Tonawanda Towers stands as a high-rise senior community in Tonawanda, NY, offering affordable rental apartments for people aged 55 and up, and you'll find different floor plans to fit your needs, whether you need assisted living, independent living, or memory care, though it's not a nursing home, and nobody's required to give up their independence if they don't need to. The building has 10 apartments on each of its 10 floors, 100 in all, each one freshly painted before move-in, with carpets in living and dining areas, tile floors in kitchens and bathrooms, and big sliding glass windows in the living room and bedroom that give you scenic views of the Erie Canal, while the apartments come with full kitchens, electric stoves, two-door frost-free refrigerators, and closets with plenty of shelves and storage space, plus every entry door has a deadbolt, smoke detector, peephole, and emergency pull cords in bedrooms and bathrooms for extra safety. Some residents move in with small dogs or cats under 30 pounds, since the pet policy allows it with a pet deposit, and you'll find outside parking for your car, as well as elevators if stairs aren't easy for you.
On the first floor, you'll find a remodeled sitting room with a TV at the front of the building, an air-conditioned card room for games, a large community room with a kitchen and library area, and an exercise spot if you like to keep moving, plus laundry facilities that stay cool in the summer and work all year. There's security, too, with all entry doors having push-button automatic openers, security cameras watching the building day and night, and upgraded elevators making it easy to get around. Outdoors, you're close to parks like North Tonawanda Gateway Park and Ellicott Creek Park if you love fresh air or taking walks, and public transit stops nearby if you don't drive. Shopping and healthcare are nearby, with Walgreens and Rite Aid for prescriptions, Tim Hortons and Starbucks for coffee, and medical offices such as Northtowns Medical Group PC and Dr. Mark Rodman in the neighborhood, plus a hospital within easy reach.
Whether you need some help with daily tasks or want to live on your own, services here include assisted living for things like bathing or medication, memory care support for those with Alzheimer's or other dementia, and options where folks who are still healthy can enjoy an active, social life or even use home care with non-medical companions. The community runs on affordable housing programs like Section 8, so folks with smaller fixed incomes can apply directly through the Tonawanda Towers Rental Office, and there's a deposit equal to one month's rent, plus a small charge if you want your own air conditioner in the hot months, though all apartments have white thermal drapes to help block the heat or cold. There's a dining service preparing meals meant to balance nutrition, and several churches and theaters nearby for those who want to get out and stay involved. While the building isn't part of the Tonawanda Housing Authority and not a nursing home, it's a place designed to try to give residents comfort, convenience, and a sense of community, without fuss or too many frills, just what's useful for people getting on in years.
