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Photo of Parkwood Heights
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[name removed] was our only contact when we researched the facility. She was very helpful and is a very nice person that tried to help in any way possible. I'm not sure if they are fully staffed for...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
With its spectacular, private location, beautiful and spacious accommodations and impressively appointed community center, Parkwood Heights offers the best in senior living. Featuring patio homes, villas and senior apartments with helpful services and amenities, Parkwood Heights offers fresh new...
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It's Home with an extended Family! We would definitely recommend The Addison of Willow Pond to other families based on the experience so far.
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Inviting and picturesque, Legacy at Willow Pond offers a lifestyle of relaxed luxury for older adults looking for a safe and secure, family-like atmosphere in Penfield, NY. With easy access to Route 441 and the I-490 Expressway, Willow Pond enjoys the perfect balance of a beautiful neighborhood...
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It doesn't sound like the same. People will be still there if it reopens... I liked the diversity of food for the supper time and the friendliness of everybody that was involved. It's an amazingly usable...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Grande’Vie, a Legacy Senior Living Community, offers seniors a vibrant lifestyle filled with daily opportunities for fitness, fun, fellowship, life-enriching activities, and personal growth. You can rest easy knowing that we take care of all the details. Family owned and operated, Grande’Vie has...
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33 Floor plans available
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
The Village at Penfield is a park-like retirement community with five courtyards, a resident garden and a fountain-side gazebo just minutes from downtown Rochester. We offer independent senior living and supportive care services tailored to meet each individual’s needs, and provide discreet...
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The staff at Heathwood are friendly & responsive. The food is OK, but redundant in my dad's opinion. Staff turnover in the medical section is high, so he never really gets to know them, unfortunately
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
It feels like homeFor everyone who lives here, Heathwood Assisted Living & Memory Care feels like home—but with wonderful extra benefits. Our caring professional staff takes care of all the daily necessities, leaving you or your loved one free to relax and pursue the hobbies and activities...
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Make sure they have the staffing to give your loved one the level of assisted living you need. Even though they are certified for Level 2 they cannot provide it.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Elderwood Village at Fairport is the assisted living community of choice in Fairport, New York. Located just 9 miles from the bustling city of Rochester, the Village of Fairport is known as the 'Crown Jewel of the Erie Canal' and has been named as one of the 'Best Places to Live' by Money...
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The staff is very friendly and they make sure your needs are satisfied. Example such as my mother needed help getting to the dining area and so they sent helpers to guide her there and back to her room. When...
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
LEGACY AT FAIRWAYSDiscover a resort-like getaway with stunning views of Bristol Hills, and Champion Hills Golf Course and Country Club. Explore Independent Living, Short-Term Stays and Villa Living residences designed with you in mind. Enjoy a wide-open country feel with the comforts of big-city...
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The meals and dining gets an N/A because I have not eaten there yet. It is a great location, and close to stores. It is peaceful and quiet. Yes, I would recommend this community to other families based on...
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Welcome to The Woodlands.Welcome to Distinctive Senior Living at The Woodlands. Where quality, convenience and the comfort of a caring and vibrant community free you to live your best life. We design and deliver a living experience not only tailored to your needs, but personalized to your tastes,...
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We were impressed from the moment we stepped inside this facility with all of the things that you would expect to find in a very small but homey atmosphere. It continues to meet our expectations and above...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Victor Views Assisted Living is located just outside the charming village of Victor NY. We are family owned and operated and founded on the belief that seniors deserve to maintain the highest quality of life and dignity even when having to transition out of their home and into a new living...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At Farmington Gardens, You are in the Middle of it All! Located 15 minutes or less from: Beautiful Canandaigua Lake, Kershaw Lakeshore Park, and the Canandaigua Marina Bustling downtown Canandaigua's unique local shops, dining, and seasonal events, including the summer Farmer's Market and...
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Photo of Autumn Grove
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Autumn Grove senior housing community is located in the quiet town of Victor, Ontario County, New York. The area is full of mature shade trees and finely manicured lawns. Autumn Grove can be easily accessed just off of Highway 96. Nearby is Victor Hills Golf Course and Mud Creek. An ambulance...
Photo of Solstice Senior Living at Fairport
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From the moment we first walked in the door, we were warmly greeted by staff and residents alike. The place instantly felt like home, it is the right size where it felt like a home rather than an...
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Discover the “Crown Jewel of the Erie Canal” at Solstice Senior Living at Fairport. Nestled in The Finger Lakes, one of the world’s top vacation destinations, our residents enjoy easy access to adventure, entertainment and the beautiful outdoors. Family members and caregivers find comfort in the...
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Photo of The Gardens (Gananda Senior Apartments)
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Comfortable senior apartment living in the country. Close to everything. Great for older adults. A full kitchen. A bedroom and bathroom and a living room with a small balcony. Open parking for their...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Located just off the Gananda Parkway, The Gardens enjoys the privacy of a spacious wooded lot, neighbored by farmland and Blue Heron Hills Country Club. Enjoy the serenity from your own balcony or patio, venture out to explore the surrounding trails and ponds, or even plant and tend your own plot...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Established in 1904 as a retirement home, Fairport Baptist Homes enjoys a rich history of providing the quality, personal care seniors so rightfully deserve. Throughout the decades, we’ve constantly looked to adapt, innovate and grow. As generations, society and technology evolves, so do we. The...
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Due to covid we have not been able to see much of the community but from what we have seen it looks to be pretty clean. Once again due to covid the activities are on and off. Given the current circumstances...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Part of The Family Service Communities organization, The Northfield is a 69-apartment Enriched Living Facility licensed by the New York State Department of Health. Conveniently located just outside the village of Fairport, The Northfield offers many amenities including three cooked meals served...
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
There is something good cooking at Forest Park Retirement Community. Dining hours are flexible and you are not limited to items on the menu. Dine with your friends or cook in your apartment. Full kitchens, washer/dryer hook-ups and the views from the patio or balcony of your spacious apartment...
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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
There is something good cooking at Forest Park Retirement Community. Dining hours are flexible and you are not limited to items on the menu. Dine with your friends or cook in your apartment. Full kitchens, washer/dryer hook-ups and the views from the patio or balcony of your spacious apartment...
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Staff spend a lot of time on their phones. They have had off site trips which she enjoyed. We need a facility with nursing care also. We will move her when a spot opens. I would recommend this facility if...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Staff spend a lot of time on their phones. They have had off site trips which she enjoyed. We need a facility with nursing care also. We will move her when a spot opens. I would recommend this facility if...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of independent living in Macedon, NY

