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Photo of Valley Manor, Episcopal SeniorLife Communities
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Excellent independent living in an 8 story senior residence apartment building with choice of different numbers of bedrooms and views, centrally located on Rochester's elegant East Avenue. Truly independent...
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.
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They did a great job managing all the questions and also figuring out the right funding algorithm for my loved one to be there. They made it very simple to move in. And I gave them some challenges. My...
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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.
Elderwood Residence at Wheatfield is a unique patio home and apartment community designed for independent seniors who want to enjoy retirement living, but avoid the commitments of home ownership.
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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.
Located on 14 secluded acres in Irondequoit, NY, Chapel Oaks offers luxury one- and two-bedroom apartments, a maintenance-free lifestyle, and a wide range of first-class amenities including:Newly renovated apartments;Indoor pool and fitness center;Transportation to appointments;Chef-prepared...
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Autumn Grove senior housing community is located in the quiet town of Victor, Ontario County, New York. The area is full of mature shade trees and finely manicured lawns. Autumn Grove can be easily accessed just off of Highway 96. Nearby is Victor Hills Golf Course and Mud Creek. An ambulance...
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My Mom moved in here in Feb 2019 and at first she was having a tough time and felt like we didn't want to have her living with us. A month later she has made some friends and is loving living a Emerald...
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.
We are a brand new retirement residence a stunning hotel converting into a residence. The building may have a new purpose however, the qualified staff that are part of the Emerald team all have years if experience in their field. The residence is bright has all the amenities and is affordable....
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At Farmington Gardens, You are in the Middle of it All! Located 15 minutes or less from: Beautiful Canandaigua Lake, Kershaw Lakeshore Park, and the Canandaigua Marina Bustling downtown Canandaigua's unique local shops, dining, and seasonal events, including the summer Farmer's Market and...
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This community is a friendly place. Residents get to know each other and make friends within the community in the common areas. The community has a cat for the residents and the cat has a bed over by the...
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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.
There's something for everyone at Horizons, 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...
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A warm and welcoming atmosphere the moment you walk through the front door. My parents are impressed with the entire staff. Friendly and always quick to lend a helping hand. Many varied activities offered...
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.
Quail Summit is an upscale senior independent and assisted living apartment community with three different facilities located in one building in Canandaigua, New York. The three facilities are divided differently according to the flooring plans and specialized services. The Estates are for people...
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This community is clean, friendly and helpful atmosphere. The activities are on the second floor instead of the first floor so my loved one does not go often and that is one of the downfalls due to her...
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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.
Enriched living at Clark Meadows begins with a philosophy – each day should be spent maximizing one’s health and happiness.Taking a preventive approach, it’s a philosophy stressing the importance of exercising the mind and body, as well as nurturing the spirit.Supporting total wellness, Clark...
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Eden turned out to be an excellent fit for my Uncle. The staff is warm and welcoming; they made sure to give him the time he needed to adjust to his new environment. It's very clean, and bright and there is...
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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.
Eden Heights of West SenecaEden Heights is an assisted living community that is found among the rolling hills and wide open skies of West Seneca, NY. Our community is only minutes from downtown Buffalo, which gives visiting relatives plenty of lodging and dining choices during their visit. Eden...
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Photo of The Gardens (Gananda Senior Apartments)
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The staff are attentive to tenants needs, but they have a difficult time keeping maintenance workers because they don't pay well. Outside needs are somewhat neglected (keeping up the outside building).
Provides: Senior Apartments
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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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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: 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.
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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.
Brothers of Mercy Sacred Heart HomeBrothers of Mercy Sacred Heart Home is a assisted living community located in Clarence, NY. The city of Clarence is located in Erie County, northeast of Buffalo, and home to about 30,000 people. Carmel is a small town with several parks and creeks, where...
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: 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.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Lancaster CommonsLocated just minutes away from great local shopping and local restaurants lies Lancaster Commons, a senior apartment community, in Lancaster, Erie County, New York. Sports fans know that Lancaster Commons is very close to the First Niagara Center in downtown Buffalo, where the...
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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.
Built in 1988 by Barbara Waters, The Willows was established as a 22 bed adult home for people that needed minimal assistance and who wanted to live life to the fullest. Residents can relax and enjoy without the worry of medication management, cooking, housework or entertainment/socialization. ...
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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: 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.
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.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
StoneGate Apartment Homes is a unique 55 and over community. We are luxury senior apartments in the Williamsville, New York area. Our residents enjoy the privacy of having their own home as well as the enjoyment of daily community activities. StoneGate has both one and two bedroom apartments as...
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This is the best community for my mother, and her needs. I couldn't be any more satisfied with all they have done for us. She is in very good hands, and receiving good care. They have an adequate staff, and...
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.
      Our recently built state of the art facility sits upon twenty beautifully landscaped acres.  Bristol Village is located in the heart of Clarence Center off Clarence Center Road in a quiet community that supports its neighbor's safety and overall well-being. We are...
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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Bell Tower ApartmentsThe 55+ Bell Tower Apartments senior housing are in the suburb of Buffalo, Cheektowaga, Erie County, NY. The quiet residential senior apartments offer you the comfort of living close to superb highways. Living in Bell Tower Apartments is also an opportunity to enjoy the...

Cost of independent living in North Alexander, NY

The average cost of senior living in North Alexander is $3,195 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Groveland Station, NY with an average of $2,545 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in North Alexander, NY vs. nearby cities

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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in North Alexander, NY vs. the state and national average

North Alexander, NY
$3,195/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in North Alexander vs. other types of senior living

$4,568/mo
Independent Living
$3,195/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in North Alexander, NY by room type

Semi-Private
$4,206/mo
Studio
$4,361/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,132/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,240/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,647/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in North Alexander over time

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What families are saying about independent living in North Alexander

Recent reviews for independent living in North Alexander

River Road Retirement Residence in Niagara Falls, ON

5.0
The staff at River Road are very friendly and attentive to the residents. My sister in law enjoys the food and they have a variety to choose from. They have activities for the residents, however she does not participate in any. The community is well maintained inside and out.

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, ...
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The Village at Towngate in Rochester, NY

5.0
I would recommend to others. I picked this community because of the good feeling I got when I visited , and it was near my home.

North Alexander independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in North Alexander independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in North Alexander, 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 North Alexander 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 North Alexander partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
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Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
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33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
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Vegetarian
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Availability of select dining options in North Alexander 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 North Alexander communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
19.3%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.7%
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Room service
Room service
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Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in North Alexander 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 North Alexander offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
33.6%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
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27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.6%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
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48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
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Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
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53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
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42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
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36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
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Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
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Live performances
Live performances
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Dances
Dances
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Westwood Commons, a DePaul Senior Living Comm, Brookdale Kenmore and The Village at Mill Landing are the top-rated independent living facilities near North Alexander, New York. See full list of communities.

There are 281 independent living facilities near North Alexander, New York. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in North Alexander, New York are Westwood Commons, a DePaul Senior Living Comm, Baywinde Senior Living and The Addison of Willow Pond. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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