Best Assisted Living in Rochester, NY

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 14 assisted living communities in Rochester, NY using NY State Dept. of Health (NYSDOH) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in NY
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Info below is compiled from the NY State Dept. of Health (NYSDOH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Share of inspections that resulted in violations, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
Regulatory visits tied to complaints or allegations in the state file—not the same as every routine survey.
Total count of violations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of violations this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total violations ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
GrandeVille Senior Living Community
AL
ADC
MC
Rochester (City Of Rochester)
115
Facility 115
NY AVG 121
Rank #142 / 309
Yes
44
Facility 44
NY AVG 54
Rank #205 / 330
Grande'ville Senior Living Community, LLCB+11
45%
Facility 45%
NY AVG 55%
Rank #162 / 301
12
Facility 12
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #177 / 301
1.1
Facility 1.1
NY AVG 2.3
Rank #143 / 301
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Rochester Presbyterian Home – The Homestead
AL
MC
RC
Rochester
102
Facility 102
NY AVG 121
Rank #171 / 309
Yes
58
Facility 58
NY AVG 54
Rank #152 / 330
Rochester Presbyterian Home, IncC+10
50%
Facility 50%
NY AVG 55%
Rank #172 / 301
14
Facility 14
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #192 / 301
1.4
Facility 1.4
NY AVG 2.3
Rank #179 / 301
Private Rooms
Elderwood Village at Greece
AL
MC
RESC
Rochester (City Of Rochester)
72
Facility 72
NY AVG 121
Rank #230 / 309
Yes
13
Facility 13
NY AVG 54
Rank #292 / 330
1404 Long Pond Road Operating Company, LLCB10
50%
Facility 50%
NY AVG 55%
Rank #172 / 301
11
Facility 11
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #168 / 301
1.1
Facility 1.1
NY AVG 2.3
Rank #143 / 301
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
The Landing of Brighton
AL
MC
Rochester
121
Facility 121
NY AVG 121
Rank #128 / 309
Yes
8
Facility 8
NY AVG 54
Rank #308 / 330
Brighton Senior Care, LLCB-11
45%
Facility 45%
NY AVG 55%
Rank #162 / 301
17
Facility 17
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #207 / 301
1.5
Facility 1.5
NY AVG 2.3
Rank #186 / 301
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Sage Harbor at Baywinde
AL
MC
RC
Webster (Baytowne)
88
Facility 88
NY AVG 121
Rank #195 / 309
No
43
Facility 43
NY AVG 54
Rank #208 / 330
Sl Sage Harbor, LLCB+15
40%
Facility 40%
NY AVG 55%
Rank #144 / 301
19
Facility 19
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #219 / 301
1.3
Facility 1.3
NY AVG 2.3
Rank #166 / 301
Private Rooms
The Village at Mill Landing
AL
MC
Rochester (Ridgemont)
150
Facility 150
NY AVG 121
Rank #95 / 309
Yes
19
Facility 19
NY AVG 54
Rank #281 / 330
Wrp Operating Greece LLCA-16
19%
Facility 19%
NY AVG 55%
Rank #58 / 301
7
Facility 7
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #132 / 301
0.4
Facility 0.4
NY AVG 2.3
Rank #72 / 301
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Legacy at Maiden Park
AL
MC
RC
Rochester (City Of Rochester)
98
Facility 98
NY AVG 121
Rank #177 / 309
No
26
Facility 26
NY AVG 54
Rank #267 / 330
Willow Ridge Senior Living - Maiden Park LLCC+14
43%
Facility 43%
NY AVG 55%
Rank #153 / 301
17
Facility 17
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #207 / 301
1.2
Facility 1.2
NY AVG 2.3
Rank #155 / 301
Private Suites / Friendship Suites
Crimson Ridge Meadows
AL
Rochester (City Of Rochester)
52
Facility 52
NY AVG 121
Rank #270 / 309
No
14
Facility 14
NY AVG 54
Rank #288 / 330
Peregrine Properties Of Upstate LLCA8
25%
Facility 25%
NY AVG 55%
Rank #74 / 301
4
Facility 4
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #98 / 301
0.5
Facility 0.5
NY AVG 2.3
Rank #83 / 301
Studio / 1 Bed
The Village at Unity & The Hamlet
AL
IL
MC
Rochester (City Of Rochester)
66
Facility 66
NY AVG 121
Rank #241 / 309
Yes
43
Facility 43
NY AVG 54
Rank #208 / 330
Wrp Rrh LLC?-
0%
Facility 0%
NY AVG 55%
Rank #1 / 301
0
Facility 0
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #1 / 301
0
Facility 0
NY AVG 2.3
Rank #1 / 301
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Village at Towngate
AL
IL
Rochester (City Of Rochester)
79
Facility 79
NY AVG 121
Rank #224 / 309
Yes
35
Facility 35
NY AVG 54
Rank #228 / 330
Wrp Operating Towngate LLC?-
0%
Facility 0%
NY AVG 55%
Rank #1 / 301
0
Facility 0
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #1 / 301
0
Facility 0
NY AVG 2.3
Rank #1 / 301
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other NY assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 14 analyzed for Rochester. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of GrandeVille Senior Living Community

