About Assisted LivingAssisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.Complete guide to assisted livingBest of 2025 Assisted Living Winners
About Memory CareMemory 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. Complete guide to memory careBest of 2025 Memory Care Winners
About Independent LivingIndependent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to independent livingBest of 2025 Independent Living Winners
About Senior LivingSenior living is a term used to describe various housing and care options for older adults from maintenance-free, 55+ facilities for active seniors, to secure, fully staffed facilities for seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia. Complete guide to senior livingFind senior living facilities near you
About Nursing HomesNursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.Complete guide to Nursing Homes
About Senior ApartmentsSenior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to Senior Apartments
About Care HomesResidential 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.Complete guide to care homes
Veteran ResourcesVA benefits for long-term care, such as Aid and Attendance benefits, can help eligible veterans and their surviving spouses pay for senior care.Guide to VA benefits for long-term care
Senior Living Home

NON -CHALLENGER h1 from CMS10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Clarkson, NY

Answer a few questions to get personalized results
Who are you searching for?

If you’re looking for assisted living in Clarkson, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Clarkson or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Clarkson.

From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Clarkson for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 93 assisted living facilities in the Clarkson area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Upper Mount Hope, U Of R and Lilac.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Rochester, Greece and Penfield.

ShortCode tests:
top3CommunitiesWithLinks: Evergreen Place, Westwood Commons, a DePaul Senior Living Comm and Brookdale Niagara (MC)
zipAveragecost: $4,750

Clarkson Assisted Living Facilities | 1584 Reviews

Showing 80 communities
Last Updated: 12/24/25
Sort by
Filter by
Review Score
Distance
See communities with
Amenities
Providers
Photo of Meadows
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
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: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Alterra Clare Bridge Cottage provides an intimate, home-like setting with programs and services designed specifically for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or other memory impairments. Alterra Clare Bridge Cottage offers private and companion suites in a comfortable neighborhood environment....
3.0
Review score
2 reviews
3.0
Review score
2 reviews
5 star
50%
4 star
0%
3 star
50%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
Was expectibg one of the lower tier homes for the price but it’s very nice there!
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.
There’s something for everyone at Glenwell, 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 in a quiet setting just around the corner from...
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.
Inline cta image

Our free advisors can help

  • Compare local facilities
  • Determine care type
  • Schedule tours
  • Evaluate pricing

Cost of assisted living in Clarkson, NY

The average cost of senior living in Clarkson is $4,750 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lyndonville, NY with an average of $4,262 per month.

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

Clarkson, NY
$4,750/mo
$4,710/mo
$4,696/mo

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

Clarkson, NY
$4,750/mo
U.S. national average
$4,558/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,750/mo
$4,768/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,694/mo
Studio
$5,258/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,158/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,305/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,100/mo

Senior living costs in Clarkson 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: Clarkson, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeClarkson, NYNew YorkU.S.
Assisted Living$4,750/mo$5,523/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,768/mo$5,594/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,420/mo$4,409/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Clarkson, NY:$4,750/mo
New York:$5,523/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Clarkson, NY:$4,768/mo
New York:$5,594/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Clarkson, NY:$3,420/mo
New York:$4,409/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.

Assisted living costs in Clarkson, NY, over time

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

Clarkson, NYNY stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Clarkson, NY

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Clarkson 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
Clarkson, NY$5,117/mo$4,686/mo+9.2%
New York$6,714/mo$6,394/mo+5.0%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Clarkson, NY
2024 average cost:$5,117/mo
2023 average cost:$4,686/mo
Percent change:+9.2%
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%
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Clarkson, 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 Clarkson.

What families are saying about assisted living in Clarkson

Recent reviews for assisted living in Clarkson

Brompton Heights in Williamsville, NY

3.6
Brompton Heights does a good job at working with you to make sure your loved one has the best care possible. They are compassionate, and skilled at different levels of care for the residents. The meals are decent for my loved one. Ice cream socials, outside entertainment, book readings, ...
Read more

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 Bassett Park in Williamsville, NY

4.5
Staff is very friendly. Housekeeping and maintenance do an excellent job. Communication with family is lacking at times, but has definitely improved after my mom has been there for a few months. My mom enjoys the food and has even become more social since moving there. She has also started to ...
Read more

Clarkson review score based on 337 family reviews

8.3
Review score80 facilities337 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 337 reviews of 80 Clarkson assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Clarkson 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

Clarkson review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Clarkson, NY80 facilities
8.3
Brockport, NY97 facilities
8.3
Holley, NY103 facilities

Review subcategories for Clarkson 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 337 reviews of 80 Clarkson assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Clarkson 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.
Clarkson, NY averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.6
4.1
Friendliness
3.7
4.1
Care services
3.2
3.8
Staff
3.6
4.0
Meals & dining
3.2
3.6
Activities
3.2
3.7
Value for cost*
3.3
3.7
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Clarkson assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Clarkson assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Clarkson, 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 Clarkson 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 Clarkson that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Clarkson, NYNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
66.3%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
37.5%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.5%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
67.5%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27.5%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.8%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
51.2%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
38.8%
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 Clarkson 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 Clarkson Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Clarkson, NYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
58.8%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
32.5%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
42.5%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25%
14%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Clarkson 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 Clarkson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Clarkson, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.3%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
42.5%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.8%
13.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Clarkson 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 Clarkson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Clarkson, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.7%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47.5%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
22.5%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.8%
18.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Clarkson 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 Clarkson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Clarkson, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
58.8%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
51.2%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.5%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61.3%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.5%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.3%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
52.5%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43.8%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
58.8%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
60%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
32.5%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.5%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
61.3%
46.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

State regulations for assisted living in Clarkson

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 Clarkson protect seniors.
Learn about New York assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
Photo cta image

More questions?

Ask an A Place for Mom local advisor at no cost.

The information contained on this page is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical, legal or financial advice or create a professional relationship between A Place for Mom and the reader. Always seek the advice of your health care provider, attorney or financial advisor with respect to any particular matter, and do not act or refrain from acting on the basis of anything you have read on this site. Links to third-party websites are only for the convenience of the reader; A Place for Mom does not endorse the contents of the third-party sites.
Back to top