Brookdale Pittsford

Overview of Brookdale Pittsford

Nestled in Pittsford, New York, Brookdale Pittsford is an Alzheimer’s and dementia care community that takes a person-centered approach to memory care. The community, also known as Clare Bridge, helps residents find a sense of belonging and purpose while preserving their individuality. Brookdale Pittsford offers a gentle daily structure of planned programs, supporting residents’ current abilities and skills through brain games, dancing, cooking classes, and music programs.

The trained staff is available on-site 24/7 to provide personalized care and support. The community’s memory care program is designed to help residents with Alzheimer’s and dementia feel a sense of belonging and purpose. Residents can enjoy a variety of activities, from art classes and gardening to devotional services and social events like Jazz Music Mondays and Sock Hop happy hours. Brookdale Pittsford also helps residents stay connected through the InTouch touch-screen computer system. The dining program focuses on creating a sense of belonging by offering dementia-friendly menus and personal dining assistance.

(585) 249-9990

52-bed community

A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

Walk Score: 11 / 100

Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Facility TypeAdult Home

CountyMonroe

Brookdale Pittsford is legally operated by Perinton Clare Bridge Operator, Inc..

Wheelchair Accessible

Emergency SystemsYes

Respite Care

Licensed Nurses/CNAs

24-Hour Staffing

Continuing Care Retirement Communities

At Home Care

Pet Friendly

Library

Concierge Service

Café/Bistro

Beauty/Barber Shop

Courtyard And Garden

Game Room

Landscaped Grounds

Community Kitchen

Screened Lanai

ActivitiesGentle daily structure with familiar routines and purposeful activities.

Touring HoursMon - Fri: 8am - 9pm CT / Sat: 9am - 5:30pm CT

Since 2021 · 5 years of data 4 enforcement actions 43 violations 20 inspections

Inspection Score

24 points below the New York average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Enforcement Actions Enforcement actions are formal penalties or interventions imposed by New York regulators when an assisted living residence fails to meet state care, safety, or regulatory standards. They may include stipulations and orders, civil monetary penalties, operational restrictions, or appointment of temporary management.

Since 2021

4 enforcement actions

This facility has 4 enforcement actions. 77% of New York assisted living residences have zero, and the statewide average is 0.6.

October 21, 2024 #ACF-24-031
April 19, 2024 #ACF-24-010
November 27, 2023 #ACF-23-017
January 30, 2023 #ACF-23-001

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the New York state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2021 vs. New York state average

Overall vs. NY average

Latest Inspection June 6, 2025 Complaint Investigation

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	NY Average	vs. NY Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.	20	9	This facility has 122% more total inspections than a typical New York assisted living residence (20 vs. NY avg 9).↑ 122% worse
Inspections with violations Inspections that uncovered at least one regulatory violation.	14	4	This facility has 250% more inspections with violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (14 vs. NY avg 4).↑ 250% worse
Inspection violation rate Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one violation.	70%	44%	This facility has 26 percentage points higher inspection violation rate than a typical New York assisted living residence (70% vs. NY avg 44%).↑ 26% worse Rank #247 / 318 Inspection violation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 247th out of 318 homes in New York. Shows this facility's % of inspections with violations compared to the New York average among 318 comparable communities in the ranking pool.
Complaint visits On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.	13	6	This facility has 117% more complaint visits than a typical New York assisted living residence (13 vs. NY avg 6).↑ 117% worse Rank #284 / 318 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 284th out of 318 homes in New York. Shows this facility's complaint-related visits compared to the New York average among 318 comparable communities in the ranking pool.

