Assisted Living Communities in Canandaigua, New York

Assisted Living costs in Canandaigua start around $4,919 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.

It’s important to note that assisted living rates in Canandaigua and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:

• Veterans Benefits
• Life Insurance Policy
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in New York page.

Canandaigua is a town that also contains an identically named city, and there are six other towns that also lay claim to the Canandaigua mail address and zip code. While the blurred geographic lines may be confusing to outsiders, this interconnectivity showcases how cozy and easily navigable this bucolic area truly is.

According to the 2017 estimates, Canandaigua has a population of 11,130, roughly 21.3 percent of which is seniors 65 years of age or older. To help accommodate those residents interested in live-in options for senior care, Canandaigua offers nine assisted living facilities in and around the city. The New York State Department of Health oversees these communities which it calls “adult care facilities” or ACFs.

• Cost of living in Canandaigua is only 1.80 percent higher than the national average, making this a fairly affordable place for seniors to live.
• The climate in Canandaigua offers warm summers with a high of 81 degrees Fahrenheit in July and cold winters with lows plummeting to 17 degrees Fahrenheit in January. With typical snowfall triple that of the national average, the city could prove tricky for seniors who prefer an active lifestyle or who struggle with mobility issues.
• The violent crime rate in Canandaigua is nearly nine points lower than the national average, making the city a safe bet for seniors concerned about personal security.
• Canandaigua is serviced by RTS Ontario, a public system that runs through the city as into other areas of Ontario County. Seniors pay half-rate fares for bus passes. RTS also operates a reservation-only service called Dial A Ride that offer seniors curb-to-curb transportation for a flat-rate fee.
• The Canandaigua area is home to world-class medical facilities, including the Canandaigua VA and UR Thompson Hospital, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
• Canandaigua has an array of community resources for seniors, including the Ontario County Office for the Aging, which offers a plethora of resources ranging from in-home care to health insurance information, as well as more than six senior centers and clubs.