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10 Best Independent Living Communities in East Rochester, NY

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Photo of The Gardens (Gananda Senior Apartments)
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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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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.
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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.
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, 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.
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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...
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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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Photo of Elderwood Assistd Living at Penfield
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.
Photo of The Renaissance
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: 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.
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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.
Photo of The Summit at Brighton a CCRC
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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...
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.
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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.
Photo of Brickstone by St Johns
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: 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...
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My Mother was in rehab twice with St. Ann's after major surgery. To finally have some peace and quiet and a private room and private bathroom, was a welcome relief after being in the hospital. The...
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.
Photo of Phillips Village
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.

What families are saying about independent living in East Rochester

Recent reviews for independent living in East Rochester

The Addison of Willow Pond in Penfield, NY

5.0
My name is Barb I've lived at the Legacy at Willow Pond for 5 years with my cat snoopy. We love the community and I enjoy meeting new people daily. I have made so many friends here and have picked up my new nickname "Higgy" over the years! The activities they offer are great and a great variety ...
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Quail Summit in Canandaigua, NY

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My dad is doing so well here, all the staff is great with him and he evens likes to take part in the activities and going to the dining room where he can socialize and he really likes the menu choices. I would recommend this community to everyone

Peregrine Senior Living at Crimson Ridge Meadows in Rochester, NY

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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.

Cost of independent living in East Rochester, NY

The average cost of senior living in East Rochester is 3449.94 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Rochester, NY with an average of 3322.16 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in East Rochester, NY vs. nearby cities

East Rochester, NY

$3,450/mo

Rochester, NY

$3,322/mo

Arnett, NY

$3,322/mo

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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 is independent living?

Independent living offers a stress-free lifestyle for older adults. Independent living communities don’t provide personal care or supervision, but do offer generally healthy adults opportunities for socialization and hassle-free living. Independent living services often include:

  • Nutritious meals and snacks
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Home maintenance and repairs
  • Social activities and outings
Complete guide to independent living
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Westwood Commons, a DePaul Senior Living Comm, The Addison of Willow Pond and Legacy at Clover Blossom are the top rated independent living facilities near East Rochester, New York. See full list of communities.

There are 72 independent living facilities near East Rochester, New York. See the full list.

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