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Photo of The Village at Penfield
77 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
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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 Village at Penfield is a park-like retirement community with five courtyards, a resident garden and a fountain-side gazebo just minutes from downtown Rochester. We offer independent senior living and supportive care services tailored to meet each individual’s needs, and provide discreet...
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Photo of Legacy at Grande Vie
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9.2
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It doesn't sound like the same. People will be still there if it reopens... I liked the diversity of food for the supper time and the friendliness of everybody that was involved. It's an amazingly usable...
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.
Grande’Vie, a Legacy Senior Living Community, offers seniors a vibrant lifestyle filled with daily opportunities for fitness, fun, fellowship, life-enriching activities, and personal growth. You can rest easy knowing that we take care of all the details. Family owned and operated, Grande’Vie has...
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9.2
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Honestly I would rate all of those categories a 5. Quality of care is really N/A as my father is in independent living but our entire experience at Parkwood has been great. Parkwood was the ideal place 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.
With its spectacular, private location, beautiful and spacious accommodations and impressively appointed community center, Parkwood Heights offers the best in senior living. Featuring patio homes, villas and senior apartments with helpful services and amenities, Parkwood Heights offers fresh new...
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9.2
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What we like the most about the community is that the staff is very caring and patient. We are very grateful for them. Yes, we would absolutely recommend Baywinde Senior Living to other families based on the...
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.
Experience gracious living at Baywinde Senior Living Community and you will find the lifestyle you have been searching for. Baywinde is a vibrant, beautiful senior living community located in the Webster/Penfield area.  The community is made up of 212 units that include 14 patio homes, 120...
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While everyone is very nice and friendly, there are procedural things that are poorly executed. Paperwork not processed on time, miscommunication between administrators and staff, difficulty communicating...
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 to Legacy 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 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.
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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: 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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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
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.
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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Cost of assisted living in Bear Creek, NY

The average cost of senior living in Bear Creek is $4,812 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sodus Point, NY with an average of $4,488 per month.

Assisted living costs in Bear Creek, NY, vs. nearby cities

Bear Creek, NY
$4,812/mo
$4,798/mo

Assisted living costs in Bear Creek, NY, vs. state and national averages

Bear Creek, NY
$4,812/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

Assisted living costs in Bear Creek, NY, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,812/mo
$4,852/mo

Assisted living costs in Bear Creek, NY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,956/mo
Studio
$4,211/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,759/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,871/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,100/mo

Senior living costs in Bear Creek 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: Bear Creek, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBear Creek, NYNew YorkU.S.
Assisted Living$4,812/mo$5,523/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,852/mo$5,594/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,470/mo$4,409/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Bear Creek, NY:$4,812/mo
New York:$5,523/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Bear Creek, NY:$4,852/mo
New York:$5,594/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Bear Creek, NY:$3,470/mo
New York:$4,409/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Bear Creek, NY, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Bear Creek 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.

Bear Creek, NYNY stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Bear Creek, NY

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Bear Creek 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
Bear Creek, NY$3,547/mo$4,183/mo-15.2%
New York$6,678/mo$6,347/mo+5.2%
National$5,375/mo$5,128/mo+4.8%
Bear Creek, NY
2024 average cost:$3,547/mo
2023 average cost:$4,183/mo
Percent change:-15.2%
New York
2024 average cost:$6,678/mo
2023 average cost:$6,347/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,128/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Bear Creek, NY

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Bear Creek.

What families are saying about assisted living in Bear Creek

Recent reviews for assisted living in Bear Creek

Linden House in Rochester, NY

5.0
Mother lived at The Linden House for over 3 years. She was very happy and had excellent care and lots of love.

Elderwood Village at Greece in Rochester, NY

4.6
The facility is very clean and has good food and activities. The move in process was very easy. I had good communication for most things. There has been some questions as to what day she is scheduled for a shower and getting it done. Overall, we are happy with our choice.

Heather Heights of Pittsford

3.3
It was excellent proximity to me and our family members, and it was worth the short stay. My experience there was warm and welcoming. I know that changes were in the process and if the same administration is there concerns were taken care of the facility had beautiful grounds caring care. There ...
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Bear Creek review score based on 80 family reviews

8.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 80 reviews of 9 Bear Creek assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Bear Creek review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Bear Creek review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Bear Creek, NY9 facilities
7.6
Sodus Point, NY10 facilities
8.0
Fairport, NY29 facilities

Review subcategories for Bear Creek assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 80 reviews of 9 Bear Creek assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Bear Creek resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Bear Creek, NY averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.6
4.1
Friendliness
3.9
4.2
Care services
2.9
3.8
Staff
3.8
4.1
Meals & dining
3.3
3.7
Activities
3.3
3.7
Value for cost*
3.4
3.7
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Bear Creek assisted living services and amenities

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

Availability of select care services in Bear Creek assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Bear Creek that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Bear Creek, NYNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
88.9%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
77.8%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
88.9%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
55.6%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
44.4%
54.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Bear Creek assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Bear Creek Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Bear Creek, NYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
77.8%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
55.6%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
55.6%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
33.3%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Bear Creek assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Bear Creek partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bear Creek, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
88.9%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
88.9%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
55.6%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
55.6%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.2%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Bear Creek assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Bear Creek communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bear Creek, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
66.7%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
66.7%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
44.4%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bear Creek assisted 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 assisted living communities in Bear Creek offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bear Creek, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
88.9%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
88.9%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
66.7%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
88.9%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
88.9%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
88.9%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
88.9%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
88.9%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
88.9%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
88.9%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
88.9%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
66.7%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
44.4%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
88.9%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Bear Creek

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about New York assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Bear Creek protect seniors.
Learn about New York assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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