
Where in New York are you looking?
Browse communities by city.
Albany
Bay Shore
Briarcliff Manor
Bronx
Brooklyn
Buffalo
Chestnut Ridge
Commack
Cortland
Dix Hills
East Meadow
East Northport
East Setauket
Garden City
Glen Cove
Holbrook
Long Island
Lynbrook
New City
New York City
Niskayuna
North Tonawanda
Pittsford
Plainview
Queens
Rochester
Suffolk County
Syracuse
Thornwood
Vestal
West Babylon
Westchester County
White Plains
Williamsville
Woodmere
Yonkers
Yorktown Heights
Compare Memory Care around New York (Metro Area)
Info below is compiled from the NY State Dept. of Health (NYSDOH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
| Jewish Home of Rochester | MC ADC AL HC IL NH PC SNF | Rochester (South Winton Road) | 328
Facility
328
NY AVG
160
Rank
#44 / 739 | Yes |
8
Facility
8
NY AVG
63
Rank
#1093 / 1169 | Jewish Home Of Rochester (Not For Profit) | 85
Facility
85
NY AVG
83
Rank
#263 / 608 | 9 | 27 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| United Hebrew of New Rochelle | MC AL IL NH SNF | New Rochelle | 294
Facility
294
NY AVG
160
Rank
#72 / 739 | No |
80
Facility
80
NY AVG
63
Rank
#454 / 1169 | United Home For Aged Hebrews (Not For Profit) | 96
Facility
96
NY AVG
83
Rank
#43 / 608 | 7 | 6 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Meadowbrook Care Center | MC NH PC SNF | Freeport (West Merrick Road) | 280
Facility
280
NY AVG
160
Rank
#76 / 739 | No |
75
Facility
75
NY AVG
63
Rank
#527 / 1169 | Meadowbrook Care Center, Inc. (For Profit) | 81
Facility
81
NY AVG
83
Rank
#351 / 608 | 13 | 11 | - |
| The Nottingham | MC AL IL NH SNF | Jamesville (Nottingham Road) | 64
Facility
64
NY AVG
160
Rank
#634 / 739 | No |
0
Facility
0
NY AVG
63
Rank
#1154 / 1169 | Loretto Adult Community, Inc | 84
Facility
84
NY AVG
83
Rank
#289 / 608 | 13 | 8
Facility
8
NY AVG
6
Rank
#244 / 319 | Private / Semi-Private Rooms |
| Linden Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation | MC HOS NH PC RC SNF | Brooklyn (East New York) | 280
Facility
280
NY AVG
160
Rank
#76 / 739 | No |
77
Facility
77
NY AVG
63
Rank
#500 / 1169 | Alliance Health Operations, LLC (For Profit) | 93
Facility
93
NY AVG
83
Rank
#94 / 608 | 4 | 8 | - |
| Buena Vida Rehabilitation and Nursing Center | MC NH SNF | Brooklyn (Bushwick) | 240
Facility
240
NY AVG
160
Rank
#110 / 739 | No |
94
Facility
94
NY AVG
63
Rank
#158 / 1169 | Buena Vida Snf, LLC (For Profit) | 76
Facility
76
NY AVG
83
Rank
#434 / 608 | 14 | 14 | - |
| Edna Tina Wilson Living Center | MC HOS NH SNF | Rochester (Island Cottage Road) | 120
Facility
120
NY AVG
160
Rank
#408 / 739 | No |
2
Facility
2
NY AVG
63
Rank
#1140 / 1169 | North Park Nursing Home (Not For Profit) | 86
Facility
86
NY AVG
83
Rank
#247 / 608 | 16 | 31 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Staten Island Care Center | MC NH SNF | Staten Island (Mid Island) | 300
Facility
300
NY AVG
160
Rank
#62 / 739 | No |
45
Facility
45
NY AVG
63
Rank
#822 / 1169 | Staten Island Care Center, LLC (For Profit) | 90
Facility
90
NY AVG
83
Rank
#156 / 608 | 3 | 8 | - |
| ArchCare at Mary Manning Walsh Nursing Home & Rehabilitation Center | MC NH RC SNF | New York (Manhattan) | 360
Facility
360
NY AVG
160
Rank
