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10 Best Independent Living Communities in West Walworth, NY

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Photo of Parkwood Heights
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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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33 Floor plans available
9.4
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We picked this community because of the, location, cost, friendly staff. The staff worked with us and the Dr to help my Mom through her anxiety. I would recommend to others.
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.
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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9.3
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51 reviews
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Congenial staff with great understanding of elderly people’s needs and activities to bolster one’s improvement in both physical and emotional growth. They offer thorough floor plans on line and thorough...
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 woods near a charming residential neighborhood around the corner from Mercy High School in Brighton, NY, and moments away from I-490 and I-590 as well as the world-class arts and entertainment in Rochester, New York’s cultural district, Legacy at Clover Blossom is a premier...
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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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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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9.0
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33 reviews
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I would definitely rate the Addison as a 5! I am not the resident, my older brother is. He raves about the food, how it's a gourmet meal every night. The housekeeping services are great. His apartment is...
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.
Inviting and picturesque, Legacy at Willow Pond offers a lifestyle of relaxed luxury for older adults looking for a safe and secure, family-like atmosphere in Penfield, NY. With easy access to Route 441 and the I-490 Expressway, Willow Pond enjoys the perfect balance of a beautiful neighborhood...
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8.6
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The meals and dining gets an N/A because I have not eaten there yet. It is a great location, and close to stores. It is peaceful and quiet. Yes, I would recommend this community to other families based on...
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.
Welcome to The Woodlands.Welcome to Distinctive Senior Living at The Woodlands. Where quality, convenience and the comfort of a caring and vibrant community free you to live your best life. We design and deliver a living experience not only tailored to your needs, but personalized to your tastes,...
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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
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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.
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...
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8.0
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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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3.0
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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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Photo of St. Ann's Senior Housing Cherry Ridge
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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: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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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3.0
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37 reviews
3.0
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37 reviews
5 star
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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
Care types provided by this community
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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Comfortable senior apartment living in the country. Close to everything. Great for older adults. A full kitchen. A bedroom and bathroom and a living room with a small balcony. Open parking for their...
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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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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.
Photo of The Northfield
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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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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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
Care types provided by this community
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: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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
Care types provided by this community
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....
Photo of The Legends at North Ponds
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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.
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
Care types provided by this community
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.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of independent living in West Walworth, NY

The average cost of senior living in West Walworth is $3,404 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Holley, NY with an average of $3,238 per month.

Independent living costs in West Walworth, NY, vs. nearby cities

West Walworth, NY
$3,404/mo
$3,404/mo

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

West Walworth, NY
$3,404/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in West Walworth, NY, vs. other senior living options

$4,829/mo
Independent Living
$3,404/mo

Independent living costs in West Walworth, NY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,773/mo
Studio
$3,669/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,765/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,088/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,996/mo

Senior living costs in West Walworth 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: West Walworth, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWest Walworth, NYNew YorkU.S.
Independent Living$3,404/mo$4,409/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,798/mo$5,523/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,829/mo$5,594/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
West Walworth, NY:$3,404/mo
New York:$4,409/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
West Walworth, NY:$4,798/mo
New York:$5,523/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
West Walworth, NY:$4,829/mo
New York:$5,594/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in West Walworth, NY, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in West Walworth 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
West Walworth, NY$3,008/mo$3,000/mo+0.3%
New York$3,753/mo$3,658/mo+2.6%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
West Walworth, NY
2024 average cost:$3,008/mo
2023 average cost:$3,000/mo
Percent change:+0.3%
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 West Walworth

Recent reviews for independent living in West Walworth

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 Senior Living 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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West Walworth independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in West Walworth independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in West Walworth, 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 West Walworth 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 West Walworth partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
West Walworth, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
39.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
52.2%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
39.1%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.7%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in West Walworth 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 West Walworth communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
West Walworth, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
52.2%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
52.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
34.8%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in West Walworth 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 West Walworth offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
West Walworth, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
60.9%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
52.2%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.8%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60.9%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
65.2%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60.9%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
56.5%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
56.5%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60.9%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
60.9%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
43.5%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.8%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60.9%
47%
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