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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Ontario On The Lake, NY

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 33 independent living facilities in Ontario On The Lake, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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I would recommend Sage Harbor. I believe that everyone I have been in contact with Cares. That is the most important thing. They genuinely care.
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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Overall I'd say I enjoy living here but I miss being with people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. We picked them because of the walking paths, nice landscaping, friendly staff, and attractive...
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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They've been terrific to my sister. Everyone is very kind and invested in her happiness. It was the 3rd and last place I looked at. I picked them because they were bright, clean and very welcoming.
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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The staff at Legacy at Grand Vie are very friendly and so are the residents. They ask the residents how they like the facility.
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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33 Floor plans available
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The staff is fantastic. The maintenance guys are also great. They are all very kind to my mom as well as others. Mom is very happy there. Is it perfect? No. But any issues I've seen or brought to attention...
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.
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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33 Floor plans available
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Holiday Fleming Point is just a clean well run place! We would absolutely recommend Holiday Fleming Point to other families. That would be fine I have told many people about the facility but even more...
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.
Fleming Point provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Situated on beautifully landscaped grounds on the quiet community of Greece, you'll be delighted by our friendly staff and charming facilities. Residents also appreciate the convenience of being just minutes...
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Cranberry Landing is a smaller facility. It is clean and well kept. Very home like . Staff is wonderful. Very kind, argentine to the needs of the residents. Food is very good with lots of choices. Rooms are...
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.
Welcome home to Legacy at Cranberry Landing, where a family atmosphere greets you as you enter our intimate, boutique-style setting. Conveniently located in East Irondequoit near Irondequoit Bay and within a mile of I-590 Exit 9 (Norton St/Bayview Rd) and Route 104, our residents enjoy the...
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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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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...
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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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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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
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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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
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: 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.
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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: 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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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.
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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.
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....
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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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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
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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.
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.
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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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: 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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Ontario On The Lake, NY

The average cost of senior living in Ontario On The Lake is $3,362 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Holley, NY with an average of $3,238 per month.

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

Ontario On The Lake, NY
$3,362/mo
$3,404/mo

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

Ontario On The Lake, NY
$3,362/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

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

$4,857/mo
Independent Living
$3,362/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,956/mo
Studio
$3,814/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,835/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,697/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,285/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Ontario On The Lake over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Ontario On The Lake

Recent reviews for independent living in Ontario On The Lake

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 On The Lake independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ontario On The Lake independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ontario On The Lake, 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 On The Lake 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 On The Lake 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
28.6%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.7%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.1%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.1%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Ontario On The Lake 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 On The Lake communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ontario On The Lake, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
39.3%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.9%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
32.1%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.7%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ontario On The Lake 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 On The Lake offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
53.6%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.9%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.1%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.6%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.1%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.6%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
46.4%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.4%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.6%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
53.6%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
39.3%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.1%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Baywinde Senior Living, The Village at Mill Landing and The Addison of Willow Pond are the top-rated independent living facilities near Ontario On The Lake, New York. See full list of communities.

There are 33 independent living facilities near Ontario On The Lake, New York. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Ontario On The Lake, 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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