#34 / 739 | No |
98
Facility
98
NY AVG
63
Rank
#46 / 1169 | - | 78
Facility
78
NY AVG
83
Rank
#395 / 608 | 6 | - | Private Rooms |
| White Plains Center for Nursing Care | MC NH PC RC SNF | White Plains (City Of White Plains) | 88
Facility
88
NY AVG
160
Rank
#542 / 739 | No |
65
Facility
65
NY AVG
63
Rank
#649 / 1169 | Optima Care White Plains, LLC (For Profit) | 88
Facility
88
NY AVG
83
Rank
#211 / 608 | 4 | 2 | - |
| Leroy Village Green | MC HOS NH RC SNF | Le Roy | 140
Facility
140
NY AVG
160
Rank
#361 / 739 | No |
22
Facility
22
NY AVG
63
Rank
#1010 / 1169 | Leroy Operating LLC (For Profit) | 91
Facility
91
NY AVG
83
Rank
#139 / 608 | 14 | 15 | - |
| Providence Rest | MC HC NH RC SNF | Bronx (East Bronx) | 200
Facility
200
NY AVG
160
Rank
#166 / 739 | No |
50
Facility
50
NY AVG
63
Rank
#777 / 1169 | Providence Rest, Inc (Not For Profit) | 80
Facility
80
NY AVG
83
Rank
#369 / 608 | 5 | 5 | - |
| Elmhurst Care Center | MC ADC HOS NH PC SNF | East Elmhurst | 240
Facility
240
NY AVG
160
Rank
#110 / 739 | No |
57
Facility
57
NY AVG
63
Rank
#723 / 1169 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Peconic Landing at Southold | MC AL IL NH RC SNF | Greenport | 60
Facility
60
NY AVG
160
Rank
#641 / 739 | No |
74
Facility
74
NY AVG
63
Rank
#540 / 1169 | Peconic Landing At Southold, Inc (Not For Profit) | 92
Facility
92
NY AVG
83
Rank
#117 / 608 | 7 | - | - |
| Kendal On Hudson | MC AL IL NH SNF | Sleepy Hollow (Sleepy Hollow Manor) | 26
Facility
26
NY AVG
160
Rank
#729 / 739 | Yes |
0
Facility
0
NY AVG
63
Rank
#1154 / 1169 | Kendal On Hudson | 93
Facility
93
NY AVG
83
Rank
#94 / 608 | 4 | 0
Facility
0
NY AVG
6
Rank
#1 / 319 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
The golden years of life are no reason to stop exploring new adventures, and Promenade at Blue Hill is a remarkable opportunity to embark on a fresh chapter of life. Located in the heart of the town of Pearl River, New York, this luxurious assisted living and memory care facility offers studio and one-bedroom apartments with a senior-friendly design while the high staff-to-resident ratio, daily living assistance, and on-site specialists such as internists, podiatrists, social workers, eye care specialists, and therapists ensure that every resident’s needs are met with utmost care and attention.
Housekeeping and laundry services are also included, and the emergency call system and 24-hour oversight also ensure peace of mind to residents and their loved ones. At Promenade Senior Living, seniors can enjoy the beauty of the outdoors and breathe in the fresh air in the lovely outdoor spaces. The deep-rooted tradition of respect is evident in every aspect of life in this home.
Nestled in the peaceful lands of Bassett Road, Williamsville, NY, is the prestigious senior living community of Elderwood Village at Bassett Park which offers adult home, memory care, and respite care. Choose among 83 beautifully designed and pet-friendly private residences of Elderwood Village at Bassett Park for a comfortable and safe retirement. With a dedicated and highly qualified team, the community strives to deliver top-tier care and assistance for their special needs and aspirations.
