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Best Memory Care in New York State

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 355 memory care communities in New York State using New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank memory care in NY
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Avg Walk Score: 63/ 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: 160The 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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The information below is reported by the New York State Department of Health.

Edna Tina Wilson Living Center
MC
HC
NH
Rochester (Island Cottage Road)
120
Facility 120
NY AVG 160
Rank #412 / 748
No
2
Facility 2
NY AVG 63
Rank #1144 / 1173
North Park Nursing Home (Not For Profit)
86
Facility 86
NY AVG 83
Rank #242 / 593
16---Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Jewish Home of Rochester
MC
ADC
AL
HC
IL
NC
PC
NH
Rochester (South Winton Road)
328
Facility 328
NY AVG 160
Rank #44 / 748
No
8
Facility 8
NY AVG 63
Rank #1097 / 1173
Jewish Home Of Rochester (Not For Profit)
85
Facility 85
NY AVG 83
Rank #254 / 593
9---Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Peregrine Senior Living at Crossgate
MC
AL
IL
RC
Albany (Dunes)
83
Facility 83
NY AVG 160
Rank #571 / 748
No
49
Facility 49
NY AVG 63
Rank #788 / 1173
Psl Of Crossgate LLC-1
0%
Facility 0%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #1 / 318
0
Facility 0
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #1 / 318
0
Facility 0
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #1 / 318
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
The Chelsea at Brookhaven
MC
AL
IL
Yaphank
81
Facility 81
NY AVG 160
Rank #578 / 748
Yes
5
Facility 5
NY AVG 63
Rank #1121 / 1173
Brookhaven Senior Living, LLC
69
Facility 69
NY AVG 83
Rank #512 / 593
9
77.8%
Facility 77.8%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #262 / 318
21
Facility 21
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #273 / 318
2.3
Facility 2.3
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #286 / 318
Studio / 1 Bed-
Sunrise of East Meadow
MC
AL
East Meadow (Mitchel Houses)
107
Facility 107
NY AVG 160
Rank #486 / 748
Yes
60
Facility 60
NY AVG 63
Rank #696 / 1173
Gwc - East Meadow, Inc
76
Facility 76
NY AVG 83
Rank #418 / 593
7
57.1%
Facility 57.1%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #217 / 318
7
Facility 7
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #208 / 318
1.0
Facility 1.0
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #200 / 318
Studio / 1 Bed-
Walden Place
MC
AL
RC
Cortland (South Cortland)
86
Facility 86
NY AVG 160
Rank #551 / 748
No
33
Facility 33
NY AVG 63
Rank #942 / 1173
Sl Walden, LLC
69
Facility 69
NY AVG 83
Rank #512 / 593
18
33.3%
Facility 33.3%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #131 / 318
9
Facility 9
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #221 / 318
0.5
Facility 0.5
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #144 / 318
Studio / 1 Bed-
Sunrise of Holbrook
MC
AL
Holbrook (Town Of Islip)
109
Facility 109
NY AVG 160
Rank #483 / 748
Yes
40
Facility 40
NY AVG 63
Rank #879 / 1173
Gwc - Holbrook, Inc
98
Facility 98
NY AVG 83
Rank #14 / 593
5
20%
Facility 20%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #105 / 318
1
Facility 1
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #103 / 318
0.2
Facility 0.2
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #106 / 318
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA-
Monarch Coopers Corner
MC
AL
RC
New Rochelle (Victory Park)
90
Facility 90
NY AVG 160
Rank #536 / 748
Yes
43
Facility 43
NY AVG 63
Rank #851 / 1173
Coopers Corner, Inc-1
0%
Facility 0%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #1 / 318
0
Facility 0
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #1 / 318
0
Facility 0
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #1 / 318
Studio / 1 BedA+
Peregrine Senior Living at Clifton Park
MC
RC
Clifton Park (Town Of Clifton Park)
64
Facility 64
NY AVG 160
Rank #640 / 748
No
24
Facility 24
NY AVG 63
Rank #1005 / 1173
Peregrine Properties Of Upstate LLC-1
0%
Facility 0%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #1 / 318
0
Facility 0
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #1 / 318
0
Facility 0
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #1 / 318
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms-
Whisper Woods of Smithtown
MC
AL
Smithtown (Town Of Smithtown)
136
Facility 136
NY AVG 160
Rank #377 / 748
Yes
24
Facility 24
NY AVG 63
Rank #1005 / 1173
Bsl Smithtown Operations, Inc
89
Facility 89
NY AVG 83
Rank #191 / 593
4
100%
Facility 100%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #286 / 318
0
Facility 0
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #1 / 318
0
Facility 0
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #1 / 318
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedF
GrandeVille Senior Living Community
MC
ADC
AL
Rochester (City Of Rochester)
115
Facility 115
NY AVG 160
Rank #469 / 748
Yes
44
Facility 44
NY AVG 63
Rank #839 / 1173
Grande\'Ville Senior Living Community, LLC
85
Facility 85
NY AVG 83
Rank #254 / 593
8
50%
Facility 50%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #188 / 318
11
Facility 11
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #234 / 318
1.4
Facility 1.4
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #239 / 318
Private Rooms / Semi-Private RoomsA+
Heathwood Assisted Living and Memory Care
MC
AL
Buffalo (Bassett)
128
Facility 128
NY AVG 160
Rank #393 / 748
Yes
60
Facility 60
NY AVG 63
Rank #696 / 1173
Heathwood Assisted Living At Williamsville, Inc
93
Facility 93
NY AVG 83
Rank #97 / 593
5
40%
Facility 40%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #167 / 318
5
Facility 5
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #186 / 318
1.0
Facility 1.0
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #200 / 318
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+
Atria Riverdale
MC
AL
IL
The Bronx (Riverdale)
204
Facility 204
NY AVG 160
Rank #162 / 748
Yes
95
Facility 95
NY AVG 63
Rank #132 / 1173
Atr New York Lh, Inc
96
Facility 96
NY AVG 83
Rank #42 / 593
6
50%
Facility 50%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #188 / 318
3
Facility 3
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #155 / 318
0.5
Facility 0.5
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #144 / 318
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+
Atria Briarcliff Manor
MC
AL
IL
Briarcliff Manor (Pleasantville Road)
200
Facility 200
NY AVG 160
Rank #169 / 748
No
55
Facility 55
NY AVG 63
Rank #748 / 1173
Atr New York Lh, Inc-2
50%
Facility 50%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #188 / 318
1
Facility 1
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #103 / 318
0.5
Facility 0.5
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #144 / 318
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Manor Hills
MC
NH
AL
Wellsville
137
Facility 137
NY AVG 160
Rank #375 / 748
No
47
Facility 47
NY AVG 63
Rank #809 / 1173
Willow Ridge Senior Living, LLC
93
Facility 93
NY AVG 83
Rank #97 / 593
5
0%
Facility 0%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #1 / 318
0
Facility 0
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #1 / 318
0
Facility 0
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #1 / 318
Studio / 1 Bed / Semi-Private Rooms-
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Overview of The Club at Briarcliff Manor

