A low cost of living, friendly community and an exemption on Social Security taxes make Rochester an underrated retirement destination. The Flower City is home to more than 21,000 seniors, who can make health a priority with nationally-ranked Strong Memorial Hospital nearby. Fishing is plentiful thanks to Rochester’s location on Lake Ontario, and Turning Point Park allows seniors to walk alongside the Genessee River. Getting around the city is cheap on RTS buses, which offer seniors unlimited rides for $1.50 a day. Photography fans will enjoy visiting the George Eastman House, while animal lovers can visit Seneca Park Zoo, and both offer discounts for seniors. Sports fans can take in Rochester Red Wings baseball games, where seniors get discounted admission.
To help seniors discover the most senior-friendly locations around the country, Caring.com conducted a new study, “The Best and Worst Places for Senior Living.” The Caring Senior Living Report analyzes and ranks 300 cities and 50 states on the quality of senior living in that area. The cities were graded using 46 metrics across five categories: Health Care, Senior Living & Housing, Affordability, Quality of life, and Transportation.
CARING STARS WINNER
720 Latta Rd, Rochester, NY 14612
4.5
(39 reviews)
"I toured the facility and was pleased with how clean it was. The rooms were larger than I expected. I can’t say anything about the food because I didn’t eat there. I want to thank Kandi for her knowledge of the facility and for showing me around...."
$3,249
CARING STARS WINNER
97 Canal Landing Blvd, Rochester, NY 14626
4.7
(20 reviews)
"I am using Home Instead - Rochester, NY for my husband. The thing I liked about their service is they are on time. They are monitored. If they have questions, they have people to advise them on what to do. They're prompt, and they come up with ideas ..."
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3 Treeline Dr, Rochester, NY 14612
4.7
(13 reviews)
"My mom moved to Crimson Ridge Meadows and they have a very friendly staff. The living quarters are on the larger side, and very clean, and we like the location. They have a dining area. They have hair salons. They have physical and occupational thera..."
$3,000
150 Towngate Road, Rochester, NY 14626
4.5
(18 reviews)
"My ex-husband is in The Village at Towngate. It's smaller, it's close to where we live, and the people are very friendly. The food is great. The facility is very efficient. It's convenient. They have lovely areas to sit outside. It's clean. It doesn'..."
$3,500
1404 Long Pond Road, Rochester, NY 14626
4.0
(27 reviews)
"I toured Elderwood Village at Greece, which was very nice. I have a house cat, and my mom's into cats, so that was cool. The rooms were lovely. All the people I saw who were walking around were very happy. I didn't try the food, but it looks very nic..."
$3,077
1 Treeline Dr, Rochester, NY 14612
4.5
(7 reviews)
"The tour we had at Crimson Ridge Garden was fantastic. The place looked newer. We walked in and talked to the staff right there in the common area. We had a cup of coffee, and then she took us through. She was very good and very informative. She spen..."
$7,000
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749 Maiden Ln, Rochester, NY 14615
4.3
(3 reviews)
"BINGO is my mom’s favorite. She even sends me home when it’s time for Bingo Activities are daily and multiple music events. My mom has totally become comfortable in her new home and friends!! ..."
$2,995
550 Latona Road , Rochester, NY 14626
4.0
(4 reviews)
"We've hired an in-home aide from Griswold Home Care for my parents. The aide is wonderful. We chose them because of their good response time and meeting with their staff. It worked out well...."
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1100 Jefferson Rd Ste 21, Rochester, NY 14623
Our in-home care services brighten the lives of seniors, who can benefit from a helping hand and a friendly smile. Our caregivers, who are seniors themselves, make your life easier through compassionate support, beautifully vibrant moments, and shared experiences. As your personal caregivers, we relate to the opportunities and challenges of aging. Your days should be filled with ease and joy! That’s why our entire South Rochester team is committed to empowering seniors, helping them continue to live independent lives from the comfort of home. As your specific needs change, you can count on Seniors Helping Seniors® South Rochester to support you in ways you find most helpful. We’re honored to have forged many friendships in this community through our day-to-day assistance and companionship. We can’t wait to connect with you!
