Page 25 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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Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
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.
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.
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.
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 citations, 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 citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of citations this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total citations ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Fishkill Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
MC
HC
NH
SNF
Beacon
160
Facility 160
NY AVG 138
Rank #209 / 422
D-No
94
Facility 94
NY AVG 53
Rank #33 / 450
Yertle Operations, LLC (For Profit)978%242.7
Park Nursing Home
MC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Queens (Rockaway Park)
196
Facility 196
NY AVG 138
Rank #178 / 422
D+No
80
Facility 80
NY AVG 53
Rank #160 / 450
Park House Care Center, LLC (For Profit)1070%232.3
The Pines at Catskill Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation
MC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Heights Catskill
136
Facility 136
NY AVG 138
Rank #249 / 422
CNo
79
Facility 79
NY AVG 53
Rank #172 / 450
Catskill Crossings, LLC (For Profit)367%93.0
Delmar Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
MC
HOS
NH
RC
SNF
Delmar (Town Of Bethlehem)
120
Facility 120
NY AVG 138
Rank #262 / 422
DNo
66
Facility 66
NY AVG 53
Rank #256 / 450
Delmar Snf Operations Associates, LLC (For Profit)1932%351.8
Elderwood at Waverly
MC
ADC
AL
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Waverly
200
Facility 200
NY AVG 138
Rank #138 / 422
C-Yes
42
Facility 42
NY AVG 53
Rank #342 / 450
37 North Chemung Operating Company, LLC (For Profit)683%244.0
Briarwood Manor
MC
AL
Lockport
160
Facility 160
NY AVG 138
Rank #60 / 206
D-No
80
Facility 80
NY AVG 53
Rank #65 / 258
Salvatore Ferreri18
67%
Facility 67%
NY AVG 55%
Rank #154 / 192
67
Facility 67
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #188 / 192
3.7
Facility 3.7
NY AVG 2.3
Rank #180 / 192
Memory Garden
MC
ADC
AL
IL
RC
Jamestown
56
Facility 56
NY AVG 138
Rank #191 / 206
DYes
50
Facility 50
NY AVG 53
Rank #127 / 258
Memory Garden At Tanglewood, Inc8
88%
Facility 88%
NY AVG 55%
Rank #184 / 192
17
Facility 17
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #132 / 192
2.1
Facility 2.1
NY AVG 2.3
Rank #151 / 192
Cayuga Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
MC
NH
SNF
Ithaca (Northwest Ithaca)
144
Facility 144
NY AVG 138
Rank #242 / 422
D-Yes
4
Facility 4
NY AVG 53
Rank #439 / 450
Cayuga Ridge, LLC (For Profit)16100%301.9
Morris Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
MC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
North Bronx (Laconia)
191
Facility 191
NY AVG 138
Rank #184 / 422
DNo
72
Facility 72
NY AVG 53
Rank #229 / 450
Morris Park Rehabilitation And Nursing Center, LLC (For Profit)1182%232.1
Nyack Ridge Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
MC
HOS
NH
RC
SNF
Valley Cottage (Town Of Clarkstown)
160
Facility 160
NY AVG 138
Rank #209 / 422
D+No
15
Facility 15
NY AVG 53
Rank #413 / 450
Nyack Operating, LLC (For Profit)1275%262.2

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Overview of Fishkill Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing

Fishkill Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in Beacon, NY, provides nursing home, home care, memory care, and skilled nursing. Nursing home care includes long term residential support, while skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Home care supports assistance in the setting where a resident lives, and memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Subacute care and rehabilitation services support residents who need recovery focused care and help with regaining function, making memory care potentially suitable for someone with dementia who needs a secure, supervised setting.

The facility has 160 beds and is operated by Yertle Operations. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted: Medicare is relevant to short term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid matters when savings may not cover a long stay, and private pay allows direct payment.

Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 1 minute per resident per day, representing the recorded daily nurse staffing time available per resident. A 94 out of 100 Walk Score places the area in the walker’s paradise band, meaning daily errands do not require a car and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

Contact Fishkill Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing

Overview of Park Nursing Home

Park Nursing Home in Queens, NY, is a nursing home that offers dementia care, hospice care, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing. The community’s supportive and welcoming environment helps older adults live comfortably in their later years. With 24-hour care, dietitian-approved meals, housekeeping, and laundry services, residents experience a maintenance-free lifestyle. Along with an interdisciplinary team consisting of licensed therapists, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants, individualized care plans are also provided to meet residents’ unique needs and preferences.

