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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Monroe County, NY

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The cost of independent living in Monroe County is about $3,063 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 123 options.

Read 1453 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. You may also consider nearby communities such as Rochester, Greece and Webster.

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Photo of Brentland Woods, Episcopal SeniorLife Communities
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The onset of circumstances needing to both find & place my Dad in assisted living was sudden, explosive & under time constraints. My Dad was under extreme stress & wanted none of it. I visited a good number...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Brentland Woods offers senior apartments in a supportive enriched-living community. Conveniently located in Henrietta, Brentland Woods gives you all the comforts of home you want and all the extras in personal care, medication management, and housekeeping you need to remain independent. It is a...
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Staff spend a lot of time on their phones. They have had off site trips which she enjoyed. We need a facility with nursing care also. We will move her when a spot opens. I would recommend this facility if...
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.
Photo of Pinehurst, Episcopal SeniorLife Communities
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I’m so grateful to share that my dad is truly thriving in his new home at Pinehurst. From the very beginning, the community has been warm, welcoming, and supportive. The peaceful rural setting has been...
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.
Rediscover your passions with the freedom of senior independent living in the historic village of Honeoye Falls. If you’re looking for relaxed, friendly and carefree living in the country, Pinehurst senior living has just about everything you could ask for—beautiful one- and two-bedroom senior...
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For questions 1–5, I would give a rating of 5. For questions 6 and 8, I would give a rating of 4. My only concern is the food service. Considering the amount my mom pays, she should consistently receive...
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.
Quail Summit is an upscale senior independent and assisted living apartment community with three different facilities located in one building in Canandaigua, New York. The three facilities are divided differently according to the flooring plans and specialized services. The Estates are for people...
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He loves the perfect size of his living space for one person and especially enjoys the complimentary coffee each morning. He also appreciates being able to participate in choosing the food and activities for...
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.
Ashton Place is an Independent and Enriched Housing community located in the quaint, historic village of Clifton Springs. We have been in service to the Clifton Springs and other surrounding communities such as Newark, Geneva, Canandaigua and Seneca Falls since 1998. We are conveniently located...
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Alpine Manor is great place for elderly to live. Friendly & helpful staff. I chose this community because it was less residents and individual apartments. I would recommend Alpine.
Provides: Assisted 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.
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We chose Manor House because of the cleanliness, the friendly staff, all the activities whether mom goes or not and the friendliness of the residents to each other. The most important thing is how much they...
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.
Welcome to The Manor House!Our beautiful, established community is located in the heart of Batavia, NY - about 25 minutes from either Buffalo or Rochester and provides apartment style living for active seniors living in near-by towns – and even some who have moved to be close to their children....
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My sister in law was only there for about a month but I can honestly rate them all 5. It was like walking into my grandmother's house, so warm and inviting and [name removed], the administrator was so easy...
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 1989, Heritage Manor of Lockport has been providing residents of Niagara County two types of exceptionalsenior living. Our 64 bed adult home is available to seniors who may no longer be able to live at home independently andwould benefit from the many assisted living services...
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This was a good move for [name removed]. The staff is friendly and competent. The place is clean, but more than that, the staff visits, checks on folks and treats them like friends/people they care...
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.
Seneca Lake Terrace is an assisted living community located in Geneva, NY; nestled in the heart of the Finger Lakes. Wonderful, dedicated and caring staff! Residents love the food and fun at Seneca Lake Terrace. Minutes from Seneca Lake and Downtown Geneva. Limited beds available, call today!...
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The workers were kind and provided a Christian atmosphere. I would recommend to others. The owners take an active role in making sure everything's going well there
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.
When You Rent a Senior Apartment at Brick Corner Senior Independent Living you will have the feeling of being at home without the constant worry of being home alone, routine home maintenance, housekeeping, or meal preparation. We embrace small hometown values, integrity and joyful living. Our...
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Photo of Genesee Senior Living
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The staff is wonderful. Activity directer and his assistant get the residents involved and they know all of their names making them feel special. Communication is not great but if you really need to talk...
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.
At Genesee Senior Living, we champion the golden years, providing an all-inclusive haven where seniors can explore, grow, and relish their retirement years. We root our values in the belief that every individual deserves respect, compassion, and excellent care. Residents are our top priority, and...
Photo of The Village at Cranberry Landing
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Everyone is extremely nice my Mom feels welcomed and the building is always extremely clean. The food is awful.. overcooked dried out no flavor. My husband and I went to eat and it was actually horrible we...
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.
