Rochester, New York
Brickstone by St. John's
1325 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY 14620
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- Rochester, NY
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About this community
Brickstone by St. John’s is an independent living community at 1325 Elmwood Avenue in Rochester, New York, with apartments, townhouses and bungalows and maintenance-free living. The neighborhood-style campus is surrounded by 35 acres of wetlands, bicycle paths and walking trails, with a central Village Square for services, shops and gathering spaces.
Care & daily life
These care categories are listed for Brickstone by St. John's. Confirm the specific services, staffing and suitability directly with the community.
Independent Living
Senior-oriented housing for people living independently who want community conveniences.
About this care categoryA closer look at the community
Explore the published details below. Confirm current arrangements and individual needs with Brickstone by St. John's.
Care & support
Optional services include housekeeping, a personal emergency response system, transportation for medical and personal appointments, handyman maintenance and in-home veterinary care.
Residents have priority access to St. John’s Home, a sister community of the same organization.
Rooms & living spaces
Residents choose from apartments, townhouses or bungalows, offered with month-to-month leasing and no entrance fee.
The community has 40 apartments built above and around the Village Square, in 10 different one- and two-bedroom floor plans. Apartments have a private balcony, an eat-in kitchen, a full-size washer and dryer, and one-car indoor garage parking.
Rent includes all utilities plus cable TV and all interior and exterior maintenance for apartments. Residences include finishes such as stainless steel appliances, cathedral ceilings and radiant floor heating.
Dining & meals
Dining options, including delivery, are available at the Village Square and at St. John’s Meadows. Dinner delivery and catering options are available for entertaining guests.
Joey B’s, a bistro-style restaurant open to the public, is one of the Village Square retailers.
Activities & connection
A typical monthly calendar includes lectures, fitness classes, cocktail parties and themed dinners, plus outings to the RPO and Geva Theatre.
Residents can join clubs such as the Brickstone Chorale and a current events group, volunteer, take part in the LifeBio biography program and continue their education through partnerships with local colleges and universities.
Shared spaces & amenities
The Village Square is the community focal point, with on-site services, retail establishments and open spaces. The Boat House fitness center is steps away.
Residents can also use St. John’s Meadows amenities nearby, including libraries, a gift shop, a salon, massage therapy, an indoor heated swimming pool, a billiard room and a woodworking shop.
Staff are on duty 24 hours each day, and community rooms are available for entertaining family, friends and clubs.
Location & getting around
Brickstone is in Brighton on Elmwood Avenue, a 10- to 15-minute walk from end to end, with fishing ponds, wetlands and trails on the property. Highland Park, home of the Lilac Festival, is just down the hill.
Scheduled transportation and a shuttle service for grocery shopping, the RPO and Geva are available.
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Before you decide
Use these questions when you contact Brickstone by St. John's. They are conversation starters, not claims about what this community offers.
Rooms & accessibility
Which room or suite options are available? Can we see the bathroom, entrances and shared spaces to check whether they meet our accessibility needs?
Dining & everyday life
What meals and dietary options are offered? May we see a current activity schedule and ask how residents choose what to take part in?
Support as needs change
What support is included, who provides it and when? What happens if a resident needs more help than the community can provide?
Costs & moving in
Can we get an itemized quote, including fees and optional services? Is there a waiting list, and what assessments or agreements are needed before moving in?
