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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.

Jewish Home of Rochester
MC
ADC
AL
HC
IL
NH
PC
SNF
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-
United Hebrew of New Rochelle
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
New Rochelle
294
Facility 294
NY AVG 160
Rank #74 / 748
No
80
Facility 80
NY AVG 63
Rank #457 / 1173
United Home For Aged Hebrews (Not For Profit)
96
Facility 96
NY AVG 83
Rank #42 / 593
7---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-
ArchCare at Mary Manning Walsh Nursing Home & Rehabilitation Center
MC
NH
RC
SNF
New York City (Manhattan)
360
Facility 360
NY AVG 160
Rank #34 / 748
No
98
Facility 98
NY AVG 63
Rank #47 / 1173
--6---Private Rooms-
Edna Tina Wilson Living Center
MC
HOS
NH
SNF
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-
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+
The Nottingham
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Jamesville (Nottingham Road)
64
Facility 64
NY AVG 160
Rank #640 / 748
No
0
Facility 0
NY AVG 63
Rank #1158 / 1173
Loretto Adult Community, Inc
84
Facility 84
NY AVG 83
Rank #278 / 593
13
46.2%
Facility 46.2%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #185 / 318
7
Facility 7
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #208 / 318
0.5
Facility 0.5
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #144 / 318
Private / Semi-Private Rooms-
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-
Carmel Richmond Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
MC
HC
NH
Staten Island (Old Town Station)
300
Facility 300
NY AVG 160
Rank #63 / 748
No
82
Facility 82
NY AVG 63
Rank #425 / 1173
------Private Rooms-
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-
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
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-
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+
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+
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Overview of Comfort Keepers Home Care – Rochester

Comfort Keepers is a well-known home care service provider in Rochester, New York, dedicated to offering compassionate in-home care to seniors in the comfort of their homes. Comfort Keepers understands the emotional and physical challenges they have daily. They comprehensively address the family’s care needs by having their dedicated professionals provide essential care for your loved one and offer unwavering emotional and moral support to the family during this time.

Comfort Keepers home care experts ensure your loved one’s physical, emotional, and spiritual needs are satisfied and met with the utmost attention and sensitivity. They offer services like bathing, dressing, toileting assistance, laundry, and food preparation, focusing on enhancing your loved one’s comfort and dignity during their day-to-day. Even after a loved one’s passing, Comfort Keepers remains committed to supporting and assisting families as they navigate the grieving process. With Comfort Keepers, you can find solace and comfort during this challenging journey, making the most of your time together.

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Overview of All Heart Homecare – New York

All Heart Homecare, located in New York, New York, is a compassionate home care service provider that is reliable and convenient for families looking for exceptional care for their senior loved ones. They offer a comprehensive range of in-home services to help with daily activities, such as Companionship, Personal Care and Hygiene, Medication Reminders, and Light Housekeeping.
All Heart’s home health aides are certified and trained to provide exceptional care to all their clients. Their caregivers are also multilingual, which helps break communication barriers and comfort clients who speak a different language. All Heart does not only see caregiving as a job but also as a way to provide a positive impact in the community by making the lives of their clients better and more manageable. 

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Overview of Comfort Keepers – New York

Comfort Keepers is a well-known hospice care service provider in Brooklyn, New York, dedicated to offering compassionate end-of-life care to seniors in the comfort of their homes. When a family member faces limited life expectancy, the desire to spend their final days at home is profound. Comfort Keepers understands the emotional and physical challenges this journey entails. Their end-of-life care is specifically designed for individuals in the final stages of a life-threatening condition or those who have reached the end of their life and require daily support and symptom relief. Comfort Keepers comprehensively addresses the family’s care needs. Their team of dedicated professionals provides essential care for your loved one and offers unwavering emotional and moral support to the family during this sensitive time.

Comfort Keepers’ hospice care experts ensure that your loved one’s physical, emotional, and spiritual needs are satisfied and met with the utmost attention and sensitivity. They offer services like bathing, dressing, toileting assistance, laundry, and food preparation, focusing on enhancing your loved one’s comfort and dignity during their final days. Even after a loved one’s passing, Comfort Keepers remains committed to supporting and assisting families as they navigate the grieving process. With Comfort Keepers, you can find solace and comfort during this challenging journey, making the most of your limited time together.

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Overview of Adira at Riverside Rehabilitation & Nursing

Situated in a tranquil location, Adira at Riverside offers a haven of serenity overlooking the picturesque Hudson River valley. With a commitment to comprehensive care, the facility provides a holistic approach that addresses the mind, spirit, and body of each individual. As an esteemed institution with a certified ventilator facility, Adira at Riverside enjoys a close partnership with St. John’s Riverside Hospital, sharing a common campus.

Blending the sophistication of a luxurious spa resort with the exceptional care provided by a highly regarded, five-star CMS-rated rehabilitation center, Adira at Riverside sets a new standard in senior care. The dedicated team of skilled and compassionate professionals treats patients like family, surpassing expectations to cater to the unique needs and preferences of each individual. In addition to round-the-clock medical attention, including medication administration and personal hygiene assistance, the nursing care team also supports residents with daily activities such as appointment scheduling, financial management, and other tasks that they may require assistance with. Whether for a temporary or long-term stay, residents are welcomed into a warm and compassionate environment on the dedicated long-term care floor

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Champion Care

165 N Village Ave # 126, Rockville Centre, NY 11570
Overview of Champion Care

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.

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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.