Welcome home The Village at Cranberry Landing, where a family atmosphere greets you as you enter our intimate, boutique-style setting. Conveniently located in East Irondequoit near Irondequoit Bay and within a mile of I-590 Exit 9 (Norton St/Bayview Rd) and Route 104, our residents enjoy the...
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Staff recommend move in service was good and fairly priced. Many in-house activities. Landscaped grounds with frequent events in the village green, nice planning for holiday events. Great communication with...
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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Photo of Elderwood Village at Fairport
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Make sure they have the staffing to give your loved one the level of assisted living you need. Even though they are certified for Level 2 they cannot provide it.
Provides: Assisted 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.
Elderwood Village at Fairport is the assisted living community of choice in Fairport, New York. Located just 9 miles from the bustling city of Rochester, the Village of Fairport is known as the 'Crown Jewel of the Erie Canal' and has been named as one of the 'Best Places to Live' by Money...
Photo of Seabury Woods, Episcopal SeniorLife Communities
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Everyone there is very friendly and my sister raves about the food. There are any different activities- exercise class, speakers, art activities . Someone brings her med to her daily and her apartment is...
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.
Photo of River Edge Manor, Episcopal SeniorLife Communities
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what I like the most about River Edge Manor are the events, staff, other apt. dwellers--very nice people! I would recommend this community to other families based on the experience I have had so far.
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.
River Edge Manor offers spacious independent living apartments on the bank of the Genesee River, with a unique Designed By You approach to senior living. All apartments are updated to include new kitchens with hard surface countertops, stainless steel appliances, walk-in showers and contemporary...
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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.
Ogden Gardens is a 62+ senior housing community nestled in Ogden, Monroe County, New York which is just 15 minutes from Rochester. At Ogden's town center sits the quaint Spencerport Village on the Erie Canal, where your every need is met, from exquisite boutiques to hair salons, jewelers, coffee...
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Being from out-of-state, my daughter and granddaughter toured the facility ahead of my arrival. They fell in love with the place, and so did I. My apartment was Just like brand new, with new paint, carpet,...
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.
Offering luxurious, affordable one and two bedroom apartments in a stunning two-story 'X' shaped building . This lovely 55+ community features acres of beautiful open space, walking trails, a wellness center, beauty salon, and so much more, all designed to enhance your comfort and enjoyment.
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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.
Every family has a story...Welcome to ours.Cobb's Hill Manor recognizes the importance of staying healthy, independent and active. Licensed by the New York State Department of Health, we individualize our services to meet your loved ones needs. With personal interests in mind, our wellness...
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This is a nice community. The staff is excellent and very caring for the needs that need to be taken care of . The food appears to be good. We are happy that they do have activities for others who want to...
Provides: Assisted 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.
There's something for everyone at Woodcrest Commons, a senior living community that offers the comforts of home, a commitment to enhancing quality of life, and personal care services in a supportive environment. Our welcoming community is conveniently located just around the corner from shopping,...
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Excellent independent living in an 8 story senior residence apartment building with choice of different numbers of bedrooms and views, centrally located on Rochester's elegant East Avenue. Truly independent...
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.
Photo of Gardens at Town Center
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Gardens at Town Center saved my wife [name removed] and I from being street people. We were hours away, caused by [name removed] reneging on their promise. We will be forever grateful!
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.
The Gardens at Town Center will have 176 brand new one and two bedroom apartments for residents 55+. Each unit will provide luxurious living with a modern open floor plan, fully equipped and open kitchen complete with a dishwasher, individually controlled heating and cooling, a walk-in closet in...
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She was very well cared for at Heather Heights and I would highly recommend it to someone in the future. They were very good, not perfect always but no place is these days. They were very good to her even at...
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.
Heather Height's of Pittsford, Inc. is a luxurious Assisted Living and Memory Care Residence located on 14 acres of land in the beautiful countryside village of Pittsford, NY. We offer Assisted Living, Memory Care, Enhanced Care and Respite stay. Our services include fine dining with three chef...
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Hilton East was very friendly, the staff was very helpful. And I would recommend Hilton East to anyone looking for assisted living facilities. I appreciate everything they did for my loved one. The staff...
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.
Hilton East Assisted Living has a track-record of quality care that spans decades. Our community is locally owned and operated by Dave Wegman, a life long resident of Hilton. His sincere desire to give seniors respect and dignity while catering toward their specific needs has made Hilton East one...
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From the moment we first walked in the door, we were warmly greeted by staff and residents alike. The place instantly felt like home, it is the right size where it felt like a home rather than an...
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.
Discover the “Crown Jewel of the Erie Canal” at Solstice Senior Living at Fairport. Nestled in The Finger Lakes, one of the world’s top vacation destinations, our residents enjoy easy access to adventure, entertainment and the beautiful outdoors. Family members and caregivers find comfort in the...
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Cost of independent living in Monroe County, NY