Promoting a bright and friendly environment, the community strives to provide a safe place for seniors to experience the finest retirement. Enjoy restaurant-style dining with delicious and healthy meals that cater to dietary needs and preferences. Elderwood Village at Bassett Park is a good place for seniors to maximize their freedom and gain meaningful experiences.
Live the best of your golden years with Keepsake Village at Greenpoint, an exceptional community in Liverpool, NY, specializing in memory care. Those with cognitive conditions receive exceptional care for their memory-related needs from a compassionate and well-trained team available around the clock. With purposely built and spacious accommodations, residents can feel at ease during their stay.
Stimulating activities and enriching programs are conducted to improve residents’ cognition and living experiences. Mealtimes promote social interactions with delicious and well-balanced meals, ensuring residents have a delightful dining experience that satisfies their dietary needs and preferences. Medication management and transportation to medical appointments are provided for residents’ convenience and safety. Residents create meaningful moments amidst the community’s warm and welcoming environment.
Set in the quiet community of Yaphank, NY, The Chelsea at Brookhaven is a peaceful senior living community that provides well-designed accommodations for Independent Living , Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Short Stays. Residents can choose from a variety of floor plans, including studios and one-bedroom apartments. With a 24/7 expert clinical team and emergency response system, residents can rest assured, knowing that their needs will be met immediately.
The community ensures residents maintain their holistic well-being with a variety of services like on-site physical, occupational and speech therapy, preventative health screenings and education, and pharmacy services. A vibrant calendar of activities, planned outings, and live entertainment helps residents live a vibrant and entertaining life. Housekeeping, laundry, and maintenance are handled to provide residents with more time to explore the community’s delightful amenities.
A community that has been offering exceptional care since 1987, Bronxwood Assisted Living also promotes an independent lifestyle while receiving a supervised and safe environment. They offer helpful services and amenities to make each resident’s lives easier one activity at a time. Some of these include housekeeping and laundry, therapy, medical services, meal services, and transportation services to name a few.
Bronxwood ensures that residents feel comfortable with the staff, which is why they ensure that staff are well-trained and are able to give compassionate care to their residents. At Bronxwood Assisted Living, they make the challenges of aging easy by ensuring that residents get the best of both worlds of independence and service.
A Walk Score of 100 is rare. Sunrise at East 56th has one, and it changes what daily life actually looks like for residents at this 182-bed community on East 56th Street in Manhattan’s Midtown East. Nothing here requires a car. Errands, shops, the general texture of city life, it’s all within reach on foot. GWC-East 56th Street Inc. operates the building, a high-rise licensed as an Enriched Housing Program.
Two care types live under one roof: assisted living and memory care. Residences come in studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom layouts, and pets are welcome, which isn’t nothing for a resident who doesn’t want to give up a companion animal along with their previous home.
Inside, the emphasis leans toward light and view: apartments built around natural light and city views, plus communal spaces where residents actually gather rather than just pass through. Care itself is personalized rather than one-size-fits-all, spanning both assisted living and memory care needs. Transportation services and fitness and recreation programming round out daily structure, and activities lean specifically into cultural engagement, a deliberate choice for a community trying to keep residents tied to Manhattan rather than cut off from it.
One practical note: this is a private-pay situation. No CMS certification, no Medicare, no Medicaid. Families need to plan financing accordingly before anything else.
What Sunrise at East 56th ultimately offers is dense, walkable, culturally connected senior living in the middle of Manhattan, built for residents who want assisted living or memory care support without sacrificing the city around them.
The Bristal at Massapequa is an idyllic senior living community located at County Line Road, Massapequa, NY offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Featuring various floor plans including studio suites, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom suites, the community provides cozy and spacious residences. With an exclusive Reflection memory care, the community offers a reflection suite for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
The community boasts a team of humble, dedicated, and well-trained professionals who provide the utmost care and assistance 24/7. Here, residents enjoy healthy and hearty meals three times daily. The Bristal at Massapequa is equipped with Bistro Grille, a creative arts studio, a programming room, a wallstreet room, a beauty salon and barbershop, a cinema, a library, a fitness center, and a courtyard. Delivering top-notch care and assistance, the community ensures a relaxing and safe residence for its residents.