Violations Violations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	NY Average	vs. NY Avg
Total violations Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	43	14.5	This facility has 197% more total violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (43 vs. NY avg 14.5).↑ 197% worse Rank #313 / 318 Total violations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 313th out of 318 homes in New York. Shows this facility's violations compared to the New York average among 318 comparable communities in the ranking pool.
Violations per year Average violations per year since 2021.	8.6	2.9	This facility has 197% more violations per year than a typical New York assisted living residence (8.6 vs. NY avg 2.9).↑ 197% worse
Violations per inspection Average violations per inspection.	2.2	1.6	This facility has 38% more violations per inspection than a typical New York assisted living residence (2.2 vs. NY avg 1.6).↑ 38% worse Rank #283 / 318 Violations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 283rd out of 318 homes in New York. Shows this facility's violations per inspection compared to the New York average among 318 comparable communities in the ranking pool.

Violation breakdown

3 Admission Standards NY avg: 0.5

2 Civil Penalties NY avg: 0.1

1 Criminal History Record Check NY avg: 0.0

2 Department Criminal Review NY avg: 0.0

1 Disaster and Emergency NY avg: 0.5

1 Environmental Standards NY avg: 1.7

3 General Requirements NY avg: 0.1

3 Operating Certificate NY avg: 0.2

5 Personnel NY avg: 0.7

4 Records and Reports NY avg: 2.0

1 Resident Protections NY avg: 0.4

17 Resident Services NY avg: 2.9

3 Retention and Standards NY avg: 0.8

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

The most recent inspection on June 6, 2025 found no violations or deficiencies.
The facility had recurring deficiencies in resident services, personnel, and records across multiple inspections from 2023 to 2024.
The June 4, 2024 inspection cited seven deficiencies including admission standards, resident protections, and resident services, indicating ongoing compliance problems.

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Total Cases 1

Active Cases 0

Closed 1

Since 2019

Most Recent 2019

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What does this home offer?

Pets Allowed

Housing Options: Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Building Type: Two-story

Fitness and Recreation

Type of Rooms Available

1 Bed

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Brookdale Pittsford

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4.3 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Pittsford's city center to Brookdale Pittsford's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 5.34 miles to nearest hospital (ACM Labs)

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Community First Choice Option

NY Medicaid CFCO

Age 65+ or disabled

General New York resident, Medicaid- eligible, care need (not necessarily nursing home level).

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $30,182 individual, higher due to NY Medicaid expansion

Higher asset limit; urban density increases demand.

Benefits

Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite care (240 hours/year) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.) Assistive technology ($500 avg.)

Expanded In-Home Services for the Elderly Program (EISEP)

NY EISEP

Age 60+

General New York resident, at risk of decline but not nursing home level.

Income Limits ~$2,500/month individual, varies

Asset Limits $15,000 individual

Cost-sharing required above certain income; urban/rural balance.

Benefits

In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Case management Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE)

NY SCRIE

Age 62+

General NYC resident, live in rent-controlled/stabilized apartment, spend >1/3 of income on rent.

Income Limits (2025) $50,000/year household

Asset Limits No strict asset cap, but income-focused eligibility.

Limited to NYC’s rent-regulated units; high demand in urban areas.

Benefits

Rent freeze (e.g., covers increases of $50-$200+/month); tax credit for landlord

Senior Citizen Homeowners’ Exemption (SCHE)

NY SCHE

Age 65+

General NYC resident, own and live in a 1-3 family home, co-op, or condo.

Income Limits (2025) $58,399/year household

Asset Limits No strict asset cap, income-driven eligibility.

Applies only in NYC; excludes large apartment buildings.

Benefits

Property tax reduction (5-50%, e.g., $500-$5,000/year based on income and property value)

New York Foundation for Senior Citizens (NYFSC) Home Sharing Program

NYFSC Home Sharing

Age One participant must be 60+ (host or guest)

General NYC resident, able to share living space.

Income Limits No strict limit, but targets those needing cost relief.

Asset Limits Not applicable; focus on housing need.

Primarily NYC-focused; limited slots due to demand.

Benefits

Shared housing (reduces rent/living costs by 30-50%, e.g., $500-$1,000/month savings); optional light assistance between housemates

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