Danforth Towers Apartments sits at 140 West Ave in the Dutchtown neighborhood of Rochester, right by the Danforth Recreation Center, and it's been around for over 30 years serving older adults and folks with physical disabilities. The high-rise building has thirteen stories, with studio and one-bedroom apartments, including 28 licensed enriched units on the second through fifth floors, all equipped for comfort and easy access. The apartments are newly renovated and furnished, have kitchenettes, and include utilities and appliances in the rent. There's no pets allowed here, but you'll find helpful services like housekeeping, linen changes, on-site laundry, and dry cleaning. The building runs a 24-hour call system and security cameras throughout, and residents always have someone to reach in case of an emergency.
Residents who need extra help can get assisted living services, including support with bathing, dressing, medication management, meals, and transfers. Nursing home care and skilled nursing services are available, as well as mental wellness programs and respite care for temporary stays. Caregivers speak English and help keep the place running smoothly, and the staff provides move-in help, meal preparation, and even special meal options for folks with allergies or diabetes. The dining room has restaurant-style dining all day, and there's meals that fit dietary restrictions.
Around the building you'll see a barber and beauty salon, a small library, walking paths, a pretty garden, outdoor grills for those who want to have a meal outside, and a community arts room for creative activities. There's a big community room with a kitchen for group gatherings, weekly bingo, regular movie nights, and all kinds of tenant association activities to keep people connected. They offer trips to the grocery store, area malls, parks, and to Wegmans, and if you like to socialize, the arts room and community events make it easy.
Danforth Towers Apartments is part of the Rochester Housing Authority's Public Housing program, which means it accepts Medicaid and Medicare. It's dedicated to a mix of independent and supportive living, so people can feel respected and safe, no matter what level of care they need. There are rules against discrimination based on orientation, gender identity, or source of income, during housing, employment, and customer service, so everyone's protected. Residents can apply at the Application Processing Center on Lake Avenue, and management offices cover both Danforth Tower East and West, with nearly 2,500 family and senior units managed throughout Rochester.
Room telephone, cable, and wifi services are available, as well as parking and close access to public transportation. The property is apartment-style, and details about some amenities, outdoor space, and accessibility features aren't always clear, but the focus is on straightforward, comfortable, and affordable living for older adults, and it's one of those places where folks can feel at home and taken care of.
