Page 2 of 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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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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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 to lowest based on our ranking 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. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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.
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.
The Village at Towngate
AL
IL
Rochester (City Of Rochester)
79
Facility 79
NY AVG 160
Rank #592 / 736
Yes
35
Facility 35
NY AVG 64
Rank #908 / 1,150
Wrp Operating Towngate LLC1
0%
Facility 0%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #1 / 316
0
Facility 0
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #1 / 316
0.0
Facility 0.0
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #1 / 316
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Sage Harbor at Baywinde
AL
MC
RC
Webster (Baytowne)
88
Facility 88
NY AVG 160
Rank #539 / 736
No
43
Facility 43
NY AVG 64
Rank #849 / 1,150
Sl Sage Harbor, LLC18
61%
Facility 61%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #215 / 316
24
Facility 24
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #260 / 316
1.3
Facility 1.3
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #173 / 316
Private Rooms
Legacy at Maiden Park
AL
MC
RC
Rochester (City Of Rochester)
98
Facility 98
NY AVG 160
Rank #509 / 736
No
26
Facility 26
NY AVG 64
Rank #990 / 1,150
Rochester Operating Company, LLC18
61%
Facility 61%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #215 / 316
23
Facility 23
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #253 / 316
1.3
Facility 1.3
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #173 / 316
Private Suites / Friendship Suites
Cirrus Manor Residential Center
AL
Rochester
200
Facility 200
NY AVG 160
Rank #164 / 736
No
39
Facility 39
NY AVG 64
Rank #883 / 1,150
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Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every NY community we track that reports that metric, not just the 14 analyzed for Rochester.

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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 in Webster, NY is an astonishing senior living community that offers a continuum of care services, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and short-term care. Featuring a variety of studios and shared suites, the community ensures residents a comfortable living space that matches their mobility, tastes, and needs. Residents feel at home and supported with a friendly care team available to assist them 24/7.

The community features daily programming based on residents’ interests and strengths, to ensure there’s something for everyone to enjoy. A team of skilled professional, clinical, and nursing team members are available to provide assistance and care to residents with more complex needs. Residents enjoy plenty of amenities designed for their daily enjoyment, such as an art center, a greenhouse, spacious community rooms, fitness equipment, a pond, and a shuffle board.

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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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Overview of Cirrus Manor Residential Center

Cirrus Manor Residential Center is a 200-bed assisted living community operated by Cirrus Manor Residential Center, LLC on Culver Road in Rochester, Monroe County. The neighborhood earns a Walk Score of 39, which lands it in somewhat walkable territory, so a few things are reachable on foot, but most trips out need a car.

The care list is substantive; there’s around-the-clock staffing and nursing services are in place, along with rehabilitation, therapy, personal care support, in-house medical care, and medication assistance. Respite care is available, which gives families a short-term option without committing to permanent placement. Meals run three times daily from a home-style, seasonal menu put together by a registered dietician; which is a more considered approach to food service than most adult homes of this size offer. Monthly planned activities round out the programming.

Regulatory oversight falls to the New York Department of Health’s Office of Aging and Long Term Care.

For older adults in Rochester’s Monroe County who need a large assisted living setting with full-day nursing coverage, on-site therapy, and dietician-supervised meals, Cirrus Manor Residential Center offers that combination in a community with respite access and a car-friendly location on the city’s east side.

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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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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.