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Assisted living costs in Portage average about $4,917 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 90 communities in Portage. Our detailed directory has 1435 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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Due to covid we have not been able to see much of the community but from what we have seen it looks to be pretty clean. Once again due to covid the activities are on and off. Given the current circumstances...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Part of The Family Service Communities organization, The Northfield is a 69-apartment Enriched Living Facility licensed by the New York State Department of Health. Conveniently located just outside the village of Fairport, The Northfield offers many amenities including three cooked meals served...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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I have regularily been going there for over six years and It has never had a smell of any kind. It is very clean and the food is very good. I have had two relatives there, one of which is my mom. I...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Elderwood St. Gregory Court offers a home like setting and cheerful smiles from our professional staff who greet you every day. Our caring staff offers the assistance you need while respecting your independence.Our peaceful setting, restaurant style dining experience, activities, and beautiful...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
The Shire at Culverton is an assisted living community located in the rolling hills and woods that surround Rochester, NY. Our close proximity to shopping and entertainment means that visiting relatives will be able to relax while they spend time with their loved ones. The change in seasons and...
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GrandVille is amazing. You can't put a price on knowing that your parent is well cared for. Caring attentive staff, wonderful activities, good food, well maintained rooms. I couldn't be happier that we chose...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Grande’Ville is a licensed Adult Care facility, family owned and operated for over 30 years. We offer exceptional care for seniors who enjoy being active and value their independence, but need assistance with medication management, bathing, dressing, housekeeping, meals and personal care.The Mary...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Built in 1988 by Barbara Waters, The Willows was established as a 22 bed adult home for people that needed minimal assistance and who wanted to live life to the fullest. Residents can relax and enjoy without the worry of medication management, cooking, housework or entertainment/socialization. ...
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Cost of assisted living in Portage, NY

The average cost of senior living in Portage is $4,917 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Depew, NY with an average of $4,474 per month.

Assisted living costs in Portage, NY, vs. nearby cities

Portage, NY
$4,917/mo

Assisted living costs in Portage, NY, vs. state and national averages

Portage, NY
$4,917/mo
U.S. national average
$4,705/mo

Assisted living costs in Portage, NY, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,917/mo
$4,938/mo

Assisted living costs in Portage, NY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,542/mo
Studio
$5,814/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,315/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,753/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,190/mo

Senior living costs in Portage vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Portage, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typePortage, NYNew YorkU.S.
Assisted Living$4,917/mo$5,841/mo$4,705/mo
Memory Care$4,938/mo$5,931/mo$4,955/mo
Independent Living$3,511/mo$4,697/mo$4,161/mo
Assisted Living
Portage, NY:$4,917/mo
New York:$5,841/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Memory Care
Portage, NY:$4,938/mo
New York:$5,931/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
Independent Living
Portage, NY:$3,511/mo
New York:$4,697/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
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Assisted living costs in Portage, NY, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Portage and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Portage, NY

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Portage have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
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Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Portage, NY$5,023/mo$4,772/mo+5.3%
New York$6,714/mo$6,394/mo+5.0%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Portage, NY
2024 average cost:$5,023/mo
2023 average cost:$4,772/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
New York
2024 average cost:$6,714/mo
2023 average cost:$6,394/mo
Percent change:+5.0%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Portage, NY

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Portage.

What families are saying about assisted living in Portage

Recent reviews for assisted living in Portage

Brompton Heights in Williamsville, NY

3.6
Brompton Heights does a good job at working with you to make sure your loved one has the best care possible. They are compassionate, and skilled at different levels of care for the residents. The meals are decent for my loved one. Ice cream socials, outside entertainment, book readings, ...
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Linden House in Rochester, NY

5.0
Mother lived at The Linden House for over 3 years. She was very happy and had excellent care and lots of love.

Elderwood Village at Bassett Park in Williamsville, NY

4.5
Staff is very friendly. Housekeeping and maintenance do an excellent job. Communication with family is lacking at times, but has definitely improved after my mom has been there for a few months. My mom enjoys the food and has even become more social since moving there. She has also started to ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and accommodating staff. Several reviews praise the caring and accommodating nature of the staff at various communities, such as Seabury Woods, Episcopal SeniorLife Communities, The Landing of Brighton, and Heathwood Assisted Living and Memory Care. Residents and their families appreciate the personalized attentio ...
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Varied activities for socialization. Activities are another important factor for residents' overall satisfaction, with reviews mentioning a wide range of offerings at communities like Peregrine Senior Living at Cheektowaga, Elderwood Village at Bassett Park, and Evergreen Place. Activities help residents stay engaged and acti ...
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Clean and well-maintained facilities. Many reviews highlight the cleanliness and upkeep of the community, whether it's for the private rooms or common areas. Residents of Heathwood Assisted Living and Memory Care, Elderwood Village at Fairport, and Brentland Woods, Episcopal SeniorLife Communities appreciate the attention to d ...
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High-quality, customizable meals. Throughout the reviews, the quality of food is mentioned as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. At Peregrine Senior Living at Cheektowaga, Eden Heights of West Seneca, and The Landing of Brighton, the chef accommodates dietary restrictions and individual ...
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Thorough communication between staff and families. Reviews contain many mentions of clear and effective communication between community staff members and residents' families to keep everyone informed and make sure care needs are being met. At Peregrine Senior Living at Cheektowaga, Elderwood Village at Bassett Park, and The Village at Unity ...
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Supportive community atmosphere. Several reviews mention the welcoming and supportive nature of the community, allowing residents to form connections and feel at home. At Westwood Commons, a DePaul Senior Living Comm, Heather Heights of Pittsford, and Heathwood Assisted Living at Penfield, residents and their families app ...
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Portage review score based on 324 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 324 reviews of 83 Portage assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Portage review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Portage review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Portage, NY83 facilities
8.3
Silver Springs, NY111 facilities
8.4
Canaseraga, NY56 facilities

Review subcategories for Portage assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 324 reviews of 83 Portage assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Portage resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
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Cleanliness
3.7
4.1
Friendliness
3.8
4.2
Care services
3.3
3.8
Staff
3.6
4.0
Meals & dining
3.3
3.7
Activities
3.2
3.7
Value for cost*
3.4
3.7
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Portage assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Portage assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Portage, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Portage assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Portage that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
63.1%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
39.3%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.6%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.8%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
70.2%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27.4%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.6%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
53.6%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
41.7%
52.4%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Portage assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Portage Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Portage, NYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
56%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
34.5%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
42.9%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Portage assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Portage partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Portage, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
46.4%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.9%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
41.7%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.5%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Portage assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Portage communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Portage, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.6%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47.6%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
17.9%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Portage assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Portage offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Portage, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
58.3%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.9%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.8%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.1%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
61.9%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
65.5%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
53.6%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40.5%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.9%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
59.5%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
59.5%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
26.2%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.5%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
59.5%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Portage

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about New York assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Portage protect seniors.
Learn about New York assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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