Fitness programs, social events, and recreational activities help enhance residents’ cognition and encourage them to live actively. Residents can also focus on their recovery, as top-notch amenities and spacious communal areas are available. Set by the beach, near a variety of dining options and public transportation, the community guarantees a stress-free retirement. This nursing home has exceptional services dedicated to older adults’ welfare, making it one of the best options for senior living in New York.

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Overview of The Pines at Catskill Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation

The Pines at Catskill Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation is a 136 bed nursing home in Catskill, NY, offering skilled nursing, memory care, hospice care, palliative care, and respite care. Round the clock skilled nursing provides licensed nursing support for residents with ongoing clinical needs, while memory care offers supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Hospice care supports people nearing the end of life. Palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom relief, while respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Rehabilitation services are also available for residents recovering from illness or injury.

Total nurse staffing is 2 hours 58 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident. Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted, giving families those payment routes for eligible services and stays.

In house primary care and specialty physicians allow residents to receive those medical services at the community. A Walk Score of 79 places the area in the very walkable band, where most errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may still reach shops, a pharmacy, or cafes independently.

Karen Coe serves as director, and Catskill Crossings operates the community. The range of nursing, memory, palliative, hospice, and respite services may suit a family seeking both ongoing clinical support and short term care options in one community.

Contact The Pines at Catskill Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation

Overview of Delmar Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing

Delmar Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing is a 120 bed nursing home in Delmar, NY, offering hospice care, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing. Nursing home care supports ongoing residential care, while skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Memory care takes place in a secured setting with supervision for a resident at risk of wandering. Hospice care centers on comfort for a resident with a life limiting illness, and respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The short term rehabilitation program gives residents a temporary care setting while they work toward recovery. A pulmonary program addresses respiratory care needs, and a diabetes program focuses on diabetes management. Genetic drug matching and testing can help match medication choices to genetic information. The range of care may suit a resident whose needs change over time, including someone who needs temporary respite or memory support in a secured setting.

Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 5 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time allocated per resident. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families several listed ways to cover care. A Walk Score of 66 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to complete some errands independently. Natalie Yakovleva is the director, and Delmar SNF Operations Associates operates the community.

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Overview of Elderwood at Waverly

Elderwood at Waverly offers nursing home and skilled nursing care, adult day care, assisted living, memory care, palliative care, and respite care in Waverly, NY. Its range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, because care can be provided across multiple settings within the same community. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, medication management, and other daily tasks.

Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Adult day care offers daytime services without an overnight stay, palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom relief, and respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The facility has 200 beds and serves a larger resident population, with programs including subacute rehabilitation, outpatient therapy, long-term care therapy, adult day services, oncology, palliative care, and Secure Memory. Its bright rehabilitation gym gives residents on-site space for therapy, so rehabilitation can take place without arranging transportation elsewhere.

An enclosed courtyard with a butterfly garden and waterfall gives residents access to an outdoor setting, while a full-service hair salon provides on-site grooming services. Pets are allowed, so a resident can keep a pet while living at the community. Payment options are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, and total nurse staffing is 2 hours 56 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily nurse staffing time assigned per resident. With a Walk Score of 42, the area is car-dependent, so most errands require a car or a ride; Christine Flint serves as director, and 37 North Chemung Operating Company operates the community.

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Overview of Briarwood Manor

With 160 beds, Briarwood Manor provides assisted living and memory care in Lockport, NY. The community has a doctor on-site, as well as licensed nurses and CNAs, ensuring residents receive continuous clinical support. 24-hour staffing is also available, so residents can access services at all times.

The community has a variety of private and semi-private rooms, with starting prices at $4,000. Medicaid is also accepted for eligible residents whose savings may not cover a long stay. Salvatore Ferreri operates the community.