A proud Ambert Court senior living community member, Lake Shore Residence in Lake Ronkonkoma offers a high-standard affordable assisted living experience for seniors living in luxury in Long Island. Compassion, inspiration, and warmth are the driving forces of the resident-focused environment. At Lake Shore, many families trust the retirement home to take care of their loved ones as their own in resort-like surroundings.
The family-like atmosphere of the assisted living community ensures an unwavering commitment to safety and security for its seniors. The residence boasts a vibrant social calendar and a wide range of recreational activities, personalized care plans, therapy services (speech, occupational, physical), specialized diets, medication management, and 24-hour care. Accommodations include a fitness center, a library, a cinema room, spacious lounge areas, and a full-service salon available.
Promoting a vibrant and friendly environment, Peregrine Senior Living at Orchard Park residing in the quiet neighborhood of Sterling Drive, Orchard Park, NY, is a trusted senior living community that specializes in memory care. With its signature memory care approach known as The Peregrine Way, the community ensures individuals with dementia and memory-related needs receive the finest care and assistance. Keep your peace of mind with a kind and compassionate team helping you every step of the way.
Focusing on seniors’ interests and strengths, Peregrine Senior Living at Orchard Park conducts engaging activities and enjoyable programs for continuous learning. Indulge in various dining options that satisfy dietary needs and preferences. Peregrine Senior Living at Orchard Park is ideal for seniors seeking a peaceful and vibrant retirement. Moreover, the community ensures families are well-informed about the right support for their loved ones by providing them with a wide array of resources.
Live in comfort and elegance with the blissful senior living community of Esplanade of Woodmere located in the bustling Irving Pl, Woodmere, NY, specializing in memory care. With well-built and purposely designed studio and one-bedroom floor plans, seniors enjoy comfort and security like no other. The community boasts a compassionate and highly skilled team providing world-class care and assistance for seniors to live with their dignity.
The community utilizes special programs to enhance residents’ quality of life. Experience the finest retirement with carefully curated activities conducted for leisure and wellness. Have delightful and nutritious meals catering to dietary requirements and tastes. Esplanade of Woodmere strives to provide a haven for seniors seeking solace in their golden years with its friendly environment and serene living spaces.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these memory care communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
Weighting overview
- 35%Resident Experience
- 25%Regulatory
- 15%Visual Media
- 10%Website
- 10%Stability
- 5%Environment
01
Resident & Family Experience 35%
The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.
- Includes
- Review Sentiment
- Review Volume
02
Regulatory & Safety Record 25%
State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.
- Includes
- State Inspections
- Citations/Inspection
- % Inspections w/ Citations
- Complaint Visits
- Accreditations
- BBB Rating
03
Visual Media & Transparency 15%
Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.
- Includes
- Video Tours
- Virtual Walkthroughs
- Photo Quantity
- Photo Quality
04
Website & Operator Transparency 10%
Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.
- Includes
- Website Content
- Mobile Usability
- Staff Info Available
- Owner Info Available
05
Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
- Includes
- Occupancy Rate
- Bed Options
06
Environment & Pricing 5%
Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.
- Includes
- Walk Score
- Pricing Transparency
Nearby Cities
Who we are
Your Senior Care Partner, Every Step of the Way
We help families find affordable senior communities and unlock same day discounts, Medicaid, and Medicare options tailored to your needs.
Contact us Today
Frequently Asked Questions about Memory Care in New York
What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in New York?
Assisted living in New York supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.
Does New York Medicaid cover memory care?
New York Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for memory care, but most states (including New York) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.
What is memory care?
Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, with secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and routines built to reduce confusion and wandering.
How many memory care communities are listed on this page?
This page features 376 memory care communities in New York. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right memory care community in New York?
Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in New York, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.
What should I look for when visiting memory care communities in New York?
Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.



















