Page 2 of Best Memory Care in New York State

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 374 memory care providers in NY using NY State Dept. of Health (NYSDOH) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank memory care in NY
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Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Share of inspections that resulted in violations, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
Regulatory visits tied to complaints or allegations in the state file—not the same as every routine survey.
Total count of violations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of violations this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total violations ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
The Bristal at North Woodmere
MC
AL
IL
North Woodmere
155
Facility 155
NY AVG 138
Rank #67 / 206
Yes
30
Facility 30
NY AVG 53
Rank #194 / 258
Hungry Harbor Care LLCA+4
0%
Facility 0%
NY AVG 55%
Rank #1 / 192
0
Facility 0
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #1 / 192
0.0
Facility 0.0
NY AVG 2.3
Rank #1 / 192
Suite / Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Bristal at Westbury
MC
AL
IL
Westbury (Village Of Westbury)
180
Facility 180
NY AVG 138
Rank #50 / 206
Yes
84
Facility 84
NY AVG 53
Rank #53 / 258
Westbury Senior Living IncA7
29%
Facility 29%
NY AVG 55%
Rank #55 / 192
4
Facility 4
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #66 / 192
0.6
Facility 0.6
NY AVG 2.3
Rank #65 / 192
Suite / Studio / 1 Bed
The Bristal at West Babylon
MC
AL
IL
West Babylon
187
Facility 187
NY AVG 138
Rank #45 / 206
Yes
59
Facility 59
NY AVG 53
Rank #110 / 258
Eb Care At West Babylon LLCA-4
50%
Facility 50%
NY AVG 55%
Rank #117 / 192
3
Facility 3
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #56 / 192
0.8
Facility 0.8
NY AVG 2.3
Rank #79 / 192
Studio / 1 Bed 2 Bed
The Bristal at Massapequa
MC
AL
IL
Massapequa
86
Facility 86
NY AVG 138
Rank #142 / 206
Yes
64
Facility 64
NY AVG 53
Rank #92 / 258
Eb Care At Massapequa, LLCA-4
25%
Facility 25%
NY AVG 55%
Rank #49 / 192
1
Facility 1
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #32 / 192
0.3
Facility 0.3
NY AVG 2.3
Rank #39 / 192
Suite / Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Atria Park of Great Neck
MC
AL
IL
Great Neck
162
Facility 162
NY AVG 138
Rank #59 / 206
Yes
94
Facility 94
NY AVG 53
Rank #25 / 258
Atr New York Lh, IncA10
30%
Facility 30%
NY AVG 55%
Rank #57 / 192
6
Facility 6
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #78 / 192
0.6
Facility 0.6
NY AVG 2.3
Rank #65 / 192
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed
Atria Kew Gardens
MC
AL
IL
Queens (Richmond Hill)
175
Facility 175
NY AVG 138
Rank #51 / 206
Yes
89
Facility 89
NY AVG 53
Rank #39 / 258
Atr New York Lh, IncA6
33%
Facility 33%
NY AVG 55%
Rank #63 / 192
2
Facility 2
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #38 / 192
0.3
Facility 0.3
NY AVG 2.3
Rank #39 / 192
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Bristal at Lynbrook
MC
AL
IL
Lynbrook (Village Of Lynbrook)
200
Facility 200
NY AVG 138
Rank #24 / 206
Yes
69
Facility 69
NY AVG 53
Rank #81 / 258
Lynbrook Senior Care, LLCA+6
33%
Facility 33%
NY AVG 55%
Rank #63 / 192
3
Facility 3
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #56 / 192
0.5
Facility 0.5
NY AVG 2.3
Rank #57 / 192
Studio / 1 Bed
The Bristal at Sayville
MC
AL
Sayville
155
Facility 155
NY AVG 138
Rank #67 / 206
Yes
67
Facility 67
NY AVG 53
Rank #85 / 258
Sayville Senior Care LLCA+5
20%
Facility 20%
NY AVG 55%
Rank #40 / 192
2
Facility 2
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #38 / 192
0.4
Facility 0.4
NY AVG 2.3
Rank #48 / 192
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Atria Briarcliff Manor
MC
AL
IL
Briarcliff Manor
200
Facility 200
NY AVG 138
Rank #24 / 206
Yes
55
Facility 55
NY AVG 53
Rank #119 / 258
Atr New York Lh, IncA3
33%
Facility 33%
NY AVG 55%
Rank #63 / 192
1
Facility 1
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #32 / 192
0.3
Facility 0.3
NY AVG 2.3
Rank #39 / 192
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Waterford on the Bay Senior Living
MC
AL
Brooklyn (Sheepshead Bay)
200
Facility 200
NY AVG 138
Rank #24 / 206
No
78
Facility 78
NY AVG 53
Rank #69 / 258
The Palm Beach Home For Adults, LLCA+5
0%
Facility 0%
NY AVG 55%
Rank #1 / 192
0
Facility 0
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #1 / 192
0.0
Facility 0.0
NY AVG 2.3
Rank #1 / 192
Deluxe, Private, Semi-Private

