Best Independent Living in Rochester, NY

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 13 independent living communities in Rochester, NY using NY State Dept. of Health (NYSDOH) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank independent 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. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. 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. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
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 A dash means we do not publish a grade for that facility: either its public record is too thin to be fair, or we hold nothing for it at all.
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 citations, 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 citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of citations this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total citations ÷ 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.
Jewish Home of Rochester
IL
ADC
AL
HC
MC
NH
PC
SNF
Rochester
328
Facility 328
NY AVG 122
Rank #41 / 429
Yes
8
Facility 8
NY AVG 54
Rank #435 / 458
Jewish Home Of Rochester (Not For Profit)-944%242.7Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
St. Ann’s Community
IL
ADC
AL
HOS
MC
NH
PC
SNF
Rochester (East Irondequoit)
376
Facility 376
NY AVG 122
Rank #30 / 429
Yes
37
Facility 37
NY AVG 54
Rank #364 / 458
St Anns Home For The Aged (Not For Profit)B1267%453.8-
The Village at Unity & The Hamlet
IL
AL
MC
Rochester (City Of Rochester)
66
Facility 66
NY AVG 122
Rank #83 / 110
Yes
43
Facility 43
NY AVG 54
Rank #111 / 181
Wrp Rrh LLC-1
0%
Facility 0%
NY AVG 56.5%
Rank #1 / 98
0
Facility 0
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #1 / 98
0.0
Facility 0.0
NY AVG 2.2
Rank #1 / 98
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Village at Towngate
IL
AL
Rochester (City Of Rochester)
79
Facility 79
NY AVG 122
Rank #78 / 110
Yes
35
Facility 35
NY AVG 54
Rank #123 / 181
Wrp Operating Towngate LLC-1
0%
Facility 0%
NY AVG 56.5%
Rank #1 / 98
0
Facility 0
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #1 / 98
0.0
Facility 0.0
NY AVG 2.2
Rank #1 / 98
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
The Village at Park Crescent
IL
RC
Rochester (Legacy At Park Crescent)
-Yes
29
Facility 29
NY AVG 54
Rank #142 / 181
------Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Village at Fairways
IL
Victor (Town Of Victor)
-Yes
2
Facility 2
NY AVG 54
Rank #179 / 181
------Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Villa
Holiday Fleming Point
IL
Rochester
-Yes
16
Facility 16
NY AVG 54
Rank #158 / 181
------Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Village at Erie Station
IL
RC
Henrietta
-Yes
9
Facility 9
NY AVG 54
Rank #167 / 181
------Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Villa
River Edge Manor
IL
Rochester (South Wedge)
-Yes
60
Facility 60
NY AVG 54
Rank #75 / 181
------Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Landmark at Sibley Square
IL
Rochester
-No
89
Facility 89
NY AVG 54
Rank #29 / 181
------Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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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 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 Jewish Home of Rochester

Jewish Home of Rochester does its best to encourage residents to do whatever interests them while receiving exceptional care– making it one of the trusted senior living in the city. The center provides a comprehensive range of care, including specialized nursing home care, designed to meet the unique needs of residents. They boast a fantastic team of well-trained professionals who deliver lovely senior care that helps maintain independence.
The nursing home is focused on conducting a results-driven approach to individual recovery.  The nursing community promotes social activities, education programs, specialized programs, an emergency call system, individualized controlled AC and heating, screened patios, and fitness center.

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Overview of St. Ann’s Community

St. Anne’s Community, located in Irondequoit, Rochester, New York, is a leading hospice facility that caters to the needs of seniors in the community. Already established and in service for 150 years, St. Ann’s Community is a beacon of light for those seeking exceptional care. They encourage older adults in the community to live independently and have a balanced well-being.

In partnership with Leo Center for Caring, they offer comfort and dignity and provide older adults peace as they journey through their terminal illnesses. They have a well-trained yet compassionate staff that understands the need for seniors to complete their lives on their terms. With that sense of dignity and comfort they offer, clients and their families ensure they are given the highest quality of life they deserve.

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Overview of The Landmark at Sibley Square

In the heart of downtown Rochester, New York, The Landmark at Sibley Square offers unique blends of historic charm and modern living for adults 55+. Taking up residence in the beautifully rehabbed Sibley Building, once a department store and National Register of Historic Places-listed facility, the community offers 72 affordable one- and two-bedroom apartments. These apartments offer open floor plans, large windows and city views, vaulted ceilings, and contemporary finishes all working together to provide comfort and refinement in a thrilling city setting.

