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10 Best Independent Living Communities in East Rochester, NY
The cost of independent living in East Rochester is about $3,563 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 60 options. Read 600 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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The staff are attentive to tenants needs, but they have a difficult time keeping maintenance workers because they don't pay well. Outside needs are somewhat neglected (keeping up the outside building).
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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.
Located just off the Gananda Parkway, The Gardens enjoys the privacy of a spacious wooded lot, neighbored by farmland and Blue Heron Hills Country Club. Enjoy the serenity from your own balcony or patio, venture out to explore the surrounding trails and ponds, or even plant and tend your own plot...
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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
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.
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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.
Nestled in the heart of the Village of Penfield, NY, Legacy at Village Wood offers a vibrant, warm, and welcoming environment for older adults looking for a quaint, down-home, family-like atmosphere where they can live an independent lifestyle without the upkeep and uncertainty of home ownership....
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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They didn't have an opening but it was really nice! It was more money but they don't charge you a level of care fee so it would have been about the same as the community we chose and my parents could have...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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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...
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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.
Established in 1904 as a retirement home, Fairport Baptist Homes enjoys a rich history of providing the quality, personal care seniors so rightfully deserve. Throughout the decades, we’ve constantly looked to adapt, innovate and grow. As generations, society and technology evolves, so do we. The...
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.
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: 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, 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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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: 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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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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This is a quiet campus with a quality of life available that allows a person to live peacefully, independently and in good health. As my own capabilities decline, the physical & social environment allow me...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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.
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: 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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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...
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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: 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
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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.
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.
Cost of independent living in East Rochester, NY
The average cost of senior living in East Rochester is $3,563 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Batavia, NY with an average of $3,236 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in East Rochester, NY vs. nearby cities
East Rochester, NY
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in East Rochester, NY vs. the state and national average
East Rochester, NY
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in East Rochester vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in East Rochester, NY by room type
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Average cost of Independent Living in East Rochester over time
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What families are saying about independent living in East Rochester
Recent reviews for independent living in East Rochester
The Village at Towngate in Rochester, NY
5.0
I would recommend to others. I picked this community because of the good feeling I got when I visited , and it was near my home.
Crimson Ridge Meadows in Rochester, NY
4.0
The staff was friendly and helpful, they did have a lot of activities to offer residents, and always tried to answer our questions. My mom didn't take advantage of a lot of the activities but people were very friendly.
Heathwood Assisted Living at Penfield
4.0
Overall we have been happy and so has my mom. Her experience has been very positive - she has a lot of friends there and the staff, for the most part have been great.
Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Friendly and welcoming community staff and residents. Residents and their families at various communities, including Legacy at Clover Blossom, The Gables of Brighton, and The Addison of Willow Pond, express appreciation for the warm and friendly atmosphere created by the staff and residents. Many have made lifelong friendships and feel like t ...
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Variety of activities for an active senior lifestyle. Activities are a major draw for many senior communities. Families praise the diverse offerings at places like Baywinde Senior Living, The Addison of Willow Pond, and Legacy at Clover Blossom, including musical guests, fitness classes, and outings to local attractions.
Well-maintained and clean facilities. Reviews consistently mention the importance of cleanliness in communities, with many, such as The Gables of Brighton, Baywinde Senior Living, and The Addison of Willow Pond, praising the upkeep of both the private apartments and common areas.
Supportive and caring staff for individualized needs. Families report feeling reassured by the attentive care provided by staff at communities like Baywinde Senior Living, Legacy at Grande Vie, and The Addison of Willow Pond, with individualized attention helping to accommodate residents' unique requirements.
Nutritious meals and dining experiences. Quality food is a significant factor in overall resident satisfaction, with communities like Legacy at Clover Blossom, Legacy at Grande Vie, and Baywinde Senior Living, receiving positive feedback for their delicious and well-prepared meals.
Engaging and interactive social environment. Communities that foster social connections and engagement are highly regarded by families and residents alike. Places like The Gables of Brighton, The Addison of Willow Pond, and Legacy at Clover Blossom, offer a variety of opportunities for residents to connect with one another and form m ...
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East Rochester independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in East Rochester independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in East Rochester, 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 Rochester 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 Rochester 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
34.6%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.5%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
30.8%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.5%
32.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.8%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in East Rochester 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 Rochester communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
40.4%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.2%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
30.8%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in East Rochester 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 Rochester offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
55.8%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.5%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.8%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.9%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.7%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.7%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
53.8%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44.2%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.2%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.8%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
55.8%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
34.6%
32%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.7%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.8%
45.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Westwood Commons, a DePaul Senior Living Comm, Baywinde Senior Living and The Village at Mill Landing are the top-rated independent living facilities near East Rochester, New York. See full list of communities.
There are 60 independent living facilities near East Rochester, New York. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in East Rochester, New York are Westwood Commons, a DePaul Senior Living Comm, Baywinde Senior Living and The Addison of Willow Pond. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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