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Compare Memory Care around New York (Metro Area)
Info below is compiled from the NY State Dept. of Health (NYSDOH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
| Jewish Home of Rochester | MC ADC AL HC IL NH PC SNF | Rochester (South Winton Road) | 328
Facility
328
NY AVG
160
Rank
#44 / 739 | Yes |
8
Facility
8
NY AVG
63
Rank
#1093 / 1169 | Jewish Home Of Rochester (Not For Profit) | 85
Facility
85
NY AVG
83
Rank
#263 / 608 | 9 | 27 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| United Hebrew of New Rochelle | MC AL IL NH SNF | New Rochelle | 294
Facility
294
NY AVG
160
Rank
#72 / 739 | No |
80
Facility
80
NY AVG
63
Rank
#454 / 1169 | United Home For Aged Hebrews (Not For Profit) | 96
Facility
96
NY AVG
83
Rank
#43 / 608 | 7 | 6 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Meadowbrook Care Center | MC NH PC SNF | Freeport (West Merrick Road) | 280
Facility
280
NY AVG
160
Rank
#76 / 739 | No |
75
Facility
75
NY AVG
63
Rank
#527 / 1169 | Meadowbrook Care Center, Inc. (For Profit) | 81
Facility
81
NY AVG
83
Rank
#351 / 608 | 13 | 11 | - |
| The Nottingham | MC AL IL NH SNF | Jamesville (Nottingham Road) | 64
Facility
64
NY AVG
160
Rank
#634 / 739 | No |
0
Facility
0
NY AVG
63
Rank
#1154 / 1169 | Loretto Adult Community, Inc | 84
Facility
84
NY AVG
83
Rank
#289 / 608 | 13 | 8
Facility
8
NY AVG
6
Rank
#244 / 319 | Private / Semi-Private Rooms |
| Linden Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation | MC HOS NH PC RC SNF | Brooklyn (East New York) | 280
Facility
280
NY AVG
160
Rank
#76 / 739 | No |
77
Facility
77
NY AVG
63
Rank
#500 / 1169 | Alliance Health Operations, LLC (For Profit) | 93
Facility
93
NY AVG
83
Rank
#94 / 608 | 4 | 8 | - |
| Buena Vida Rehabilitation and Nursing Center | MC NH SNF | Brooklyn (Bushwick) | 240
Facility
240
NY AVG
160
Rank
#110 / 739 | No |
94
Facility
94
NY AVG
63
Rank
#158 / 1169 | Buena Vida Snf, LLC (For Profit) | 76
Facility
76
NY AVG
83
Rank
#434 / 608 | 14 | 14 | - |
| Edna Tina Wilson Living Center | MC HOS NH SNF | Rochester (Island Cottage Road) | 120
Facility
120
NY AVG
160
Rank
#408 / 739 | No |
2
Facility
2
NY AVG
63
Rank
#1140 / 1169 | North Park Nursing Home (Not For Profit) | 86
Facility
86
NY AVG
83
Rank
#247 / 608 | 16 | 31 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Staten Island Care Center | MC NH SNF | Staten Island (Mid Island) | 300
Facility
300
NY AVG
160
Rank
#62 / 739 | No |
45
Facility
45
NY AVG
63
Rank
#822 / 1169 | Staten Island Care Center, LLC (For Profit) | 90
Facility
90
NY AVG
83
Rank
#156 / 608 | 3 | 8 | - |
| ArchCare at Mary Manning Walsh Nursing Home & Rehabilitation Center | MC NH RC SNF | New York (Manhattan) | 360
Facility
360
NY AVG
160
Rank
#34 / 739 | No |
98
Facility
98
NY AVG
63
Rank
#46 / 1169 | - | 78
Facility
78
NY AVG
83
Rank
#395 / 608 | 6 | - | Private Rooms |
| White Plains Center for Nursing Care | MC NH PC RC SNF | White Plains (City Of White Plains) | 88
Facility
88
NY AVG
160
Rank
#542 / 739 | No |
65
Facility
65
NY AVG
63
Rank
#649 / 1169 | Optima Care White Plains, LLC (For Profit) | 88
Facility
88
NY AVG
83
Rank
#211 / 608 | 4 | 2 | - |
| Leroy Village Green | MC HOS NH RC SNF | Le Roy | 140
Facility
140
NY AVG
160
Rank
#361 / 739 | No |
22
Facility
22
NY AVG
63
Rank
#1010 / 1169 | Leroy Operating LLC (For Profit) | 91
Facility
91
NY AVG
83
Rank
#139 / 608 | 14 | 15 | - |
| Providence Rest | MC HC NH RC SNF | Bronx (East Bronx) | 200
Facility
200
NY AVG
160
Rank
#166 / 739 | No |
50
Facility
50
NY AVG
63
Rank
#777 / 1169 | Providence Rest, Inc (Not For Profit) | 80
Facility
80
NY AVG
83
Rank
#369 / 608 | 5 | 5 | - |
| Elmhurst Care Center | MC ADC HOS NH PC SNF | East Elmhurst | 240
Facility
240
NY AVG
160
Rank
#110 / 739 | No |
57
Facility
57
NY AVG
63
Rank
#723 / 1169 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Peconic Landing at Southold | MC AL IL NH RC SNF | Greenport | 60
Facility
60
NY AVG
160
Rank
#641 / 739 | No |
74
Facility
74
NY AVG
63
Rank
#540 / 1169 | Peconic Landing At Southold, Inc (Not For Profit) | 92
Facility
92
NY AVG
83
Rank
#117 / 608 | 7 | - | - |
| Kendal On Hudson | MC AL IL NH SNF | Sleepy Hollow (Sleepy Hollow Manor) | 26
Facility
26
NY AVG
160
Rank
#729 / 739 | Yes |
0
Facility
0
NY AVG
63
Rank
#1154 / 1169 | Kendal On Hudson | 93
Facility
93
NY AVG
83
Rank
#94 / 608 | 4 | 0
Facility
0