The average cost of senior living in Monroe County is $3,063 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Rochester, NY with an average of $3,085 per month.

Independent living costs in Monroe County, NY, vs. nearby counties

Monroe County, NY
$3,063/mo

Independent living costs in Monroe County, NY, vs. state and national averages

Monroe County, NY
$3,063/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Monroe County, NY, vs. other senior living options

$7,527/mo
Independent Living
$3,063/mo

Independent living costs in Monroe County, NY, by floor plan type

Studio
$2,671/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,176/mo

Senior living costs in Monroe County 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: Monroe County, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMonroe County, NYNew YorkU.S.
Independent Living$3,063/mo$3,974/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$5,285/mo$6,817/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,527/mo$8,640/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Monroe County, NY:$3,063/mo
New York:$3,974/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Monroe County, NY:$5,285/mo
New York:$6,817/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Monroe County, NY:$7,527/mo
New York:$8,640/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Monroe County, NY, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Monroe County 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 Monroe County, NY

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Monroe County 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 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Monroe County, NY$3,096/mo$3,179/mo-2.6%
New York$3,681/mo$3,675/mo+0.1%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Monroe County, NY
2024 average cost:$3,096/mo
2023 average cost:$3,179/mo
Percent change:-2.6%
New York
2024 average cost:$3,681/mo
2023 average cost:$3,675/mo
Percent change:+0.1%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Monroe County

Recent reviews for independent living in Monroe County

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.

Clark Meadows in Canandaigua, NY

4.0
My loved one has her own nice apartment in the assisted living section of this community. She worked with the physical therapy department for a short time and has improved so much. They offer healthy meals and she is enjoying it there. This community is combined with the independent community. ...
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Monroe County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Monroe County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Monroe County, 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 Monroe County 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 Monroe County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Monroe County, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25.2%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.3%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
22.8%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
24.4%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.9%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Monroe County 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 Monroe County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Monroe County, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.6%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.2%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
23.6%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.6%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Monroe County 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 Monroe County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Monroe County, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
42.3%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.6%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.4%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.5%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.5%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.8%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.1%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.9%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
41.5%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
26%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.6%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.3%
47.6%
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Village at Park Crescent, Legacy at Clover Blossom and Parkwood Heights are the top-rated independent living facilities near Monroe County, New York. See full list of communities.
There are 123 independent living facilities near Monroe County, New York. See the full list.
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