The 20 Best Independent Living Communities in Monroe County, NY for 2019

The average cost of independent living in Monroe County is $2,440 per month. This is lower than the national median of $2,500.

To help you with your search, browse the 166 reviews below for independent living communities in Monroe County. On average, consumers rate independent living in Monroe County 4.3 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Genesee County with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Caring.com has helped 32 families in Monroe County find high-quality senior care. To speak with one of our Family Advisors about independent living options and costs in Monroe County, call (855) 863-8283.

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Caring Star 2018

Fleming Point

Provides: Independent Living

720 Latta Rd, Rochester, NY 14612

24 reviews (24)

"The people including residents and staff were all very friendly. Very clean and felt comfortable and not fake. Residents laughed and were playing bocce ball. I highly recommended. They had just..." More

Solstice Senior Living at Fairport

Provides: Independent Living

55 Ayrault Rd, Fairport, NY 14450

23 reviews (23)

"Maplewood Estates's staff was very friendly, good, knowledgeable, and passed on a lot of information to me about the place. The residents were great, and I was really surprised. All in all, the..." More

The Gables of Brighton

Provides: Independent Living

2001 Clinton Avenue South, Rochester, NY 14618

15 reviews (15)

"Gables at Brighton was nice, but they only do like all inclusive, and I was looking for more of a meal program where you wouldn't have to go down every breakfast, lunch, and dinner with everybody..." More

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Baywinde Senior Living

Provides: Independent Living

100 & 200 Kidd Castle Way, Webster, NY 14580

12 reviews (12)

"I had a very good experience at Baywinde. I was surprised that it was as roomy and large as it was, and the rooms were lovely, very nice, and with plenty of room for a single person to be in. I did..." More

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The Village at Unity

Provides: Independent Living

1471 Long Pond Road, Rochester, NY 14626

16 reviews (16)

"We live in The Village at Unity and we're satisfied with it. The staff is very helpful. The amenities are fine, and there's a lot going on here. The food is usually pretty good. They have a library..." More

Legacy at Park Crescent

Provides: Independent Living

1000 Providence Cr., Greece, NY 14616

13 reviews (13)

"Legacy at Park Crescent is a very nice place. The staff is very good and very friendly. The place is beautiful. The food is OK. They have Bingo, but Mom doesn't go, and they have a library that she..." More

Highlands at Pittsford

Provides: Independent Living

100 Hahnemann Trail, Pittsford, NY 14534

10 reviews (10)

"I really like Highlands. I have been up there twice, and it happened to meet my needs. It is a buy-in community with three levels of care. You can get a one- or two-bedroom apartment with a den or..." More

St. Ann’s Community

Provides: Independent Living

1500 Portland Avenue , Rochester, NY 14621

19 reviews (19)

"My parents and I toured Chapel Oaks for the grandfather. We were pretty surprised at how luxurious and elegant it was. There's a little gift shop, a barber, fine dining! It's really nice here, I'd..." More

St. Ann's Community at Cherry Ridge

Provides: Independent Living

900 Cherry Ridge Boulevard, Webster, NY 14580

10 reviews (10)

"My first visit with Cherry Ridge was very positive. The staff was very professional and very engaging. They did a lot of listening to make sure that their facility was going to be able to meet my..." More

Beatrice Place

Provides: Independent Living

600 Denise Road, Rochester, NY 14616

"My mother has done really well at Beatrice Place. She's with people her age who have the same interests, and they provide some group activities, dinners, and potlucks suppers. There is a bunch of..." More

Legacy At Willow Pond

Provides: Independent Living

40 Willow Pond Way, Penfield, NY 14526

"Legacy at Willow Pond was very nice, very lovely, and airy. It was a pleasant place to live in. The residents were friendly. " More

College Greene Senior Apartments

Provides: Independent Living

45 College Greene Dr, North Chili, NY 14514

"College Greene had excellent two-bedroom apartments with walk in closet, a small kitchen and a bath. They also had a washer and dryer area in the apartments. It was very clean and was just the..." More

St. John's Meadows

Provides: Independent Living

1 Johnsarbor Dr W, Rochester, NY 14620

10 reviews (10)

"My Dad has been here over 4 years and the care is wonderful. The talented staff have the task of learning what each resident is accustomed to and caring for them in that manner. The..." More

Legacy at Clover Blossom

Provides: Independent Living

100 McAuley Drive, Rochester, NY 14610

"Legacy At Clover Blossom was an excellent place. It was beautiful, airy, and bright. I saw the 1-bedroom, and it was very expensive. It was a lovely place. The staff gave us a lovely tour and..." More

Legacy at Village Wood

Provides: Independent Living

100 Village Wood Lane, Penfield, NY 14526

"The Legacy at Village Wood is reasonable as far as pricing and what they include. They do what is called the “I’m OK” program. So even though it is independent, every morning when they wake up they..." More

Legacy at Erie Station

Provides: Independent Living

1545 Erie Station Road, , Henrietta, NY 14467

"Legacy at Erie Station was very nice. The coordinator there was wonderful. I almost did go to Legacy at Erie Station. I like it very much. I like the housing plan. It was totally independent..." More

Parkwood Heights

Provides: Independent Living

1340 Parkwood Drive, Macedon, NY 14450

"We visited Parkwood Heights. The staff was very nice and friendly. It had a good atmosphere. The calendar of events looked interesting and included fun things to do. We tasted the food,which was..." More

Cloverwood Senior Living

Provides: Independent Living

1 Sinclair Drive , Pittsford, NY 14534

"We called it the Cruise Ship because it was like being on a cruise. It was expensive but my Grandparents loved it. It was newly built and they got one of the first units. It was like a nice two..." More

Legacy at Cranberry Landing

Provides: Independent Living

300 Cranberry Landing, Rochester, NY 14609

"I’ve gone into Legacy at Cranberry Landing, looked around, and made an appointment with the person at the desk. The grounds were nice and tucked into the woods. The area was not a bad neighborhood,..." More

Seneca Towers

Provides: Independent Living

200 Seth Green Drive,, Rochester, NY 14621

"Seneca Towers is fine and I like the privacy they offer. However, before I moved in, I told them I don't want a place over sixth floor because that's the limit of the fire department ladder, but..." More

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Recent Reviews of Independent Living in Monroe County

Review of The Village at Unity

We live in The Village at Unity and we're satisfied with it. The staff is very helpful. The amenities are fine, and there's a lot going on here. The food is usually pretty good. They have a library... Read more

Bob
Review of Highlands at Pittsford

Highlands at Pittsford was very nice and well laid-out, and the apartments were very nice and cozy. The facilities were very clean and welcoming. It was reasonably priced, which was key, and the gr... Read more

Missy
Review of Fleming Point

The people including residents and staff were all very friendly. Very clean and felt comfortable and not fake. Residents laughed and were playing bocce ball. I highly recommended. They had just... Read more

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