Fox Creek Estates

    9500 Transit Road, East Amherst, NY, 14051
    4.2 · 12 reviews
    • Independent living
    • Assisted living
    AnonymousCurrent/former resident
    4.0

    Nice independent community with caveats

    I live here and overall it's a modern, well-kept independent community with beautiful grounds, large 1-2BR apartments (full kitchen, in-unit laundry, covered patio) and a heated outdoor pool. Staff are friendly and responsive, activities and resident events are plentiful, and the place feels safe. Downsides: it's a bit far/heavily trafficked, not full-service (no care staff or meals - you must hire help), and I've dealt with noise, TV volume complaints and some troubling management issues. If you don't need much care, I'd recommend; if you need on-site care or meals, I would not.

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    4.17 · 12 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      1.0
    • Staff

      3.6
    • Meals

      4.2
    • Amenities

      4.0
    • Value

      3.0

    Pros

    • In-apartment laundry
    • Open-concept floor plans
    • Covered patios/balconies
    • Large bathrooms
    • New/modern building and finishes
    • Responsive and friendly staff
    • Warm apartments and efficient heating
    • Low electricity bills
    • Heated and outdoor pools
    • Planned activities and many resident events
    • Party room, man cave, and other common spaces
    • High cleanliness standards
    • Resident-created activities and coffee hour
    • Well-kept grounds and landscaping
    • Responsive maintenance
    • External food delivery/food trucks allowed
    • Card room and movie nights
    • Active and social community
    • 1–2 bedroom apartments with full kitchens and fireplaces
    • Safe and secure environment
    • Perceived luxury value

    Cons

    • Not a full-service senior community (no on-site care staff)
    • Residents must hire outside help for personal care
    • No meals included
    • Some management complaints, including claims of false accusations
    • Noise issues reported (TV volume, walking noises, traffic)
    • Age-mix concerns (reports of too many younger residents)
    • At least one strongly negative, possibly isolated, experience ('lives ruined')
    • Activities reduced or altered due to the pandemic
    • Location perceived as far by some residents
    • Heavily trafficked area nearby

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment across the summaries is predominantly positive, with multiple reviewers praising the modern, well-maintained apartments and an active social environment. Physical features repeatedly noted as strengths include in-apartment laundry, open-concept floor plans, covered patios, large bathrooms, and contemporary finishes that give a new or luxury feel. Units are available as one- or two-bedroom layouts with full kitchens and sometimes fireplaces. Several reviewers specifically highlighted efficient heating and low electricity bills, contributing to perceived value. The grounds and common areas receive consistent praise—landscaping is well kept, cleanliness is described as "incredible," and shared amenities such as heated and outdoor pools, a party room, man cave, card room, and movie nights add to a resort-like atmosphere.

    Staff and operations are commonly described in positive terms. Multiple summaries emphasize friendly, wonderful, and responsive staff and maintenance teams. Reviewers mention that staff are helpful and that the property stays neat and tidy. Resident-driven programming is a strong theme: coffee hours, resident-created activities, food trucks, and frequent social events create an active community. For many residents, this social life is a major draw—people report an engaging social calendar, plentiful activities (when not limited by pandemic restrictions), and an overall community that is fun and lively.

    However, these reviews also show clear limits of the community's service model. Fox Creek Estates is repeatedly described as an independent living community rather than a full-service senior facility. There are no on-site care staff or meals included; residents who require assistance must arrange and pay for outside care. Several reviewers explicitly caution that the community is best suited for those who are largely independent and do not need assisted living or memory care services. This is an important practical consideration for prospective residents and families when matching care needs to what the community provides.

    There are several recurring concerns and a few more serious complaints to weigh. Noise issues are mentioned by multiple reviewers—complaints include loud TV volume, resident walking noises, and traffic from a heavily trafficked area nearby. The age mix is another point of friction: some reviewers indicate a younger resident population that they feel is inappropriate for a senior community, and one reviewer used strong language indicating a very negative impact on their life. There are also allegations of problematic interactions with management (including a claim of false accusations), which, although not widespread across the summaries, are significant because they reflect interpersonal or administrative conflicts that could affect resident satisfaction. Pandemic-related reductions in activities are noted as a temporary negative by some reviewers as well.

    Location and logistics present mixed feedback. Several reviewers love the modern property and amenities but note the community is ‘far’ from certain destinations, and others mention a heavily trafficked area nearby that can contribute to noise. There is general agreement that the property offers good value for what it provides—luxury-feeling apartments and strong communal life—so long as prospective residents understand the independent-living model and the need to source outside care or meals if required.

    In summary, Fox Creek Estates appears to be a well-maintained, modern independent living community with strong social programming, attentive staff, and attractive apartment features that appeal to active, largely independent seniors. The biggest drawbacks are its lack of on-site care and meals, some reports of noise and difficult interactions with management, and a potentially problematic age mix for those seeking a quieter, older-resident environment. Prospective residents and families should carefully consider care needs, tolerance for noise and a diverse resident age mix, and ask specific questions about management policies before deciding. For independent seniors seeking a social, amenity-rich living situation, many reviewers would recommend Fox Creek Estates; for those needing higher levels of care or a very quiet, homogeneous senior environment, it may not be the right fit.

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    About Fox Creek Estates

    Fox Creek Estates is a senior apartment community for adults 55 and older, located in East Amherst, New York, with convenient access to restaurants, shopping, and outings nearby, and it sits on quiet, forested lands not far from Lake Ontario and Lake Erie, so you'll notice it's peaceful. The community features a blue and white multi-story building, and the apartments come in one or two-bedroom styles with spacious layouts, large windows for plenty of light, and full kitchens, so making meals is easy, and there's even a fireplace in many apartments to keep things cozy during colder weather. Residents have access to common areas, a safe and accessible building with senior-friendly bathrooms, outdoor spaces, and an outdoor pool, so there are spots to relax or get together, plus the property's designed to be handicap-friendly, making it easier for everyone to get around.

    Fox Creek Estates mainly offers independent living without on-site care staff, but there are specialized services available for therapy or rehabilitation if someone needs more help, and seniors can hire outside caregivers if they need extra support with daily activities. Building maintenance and security are handled, letting people enjoy living without worrying about upkeep, and a leasing office is available for tours and apartment help, along with an online portal for residents. The community is committed to compassion and respect, trying to help folks feel valued and independent, and there are structured programs for health, learning, and fun, with a full calendar of social, educational, and entertainment activities for making friends and staying active. Keep in mind that Fox Creek Estates focuses mainly on providing comfortable homes for independent seniors, so those who need comprehensive care will want to consider that, but for many, it's a pleasant and practical place to enjoy senior living with a bit of freedom and convenience.

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