The Club at Briarcliff Manor is a one-of-a-kind senior living community based in Briarcliff Manor, NY, offering exceptional care options, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and short-term care. Residents find comfort and security in thoughtfully designed one-bedroom apartments with 24-hour nursing team members on-site to provide support and assistance should residents need it.

With services like housekeeping, personal laundry, on-site maintenance, transportation, and concierge services, residents are guaranteed to experience a comfortable and convenient living experience. The community’s myriad of activities, including daily movies, group debates, diverse culture appreciation sessions, guest lecturers, book clubs, and more, offers residents plenty of opportunities for social interaction and entertainment. Residents enjoy delicious dining with friends and family without the hassle of cooking or cleaning with a culinary team that prepares and serves delicious meals.

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Overview of Peregrine Senior Living at Onondaga Hill

Peregrine Senior Living at Onondaga Hill is an upscale memory care home in Syracuse that has continuously been practicing a personal approach to the meaningful service they are guaranteed to deliver to the seniors; they strive to make a difference in the lives of older adults. Memory care living undoubtedly knows how to provide and maintain a quality holistic approach to senior care.

Peregrine aims for a comfortable and secure lifestyle. Assisted living services focused on meaningful engagement centered on memory care training, life enrichment activities, housekeeping, and transportation.  Their amenities include wheelchair-accessible showers, social and recreational areas, an elegant dining room, spacious outdoor living, and beautiful interiors that holistically stimulate the well-being of residents.

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Overview of Rochester Presbyterian Home – the Homestead

Rochester Presbyterian Home is a memory care home ideal for residents who seek to relax and recover. Encouraging its residents to maintain their independence and individuality, the community provides a safe environment for everyone. The resident-centered community prides itself on providing service delivered with compassion balanced with dignity and respect. Rochester Presbyterian cultivates the holistic wellness of its residents in a nurturing environment.

Professional and compassionate in delivering high-quality services, management makes it a point that every senior’s mental, physical, and spiritual needs are satisfied. Community services include life enrichment activities, personal care services delivered by their professional caregivers and 24/7 care, personalized care, scheduled transportation and housekeeping, medication management, and ADLs

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Overview of Sunrise of Crestwood

Nestled in Yonkers, New York, Sunrise of Crestwood stands as an award-winning community, offering an exceptional blend of assisted living, memory care, and personalized services like the Terrace Club and Dignity Home Care. This remarkable community boasts premier exterior and interior spaces, enveloped by beautifully landscaped grounds and a serene atmosphere that radiates comfort and tranquility.

With a variety of floorplans to choose from, including studios, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and companion suites, residents have the freedom to select a living space that perfectly suits their needs. The community embraces pet-friendly living, ensuring that furry companions are valued members of the community too. In addition to well-appointed rooms, Sunrise of Crestwood features activity rooms, social areas, and scheduled transportation services, making daily life convenient and enjoyable. With dedicated team members available 24 hours a day, residents can trust in the reliability and support of this exceptional senior living community. 

