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The cost of independent living in Pittsford is about $3,533 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 65 options. Read 699 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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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.
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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
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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.
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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The place is very nice. I haven't gotten into any activities, they don't have a Euchre and I play Euchre. They have a variety of food, so most of the time I can find something to eat that I like. They come...
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.
Rivers Run is a Senior Living & Lifelong Learning Adult Community that offers a unique opportunity for it's community members. Rivers Run offers Cottages for sale and Independent Living Apartments for lease situated on a 38 sustainable campus. We have an Enriched Housing License that...
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The entire overall experience has been great so far and that is why we give St. Ann's Senior Housing Cherry Ridge community all 5s. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend this...
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.
St. Ann's Community is Western New York's leading provider of housing and care for seniors. Offering a full continuum of care that includes Independent and Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing Care, and Hospice Care, our residents can be assured that any of their future needs can be...
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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: 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...
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, 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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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: 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: 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.
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....
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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: 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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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, 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.
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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: 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: 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
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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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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: 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...

Cost of independent living in Pittsford, NY

The average cost of senior living in Pittsford is $3,533 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Groveland Station, NY with an average of $2,462 per month.

Independent living costs in Pittsford, NY, vs. nearby cities

Pittsford, NY
$3,533/mo
$3,517/mo

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

Pittsford, NY
$3,533/mo
U.S. national average
$4,160/mo

Independent living costs in Pittsford, NY, vs. other senior living options

$4,909/mo
Independent Living
$3,533/mo

Independent living costs in Pittsford, NY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,823/mo
Studio
$4,265/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,515/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,720/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,278/mo

Senior living costs in Pittsford 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: Pittsford, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typePittsford, NYNew YorkU.S.
Independent Living$3,533/mo$4,694/mo$4,160/mo
Assisted Living$4,879/mo$5,839/mo$4,703/mo
Memory Care$4,909/mo$5,929/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living
Pittsford, NY:$3,533/mo
New York:$4,694/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
Assisted Living
Pittsford, NY:$4,879/mo
New York:$5,839/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Memory Care
Pittsford, NY:$4,909/mo
New York:$5,929/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
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Independent living costs in Pittsford, NY, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Pittsford 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
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Pittsford, NY$3,003/mo$3,091/mo-2.8%
New York$3,753/mo$3,658/mo+2.6%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Pittsford, NY
2024 average cost:$3,003/mo
2023 average cost:$3,091/mo
Percent change:-2.8%
New York
2024 average cost:$3,753/mo
2023 average cost:$3,658/mo
Percent change:+2.6%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Pittsford

Recent reviews for independent living in Pittsford

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.

The Addison of 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 caring staff. Many reviews mention the exceptional care and kindness shown by the staff at various communities. At River Edge Manor, Episcopal SeniorLife Communities, the staff is described as being 'warm and helpful', and at The Addison of Willow Pond, they are praised for being 'caring and accommodating ...
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Wide range of social activities. Reviews highlight the importance of social activities for seniors and the variety offered at different communities. Residents at Baywinde Senior Living enjoy 'many opportunities for social interaction', while those at The Addison of Fairways liken their new community to a 'fun place to live ...
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Cleanliness and well-maintained facilities. Cleanliness and upkeep are key factors in residents' satisfaction with their communities. At The Addison of Willow Pond, the community is described as having 'beautifully manicured grounds', while at The Woodlands, the 'cleanliness is paramount'. Several reviews praise the 'nicely sized' and ...
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Availability of personalized care services. Some reviews highlight the importance of additional care services for seniors and the availability of these services at certain communities. At Legacy at Grande Vie, the 'extra charge' for home care services is 'worth the money', and at The Addison of Willow Pond, the community is praised fo ...
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Delicious and nutritious meals. Meals are a significant factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their communities. At Legacy at Clover Blossom, the food is described as 'quite good' and 'delicious', while at Baywinde Senior Living, meals are 'incredible'. Some reviews mention accommodating dietary restrictions, ensu ...
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Community atmosphere and sense of belonging. Feeling at home and part of a community is important to many seniors, as evidenced in reviews praising the 'warm and welcoming' environments and the 'sense of family' at various communities. Residents at The Addison of Willow Pond express their gratitude for the 'strong sense of community' and ...
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Pittsford independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Pittsford independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Pittsford, 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 Pittsford 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 Pittsford 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
30.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.2%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
27.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.2%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.3%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Pittsford 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 Pittsford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
38.2%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
30.9%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Pittsford 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 Pittsford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
52.7%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34.5%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.3%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.3%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.5%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.4%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
49.1%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.8%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.5%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52.7%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
52.7%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
32.7%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.9%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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The Gables of Brighton, The Landing of Brighton and Westwood Commons, a DePaul Senior Living Comm are the top-rated independent living facilities near Pittsford, New York. See full list of communities.
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