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2080 W Ridge Road Suite 2, Rochester, NY 14626
Senior Helpers of Greater Rochester offers a comprehensive suite of programs and services that support aging in-place. Our office is owned and operated by Kingsley Barnie, who is an advocate for high-quality senior care. At Senior Helpers of Greater Rochester our primary goal is to help provide a high quality of life for our clients and their families, by delivering customized, dependable and affordable care. Our team of highly-qualified caregivers and staff all live in the metro Rochester, New York area and we are invested in this community. Updated services: Alzheimer's/Dementia Bathing/Dressing Companion Care Incontinence Care Live-In Care Mobility Assistance Oral Hygiene Personal Care Toileting Transfer Assistance Doctor Visits Errands/Shopping Help with Eating Housekeeping Laundry Light Exercise Meal Preparation Medication Reminders Respite Care Socialization/Emotional Support Transportation
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140A Metro Park, Rochester, NY 14623
4.8
(82 reviews)
"The most helpful part of the services provided is the ability for me to care for my sister to make sure she is safe on a daily basis. One thing I would tell a friend is that they are always on time, as well as the office staff always answers the pho..."
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50 Prince St, Rochester, NY 14607
4.7
(505 reviews)
"She fights it a little bit, but it's okay. Old age is tough. The communication and willingness to work with us has been helpful. They seem to be very honest, and they come, and they're prompt, and I think they take good care of Gayle...."
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PO Box 10038, Rochester, NY 14610
4.9
(11 reviews)
"I was very pleased with the care from beginning to end. Excellent job in everything, but especially the care and concern given to my parents and our family...."
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1350 Westfall Road, Rochester, NY 14618
4.5
(20 reviews)
"We came for a tour for a family member. We ultimately didn't need placement but I was so impressed with the facility. We were greeted properly and everyone we passed said hello. The facility was clean and very well kept. The administrator also took t..."
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555 Maiden Lane, Rochester, NY 14616
4.3
(29 reviews)
"i can't say enough for the entire Staff for the care my sister received at this Facility. The care and kindness shown to her was so wonderful for the approximate 2 yrs she was there. Also the cleanliness and special things everyone did for her ..."
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100 McAuley Drive, Rochester, NY 14610
4.3
(26 reviews)
"On behalf of all Mary Jane's family, we want to thank you and the community at Legacy of Blossom and Clover for making mom's experience of moving into her new home so positive. Her apartment was cleaned and maintained beautifully.The wonderful pizza..."
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1471 Long Pond Road, Rochester, NY 14626
4.3
(25 reviews)
"The Village at Unity was nice. Their food was the best. I had a cauliflower crust pizza, and it was delicious. The rooms were kind of the same, but they were fine. The thing I like about them is that they are nice and bright. They weren't dark and gl..."
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1 Johnsarbor Dr W, Rochester, NY 14620
4.4
(15 reviews)
"St. John's Meadows was nice. It was hard to learn your way around, but they had a pool and a woodshop, which were great. We had a meal there, and it was good. It was an ala carte thing. I had grilled cheese...."
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535 Mount Hope Avenue, Rochester, NY 14620
4.7
(7 reviews)
"Our Family is so grateful for the caring compassionate staff at Seabury Woods. The individualized care is exceptional. The activity programs, meal plans and staff interactions are second to none. Our family has peace of mind that our mom is part of ..."
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3349 Monroe Ave, Rochester, NY 14618
4.8
(5 reviews)
"Happier at Home provided high quality care givers and top notch customer service from when we first signed up with them. Great organization and my mom is happier at home...."
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Reviews of Communities Nearby
Senior Living
Housing
4.0
Review of Holiday Fleming Point
Rooms were nice and the staff were marvelous! Tour was lovely!
Senior Living
Bonnie
4.0
Review of Monroe Community Hospital
I live in Monroe Community Hospital now. I like the people and the activities. However, they need more help, like every other place. The food is terrible. The building is very clean. For activities...
Senior Living
Jujus
3.0
Review of St. John’s Home
Housekeeping lacks. Cleanliness in general lacks. The kitchen and dining area are generally dirty with food remnants left uncleaned. My mother is usually cleaned and briefs changed regularly. The...
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