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Overview of The Bristal at Sayville

The Bristal at Sayville offers assisted living and memory care in Sayville, NY. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while allowing a resident to maintain a private living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering.

Both care levels are available on one campus. A resident whose needs grow over time may be able to remain in the community rather than move elsewhere. The Bristal at Sayville has 155 beds, with studio, one bedroom and two bedroom layouts; a studio offers one private space, while a two bedroom can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion.

A Walk Score of 67 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, so some errands can be completed on foot. A resident who no longer drives may still be able to manage certain outings independently. Pets are allowed, letting a resident who moves with an animal keep that companion with them.

Sayville Senior Care operates The Bristal at Sayville. The community may be a good fit for someone who needs assisted living now and may later need secured memory care, or for a couple whose needs differ.

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Overview of The Bristal at Lynbrook

A warm and welcoming senior living community located in Freer Street, Lynbrook, NY, The Bristal at Lynbrook provides assisted living, independent living, and memory care. The community offers studio suites, and one-bedroom suites, alongside, their private Reflections neighborhood. With round-the-clock care and assistance from a team of a highly skilled and dedicated team, the community ensures the comfort and safety of its residents.

The Bristal at Lynbrook promotes a cozy and familiar environment, conducting activities and programs to enhance the senior’s quality of life. Residents enjoy nutritious and delicious meals three times daily at the country club dining room. Amenities include Bistro Grille, a creative arts studio, a bingo room, a programming center, a beauty salon, a cinema, a library, a fitness center, and a wonderful outdoor patio.

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Overview of The Bristal at Bethpage

Situated in the serene neighborhood of Steward Avenue, Bethpage, NY, The Bristal at Bethpage is an exceptional senior living community that offers a variety of living options. These include assisted living, independent living, and memory care. The community features spacious and elegant floor plans including studio suites, one-bedroom suites, and their very own Reflections neighborhood that focuses on memory care residents. The Bristal at Bethpage offers exclusive Foresite fall management to ensure that residents are safe from falls within the grounds.

The Bristal at Bethpage promotes an active lifestyle, conducting social events, cultural programs, and live entertainment. Here, residents enjoy three healthy and hearty meals that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Amenities include a swimming pool, a putting green, a creative arts studio, a performing arts center, a beauty salon, a cinema, a library, a fitness center, and an aesthetic outdoor patio. Moreover, the community is conveniently located near local amenities, ensuring that residents enjoy the scenery around them and access necessities easily.

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Overview of The Bristal at North Woodmere

Overlooking the tranquil shores of a picturesque lake, The Bristal at North Woodmere offers a serene retreat within the charming North Woodmere, NY. Offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care, among other senior living alternatives, residents lead relaxed yet active lives within the community. You can find a living space that fits your preferences, from comfortable studios to roomy two-bedroom apartments.

The Bristal at North Woodmere is a dynamic community focused on holistic care and active living, committed to promoting personal growth and improving quality of life. The community provides residents with various amenities that allow them to participate in various planned social activities, pursue their interests in the fitness facility or creative arts studio, and 24-hour security surveillance that keeps them safe. Other amenities include a beauty salon, cinema, library, outdoor courtyard, and country club-style dining.

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Overview of The Bristal at Massapequa

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.

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Overview of Atria Kew Gardens

At 117-01 84th Ave in Queens’ Richmond Hill neighborhood, Atria Kew Gardens is a 175-bed community offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care. The building is a high-rise, operated by Atria through its local entity ATR New York LH, Inc., and classified as an Enriched Housing Program under New York state. Long Island Jewish Forest Hills is about 1.9 miles away, and the Walk Score is 89, which in a borough like Queens means you can handle most daily needs without a car.

Floor plans run studio through two-bedroom, with square footage between 388 and 775 square feet depending on layout. Pets are allowed. The amenities include a garden, a salon, and a cafe bistro on-site. Transportation services and fitness and recreation programming are part of the offer, along with housekeeping and laundry.

