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St. Columban’s on the Lake offers assisted living and independent living in Silver Creek, New York. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication while a resident keeps a private living space. Independent living provides private living without daily care. Having both care levels can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to a different community.

The community has 57 beds, creating a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. Private rooms and apartments with one bedroom offer a choice between a single private room and a larger apartment layout. Residents have access to a hair salon, fitness room, walking paths, gardens, gazebos, and an outdoor events pavilion for grooming, exercise, time outside, and community activities.

There is plenty to do. Residents can join exercise classes, go fishing, craft, garden, attend live entertainment and movie nights, and take part in organized games. Catholic religious services are also available. St. Columban’s on the Lake is operated by St Columban’s on the Lake, Home for Well-Aged.

Samuel F. Vilas Home offers assisted living and memory care in Plattsburgh, NY. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing and medication while the resident lives in an apartment; Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Having both care levels in one community may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time, since moving to a different level of care may not require leaving the home.

The home has 136 beds and is operated by Plattsburgh ALR. Residents can choose a studio, semi-private room or private room, whether they want a single living space or prefer to share. Each unit includes a kitchenette with a sink, cabinets, microwave and mini refrigerator, giving residents room to keep and prepare limited items, as well as a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and bench seat.

Meals include restaurant-style dining, home-style scratch cooking, snacks and texture-modified diets, including options for residents who need food with modified textures. Daily activities and exercise provide scheduled ways to participate, while birthday celebrations add a regular social occasion. Respite care is also available for a short stay when a usual caregiver travels or needs time to recover.

Samaritan Summit Village offers assisted living in Watertown, NY. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while allowing a resident to maintain a private living space, so the community may be a good fit for someone who needs this support without daily skilled nursing care.

The community has 120 beds. Samaritan Senior Village operates Samaritan Summit Village.

The Lodge at Ives Hill offers assisted living and independent living in Watertown, NY. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private apartment; Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care. Having both care types in one community can allow a resident whose needs grow to move to a different level of care without leaving the community.

With 24 beds, The Lodge at Ives Hill is a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other. That size may suit someone who prefers a smaller setting. Pets are allowed, so residents may keep a pet as part of daily life at the community. Resident-led interest groups give people opportunities to join activities organized around shared interests, while exercise classes provide scheduled physical activity. A library and reading room offers a dedicated place for reading or quiet time.

Glenmere at Cloverwood offers assisted living and memory care in Pittsford, NY. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while allowing a resident to maintain an apartment, while memory care offers a supervised setting for someone who may be at risk of wandering.

The combination may suit a resident whose needs could grow from daily assistance to memory focused care within the same community. Glenmere has 77 beds, with studios, one bedroom apartments, and two bedroom apartments; the two bedroom layout can also accommodate a couple moving together.

Respite care is available for a short stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs temporary support. Residents in memory care can take part in an activities program and music therapy, with activities designed for that setting and music used therapeutically.

Cloverwood Senior Living operates Glenmere at Cloverwood.

The Hawthorne offers assisted living in Rochester, NY, with support for daily tasks such as dressing, bathing and medication while each resident lives in an apartment. Respite care is also available, which may make the community a good fit for a family whose usual caregiver needs a short-term break.

The community has 42 beds and 38 one-bedroom apartments. Each apartment gives a resident a dedicated bedroom within the living space, while the pet-friendly policy allows a resident to keep a pet as part of the move. St. John’s Meadows operates The Hawthorne.

An on-site doctor’s office and laboratory services allow residents to attend medical appointments and have testing done within the community. Enclosed outdoor courtyards provide outdoor space on the property.

The Sentinel of Amsterdam provides assisted living in Amsterdam, NY. Residents receive help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while living in an apartment-style setting, making the community a possible fit for someone who needs this assistance without a skilled nursing setting.

The community has 150 beds, with one-bedroom apartments and semi-private rooms. A one-bedroom apartment separates the bedroom from the living space, while a semi-private room suits someone comfortable sharing a room. Residents can look out over the Mohawk Valley Gateway Overlook Pedestrian Bridge, a nearby landmark.

Presbyterian Residential Community offers assisted living in New Hartford, New York, with help with bathing, dressing, and medication management while supporting each resident’s daily routine. The community has 96 beds and is operated by Community Wellness Partners. As a faith-based community with places of worship on campus, it may be a good fit for a resident who wants religious services available where they live.

The 62-acre campus includes gardens and natural surroundings, giving residents outdoor areas where they can spend time. A wellness center provides space for on-campus wellness activities, and Rock Steady Boxing gives residents a structured program to join. Adult day services are also available.

Bishop’s Commons at St. Luke is an assisted living community in Oswego, NY. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing and medication while allowing a resident to maintain a private living space. The community may be a good fit for someone who needs this support and prefers either a studio or one-bedroom apartment.

Bishop’s Commons operates the community and has 68 beds, giving families a clear sense of its overall capacity. Residents may keep pets, and educational programs such as Alzheimer’s Association presentations offer opportunities to learn about dementia related topics. Views of the Oswego River, canal and falls give residents an on-site setting where they can look out over these surrounding features. Available apartments include studios, with a single-room layout, and one-bedroom apartments, which provide a separate bedroom and living space.

Heritage Home for Women offers assisted living in Schenectady, New York. Residents receive help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication while living in their own apartments.

With 36 beds, the home has a smaller community feel where staff and residents can get to know each other. It may suit someone who prefers a smaller setting. Residents can join a gardening club, bird watching club, and walking club, as well as take part in trips and outings. A gazebo provides space for outdoor time.