An 80 Walk Score places the area in the very walkable range, so most errands can be completed on foot, and a resident who no longer drives may still get out independently. Meanwhile, pets are allowed on-site. Residents can also use the salon, landscaped outdoor areas with walking spaces, and a gardening area.

Starting Price $4,000/Month

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Overview of Memory Garden

Part of the Tanglewood Manor campus, Memory Garden is a residential care community in the Fairmount Avenue neighborhood of Jamestown, New York. The community is operated by Memory Garden at Tanglewood, Inc., which offers assisted living, memory care, independent living, adult day care, and respite care. This range of services provides residents with different levels of support as their needs change. The two-story community has 56 beds.

The memory care program is for residents living with Alzheimer’s disease and other memory-related conditions. It focuses on preserving each person’s security, dignity, and independence. Adult day care and respite care are also available for families who need short-term or part-time support. These services can provide temporary relief for caregivers or serve as a first step before a longer-term stay.

Residents have access to transportation services, fitness and recreation programs, and pet accommodations. The community is about 2.5 miles from downtown Jamestown. The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 50, making it moderately walkable. Some nearby destinations are within walking distance, while most errands and outings require a car. This may suit families who drive to town without being in the middle of a busy commercial strip..

State inspections by the New York Department of Health’s Office of Aging and Long Term Care have mainly reviewed admission procedures, resident protections, resident services, medication management records, and other administrative documentation. Corrective plans have been submitted and reviewed when needed. Families visiting Memory Garden should ask how these areas are managed as part of the community’s daily operations.

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Overview of Cayuga Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

Cayuga Nursing & Rehabilitation Center provides nursing home care, memory care, and skilled nursing in Ithaca, NY. Nursing home care gives residents ongoing nursing and daily support in a residential setting, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Respite care is available for a short stay, which may suit a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The center has 144 beds and offers private and semiprivate rooms. A private room is a single resident’s space, while a semiprivate room is shared.

Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 54 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily hands on nurse time associated with an individual resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families those payment routes for care. Short term rehabilitation and rehabilitation services are available, allowing residents to receive rehabilitation care during a temporary stay at the center. A salon and spa support residents’ grooming and personal care needs, and pets are allowed, so residents may keep a pet at the community. Cayuga Ridge operates the center.

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Overview of Morris Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

Morris Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is a nursing home in the Laconia neighborhood of the Bronx, New York, that opened in 1971. It offers hospice care, memory care, palliative care, respite care, and skilled nursing.

Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care for residents who need ongoing medical support. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while hospice focuses on comfort near the end of life and palliative care addresses comfort and symptom relief during serious illness.

Respite care provides a short term stay while a usual caregiver travels or recovers. This range of services may be a good fit for someone who needs supervised memory care, skilled nursing, or temporary support during a caregiver break.

The community has 191 beds, placing it among larger communities with more residents, staff, and usually more programming. Total nurse staffing is 2 hours and 54 minutes per resident per day, representing the documented daily nurse time allocated per resident.

Rehabilitation services are available. A full service beauty salon supports routine grooming without requiring a separate salon visit.

An enclosed garden and renovated patio give residents outdoor space within the community. Kosher food is available for residents who follow a kosher diet.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Medicare can cover short term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid can support eligible long term care needs, and private pay uses personal funds.

With a Walk Score of 72 out of 100, the area is very walkable. Most errands can be completed on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may still reach nearby shops, a pharmacy, or cafes independently.

Contact Morris Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

Overview of Nyack Ridge Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

Located in the Town of Clarkstown, Nyack Ridge Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is a nursing home in Valley Cottage, NY, that offers hospice care, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing. The community provides specialized care for those living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Nursing services are also accessible, along with recovery support, ensuring residents receive continuous clinical support. 24-hour staffing also provides care for residents at all times.

Additionally, subacute and short-term rehabilitation are also available for residents recovering after an illness, injury, or hospital stay. With 160 beds, the community is currently at 95% occupancy. Residents also receive a total of 3 hours and 33 minutes of nursing care daily. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are also accepted, giving families several listed ways to cover care.

An outdoor patio provides access to an outdoor sitting area, and beauty and barber services allow grooming to take place on-site. Dining, housekeeping, and laundry are also provided to help with household tasks.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    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.