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10 Best Independent Living Communities in East Penfield, NY

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The cost of independent living in East Penfield is about $3,503 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 50 options. Read 721 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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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.
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Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
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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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Dad’s experience at Baywinde Sage Harbor was a very good one. He had many caring aides and nurses and the caring went all the way to the top administrators. The meals were good and the staff always were...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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Provides: Independent Living
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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.
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The staff was very good to my mom. They have been taking very good care of her. Everyone is so nice and caring. The community and moms room is clean. We really are quite impressed with what the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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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.
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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Provides: Independent Living
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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.
The Summit at Brighton offers the following: Carefree independent senior living in a beautiful park-like setting with first-class services, amenities and award-winning architecture since 1998. A variety of apartment styles and spacious, richly decorated common areas for those seeking social...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
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Provides: Independent Living
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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.
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Provides: Independent Living
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
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Provides: Independent Living
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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.
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Provides: Independent Living
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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.
There is something good cooking at Forest Park Retirement Community. Dining hours are flexible and you are not limited to items on the menu. Dine with your friends or cook in your apartment. Full kitchens, washer/dryer hook-ups and the views from the patio or balcony of your spacious apartment...
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Provides: Independent Living
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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.

Cost of independent living in East Penfield, NY

The average cost of senior living in East Penfield is $3,503 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Groveland Station, NY with an average of $2,585 per month.

Independent living costs in East Penfield, NY, vs. nearby cities

East Penfield, NY
$3,503/mo
$3,503/mo

Independent living costs in East Penfield, NY, vs. state and national averages

East Penfield, NY
$3,503/mo
U.S. national average
$4,247/mo

Independent living costs in East Penfield, NY, vs. other senior living options

$5,056/mo
Independent Living
$3,503/mo

Independent living costs in East Penfield, NY, by floor plan type

Studio
$2,641/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,264/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,174/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,315/mo

Senior living costs in East Penfield vs. state and national costs

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Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: East Penfield, NY
Column state: New York
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Community typeEast Penfield, NYNew YorkU.S.
Independent Living$3,503/mo$4,785/mo$4,247/mo
Assisted Living$5,019/mo$5,967/mo$4,784/mo
Memory Care$5,056/mo$6,062/mo$5,057/mo
Independent Living
East Penfield, NY:$3,503/mo
New York:$4,785/mo
U.S.:$4,247/mo
Assisted Living
East Penfield, NY:$5,019/mo
New York:$5,967/mo
U.S.:$4,784/mo
Memory Care
East Penfield, NY:$5,056/mo
New York:$6,062/mo
U.S.:$5,057/mo
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Independent living costs in East Penfield, NY, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in East Penfield 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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Independent living cost trends in East Penfield, NY

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in East Penfield 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.

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Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
East Penfield, NY$3,032/mo$3,091/mo-1.9%
New York$3,749/mo$3,654/mo+2.6%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
East Penfield, NY
2024 average cost:$3,032/mo
2023 average cost:$3,091/mo
Percent change:-1.9%
New York
2024 average cost:$3,749/mo
2023 average cost:$3,654/mo
Percent change:+2.6%
National
2024 average cost:$3,257/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in East Penfield

Recent reviews for independent living in East Penfield

The Woodlands in Fairport, NY

5.0
I didn't rate the quality of care because it's an independent living facility. Everything else I would rate a 5 it's a beautiful facility, people are very friendly, the food is very high-quality and the best part of the Woodlands is [name removed] who manages it. She is a wonderful person that ...
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Solstice at Fairport

4.8
The staff are very friendly. The grounds look amazing. They are very family friendly - we have a large family and we love to go for dinner with mom and they have the space for our visits.

Village at Parklands in Churchville, NY

4.8
The staff at the Legacy at Parklands are always friendly and ready to help. They could not have been more welcoming when we moved my parents in. The meals are usually good and there are a variety of activities. I wish housekeeping included a few other services, but we handle those for my ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and welcoming residents. Reviews for several communities highlight the importance of the warm and inviting atmosphere created by the residents. At Baywinde Senior Living, for instance, residents have made numerous friends and enjoy the social opportunities provided. At Village at Willow Pond, newcomers are welcomed ...
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Varied and engaging activities. A number of communities offer a wide array of activities to cater to different interests. For example, at Legacy at Clover Blossom, residents enjoy musical guests, aerobic classes, and a pool, while at Village at Willow Pond, there are opportunities to learn and grow alongside other resident ...
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Open and communicative staff. Several reviews commend the staff for their friendliness and accessibility. At Baywinde Senior Living, associates are described as caring and helpful, and at Village at Willow Pond, the executive director and staff are praised for their understanding and support. Moreover, at Legacy at Gran ...
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Well-maintained facilities and grounds. Community appearance is an important factor for many residents. At Solstice at Fairport, the grounds are beautifully manicured, and at Legacy at Clover Blossom, the facility is described as nice and updated. Some reviews also mention the cleanliness of the common areas and apartments, contri ...
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Customized care and support. Many residents have unique care requirements, and several communities have accommodated these needs with ease. At Legacy at Grande Vie, for example, the separate home care service is praised for its compassionate and reliable care, while at Solstice at Fairport, residents have found a variet ...
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Delicious and accommodating meals. While meals may not be the primary focus for all residents, they are an essential part of daily life for many. At Village at Willow Pond, meals are described as delicious, while at Baywinde Senior Living, the facility accommodates individual dietary preferences. These details contribute to o ...
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East Penfield independent living services and amenities

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

Availability of select dietary accommodations in East Penfield independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of East Penfield partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
34.9%
20.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
39.5%
35.2%
No sugar
No sugar
27.9%
31.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.5%
34.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7%
11.1%
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Availability of select dining options in East Penfield independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of East Penfield communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
41.9%
37.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.8%
44.3%
Room service
Room service
32.6%
37.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14%
17.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in East Penfield independent 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 independent living communities in East Penfield offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
East Penfield, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
55.8%
46%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
39.5%
28.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.2%
33.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.8%
48.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.1%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.8%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
51.2%
43.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
46.5%
39.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
51.2%
42.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.8%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
55.8%
47.5%
Dances
Dances
34.9%
33.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.6%
40.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.5%
47.2%
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The Woodlands, Elderwood Village at Fairport and Village at Fairways are the top-rated independent living facilities near East Penfield, New York. See full list of communities.
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