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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.
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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
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
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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: 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: 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: 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...
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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: 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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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
For nearly two decades Bridges has built a strategy of success on the creation of a healthy natural environment for small groups of seniors, where people live on their own terms, on their schedule, with an emphasis on personal dignity and choice.
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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GrandVille is amazing. You can't put a price on knowing that your parent is well cared for. Caring attentive staff, wonderful activities, good food, well maintained rooms. I couldn't be happier that we chose...
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.
Grande’Ville is a licensed Adult Care facility, family owned and operated for over 30 years. We offer exceptional care for seniors who enjoy being active and value their independence, but need assistance with medication management, bathing, dressing, housekeeping, meals and personal care.The Mary...
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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.
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.

Cost of assisted living in Potter, NY

The average cost of senior living in Potter is $4,965 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Penn Yan, NY with an average of $4,189 per month.

Assisted living costs in Potter, NY, vs. nearby cities

Potter, NY
$4,965/mo
$4,967/mo
$4,189/mo

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

Potter, NY
$4,965/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

Assisted living costs in Potter, NY, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,965/mo
$4,896/mo

Assisted living costs in Potter, NY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,255/mo
Studio
$5,241/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,361/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,716/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,100/mo

Senior living costs in Potter 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: Potter, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typePotter, NYNew YorkU.S.
Assisted Living$4,965/mo$5,523/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,896/mo$5,594/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,532/mo$4,409/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Potter, NY:$4,965/mo
New York:$5,523/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Potter, NY:$4,896/mo
New York:$5,594/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Potter, NY:$3,532/mo
New York:$4,409/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Potter, NY, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Potter 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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Assisted living cost trends in Potter, NY

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Potter 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Potter, NY$4,790/mo$4,744/mo+1.0%
New York$6,714/mo$6,394/mo+5.0%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Potter, NY
2024 average cost:$4,790/mo
2023 average cost:$4,744/mo
Percent change:+1.0%
New York
2024 average cost:$6,714/mo
2023 average cost:$6,394/mo
Percent change:+5.0%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Potter, 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 Potter.

What families are saying about assisted living in Potter

Recent reviews for assisted living in Potter

The Athenaeum of Skaneateles

5.0
The Athenaeum is the best assisted living facility in all of Central New York. Everyone is so nice and they provide excellent care. It is a sad day when a loved one can no longer live in their own home. The Athenaeum will make you feel so much better about this difficult move. Take a tour ...
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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.

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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Potter review score based on 221 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 221 reviews of 65 Potter assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Potter 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

Potter review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Potter, NY65 facilities
8.4
Rushville, NY77 facilities
9.0
Penn Yan, NY7 facilities

Review subcategories for Potter 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 221 reviews of 65 Potter assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Potter 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.
Potter, NY averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.7
4.1
Friendliness
3.7
4.2
Care services
3.2
3.8
Staff
3.6
4.0
Meals & dining
3.4
3.7
Activities
3.3
3.7
Value for cost*
3.4
3.7
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Potter assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Potter assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Potter, 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 Potter 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 Potter that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
66.2%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
27.7%
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
67.7%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23.1%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
41.5%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
33.8%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Potter 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 Potter Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Potter, NYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
55.4%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
29.2%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
26.2%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Potter 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 Potter partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Potter, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50.8%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
47.7%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.8%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.9%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Potter 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 Potter communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Potter, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.8%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.2%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
23.1%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.4%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Potter 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 Potter offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Potter, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
58.5%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
46.2%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.3%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.5%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
61.5%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.2%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
53.8%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.5%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.4%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
60%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
32.3%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.5%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Potter

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 Potter protect seniors.
Learn about New York assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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Westwood Commons, a DePaul Senior Living Comm, The Village at Penfield and Ashton Place Senior Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Potter, New York. See full list of communities.
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