Ashley Woods, part of Episcopal SeniorLife Communities in Penfield, NY, offers several types of care including independent living, assisted living, and memory care all under one roof, and it sits at 400 YMCA Way in a calm spot, so you'll find the kind of help you need if you're looking to be active but want some support, or if someone in the family needs care for dementia or Alzheimer's, or if you're simply wanting to stay independent with some chores taken off your hands. This community rents one- to four-bedroom apartments, along with studio and deluxe studio apartments in their two small houses with 15 memory care units each, and all assisted living apartments include one bathroom, walk-in showers, kitchens, and individually controlled thermostats, plus high-speed Wi-Fi and cable are included except for phone, but you do get central air and utilities in there as well, so there's nothing fancy but life runs pretty smoothly for folks who want to focus on enjoying daily life. The community welcomes pets and features handicap-accessible spaces everywhere you go, so residents with different needs can get around comfortably, and you'll find beauty and barber shops, a café, a community center, lounges, outdoor patios, gardens, a dining room, doctor's offices, treatment areas, some small retail shops, and a village green event space, but no other details about parking or outside features are given, so you'd want to check if you have a car or like walking outside. They offer chef-prepared meals that are planned for nutrition, while social and community activities fill the calendar to help keep minds and bodies busy, and you'll see staff members who are described as kind, helpful, and joyful when you need a hand.
Assisted living services cover needs like bathing, dressing, taking medicine, and simple medical care from LPNs seven days a week, with extra 24-hour emergency response so someone is always there, and cleaning and laundry, meals, transportation, case management, and even spiritual support from chaplains are all included. Their memory care focuses on helping seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia, offering safety systems, tailored activities, and 24-hour supervision so families can feel secure, and there are specialized therapies and programs that keep memory care residents engaged with their surroundings. They've also got respite care if a caregiver in your family needs a break, and there's short-term rehabilitation, wound care, and hospice comfort care for those who need it, and they pay attention to each resident's needs to give the right kind of support, adapting as things change. Social, mental, and physical activities match different interests, and their Community Dementia Program and Neighborhood Programs run health and wellness education for anyone wanting to participate, which helps people stay connected and informed about aging and memory conditions.
Ashley Woods is part of a faith-based, nonprofit group that's been operating for over 150 years, and as part of Episcopal SeniorLife Communities, it's one of nine senior living communities in the area with a special focus on being supportive and fair, so you'll find policies that accept housing choice vouchers and protect against discrimination for gender identity and orientation. They don't make big claims about being the best but have been recognized with the Best of Senior Living All Star Award, showing that residents and families have good things to say about their care and services. There's a warm and welcoming feeling among the people in the community, and whether someone needs a little help or a lot of care, Ashley Woods tries to deliver what's needed in a straightforward way.
