The Best Independent Living Communities in Ontario County, NY

"I'm in Farmington Gardens and I'm very happy with this facility. This is just a 55 and over apartment, but I like the safety and security they provide. It's a very clean new building and there's only 88 apartments here. Everything is new and there's great safety features in the building. It's locked down at night. It's also peaceful and quite and there's a lot of things to do here. There are a lot of activities here that you can participate in. There's not much staff here, just an office and a maintenance person. "

"My mom moved into Vienna Gardens. The general appearance was awesome; it's very nice, they keep it extremely clean, and it's decorated beautifully. They had a lot of things for the residents to do. Everyone was really helpful, we had aides twice a day for her, and the administrator staff was just wonderful. So far, I've been extremely satisfied with the services. Seniors can live there independently, but they have modified assisted living; it just depends on what the residents need. They have crafts and games, and so far, mom has played Bingo and cards. She's starting to socialize. The dining area was very quaint, the food was really good, they had choices, and they can go and eat anytime. "

"Meals are great but not enough never have 2nds "

"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 very good. "

"I liked The Addison of Fairways. It seemed to be a larger facility, and so there were more things to do. It was very updated. They were remodeling a lot of it at the time we were there. They made a good impression on that, too. It's been sold recently to another company. Everybody was very conscientious and explained everything clearly."

"The Woodlands was quite nice. It was just too far away from anything like going shopping or go someplace else. The tour went well, though. The staff was very interested in us."

"Lyon's Manor is okay. It's not the greatest, but it's not bad. It is close to us, it's decent, and it's affordable for my mother. The staff is great and very nice. The residents do all kinds of different activities for each month. They figure things out together what they want to do. "

"Gardens Senior Apartments was subsidized and too small for what we wanted. It was handicap-accessible, which was good, but we wanted a two-bedroom which was not available. We were above the income limit because it was subsidized. The environment was what we wanted. It was country living and about six miles from where we lived. We liked the area, but it was not ideal because it was not near the hospital. The staff was very good and very accommodating. Everything was very good. They had a nice environment, gardens, and activity rooms. They were very clean, but it was not for us."

"We moved our dad to Fairport Baptist Homes. It's been going well and they are taking good care of him. The staff is really helpful and kind. They check on my dad very often and they are providing him all the care that he needs. I tried the food and it's very good. They have activities such as bingo, music, arts and crafts, and animal visits. The cost is high unless families can qualify for Medicaid and my dad's on Medicaid, so I feel like he's getting a very good deal."

"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 a small kitchen, or cottage with a living room, kitchen, and a washer and dryer. The staff was very friendly, and the people were very nice. They really have a lot of facilities like a pool, work-out room and a library. They had a concert that day and took me around to show me the different places to eat. "

"This is an excellent facility that gives good care to it's residents. My mother in law was there until she passed away. I know of many happy residents there. "

Welcome to St Mark's Terrace Senior Citizens! St. Mark's Terrace offers affordable housing for senior citizens in two locations in Yates County, New York.It was the vision and mission of the Rector and Vestry of St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Penn Yan, New York to establish decent, safe housing for low income seniors. In 1972, St. Mark's Terrace opened a "high rise" building with over 100 apartments in a convenient location in the center of the Village of Penn Yan. The opportunity to be housed near amenities such as grocery stores, banks, churches, public library, post office, pharmacies, restaurants and shopping district attracts many seniors who may no longer desire to drive. Individuals who are 62 years of age or older and are able to manage living in an independent setting are welcome to apply. Rental subsidy may be available for those who qualify. The buildings follow regulations established by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). St. Mark's, Dundee opened with a 39 unit two story building in 1994. It is located on the edge of the Village of Dundee and is approximately one-half mile from the shopping district, where amenities such as grocery store, public library, bank, post office, restaurant and pharmacy are available. Convenient on-site delivery by the grocery store and pharmacy may be arranged by residents. To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: New York State Department of Health Adult Care Facility Directory

"My mom has been at Legacy at Willow Pond for almost a year now. The place is wonderful. The young men and ladies in the dinning room are amazing. They know everyone by name and greet my mom every time they see her. They always make her feel so special. Everyone who works there is the same. From management to the maintenance guys and the lovely ladies who clean her room, all the wonderful staff at the front desk and Emily who coordinates all the activities. They all make her feel like part of a large family. They always take time to talk to her or help her with anything. My sisters and I are so very pleased with our choice for my mom. Legacy Willow Pond is a place where we feel she is safe and part of a very special family. Thank you everyone at Willow Pond!!!"

"My mom is at Pinehurst in Honeoye Falls, which is an Episcopal home group. She's been a client there for eight years now, and she's at the independent living apartment for seniors. I think it's great, but it's an independent living, and my mom isn't independent anymore. We had to hire aides to help her, and that's been a huge expense. They provide her meals and housekeeping, but they don't supply any assistance. She's ninety-four now, and she needs help getting dressed and moving around. She needs a more restrictive placement. She's fine, but she needed more assistance than Pinehurst could give her. We've been very pleased with them; they're exceptional there. They had no issues with COVID; they had one or two incidents, and they dealt with it quite aggressively and thoroughly. We love the place. Some of their apartments need work; they're not fancy, but they're clean. I think the food is fine, too, and my mom always likes it. They have a gym, a computer room, and an open area for congregating. They used to have music more often, but New York state has not allowed it yet. When it opens back up, they will have music once or twice a week. They provide a lot of activities there. They're not perfect, they have their flaws, but they're better than any place around here locally."