The Village at Fairways

At 681 High Street in Victor, The Village at Fairways offers independent living for older adults who still run their own day but would rather not keep up a house. The community was formerly known as The Addison of Fairways and is now a Willow Ridge Senior Living community. It also takes respite stays, which gives a family caregiver a break or lets a parent try the setting first.

Meals are served restaurant style, so residents can skip the grocery runs and the cooking without giving up a sit-down dinner. Linen service and housekeeping are part of the arrangement, and trained associates are available around the clock. A fitness center is on site, and the calendar lists daily activities and social events for residents who want company during the week.

One detail sets this listing apart: physical, occupational and speech therapy are offered on site. For a resident coming back from a fall or a hospital stay, that can mean fewer trips out for rehab appointments. Scheduled transportation covers medical visits and outings for residents who no longer want to drive. Ask how therapy is billed and whether it runs through Medicare or a private arrangement.

Independent living assumes residents manage most personal care on their own, so families should ask what happens if needs grow and whether outside home care can come into the apartments. Comparing the monthly rate and what it covers against other senior living in Victor makes the choice clearer.