NY AVG
6
Rank
#1 / 319 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
Sans Souci Rehabilitation and Nursing Center offers unparalleled short-term rehabilitation and long-term nursing care. It combines top-notch medical services with the luxurious amenities typically found in exclusive boutique hotels. Nestled in the heart of Yonkers, NY, the center’s intimate and welcoming environment fosters a personalized approach to care.
At Sans Souci, a team of compassionate professionals dedicatedly tends to the needs of seniors, providing them with comprehensive care in a familiar and comforting setting reminiscent of home. With round-the-clock skilled nursing care, residents receive the highest level of attention, delivered with attentiveness, dignity, and reverence. The center offers a comprehensive continuum of care, encompassing daily physical, occupational, and speech therapy, post-operative care, outpatient therapy, and complex medical care. Sans Souci Rehabilitation and Nursing Center sets the standard for excellence in senior care, making it the premier choice in Westchester.
Champion Care is an assisted living community and skilled nursing care provider dedicated to enhancing the well-being of numerous senior residents in Rockville Centre, New York. From short-term professional nursing rehabilitation to long-term care and respite stays, their facilities cater to every resident’s needs and provide the care they deserve.
Their dedicated care team, comprising hundreds of staff members, is committed to delivering unparalleled clinical excellence, top-notch customer service, and an enhanced quality of life for all senior residents. Discover Champion Care’s commitment to compassionate care and exceptional services for seniors in Rockville Centre, New York, as they continue to uphold their goal of enriching lives and promoting well-being.
Reach your potential with Vesretta Homecare, a dependable home care provider that offers home health aides, dementia care, post-hospital care, nursing, and personal care. Dedicated to improving older adults’ quality of life, a kind and highly trained team provides top-tier care tailored to their ever-changing needs. The agency ensures older adults have a maintenance-free lifestyle, helping with their daily living activities and household tasks.
Prioritizing older adults’ comfort and wellness, cheerful companions spend quality time with them and engage in fun conversations. Delectable and healthy dining options are available to satisfy older adults’ dietary needs and preferences. Delivering care to those residing in Nassau and Queens, this home care provider strives to help older adults make the most of their best years in the comforts of their homes.
Belvedere Senior Living is an award-winning assisted living and memory care community in Brooklyn, NY, that has luxurious living spaces. With its relaxing atmosphere, the community ensures residents feel at ease during their stay. 24-hour care, therapy services, and medication administration are also offered to enrich residents’ living experiences. The community is dedicated to residents’ welfare, creating personalized care plans to meet their special needs.
The community’s life enrichment program aims to enrich residents’ holistic well-being through a variety of recreational activities for their mind, body, and soul. Activity areas, like the cinema and music rooms, as well as beautifully maintained gardens, are featured in the community’s park-like setting. With its convenient location near public transportation and local establishments, residents are guaranteed accessibility. This assisted living and memory care community is a trusted choice for retirement in New York, as proven by several recognitions for its sophisticated amenities and comprehensive care options.
Operated by the Tanglewood Group, Comfort Today is a senior living community in Jamestown, New York. The community offers assisted living, memory care, independent living, adult day care, and respite care. Residents can receive different levels of support without moving to another community as their needs change.
The single-story community is about 2 miles from downtown Jamestown. The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 45, making it somewhat walkable. A few nearby destinations can be reached on foot. However, most errands and outings require driving.