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Overview of The Osborn Senior Living

Experience the best of your golden years with The Osborn Senior Living, an outstanding community set in the peaceful residential area of Rye, NY, that offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing. Alongside top-notch care and assistance, the community provides cozy and specially designed accommodations ranging from studio to two-bedroom floor plans to ensure residents’ comfort and safety. With a kind and highly skilled team attending to their needs, residents keep peace of mind and focus on the things they truly want.

Aside from their healthcare needs, residents can rest assured of enjoying an active and well-engaged lifestyle with a jam-packed calendar of fun activities and enriching programs. Indulge in healthy and delicious meals, catering to dietary needs and preferences for the finest dining experience. The community is ideal for those looking to find all the care they need in one place with its comprehensive care and extensive amenities.

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Overview of Brightview Harrison

Featuring in the welcoming community of Harrison, NY, the Brightview Harrison is a vibrant senior living community offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. Here, residents can choose from cozy and well-appointed accommodations depending on their preferences or tastes. Having a competent and trained team, this community ensures luxurious and premium services every resident deserves.

Experience its above-and-beyond amenities and services including a round-the-clock emergency call system, daily chef-prepared meals, an arts and crafts studio, and, a stocked library. Boost social interaction by going to its pub, cafe, juice bar, and other common spaces for events and gatherings. Participate in a full-packed set of activities for life enrichment and community engagement. Equipped with the right tools and people, seniors can never go wrong with Brightview Harrison.

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Overview of Brightview Tarrytown

Based in the peaceful area of Tarrytown, NY, Brightview Tarrytown is a dedicated senior living community that offers premium assisted living and specialized memory care services. Residents enjoy the warm and caring environment brought by well-designed residences, surrounded by the city’s fine arts, theaters, and other attractions. Every residence is tailored to include modifications that empower residents to maintain an active and independent lifestyle. A team of experienced caregivers create a well-curated care plan that thoroughly meets residents’ unique preferences and needs.

A vibrant day to day life is guaranteed with a variety of daily programs offered, resort-style amenities, and spacious common areas to enjoy with friends and family. Chef-prepared meals are offered to make sure residents always eat well and feel good. A well-stocked library, exercise and physical therapy room, full-service beauty/barber shop, and office space for visiting physicians are just some of the many amenities that make residents’ living experience in Brightview Tarrytown a memorable experience.

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The Amberleigh

2330 Maple Rd, Williamsville, NY 14221
Overview of The Amberleigh

The Amberleigh is a dynamic senior living community that seamlessly blends amenities and essential services to create an enriching lifestyle for seniors in their golden years. As an Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care community, The Amberleigh caters to diverse preferences and needs. Located in Buffalo, New York, The Amberleigh empowers residents to embrace a vibrant life enriched by innovative educational, recreational, health, and wellness programs. With a commitment to fostering independence, The Amberleigh provides a nurturing environment that respects privacy and freedom.

Residents enjoy various engaging activities while benefiting from the convenience of weekly housekeeping services and the warmth of companionship. The community offers thoughtfully designed accommodations, including one- and two-bedroom apartment homes with walk-in closets. For added safety, every residence is equipped with emergency call buttons. Discover a lifestyle of choice and fulfillment at The Amberleigh, where residents can live on their terms with comfort, security, and a supportive community.

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Overview of Eddy Hawthorne Ridge

Eddy Hawthorne Ridge promotes individuality while practicing a lifestyle of additional support. Management and staff encourage seniors to pursue a new interest or maintain an old hobby while balancing it with an elevated lifestyle. Eddy Hawthorne offers a resident-centered approach to senior care by offering a warm and welcoming atmosphere that ensures comfortable energy throughout a resident’s stay.

The team of dedicated professionals gives residents full attention and comprehensive services, such as stimulating activities, specialized programs, ADLs, and therapy services.

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Overview of Sunrise of Dix Hills

Sunrise of Dix Hills is a lively senior living community located in Dix Hills, New York, inspiring residents to make the most of each day with beautiful living spaces, a variety of classes and programs, and cuisine that satisfies everyone’s cravings. The community offers room rates starting at $4,894 per month and provides a personalized, life-enriching experience, with posh residences on a Victorian-style estate and fine, restaurant-style dining. Sunrise of Dix Hills bustles with activity and friendly conversations, with dinner being a highlight, featuring celebrated meals such as beef brisket au jus or chicken marsala.

The community encourages independence and has various safety features in place to promote autonomy, including an enclosed garden. Sunrise of Dix Hills offers a variety of engaging activities, such as painting classes, bocce ball, and intergenerational cooking classes, and is home to two popular residents, Nina the cockapoo and Buddy the cat. Residents can host family and friends on the wraparound porch with rocking chairs or in the private dining room. Sunrise of Dix Hills provides on-site medical care from a 24-hour nursing team, along with visiting primary care physicians, podiatrists, physical/occupational therapists, and portable radiology and phlebotomy services. The community is conveniently located in Dix Hills, NY, on Deer Park Road (Route 231), situated between the Long Island Expressway (I-495) and Northern State Parkway, close to Cold Spring Harbor, cinemas, shopping, and the Heckscher Museum of Art, with medical support provided by Huntington Hospital, part of the Long Island Jewish healthcare system.

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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
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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 355 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.