Along with the individual apartments, residents enjoy a range of amenities designed to promote active and engaged living. The complex offers a 24-hour fitness center, resident lounge with dining room and catering kitchen, game room, and in-house dental office. Additional amenities include controlled-access entry, garage parking with units attached, and access to public transportation. Part of a larger Sibley Square mixed-use development, residents have easy access to shopping stores, dining facilities, and cultural attractions, making The Landmark at Sibley Square the ideal choice for seniors who want an active and vibrant lifestyle.

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Overview of River Edge Manor

River Edge Manor offers independent living in Rochester, NY, with private living and community services rather than daily care. That arrangement can suit someone who does not need routine help with daily tasks.

The community is in Rochester’s South Wedge neighborhood and has studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom homes. A studio is one private space, while a two bedroom layout may work for a couple moving together or for someone who wants a companion. Pets are allowed, so residents can keep a pet in their home. River Edge Manor has a Walk Score of 60, meaning the area is somewhat walkable and some errands can be done on foot; a resident who no longer drives may be able to manage certain errands independently.

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Overview of The Village at Park Crescent

Overlooking the scenic neighborhood of Greece, NY, The Village at Park Crescent is a cozy senior living community that offers independent living. Enjoy a private and cozy living environment with a wide selection of apartments to choose from, including studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. Residents are guaranteed a worry-free living with a team of compassionate carers available to provide assistance and support 24/7.

Dedicated to putting residents at the center of their care, attention, and support, the community offers a broad range of activities tailored to residents’ strengths and interests. Residents enjoy access to amenities like a chapel, craft room, a dynamic community life calendar, a well-stocked library & game room, a piano lounge, and salon & barber services. The community ensures residents experience a carefree living with housekeeping, laundry, transportation, and meal preparation handled by a dedicated team.

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Overview of Holiday Fleming Point

Holiday Fleming Point is an independent senior living community located at 720 Latta Road in Rochester, New York. Managed under the Holiday by Atria portfolio, this two-story development is designed for older adults seeking private apartment homes without on-site medical or personal care services.

The property offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom layouts ranging from 335 to 975 square feet. Standard monthly rent covers three daily homestyle meals, weekly housekeeping, and building maintenance. Shared amenities include an activity room, a library, a fireplace lounge, and outdoor walking paths. The entire building is wheelchair accessible, and pets are permitted.

With a walk score of 30, the surrounding area in the suburb of Greece is car-dependent, meaning daily errands and trips to nearby locations like Ontario Beach Park or Rochester General Hospital require a vehicle. To assist residents who do not drive, the community provides scheduled local shuttle services for group shopping trips and medical appointments.

Families interested in touring the apartments or verifying current rental rates can contact the leasing office on Latta Road.

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Overview of The Village at Erie Station

Located in Henrietta, NY, The Village at Erie Station is a welcoming senior living community that provides a serene retreat for seniors who wish to spend their golden years actively and independently. The community helps residents live an easy life with comprehensive support provided by a devoted team of care associates who are available 24/7. Residents enjoy an ideal accommodation that best fits their needs with a broad range of floor plans to choose from, including studios, one-bedroom, two-bedroom apartments, and villas.

Ensuring residents never run out of things to do, the community offers a variety of activities, and amenities. Residents enjoy access to billiards, chapel, country store, game and activities room, fitness center, library, and a salon. With housekeeping, laundry, transportation, and maintenance services, residents can relax comfortably without the hassles and worries of tedious chores and errands. Residents also relish in delicious meals, prepared by a talented culinary team that carefully considers residents’ dietary requirements.

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Overview of The Village Townhomes

Located in a serene area in Monroe County, Rochester, NY, The Village Townhomes is an excellent senior living community that offers independent living. Residents here enjoy stunning ranch-style townhomes with two bedrooms and two bathrooms, an attached garage, a screened-in porch, a gas fireplace, a washer and dryer, and other modern conveniences. Leave the worries of home maintenance behind with a team that handles lawn maintenance, snow shoveling, home repairs, and any and all emergency maintenance.

With most of the chores handled residents are free to enjoy the community clubhouse with a heated outdoor pool, fitness facility, and cozy lounge. Here, residents are free to enjoy their days however they want. The community features their PrimeFit wellness program that infuses physical, mental, social, emotional, and communal health into every aspect of residents’ community life. Residents also enjoy an onsite restaurant that offers full-service dining, featuring seasonal menus and healthy options, complemented with a bistro and hospitality bar that serves coffee and snacks throughout the day.

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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 Independent Living in Rochester, NY

What is independent living?

Independent living communities are residential settings for active older adults — typically with private apartments or cottages, shared amenities (dining, fitness, activities), and no built-in medical care.

How many independent living communities are listed on this page?

This page features 13 independent living communities in Rochester, NY. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right independent living community 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 independent living communities 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.

Independent Living in Rochester at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 35/ 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: 212The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Rochester, NY. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90