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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: 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.
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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 BICKFORD COUNTRY HOMEAt the Bickford Country Home, you’ll experience natural beauty and stress-free living in a peaceful, country setting. Nestled in the scenic countryside between the villages of Palmyra and Shortsville, the Country Home is conveniently located three miles North of the New...
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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.
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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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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...
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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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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, 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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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, 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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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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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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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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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...
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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...

Cost of assisted living in Wolcott, NY

The average cost of senior living in Wolcott is $4,997 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sodus Point, NY with an average of $4,488 per month.

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

Wolcott, NY
$4,997/mo
$4,953/mo

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

Wolcott, NY
$4,997/mo
U.S. national average
$4,558/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,997/mo
$5,024/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,799/mo
Studio
$5,315/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,347/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,281/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,100/mo

Senior living costs in Wolcott 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: Wolcott, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWolcott, NYNew YorkU.S.
Assisted Living$4,997/mo$5,523/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$5,024/mo$5,594/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,738/mo$4,409/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Wolcott, NY:$4,997/mo
New York:$5,523/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Wolcott, NY:$5,024/mo
New York:$5,594/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Wolcott, NY:$3,738/mo
New York:$4,409/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Wolcott, NY, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Wolcott 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.

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Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Wolcott, NY$4,964/mo$4,726/mo+5.0%
New York$6,714/mo$6,394/mo+5.0%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Wolcott, NY
2024 average cost:$4,964/mo
2023 average cost:$4,726/mo
Percent change:+5.0%
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 Wolcott, 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 Wolcott.

What families are saying about assisted living in Wolcott

Recent reviews for assisted living in Wolcott

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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Wolcott review score based on 317 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 317 reviews of 67 Wolcott assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Wolcott 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

Wolcott review score compared against nearby cities

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Wolcott, NY67 facilities
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Review subcategories for Wolcott 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 317 reviews of 67 Wolcott assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Wolcott 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.
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Cleanliness
3.6
4.1
Friendliness
3.7
4.1
Care services
3.2
3.8
Staff
3.6
4.0
Meals & dining
3.3
3.6
Activities
3.2
3.7
Value for cost*
3.2
3.7
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Wolcott assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wolcott assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wolcott, 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 Wolcott 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 Wolcott 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
68.7%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
28.4%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.5%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
67.2%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22.4%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
43.3%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
28.4%
54.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Wolcott 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 Wolcott Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Wolcott, NYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
55.2%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
32.8%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40.3%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.4%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wolcott 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 Wolcott partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wolcott, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
53.7%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
56.7%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
44.8%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.8%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20.9%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Wolcott 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 Wolcott communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
35.8%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
52.2%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
26.9%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.4%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wolcott 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 Wolcott offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wolcott, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
64.2%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
53.7%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.8%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.2%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
67.2%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
68.7%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
59.7%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44.8%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50.7%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
64.2%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
65.7%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
40.3%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.9%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
65.7%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Wolcott

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