Legacy at Village Wood

    100 Village Wood Lane, Penfield, NY, 14526
    4.7 · 3 reviews
    • Independent living
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    5.0

    Affordable friendly responsive caring staff

    I placed my aunt here and we're pleased. Reasonably priced with meals included, welcoming apartment-style studios (fresh paint, new carpeting) and a nice dining area. Staff are friendly, knowledgeable and quick to respond to call-button alerts; there's a shuttle to grocery/pharmacy and regular social outings (my aunt doesn't participate). Safety program is OK, residents stay active - I highly recommend it.

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    4.67 · 3 reviews

    Overall rating

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    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      5.0
    • Staff

      4.3
    • Meals

      4.7
    • Amenities

      4.0
    • Value

      4.0

    Pros

    • Reasonable pricing
    • Meals included
    • Responsive call-button staff
    • Shuttle service to grocery/pharmacy
    • Social outings and resident activities
    • Knowledgeable, friendly, and accommodating staff
    • Apartment-style studios
    • Up-to-date renovations
    • Fresh paint and new carpeting
    • Dedicated dining area
    • Residents kept active
    • Frequently recommended by reviewers

    Cons

    • Activities may not appeal to every resident
    • Safety program described as only 'okay' or adequate

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment in the provided reviews for Legacy at Village Wood is clearly positive, with multiple reviewers calling out a combination of affordability, pleasant living spaces, and attentive staff. Price and value appear to be consistent strengths: "reasonable pricing" and "meals included" are called out explicitly, and several comments like "has everything" and "highly recommended" reinforce that many reviewers feel the community delivers good value. The presence of a dining area and included meals reduces meal-planning burden for residents and contributes to that perception of value.

    Staff and care quality receive strong, repeated praise. Reviewers describe staff as "knowledgeable and friendly," "welcoming and accommodating," and "responsive," and multiple notes reference an effective call-button system with prompt staff responses. These comments suggest that day-to-day caregiving and emergency responsiveness are reliable and a major asset for residents and families. One review specifically calls the safety program "I'm OK," which indicates that while the safety protocol exists and functions, some reviewers view it as adequate rather than exceptional; nevertheless, responsiveness to call-button alerts was reported as good.

    Facilities and physical condition are another clear positive. Several comments note "up-to-date renovations," "updated rooms," "nicely painted," and "new carpeting," indicating that living units and common areas have been refreshed. The apartment-style studio layout is highlighted, which appeals to residents wanting independent living with private spaces. The dining area is explicitly mentioned and, combined with the meals-included feature, points to functional communal spaces that support resident life. The presence of a shuttle service for grocery and pharmacy runs is a concrete amenity that reduces transportation friction for residents and families.

    Activity programming and social life are mentioned favorably but with some nuance. Reviews reference "social outings," "residents kept active," and "activities exist," indicating a programmatic effort to engage residents through events and trips. However, at least one reviewer noted that their relative (an aunt) did not participate in the activities. This suggests a pattern where activities are available and visible, yet individual engagement varies—some residents are active participants while others may not find the offerings appealing or are less inclined to join. Families should consider asking about the specific types of activities and how staff encourage participation if resident engagement is a priority.

    In summary, Legacy at Village Wood projects a solid reputation for affordability, attentive and friendly staff, updated living spaces, and practical amenities like included meals and a shuttle. The strongest and most consistent themes are staff responsiveness and the good physical condition of apartments and common areas. The most notable areas to probe further—based directly on the reviews—are the appeal and reach of the activity program (not all residents participate) and the fact that the safety program was described as merely "OK" by at least one reviewer rather than exemplary. Prospective residents and families should visit to see current activity offerings, confirm how staff support individual engagement, and ask for details about safety protocols if those elements are especially important.

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    About Legacy at Village Wood

    Legacy at Village Wood sits in Penfield, NY, and offers a range of living options including Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Short-Term Stays, and folks can choose between the Elan, Hacienda, Aurora, and Rhapsody collections, which bring some different touches to the residences, and some units have things like a full kitchen, fireplace, kitchenette, bathtub, ground floor placement, air conditioning, and wheelchair accessible showers, while all enjoy updated rooms with new carpet and paint. Residents find meal choices, where a professional chef prepares a variety of foods that can be chosen anytime, and they can enjoy restaurant-style dining, a café or bistro, private dining for special meals, guest meals, and even get room service, with international cuisine served, so there's plenty of flexibility. There's a lot to do here, with arts and crafts centers, billiards lounge, fitness area, game room, movie room, and a special spot for piano or organ, raised garden beds for those who like to plant and watch things grow, plus outdoor spaces like a patio, butterfly and hummingbird gardens, and main street shop, and the indoor atrium makes a nice spot to sit, visit, or just watch the world go by. Folks gather in the library, central fireplace room, TV lounge, or computer and media center, and meeting rooms give space for group events, while beautician services and on-site laundry or dry cleaning keep things running smooth.

    Legacy at Village Wood welcomes pets, allowing cats and dogs up to around 16-20 pounds, and offers several pet-focused programs, so animal lovers feel right at home. The staff handles transportation, with a weekly shuttle to local stores and pharmacies, resident parking, uncovered parking, access to public transit, and both free and paid transportation options make getting out and about easier. Safety's a focus too, with call buttons for emergencies and the "I'm OK" program to check on everyone, and there's always someone around with staffing and ancillary health care services available, plus medication management and the option to have private aides. The facility runs activities like trivia, gardening clubs, Wii bowling, art and cooking classes, karaoke, live music, wine tasting, and day trips and outings, and organizes BBQs, picnics, birthday and holiday parties, as well as dances, so there's something for all interests, along with spiritual care through on-site and off-site devotional activities and visits by chaplains or priests. Folks benefit from fitness classes, including Forever Fit, Qi Gong, Tai Chi, yoga or chair yoga, and stretching, plus brain fitness and Dakim programs, while community service and intergenerational programs create a lively environment with all kinds of opportunities to socialize and keep learning. Housekeeping's included, along with utilities and meals in the rent, and there's a team of senior living advisors to help families find what fits, all in a setting kept warm, welcoming, and well-kept by Purple Door, LLC, with quality services and choices matched to different needs throughout aging, so Legacy at Village Wood works well for many who want comfort, ease, and company as they get older.

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