue if their income stayed the same. In the more negative review among this theme, a resident also raises concerns about maintenance timelines and pest issues alongside the rent concerns.

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Features

Types of Care

  • Active Adult Communities (55+) Active Adult Communities (55+)

Transportation

  • Buffalo Niagara International (5 miles away) Buffalo Niagara International (5 miles away)

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

  • Pubski Pub (1.5 miles)
  • Restaurant Depot (2.1 miles)
  • Subway (2.2 miles)
  • Alton's Restaurant (2.2 miles)
  • Olive Garden (2.3 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (2.5 miles)
  • The Cheesecake Factory (2.8 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Rite Aid (1.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.9 miles)
  • Upstate Pharmacy (2 miles)
  • Top's Markets (2.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.5 miles)
  • Wegmans (2.7 miles)
  • Rite Aid (2.7 miles)

Transportation

  • Amtrak - Buffalo, NY Depew Station (BUF) (2.5 miles)
  • Southwest Airlines Co. (4.2 miles)
  • TSA Pre-️Lane (4.2 miles)
  • Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) (4.2 miles)

Parks

  • Centennial Park (2.8 miles)
  • Volunteer Firemans Park (3.9 miles)
  • Como Lake Park (4.5 miles)
  • Keysa Town Park (5.1 miles)
  • South Long Park (5.8 miles)
  • Island Park (6 miles)
  • Glen Park (6.1 miles)

Theaters

  • Regal Walden Galleria 4Dx & RPX (2.8 miles)
  • Quaker Crossing STM 18 (6.1 miles)
  • Regal Transit Center & IMAX (6.2 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Queen of Heaven Church Rectory Office (3 miles)
  • Saint John Gualbert Catholic Church & Diocesan Shrine (3.1 miles)
  • Queen of Angels (5.7 miles)

Cafes

  • Wegmans Food Markets (3.2 miles)
  • Wegmans Food Markets (3.3 miles)
  • Tim Hortons (3.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.1 miles)
  • Tim Hortons (4.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.5 miles)
  • Tim Hortons (6.4 miles)

Physicians

  • Western New York Ear Nose and Throat (3.3 miles)
  • OB GYN Associates of WNY (5.1 miles)
  • DENT Neurological Center (6 miles)
  • Western New York Dermatology (6 miles)
  • Ross Eye Institute (6.2 miles)
  • Dr Kathleen K Budzinski, MD (6.4 miles)
  • Windsong Radiology Group (6.4 miles)

Hospitals

  • Mercy Hospital Operating Room (3.6 miles)
  • Erie County Medical Center (5.3 miles)
  • Roswell Park Cancer Institute (5.9 miles)
  • John R Oishei Children's Hospital (6.1 miles)

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