The average cost of senior living in Macedon is $3,396 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Groveland Station, NY with an average of $2,545 per month.

Independent living costs in Macedon, NY, vs. nearby cities

Macedon, NY
$3,396/mo
$3,404/mo

Independent living costs in Macedon, NY, vs. state and national averages

Macedon, NY
$3,396/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

Independent living costs in Macedon, NY, vs. other senior living options

$4,791/mo
Independent Living
$3,396/mo

Independent living costs in Macedon, NY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,044/mo
Studio
$3,713/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,916/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,170/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,366/mo

Senior living costs in Macedon vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Macedon, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMacedon, NYNew YorkU.S.
Independent Living$3,396/mo$4,412/mo$3,951/mo
Assisted Living$4,759/mo$5,593/mo$4,515/mo
Memory Care$4,791/mo$5,671/mo$4,761/mo
Independent Living
Macedon, NY:$3,396/mo
New York:$4,412/mo
U.S.:$3,951/mo
Assisted Living
Macedon, NY:$4,759/mo
New York:$5,593/mo
U.S.:$4,515/mo
Memory Care
Macedon, NY:$4,791/mo
New York:$5,671/mo
U.S.:$4,761/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Macedon

Recent reviews for independent living in Macedon

The Village at Towngate in Rochester, NY

5.0
I would recommend to others. I picked this community because of the good feeling I got when I visited , and it was near my home.

Quail Summit in Canandaigua, NY

5.0
My dad is doing so well here, all the staff is great with him and he evens likes to take part in the activities and going to the dining room where he can socialize and he really likes the menu choices. I would recommend this community to everyone

Crimson Ridge Meadows in Rochester, NY

4.0
The staff was friendly and helpful, they did have a lot of activities to offer residents, and always tried to answer our questions. My mom didn't take advantage of a lot of the activities but people were very friendly.

Macedon independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Macedon independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Macedon, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Macedon independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Macedon partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Macedon, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.6%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34.5%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
27.6%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.5%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.9%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Macedon independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Macedon communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Macedon, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
34.5%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.9%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
20.7%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.3%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Macedon independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Macedon offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Macedon, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
44.8%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.9%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.6%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.3%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.7%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.3%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.3%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44.8%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.4%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.3%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
48.3%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
31%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24.1%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48.3%
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Baywinde Senior Living, The Village at Mill Landing and The Addison of Willow Pond are the top-rated independent living facilities near Macedon, New York. See full list of communities.

There are 28 independent living facilities near Macedon, New York. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Macedon, New York are Baywinde Senior Living, The Addison of Willow Pond and Legacy at Grande Vie. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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