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9 Best Independent Living Communities in Ontario, NY

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8.0
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8.0
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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
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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.
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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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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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: 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.
Photo of The Legends at North Ponds
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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: 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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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: 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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Cost of independent living in Ontario, NY

The average cost of senior living in Ontario is $3,407 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Holley, NY with an average of $3,238 per month.

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

Ontario, NY
$3,407/mo
$3,404/mo

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

Ontario, NY
$3,407/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

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

$4,857/mo
Independent Living
$3,407/mo

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

Studio
$6,975/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,252/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,040/mo

Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Ontario

Recent reviews for independent living in Ontario

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.

Crimson Ridge Meadows in Rochester, NY

4.0
The staff was friendly and helpful, they did have a lot of activities to offer residents, and always tried to answer our questions. My mom didn't take advantage of a lot of the activities but people were very friendly.

Heathwood Assisted Living at Penfield

4.0
Overall we have been happy and so has my mom. Her experience has been very positive - she has a lot of friends there and the staff, for the most part have been great.

Ontario independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ontario independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ontario, 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 Ontario 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 Ontario partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ontario, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Ontario 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 Ontario communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ontario, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
12.5%
36.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ontario 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 Ontario offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ontario, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
25%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.5%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.5%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.5%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.5%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
12.5%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
25%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
12.5%
31.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25%
46.1%
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Baywinde Senior Living, The Village at Mill Landing and The Addison of Willow Pond are the top-rated independent living facilities near Ontario, New York. See full list of communities.

There are 9 independent living facilities near Ontario, New York. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Ontario, New York are Baywinde Senior Living, The Addison of Willow Pond and Legacy at Grande Vie. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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