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Photo of Manor House
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Manor House was the best choice for my mom. She enjoys it there, and she has made new friends. Mom even says she loves the Manor House. The only reason I didn't give them five stars is because they were just...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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 Manor House!Our beautiful, established community is located in the heart of Batavia, NY - about 25 minutes from either Buffalo or Rochester and provides apartment style living for active seniors living in near-by towns – and even some who have moved to be close to their children....
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Being new to the community everyone from the staff to the residents have been very welcoming and supportive during this transition. I couldn’t be happier with the decision to have my mom come to live here.
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.
Rediscover your passions with the freedom of senior independent living in the historic village of Honeoye Falls. If you’re looking for relaxed, friendly and carefree living in the country, Pinehurst senior living has just about everything you could ask for—beautiful one- and two-bedroom senior...
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The owner, [name removed] is friendly and very professional; all of the caregivers are kind and helpful; the home is large, rooms spacious and a resident has choices ( depending on availability ) of the type...
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.
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I am very happy with Brookdale and my cousin has been very well taken care of and is happy there. A major improvement from his previous facility.
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.
Do more of what you love.Here at our assistive living community, you get to redefine your independence, pursue your favorite hobbies and live your life your way. Whether that’s connecting with new friends or trying something new like tai chi, you have choices for how you want to spend your...
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The staff are always there to answer questions. They are quick to respond to concerns and quick to contact us when something happens or if they have concerns. My mother moved from assisted living to a higher...
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.
Morgan Estates is nestled above Geneseo, NY overlooking the fertile Genesee Valley. This pastoral setting of rolling hills affords our residents with a vital lifestyle. We offer a range of living experiences, from independent apartments to assisted living. The Morgan Estates community offers you...
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After my father passed away it was a bit of a whirlwind trying to find a place for my mom to live. The staff at Manor Hills was willing to meet us at 7pm to do a tour. All of my questions were answered while...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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The staff in the head office was wonderful, even though they have nursing staff you need to keep an eye on things and make sure your visiting and double-check with the staff and make sure everything is ok....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
Eden Heights of Olean offers a residential opportunity for seniors to focus on independence, friendship and fulfillment. At Eden Heights of Olean, our residents horizons grow, not constrict. They are enabled , not hindered .Residence at Eden Heights of Olean means having assistance so that day to...
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Colonial Square Senior Village is really nice. The two staff members who take care of everything are very friendly. They respond quickly if I ever need any help. I have a nice apartment, 2 bedrooms, bath. It...
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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I enjoy exercise, bingo, use van for local appointment, have met many friends and old acquainted. Enjoy the entertainment here. We have beautiful large acreages with trees flowers. Tops grocery and pharmacy...
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.
Perched on 11 acres of beautiful landscaping in Le Roy, New York, The Greens provides an abundance of space and comfort for those seeking active independent living. At The Greens, you can enjoy all the comforts of home in a vibrant, hassle-free community. Restaurant-style dining services feature...
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This community is clean, friendly and helpful atmosphere. The activities are on the second floor instead of the first floor so my loved one does not go often and that is one of the downfalls due to her...
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.
Enriched living at Clark Meadows begins with a philosophy – each day should be spent maximizing one’s health and happiness.Taking a preventive approach, it’s a philosophy stressing the importance of exercising the mind and body, as well as nurturing the spirit.Supporting total wellness, Clark...
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Photo of Horizons at Canandaigua Senior Living
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This community is a friendly place. Residents get to know each other and make friends within the community in the common areas. The community has a cat for the residents and the cat has a bed over by the...
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.
There's something for everyone at Horizons, a senior living community that offers the comforts of home, a commitment to enhancing quality of life, and personal care services in a supportive environment. Our welcoming community is conveniently located in a quiet setting just around the corner from...
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The staff I dealt with were very nice people. Unfortunately, my husband's condition worsened very rapidly and it was difficult to find somewhere to move him on a quick basis. Quail Summit helped me to find a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Quail Summit is an upscale senior independent and assisted living apartment community with three different facilities located in one building in Canandaigua, New York. The three facilities are divided differently according to the flooring plans and specialized services. The Estates are for people...
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There are several room types available from 1 bedroom apartments to a 3 bedroom villa. The staff is very caring and the residents are welcoming. This is a pet friendly establishment in a rural setting but...
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.
Quiet country elegance and hospitality are the hallmarks of The Addison of Erie Station senior living community near the corner of Erie Station Road and East Henrietta Road in Henrietta, NY. Part of the Henrietta “green belt”, The Addison of Erie Station’s park-like setting, ponds, wildlife, and...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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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
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.

Cost of independent living in Scholes, NY

The average cost of senior living in Scholes is $3,273 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dansville, NY with an average of $2,173 per month.

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

Scholes, NY
$3,273/mo
$3,095/mo

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

Scholes, NY
$3,273/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

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

$3,993/mo
Independent Living
$3,273/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,865/mo
Studio
$3,823/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,150/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,109/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,295/mo

Senior living costs in Scholes 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: Scholes, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeScholes, NYNew YorkU.S.
Independent Living$3,273/mo$4,412/mo$3,951/mo
Assisted Living$3,993/mo$5,593/mo$4,515/mo
Memory Care$3,993/mo$5,671/mo$4,761/mo
Independent Living
Scholes, NY:$3,273/mo
New York:$4,412/mo
U.S.:$3,951/mo
Assisted Living
Scholes, NY:$3,993/mo
New York:$5,593/mo
U.S.:$4,515/mo
Memory Care
Scholes, NY:$3,993/mo
New York:$5,671/mo
U.S.:$4,761/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Scholes

Recent reviews for independent living in Scholes

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

Pinehurst, Episcopal SeniorLife Communities in Honeoye Falls, NY

4.0
My loved one was previously a resident at Pinehurst, Episcopal SeniorLife Communities and her stay was a good one. I can't say enough nice things about this facility. My loved one really liked it there and I did, too. Based on the experience, I would recommend Pinehurst to others as an option ...
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Clark Meadows in Canandaigua, NY

4.0
My loved one has her own nice apartment in the assisted living section of this community. She worked with the physical therapy department for a short time and has improved so much. They offer healthy meals and she is enjoying it there. This community is combined with the independent community. ...
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Scholes independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Scholes independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Scholes, 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 Scholes 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 Scholes partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Scholes, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
6.5%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
9.7%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
8.1%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
4.8%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.2%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Scholes 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 Scholes communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Scholes, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
6.5%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
12.9%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
8.1%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
1.6%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Scholes 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 Scholes offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Scholes, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
17.7%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9.7%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
8.1%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
14.5%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
19.4%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
19.4%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
12.9%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
8.1%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
9.7%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
19.4%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
16.1%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
4.8%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.7%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
17.7%
40%
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