St. John’s Meadows is home to more than 400 residents who can enjoy cottage or apartment living options. The community has no entrance fee, which we appreciate. Pricing options are customized so you can get the specific care you need without paying for services you don’t. Pets are welcome, too. That’s important because pet ownership provides older adults with many benefits, including companionship, reduced stress, and lower blood pressure.1

The community features 38 one-bedroom apartments for enhanced assisted living. In New York, communities that offer enhanced assisted living have received an extra certification from the New York State Department of Health. The certification allows residents to age in place while receiving more care than what’s provided to traditional assisted living residents.

At St. John’s Meadows, enhanced assisted living residents can access extra services, including diabetes management, podiatry assistance, medication management, and an on-site doctor’s office and laboratory services. Transportation is available to medical and personal appointments, and concierge services are available seven days a week to address any other resident needs. Enhanced assisted living is ideal for older adults who may need more care than traditional assisted living offers but don’t need more advanced types of care, such as memory or rehabilitative care.

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St. John’s Meadows is a large community with extensive care options. If you’re looking for a community with a more small-town feel, consider Legacy at Cranberry Landing.

St. John’s Meadows residents can access multiple services, including independent living, enhanced assisted living, nursing home care, rehabilitation and transitional care, Alzheimer’s and dementia care, respite care, and comfort care. Because of its numerous care options, the community is an excellent choice for older adults who want to remain in one place even if their needs change over time.

St. John’s Meadows has received many positive reviews. Several reviewers write that the staff is helpful and friendly, and the community is clean and beautiful. Most negative reviewers didn’t leave specific comments about their negative ratings. One guest wrote that they experienced food poisoning after dining in the community.

With its location on the outskirts of Rochester, Legacy at Cranberry Landing combines a small-town, close-knit feel with convenient access to Rochester’s amenities. Shopping, restaurants, museums, and numerous other attractions are close by, making for a fulfilling lifestyle.

Assisted living residents can choose from studios and suites that include a kitchenette. Dining services are also available in the community dining room. The facility features a busy activities calendar, which includes fitness programs and classes to help keep residents active. The focus on fitness and exercise is particularly important, since physical activity may help prevent or delay many of the health issues that come with aging.2

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Legacy at Cranberry Landing offers independent living, assisted living, enhanced assisted living, memory care, and short-term stays. The enhanced assisted living option is ideal for older adults who need more care than what is typically available for assisted living residents. The services include around-the-clock diabetes care, medical equipment, access to mechanical lifts, oxygen management, mobility transfers, managing incontinence, and more. Those comprehensive services are available for many, but the community doesn’t offer rehabilitation services or physical therapy. If you anticipate needing such services, a community like St. John’s Meadows may be ideal.

Most reviews of Legacy at Cranberry Landing are highly positive. Reviewers praise the delicious food, the kind and pleasant staff, and the spacious, warm, and clean community. Several reviews describe the community as being updated and having a cozy feeling. Many negative reviews described poor experiences with directorial staff.

Wolk Manor Assisted Living, part of the greater Jewish Senior Life campus, offers enhanced assisted living services, including options such as incontinence care and assistance with medical equipment. Residents can choose from six residence layouts, including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom. The assisted living community features a busy calendar of activities, including music classes and sing-alongs, and the wellness center is open 24 hours a day to help keep residents active.

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In addition to activities to keep residents engaged, the community offers an intergenerational program to provide enriching interactions with younger generations. The community partners with local K-12 schools so students and residents can experience meaningful interactions and establish social connections. Residents can increase their feelings of belonging and self-esteem and also have the chance to put Jewish values and traditions into practice.

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The larger Jewish Senior Life campus provides independent living, assisted living, memory care, plus short- and long-term rehab. The community does not offer hospice. If you’re concerned about the eventual availability of hospice care, you may want to consider a community like St. John’s Meadows.

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Jewish Senior Life has received many positive reviews, many of which praise the leadership team for being dedicated to their work and the staff for being kind and supportive. Several reviewers wrote that their parents received quality care while in the community. Some negative reviews, however, state that the community is dirty and residents don’t receive attentive care.

Crimson Ridge Meadows is located on the same campus as Crimson Ridge Gardens, a memory care community, so residents can access a variety of care. Residents can enjoy the beauty of Lake Ontario and a robust activity calendar that provides entertainment and engaging experiences. Community amenities include restaurant-style dining rooms with guest meals available, an on-site spa, and an ice cream and soda shop. The facility also provides services such as time-capsule building and writing each resident’s biography. We love these personal touches! Spiritual programs are available, but you might want to consider Rochester Presbyterian Home if you would like a community heavily focused on spirituality.

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To ensure that the staff delivers quality care, the community features ongoing caregiver training. Weekly learning initiatives help ensure that the staff has the skills needed to deliver quality care, including behavioral management, personal care, family support and service, and pain recognition.

Crimson Ridge Meadows offers assisted living, personal care, and memory care. Physical, occupational, and speech therapy are also available on-site. Residents can access an on-site primary-care physician, pharmacy, lab, and dental services, making the community suitable for many residents with varying care needs. We also appreciate that memory care is available since moving can be a very stressful experience for people with memory loss. If the need for memory care arises, residents can stay in the community they’ve grown accustomed to.

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Crimson Ridge Meadows has received positive reviews praising the staff for being warm, welcoming, and attentive. Several reviewers said their parents received excellent care while in the community, and they were treated with respect and kindness. Some negative reviews described the community as understaffed and said the quality of the food was poor.

The Homestead — Rochester Presbyterian Home is a faith-based assisted living community that features a chapel and offers regular religious services for residents. If you’re looking to stay connected with your faith and other Christians, the Homestead is a great place to build community.

Amenities include an ice cream parlor, greenhouse, country store, gift shop, and beauty salon available on-site. The community uses safety features such as secure entry systems and emergency-response systems. The safety measures are important because about 36 million falls are reported among older adults each year.3

Pets are allowed with a fee, and local transportation is available. The community schedules field trips and other social outings, and meals and snacks are freshly prepared on-site. Support is available to residents 24/7. The community also has a calendar of engaging activities.

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The Homestead offers assisted living, four levels of memory care, and respite care. We appreciate including respite care since it can help prevent caregiver burnout. Medication-management assistance is available, too. The community offers some excellent assisted living and memory care services but doesn’t provide rehabilitation care. If you’re looking for that type of care, you may want to look into St. John’s Meadows.

Reviews of the Homestead are very positive. Many reviewers described the community as a true family for their parents. They praised the care their parents received and how connected they felt while living in the community. Most negative reviews were left by job applicants who weren’t hired, but one reviewer noted that his mother sometimes didn’t receive prompt care.