State inspections have centered on care planning and documentation.

For families navigating a placement search in Queens, Atria Kew Gardens covers a wide range of living situations under one roof: independent residents who want the infrastructure of a managed community, those who need daily assisted living support, and residents requiring memory care, all in a building with a strong walkability position and the backing of a large national operator.

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Overview of The Bristal at Westbury

Located in Westbury, NY, The Bristal at Westbury provides a dynamic assisted living experience catered to the requirements and preferences of its residents. Residents can choose from friendship suites, studios, or one-bedroom apartments, each equipped with a kitchenette and private bathroom. The community’s Reflections Memory Care area offers outstanding care, including assistance for dementia and Alzheimer’s patients. Residents get three delectable meals daily, housekeeping, laundry, and round-the-clock security. Scheduled transportation makes it simple to go to local amenities, and trips to NYC are made convenient by the LIRR’s proximity.

Committed to creating an engaging environment, The Bristal at Westbury offers a range of amenities and activities to foster social connections and wellness. Residents may stay active with amenities, including a fitness facility and putting green, while the Bistro Grille serves beverages all day long. With a billiards club, movie theater, library, and creative arts studio, the community offers plenty of engaging activities all year round. The Bristal at Westbury aims to offer contemporary, enjoyable, and meaningful living where people feel completely at home.

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Overview of Atria Park of Great Neck

Situated in the center of Great Neck, New York, Atria Park of Great Neck is a remarkable senior living community that provides assisted living and memory care services. For those with dementia or Alzheimer’s, this community offers comprehensive care that includes specialized memory care and improved supportive services. Situated close to restaurants, retail stores, parks, and healthcare institutions, residents may easily access a wide range of local amenities in a friendly and stimulating atmosphere.

Atria Park of Great Neck aims to enable seniors to live their best lives by offering consolation, assistance, and enrichment activities. Plenty of amenities are available in the community, including a physical therapy facility, salon and spa, on-site medical offices, and round-the-clock service. Every day, residents can take advantage of social, cultural, and fitness activities, concierge services, and Alzheimer’s and dementia support groups, ensuring a fulfilling and well-rounded lifestyle.

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Overview of The Waterford on the Bay Senior Living

Two hundred beds is a serious scale for an assisted living and memory care community, and The Waterford on the Bay Senior Living carries that scale at 2900 Bragg Street in Brooklyn’s Sheepshead Bay neighborhood. The Palm Beach Home for Adults, LLC operates the mid-rise building, licensed as an adult home with Enhanced and Special Needs certifications. Medicaid is accepted here, which matters for families weighing coverage options early.

A Walk Score of 78 lands this in “very walkable” range, meaning most errands and everyday essentials sit within a short walk rather than requiring a drive.

Suite options run three ways: deluxe, private, and semi-private, giving families some flexibility depending on budget and preference. Personal care assistance covers daily living needs, and dining runs restaurant-style rather than institutional. Round-the-clock coverage extends past just care staff, with 24/7 concierge service and 24/7 security and surveillance layered in for consistency day and night. Activities programming fills out the rest of the calendar.

On the regulatory side, state inspection attention here has centered on care planning and documentation, the kind of routine category inspectors look at across assisted living broadly.

What The Waterford on the Bay ultimately offers is large-scale assisted living and memory care with genuine suite flexibility, Medicaid access, and round-the-clock coverage, set in one of Brooklyn’s more walkable coastal neighborhoods.

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Overview of The Bristal at West Babylon

The Bristal at West Babylon has a Luxurious amenities abound, including an outdoor pool, putting green, salon, fitness center, cinema, and library. Residents enjoy delicious meals in the country club-style dining room and can participate in a daily schedule of social events and wellness programs. The Bristal offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care, ensuring a perfect fit for your needs. Professional staff provides unparalleled personal care, and on-site conveniences like housekeeping and laundry services offer peace of mind.

Located conveniently on Long Island’s South Shore, The Bristal is close to Babylon village with its shops, restaurants, and parks. Explore the nearby spring-fed lake at Belmont Lake State Park or the ocean beaches at Robert Moses State Park, both just a short drive away. Easy access to NYC is provided by the nearby train station and highway. Choose from studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom apartments, all featuring kitchenettes and private baths.

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Weighting overview

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    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
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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
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Memory Care in New York State at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 53/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in New York State. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 138The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in New York State. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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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 374 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.