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Summit at Brighton in Rochester, NY

Summit at Brighton is an assisted living and memory care community in Rochester, NY.

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Summit at Brighton in Rochester, NY

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  • Interior

    A cozy living room with sofas, a coffee table, and warm decor.

  • Outdoors

    A well-maintained backyard with raised garden beds in front of a house.

  • Decor

    A cozy living room with a dining table set for four, featuring comfortable sofas and warm decor.

  • Building

    A modern building with a sloped roof surrounded by lush greenery and a curved driveway under a partly cloudy sky.

  • Architecture

    An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling and lounging chairs.

  • Trees

    A brick residential building surrounded by trees and greenery.

  • Windows

    A cozy library with bookshelves and a reading area.

  • Dining

    A cozy dining area with wooden furniture and soft lighting.

  • Landscaping

    A large grassy field with a tree and a building in the distance under a clear blue sky.

  • Exercise Equipment

    A small gym with cardio fitness equipment including treadmills and exercise bikes.

2000 Summit Circle Drive, Rochester, NY 14618

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.6 from 52 reviews
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4 stars
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Overall Review of Summit at Brighton

differentiator 7 reviews mention this

Peaceful setting and outdoor spaces

Residents describe a calm, well-kept environment with standout outdoor areas.

Multiple residents highlight the quiet, tranquil feel and the sense of safety they get at the community. Several point to the grounds and common areas as especially well cared for, including fountains, lawns, and gardens. One review specifically praises a newer outdoor patio with a wood-fired pizza oven, a fire pit, and space to socialize, dine, and relax. Residents also call out views and overall interior presentation as part of why the place feels welcoming.

common 11 reviews mention this

Staff are friendly and responsive

Residents consistently describe the staff and support team as friendly and capable.

Across reviews, residents and families say staff are welcoming, respectful, and knowledgeable. Several mention that day-to-day needs are handled, with little to worry about, and that support is there when it counts. A memory care family describes staff taking amazing care of a loved one, and another review praises the support staff as the best. A few residents also specifically call out front-desk responsiveness and help with directions.

common 4 reviews mention this

Dining and food get praise

Residents mention dining and food as clear positives.

Dining comes up in multiple reviews, including praise for the food itself. One resident highlights excellent food, and another describes great service along with good food. Several reviews also tie the dining experience to community life, including time spent outdoors where food is part of the setting. Another resident says they take advantage of dining as part of their routine at the community.

  • A cozy dining area with wooden furniture and soft lighting.
  • A cozy restaurant dining room with neatly arranged tables and chairs.
common 3 reviews mention this

Cleanliness and careful upkeep

Residents frequently notice cleanliness and overall upkeep.

Cleanliness is directly mentioned in several reviews, including a family account describing the community as kept perfectly clean. Other residents also describe the place as clean, reinforcing that upkeep is part of the day-to-day experience they notice. In addition to cleanliness, residents describe peace of mind that maintenance isn’t a burden.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 22 resident community capacity 22 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)
  • Independent Living Independent Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care

Amenities

  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Greater Rochester International (5 miles away) Greater Rochester International (5 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Physicians

  • Westfall Cardiology (0.6 miles)
  • Clinton Crossings (0.6 miles)
  • Doctors Office (0.6 miles)
  • Urology Associates of Rochester (0.7 miles)
  • Sanders James O MD (0.8 miles)
  • University Otolaryngology (0.9 miles)
  • Haben Practice for Voice & Laryngeal Laser Surgery (0.9 miles)

Restaurants

  • Wendy's (0.8 miles)
  • Jeremiah's Tavern (1.7 miles)
  • The King and I Restaurant (1.8 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.1 miles)
  • Adelita’s Mexican Cocina & Tequila (2.1 miles)
  • The Beer Market (2.1 miles)
  • The Distillery (2.2 miles)

Parks

  • French Road School Playground (0.9 miles)
  • Highland Park (2.1 miles)
  • Cobbs Hill Park (2.5 miles)
  • Genesee Valley Park (2.9 miles)
  • Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Park at Manhattan Square (3.4 miles)
  • Veterans Memorial Park (3.4 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Southside Apothecary (1.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.6 miles)
  • Wegmans (2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.1 miles)
  • Highland Hospital Pharmacy (2.4 miles)
  • Highland South Wedge Pharmacy (2.6 miles)

Hospitals

  • URMC Sawgrass Surgical Center (1.4 miles)
  • United Cerbral Palsey (1.6 miles)
  • James P Wilmot Cancer Center (2.3 miles)
  • Highland Hospital (2.3 miles)
  • Strong Memorial Hospital - Cardiology (2.3 miles)
  • SMH Nicu (2.3 miles)
  • Neuro ICU 8-1200 (2.4 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Artisan Church (2 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (2.1 miles)
  • Kung Fu Tea (2.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.2 miles)
  • Locals Only (3.4 miles)

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