Residents have access to secured entrances, garden paths, and outdoor spaces where they can relax or take a walk. The community also features a fitness center, transportation services for appointments and outings, regular recreational activities, and organized day trips away from the community.
Comfort Today offers five different levels of care in one location. It’s a practical choice for families planning for both current and future care needs. Families touring the community may want to ask which care level would best suit their loved one and how residents typically move between care programs if their needs change.
Offering studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, Atria Woodlands provides a range of living options to meet the preferences and needs of older adults. Located on Saw Mill River Road in Ardsley, New York, the assisted living community is set within a suburban residential neighborhood that combines a quieter atmosphere with convenient access to local services.
Additionally, the surrounding area has a Walk Score of 33, allowing residents to reach some nearby destinations on foot, while most errands and appointments are more easily managed with personal or community-provided transportation.
With 455 beds, St. John’s Home is a nursing community on Highland Avenue in Rochester, New York, operated by the not-for-profit organization St. John’s Health Care. It provides skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and memory care for older adults, offering both private and semi-private rooms for short-term recovery and long-term care. The community maintains a 90% occupancy rate, with an average resident stay of 212 days. The surrounding neighborhood has a walkability score of 54, allowing some nearby errands to be completed on foot.
Residents have access to skilled nursing, physical, occupational, and speech therapy, with an average of 3 hours and 54 minutes of daily nursing care provided by registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nurse aides. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted.
Meals, housekeeping, laundry, transportation, and recreational activities are included as part of daily life. State inspections have identified areas for improvement involving activities of daily living, infection control, food safety, resident rights, and life safety systems.
Broadview at Purchase College is a 62+ independent living community in Purchase, NY, that features thoughtfully furnished accommodations. Promoting a vibrant and welcoming environment, the community ensures older adults live to their potential in retirement. Intergenerational programming, housekeeping services, and social services are among the excellent services dedicated to improving residents’ quality of life. As a university-based retirement community, Broadview focuses on an innovative approach to allow residents to continue learning.
College programs, performances, and various activities help residents explore new interests and have fun. The Learning Commons also fosters interactions among the residents and students, allowing them to learn from each other and gain meaningful experiences. With its convenient location within Purchase College, the community ensures a lively and purposeful retirement. This retirement community has exceptional standards of care, making it one of the best options for senior living in New York.
Cold Spring Hills Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation is a large residential community in Woodbury, NY, that offers nursing and rehabilitation. The community provides a wide range of care, including adult day care, memory care, cardiac rehabilitation, palliative care, long-term care, and hospice care. With round-the-clock care and assistance, residents enjoy the highest quality of life with their needs and preferences provided.
To keep residents from being lonely, fun recreational activities and engaging programs are also conducted, tailored to their leisure and wellness. Promoting a cozy and welcoming environment, residents can rest assured of spending their later years without worries. The community is ideal for those who need supplementary care to improve their living conditions in their golden years.
Housed in a Victorian-style building, Frewsburg Rest Home is a senior living community in Frewsburg, New York. The community offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, adult day care, and respite care. Residents can receive different levels of support without moving to another community as their needs change.
Residents receive help with personal care and medication management as they stay as independent as possible. More than 100 hours of scheduled activities and events are offered weekly, giving residents many opportunities to stay active, socialize, and build connections with neighbors and staff.
The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 34, making it somewhat walkable. A few nearby destinations can be reached on foot, while most errands and outings require a car. Families planning regular visits or outside appointments should take note of this.
Families interested in Frewsburg Rest Home should take a tour to see the community, explore the activity program, and learn more about the available care options.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these memory care communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
Weighting overview
- 35%Resident Experience
- 25%Regulatory
- 15%Visual Media
- 10%Website
- 10%Stability
- 5%Environment
01
Resident & Family Experience 35%
The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.
- Includes
- Review Sentiment
- Review Volume
02
Regulatory & Safety Record 25%
State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.
- Includes
- State Inspections
- Citations/Inspection
- % Inspections w/ Citations
- Complaint Visits
- Accreditations
- BBB Rating
03
Visual Media & Transparency 15%
Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.
- Includes
- Video Tours
- Virtual Walkthroughs
- Photo Quantity
- Photo Quality
04
Website & Operator Transparency 10%
Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.
- Includes
- Website Content
- Mobile Usability
- Staff Info Available
- Owner Info Available
05
Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
- Includes
- Occupancy Rate
- Bed Options
06
Environment & Pricing 5%
Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.
- Includes
- Walk Score
- Pricing Transparency
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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 376 memory care communities in New York. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right memory care community in New York?
Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in New York, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.
What should I look for when visiting memory care communities in New York?
Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.



















