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Best Memory Care in New York State

Reviewed by Dr. Jordan Weiss
Updated Apr 2026
We analyzed 1,152 homes in New York State

Sources: CMS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and New York State Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care.

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Promenade at Tuxedo Place
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Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Tuxedo Park
89No 34 Promenade Tuxedo LLC425%10.31 Bed Suite / Private Room-
The Bristal at White Plains
IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

White Plains (North Street)
190Yes 14 Ebc White Plains, LLC333.3%10.3Studio / Suite / 1 Bed-
The Chelsea at Brookhaven
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Yaphank
81Yes 5 Brookhaven Senior Living, LLC977.8%212.3Studio / 1 Bed-
Brightview Sayville
IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Sayville (Broadway Avenue)
92No 37 Bv Sayville Operator, LLC977.8%121.3--
Ciel on the Hudson
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

RC

Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.

Yonkers (Ludlow)
84Yes 58 D&R Yonkers LLC580%102.01 Bed / 2 Bed-
Sunrise of East Meadow
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

East Meadow (Mitchel Houses)
107Yes 60 Gwc - East Meadow, Inc.757.1%71.0Studio / 1 Bed-
Walden Place
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

RC

Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.

Cortland (South Cortland)
86No 33 Sl Walden, LLC1833.3%90.5Studio / 1 Bed-
Rochester Presbyterian Home – The Homestead
MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

RC

Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.

Rochester (19Th Ward)
102Yes 58 Rochester Presbyterian Home, Inc.366.7%62.0Private Rooms-
Peregrine Senior Living at Onondaga Hill
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Syracuse (City Of Syracuse)
68No 24 Tp Onondaga Operator, LLC-----A+
The Chelsea at New City
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

New City
112Yes 39 Csh New City Operator, Inc.366.7%113.7Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
The Bristal at Lake Success
MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Lake Success (Village Of Great Neck)
110No 33 Eb Care At Lake Success LLC520%10.2Studio-
Sunrise of East Setauket
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Setauket- East Setauket (Setauket)
109Yes 48 Gwc - East Setauket, Inc.366.7%124.0Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Sunrise of Holbrook
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Holbrook (Town Of Islip)
109Yes 40 Gwc - Holbrook, Inc.520%10.2Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA-
Sunrise of West Babylon
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

West Babylon
110Yes 65 Gwc - West Babylon, Inc.250%21.0Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
The Club at Briarcliff Manor
IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

RC

Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.

Briarcliff Manor (Chilmark)
145No 8 Sl Briarcliff Manor Operator, Inc.850%172.11 Bed-
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Overview of Caring One Home Healthcare

Based in New York, NY, Caring One Home Healthcare is an exceptional home care provider that offers personal care, memory care, live-in care, part-time care, veteran care, and respite care. Committed to improving older adults’ well-being, the agency provides top-tier care tailored to their needs, starting in a minimum of four hours. Housekeeping, linen, and laundry services are also cared for, ensuring older adults enjoy a hassle-free lifestyle.

With cheerful and friendly companions, older adults are encouraged to live actively and make the most of their days. Delightful and healthy dining options are prepared to satisfy older adults’ dietary needs and preferences. Medication reminders and incontinence care are also provided for older adults’ convenience and safety. This home care provider serves Nassau, New York, and Queends, ensuring older adults can thrive in their golden years.

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A Caring Hand Services

52 Vanderbilt Ave Suite 404, New York, NY 10017
Overview of A Caring Hand Services

Live a worry-free retirement with A Caring Hand Services, a trusted home care provider in New York, NY, offering memory care, home health aides, personal care, live-in care, Parkinson’s care, and hospice care. Older adults can rest their worries with a compassionate and highly skilled team providing exceptional care 24/7. The agency ensures older adults have a maintenance-free lifestyle, helping with housekeeping and other daily activities.

Dedicated to older adults’ happiness and wellness, cheerful companions strives to ease their loneliness by engaging in fun conversations and spending quality time. The care team also provides delightful and healthy meals according to their dietary needs and preferences, ensuring a satisfactory dining experience. With several locations across New York, this home care provider is ideal for those needing assistance to make the most of their best years without leaving their place of residence.

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COHME

11 Broadway, Suite 1031, New York, NY 10004
Overview of Cohme

Cohme is an exceptional, non-profit home care provider in New York, NY, offering long- and short-term care. Focusing on those with Alzheimer’s, dementia, physical disabiltiies, and injuries, the agency strives to provide personalized care plans with a compassionate and highly trained team. Older adults enjoy a worry-free lifestyle with the provider helping with daily living activities and other household tasks.

To improve older adults’ mood and wellness, fun activities and engaging conversations are conducted according to their interests and capabilities. With meal preparation cared for, older adults have a hassle-free dining that satisfies their dietary needs and preferences. Serving the Bronx, Kings, New York, Queens, and Richmond, this home care provider is dedicated to helping older adults thrive in retirement without leaving the place of their residence.