GrandeVille is a resident-centered senior living community. Seniors who specialize in residential assisted living, memory care, enhanced care, and adult care find a haven for an enriched and fulfilling lifestyle. GrandeVille’s environment focuses on comfort and comprehensive care to help seniors do more and be more as they continue living in a nurturing environment. 

Providing a high standard of quality living, GrandeVille offers premium services promoting a continuum of growth and meaningful experiences that meet the unique needs of its residents. The senior living community is a flexible community that will adjust to the needs of its residents–  activities and programs, stunning living spaces, and a 24-hour team of dedicated professionals committed to providing residents with the highest care and support.

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Overview of The Village at Mill Landing

Situated in Monroe County, Rochester, NY, The Village at Mill Landing is an exceptional senior living community that offers assisted living and memory care services. Residents are provided with the comfort of knowing that a team of certified caregivers and 24-hour team members are available to offer them care and assistance whenever they need it. With access to occupational and physical therapy and a health and wellness director available, residents are able to maintain their strength, mobility, skills, and well-being.

Residents are provided with plenty of opportunities to stay active and make new connections with a robust calendar of activities, including travel opportunities, horticulture therapy, and volunteer programs. Services like housekeeping and maintenance are offered to give residents plenty of free time to enjoy the community amenities. These include an activity & games room, arts and crafts studio, a bistro, theater, salon, a chapel and beautiful outdoor areas for outdoor activities and relaxation.

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Overview of Crimson Ridge Meadows

Crimson Ridge Meadows is an outstanding assisted living community in Rochester, NY, that offers personal care. Here, older adults can look forward to a home-like environment where their needs are prioritized. Restaurant-style dining, monthly activities, and a beauty spa also accompany residents during their stay. With compassionate care for older adults, the community ensures the finest retirement experience.

Social events and activities are planned monthly to ensure residents can interact with their surroundings. A garden’s workshop, spacious courtyard, and a beauty spa are just some of the community’s top-notch amenities. With its convenient location near public transportation and local amenities, residents have easy access to their needs. This senior living community is one of the best options for assisted living in New York, especially with its high-quality services.

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Overview of The Village at Unity & the Hamlet

Experience life-enhancing senior living services at The Village at Unity & The Hamlet, a distinct senior living community in Monroe County, Rochester, NY, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. Here, residents enjoy their independence while benefiting from a wide array of convenient and supportive services, including personal care assistance and housekeeping services. Recognized as a Best Assisted Living community by the U.S. News and World Report, the community warrants exceptional care and assistance to those who need it.

A robust calendar of activities help residents maintain an active and vibrant lifestyle, complemented with a broad range of delightful amenities that offers plenty of spaces for making new friends, learning new things, or continuing past hobbies. With access to various therapy, professional care team, and beautiful accommodations, residents at The Village at Unity & The Hamlet are guaranteed to live a fun, enjoyable,comfortable, and fulfilling retirement experience.

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Overview of Rochester Presbyterian Home – the Homestead

Rochester Presbyterian Home is a memory care home ideal for residents who seek to relax and recover. Encouraging its residents to maintain their independence and individuality, the community provides a safe environment for everyone. The resident-centered community prides itself on providing service delivered with compassion balanced with dignity and respect. Rochester Presbyterian cultivates the holistic wellness of its residents in a nurturing environment.

