Episcopal SeniorLife - Ellen's Place sits at 65 Brower Road in Irondequoit, right behind St. Cecilia Church, and the place opened in September 2024 with 74 moderately priced independent senior apartments, where you'll find everything from community spaces like a café and a kitchen to fitness areas, outdoor seating, and a pickleball court if you're interested, and folks can join weekly social gatherings like the Coffee Clutch event every Tuesday morning. There's central air, walk-in showers, wireless internet, full kitchens, and all utilities except cable and phone are included, plus you can adjust the thermostat for comfort, and whether you get around with a walker or a wheelchair, there are private rooms, shared rooms, and studios to fit different needs, and the whole thing's designed so residents can just relax without worrying about maintenance like painting, snow removal, or mowing the lawn because the staff handles it.
People can choose from different care levels, like independent living for seniors who want to maintain an active lifestyle, assisted living for daily help, memory care for those with Alzheimer's or dementia with extra safety staff, and skilled nursing for people who need 24-hour medical care. The staff helps with day-to-day things like meals, laundry, medication, bathing, and getting dressed, and families can take a break using respite care if they need short-term stays for loved ones. There's also help if someone's confused or likely to wander, and you get security, a 24-hour call system, plus options for extra support like personal care, home health (Medicare-certified), hospice, and non-medical home care.
Ellen's Place tries to make things social and easy with things like wellness and arts rooms, music activities, a library, game room, movie nights, an arts room, and a community theater, and the grounds have walking paths and patios, plus people can even look after their own garden if they choose, so there's something to keep busy if you want. Meals are made by a professional chef, dining's available all day, and staff accommodate allergies and diabetes diets if needed, with restaurant-style service or a regular dining room, and housekeeping, transportation, and even laundry or dry cleaning are available, along with a concierge. There are chaplain and companion services, and maintenance takes care of everything both inside and out, from kitchens to hanging a picture on the wall or carpet cleaning.
Residents get priority if they need to move to assisted living or skilled nursing later, and the community's set up to let people age in place with as much or as little help as suits their needs, offering all care options from adult day services through transitional rehab after illness or surgery. Ellen's Place is part of Episcopal SeniorLife Communities, which runs several communities with options like patio homes at Seabury Woods and different senior apartments elsewhere too. Everyone gets to live in a safe place among neighbors, enjoy structured programs through the Neighborhood Program, and pick from furnished rooms, apartments, townhomes, or cottages, with inside gathering spaces for family and friends or just to meet new folks. If someone's moving in, the staff will help figure out what's best to bring from home. There's parking, scheduled daily activities, wellness programs, and a community focused on keeping life simple, safe, and comfortable for seniors.