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Overview of Sunray Home Care

Sunray Home Care is an exceptional home care provider in Bronx, NY, offering comprehensive care options. These include personal care, NHTD 24/7 care, specialized care, wound care, and companionship. Older adults also enjoy a maintenance-free lifestyle with housekeeping, laundry, and grocery shopping.

Dedicated to older adults’ happiness and wellness, recreational activities and fun conversations are conducted. With meal preparation cared for, older adults enjoy delightful and healthy meals that cater to their nutritional needs and preferences. The agency also provides medication management, care coordination, and transportation services for convenience. New York residents are guaranteed the finest retirement experience without leaving their comfort zone, with this home care provider’s dedicated services.

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Overview of Guardian Home Care

Spend your golden years with Guardian Home Care, a distinguished home care agency in Bronx, NY, offering home care. This provider has a wide range of care options, including memory care, specialized care, post-surgical assistance, physical disability support, and nursing care. Older adults have a worry-free lifestyle with a kind and well-trained team helping with their daily living activities and household chores.

Therapy services, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy, are available to improve older adults’ living experiences. With nutritional services, older adults enjoy delectable and well-balanced meals that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. For older adults’ convenience, the agency also provides medical supplies and equipment. This home care provider is ideal for those needing assistance with their healthcare needs, especially with its dedicated services delivered in the comforts of their homes.

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InterGen Health

1601 Bronxdale Avenue, Suite 204 Bronx, NY 10462
Overview of Intergen Health

Live a worry-free retirement with Intergen Health, a distinct home care provider in Bronx, NY, offering home care. With compassionate and well-trained personal care aides and home health aides, the agency provides 24-hour care, dementia care, palliative, and hospice care. Older adults can keep their peace of mind with the agency helping with their daily living activities, housekeeping, and laundry.

Dedicated to older adults’ well-being, home exercise programs are tailored to their interests and capabilities. With meal preparation and feeding, older adults enjoy delightful and healthy meals that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. This home care provider is a member of the New York State Home Care Providers Association, ensuring older adults receive the highest quality of care without leaving their comfort zone.

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Overview of Touching Hearts at Home – Albany

Live a worry-free retirement with Touching Hearts at Home – Albany, a blissful home care provider in Albany, NY, offering home care. This provider has comprehensive care options, including memory care, companion care, and personal care, ensuring older adults receive top-notch care for their needs. Older adults also enjoy hassle-free living with light housekeeping and home monitoring services.

Older adults will not feel lonely with kind and cheerful companions who help ease their loneliness by spending quality time with them. The agency also prepares delectable and well-balanced meals, catering to older adults’ dietary needs and preferences. Serving the counties of Albany, Rensselaer, Saratoga, and Schenectady, this home care provider ensures older adults enjoy the best of their golden years in the comforts of their home.

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Overview of Marquis Certified Home Care

Age with dignity with Marquis Certified Home Care, a trusted home care agency in Albany, NY, offering home care. The agency’s care options include memory care, skilled nursing, palliative care, rehabilitation, stroke recovery, post-surgical care, and care for developmental disabilities. A compassionate and well-trained team works closely with older adults to create care plans tailored to their unique needs.

Personal care aides and genuine companions also accompany older adults, ensuring they experience a worry-free lifestyle. Nutrition services are also provided, so older adults enjoy delightful and healthy meals that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Physical, occupational, and speech therapy are also available to improve older adults’ living experiences. This home care provider serves residents of Albany County, helping them thrive in retirement in the comforts of their homes.

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Attentive Care

5 Computer Dr W Suite 101 Suite 101, Albany, NY 12205
Overview of Attentive Care

Experience the best of your golden years with Attentive Care, a trusted, locally-owned home care provider in Albany, NY, offering home health care. Older adults can keep their peace of mind with a wide range of care, including memory care, personal care, post-hospital recovery, disease management, accident rehabilitation, and supervision from registered nurses. With a compassionate and well-trained team available around the clock, older adults receive the highest quality of care tailored to their unique needs.

Older adults experience a worry-free lifestyle with the agency helping with their daily living activities and spending quality time with them. This provider also strives to coordinate with physicians to align care. With multiple locations in New York, this home care provider is dedicated to improving older adults’ quality of life in the safety of their homes.

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Overview of Belvedere Home Care

Belvedere Home Care is an esteemed, locally operated home care provider in Albany, NY, offering home care. With comprehensive care options, including memory care, 24-hour care, and personal care, the agency strives to meet older adults’ ever-changing needs. Household chores, meal preparation, and pet care are available, so older adults experience a hassle-free lifestyle.

To improve the cognition and well-being of those with mental and physical disabilities, genuine companions accompany them daily. Transportation services are also provided for older adults’ convenience. This home care provider serves several counties in New York, including Albany, Columbia, Fulton, Greene, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Warren, and Washington.

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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.

Public data 6 weighted categories Updated quarterly
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

Includes Occupancy Rate Bed Options
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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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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 9 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.