Professional and compassionate in delivering high-quality services, management makes it a point that every senior’s mental, physical, and spiritual needs are satisfied. Community services include life enrichment activities, personal care services delivered by their professional caregivers and 24/7 care, personalized care, scheduled transportation and housekeeping, medication management, and ADLs

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Overview of The Village at Towngate

The Village at Towngate is one of Greece’s premier independent living and adult care communities. The senior living home promotes a youthful and energetic atmosphere for its residents. Management and staff celebrate each individual by promoting an independent lifestyle– seniors immerse themselves in the environment’s vibrant atmosphere. The Village is the ideal home for seniors wishing to thrive and live purposeful lives.

Community services include 24-hour nursing care, stimulating activities, engaging social activities and programs, personalized care plans, medication management, and ADLs.

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Overview of Sage Harbor at Baywinde

Sage Harbor at Baywinde provides assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Webster, NY. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care offers a short-term stay for a family caregiver who needs temporary support while traveling or recovering.

The range of care can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time. Sage Harbor has 88 beds and private rooms, giving each resident a single private living space. Located in the Baytowne neighborhood, the community has a Walk Score of 43, making it a car-dependent setting where most errands require a car or a ride. SL Sage Harbor operates the community.

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Overview of Elderwood Village at Greece

Elderwood Village at Greece provides assisted living, memory care, and residential care in Rochester, NY. Assisted living supports daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Residential care provides supportive services in a residential setting, while respite care offers short stays when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The community has 72 beds, with private and semi private rooms available. Residents can choose a single room or a shared living arrangement.

Pets are allowed, so residents may keep a pet with them. Dining is restaurant style at every meal, and residents can use the salon or spa, join regular outings, and access rehabilitation services. There are several ways to spend the day.

The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since moving between care levels can occur without leaving the community. Sheila Turner serves as director, and 1404 Long Pond Road Operating Company operates the community.

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The Landing of Brighton

1350 Westfall Rd, Rochester, NY 14618
Overview of The Landing of Brighton

A proud member of Bridge Senior Living, The Landing of Brighton offers assisted and memory care living. The upscale senior living home boasts a home-like ambiance that steeps a beautiful experience for the next home for you or your loved one– making sure residents feel like they belong. They encourage independence in their residents, which is why they provide a lifestyle based on your terms. Residents can expect an environment that leads to a vibrant and enriching lifestyle created to fit their holistic needs.

The Landing offers its fully equipped amenities to help with the resident’s mental and physical stimulation to remain active– an art studio, library, music room, walking paths, and courtyards, to name a few of the community’s offerings. The well-trained staff on duty tend to your needs– on top of the services they offer: housekeeping and maintenance, cleaning, and transportation, among others.

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Overview of Legacy at Maiden Park

Legacy at Maiden Park is a charming senior living community located in the quiet neighborhood of Monroe County, Rochester, NY, offering assisted living, enhanced assisted living, memory care, and short-term stays. The community makes sure residents’ care needs are met all the time with 24/7 care and support from a dedicated care team. Residents can comfortably relax in their comfortably designed suites that offer plenty of natural light, privacy, and safety with housekeeping services to ensure their living spaces are always spotless and cozy.

The community makes sure everyday is an opportunity to live vibrantly and actively with a dynamic and engaging calendar of activities. Delicious and healthy meals are also offered to make sure residents always have the energy and nourishment to live their daily lives fully. The community also provides plenty of spaces for social engagement, enjoyment, and relaxations, including a cozy lounge area, salon services, on-site wellness services, a library, and serene landscapes for relaxing views.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Assisted Living in Rochester at a glance

Avg Monthly Cost: $5,892The average monthly cost across facilities in Rochester, NY. Reflects published or estimated base rates and can vary with care level, room type, and amenities. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: $5,600
Avg Walk Score: 30/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Rochester, NY. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 143The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Rochester, NY. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Rochester, NY

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in New York?

Assisted living in New York supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in New York?

Assisted living in New York is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does New York Medicaid cover assisted living?

New York Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including New York) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.

How many assisted living facilities are listed on this page?

This page features 14 assisted living facilities in Rochester, NY. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right assisted living facility in Rochester, NY?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Rochester, NY, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting assisted living facilities in Rochester, NY?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.