Page 4 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. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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.
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.
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.
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 violations, 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 violations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of violations this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total violations ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
The Bristal Assisted Living at Lake Grove
MC
AL
IL
Lake Grove
155
Facility 155
NY AVG 138
Rank #67 / 206
Yes
57
Facility 57
NY AVG 53
Rank #115 / 258
Lake Grove Senior Care LLC A- 8
50%
Facility 50%
NY AVG 55%
Rank #117 / 192
6
Facility 6
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #78 / 192
0.8
Facility 0.8
NY AVG 2.3
Rank #79 / 192
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Bristal Assisted Living at Garden City
MC
AL
IL
Garden City (Village Of Garden City)
170
Facility 170
NY AVG 138
Rank #54 / 206
Yes
65
Facility 65
NY AVG 53
Rank #89 / 258
Eb Care At Garden City, LLC A- 8
38%
Facility 38%
NY AVG 55%
Rank #84 / 192
9
Facility 9
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #101 / 192
1.1
Facility 1.1
NY AVG 2.3
Rank #98 / 192
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Sunrise of Plainview
MC
AL
HC
Plainview
65
Facility 65
NY AVG 138
Rank #177 / 206
Yes
73
Facility 73
NY AVG 53
Rank #73 / 258
Gwc - Plainview, Inc A- 7
43%
Facility 43%
NY AVG 55%
Rank #101 / 192
3
Facility 3
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #56 / 192
0.4
Facility 0.4
NY AVG 2.3
Rank #48 / 192
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Braemar at Wallkill
MC
AL
Middletown
200
Facility 200
NY AVG 138
Rank #24 / 206
No
2
Facility 2
NY AVG 53
Rank #256 / 258
The Hamlet At Wallkill, LLC A+ 10
30%
Facility 30%
NY AVG 55%
Rank #57 / 192
6
Facility 6
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #78 / 192
0.6
Facility 0.6
NY AVG 2.3
Rank #65 / 192
1 Bed / 2 Bed Studio
The Osborn Senior Living
MC
AL
CCRC
HC
IL
NH
SNF
Rye (City Of Rye)
103
Facility 103
NY AVG 138
Rank #127 / 206
Yes
33
Facility 33
NY AVG 53
Rank #183 / 258
The Osborn A- 2
50%
Facility 50%
NY AVG 55%
Rank #117 / 192
2
Facility 2
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #38 / 192
1.0
Facility 1.0
NY AVG 2.3
Rank #90 / 192
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
GrandeVille Senior Living Community
MC
ADC
AL
Rochester (City Of Rochester)
115
Facility 115
NY AVG 138
Rank #106 / 206
Yes
44
Facility 44
NY AVG 53
Rank #149 / 258
Grande'ville Senior Living Community, LLC B+ 11
45%
Facility 45%
NY AVG 55%
Rank #110 / 192
12
Facility 12
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #117 / 192
1.1
Facility 1.1
NY AVG 2.3
Rank #98 / 192
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Willow Gardens Memory Care
MC
HOS
New Rochelle (Residence Park)
68
Facility 68
NY AVG 138
Rank #168 / 206
No
80
Facility 80
NY AVG 53
Rank #65 / 258
Willow Gardens, Inc B+ 2
50%
Facility 50%
NY AVG 55%
Rank #117 / 192
1
Facility 1
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #32 / 192
0.5
Facility 0.5
NY AVG 2.3
Rank #57 / 192
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Sunrise of New Dorp
MC
AL
RC
Staten Island (New Dorp Beach)
132
Facility 132
NY AVG 138
Rank #89 / 206
Yes
93
Facility 93
NY AVG 53
Rank #31 / 258
Gwc- New Dorp Inc B+ 4
75%
Facility 75%
NY AVG 55%
Rank #168 / 192
3
Facility 3
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #56 / 192
0.8
Facility 0.8
NY AVG 2.3
Rank #79 / 192
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Sunrise of Smithtown
MC
AL
Village Of The Branch
104
Facility 104
NY AVG 138
Rank #126 / 206
Yes
68
Facility 68
NY AVG 53
Rank #83 / 258
Szr New York Lh, Inc A- 9
33%
Facility 33%
NY AVG 55%
Rank #63 / 192
6
Facility 6
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #78 / 192
0.7
Facility 0.7
NY AVG 2.3
Rank #73 / 192
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Belvedere Senior Living
MC
AL
SNF
Brooklyn
200
Facility 200
NY AVG 138
Rank #24 / 206
No
80
Facility 80
NY AVG 53
Rank #65 / 258
Boro Park Senior Living Community LLC A- 7
43%
Facility 43%
NY AVG 55%
Rank #101 / 192
3
Facility 3
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #56 / 192
0.4
Facility 0.4
NY AVG 2.3
Rank #48 / 192
1 Bed / Private / Shared Suite

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Overview of GrandeVille Senior Living Community

GrandeVille is a resident-centered senior living community. Seniors who specialize in residential assisted living, memory care, enhanced care, and adult care find a haven for an enriched and fulfilling lifestyle. GrandeVille’s environment focuses on comfort and comprehensive care to help seniors do more and be more as they continue living in a nurturing environment. 

Providing a high standard of quality living, GrandeVille offers premium services promoting a continuum of growth and meaningful experiences that meet the unique needs of its residents. The senior living community is a flexible community that will adjust to the needs of its residents–  activities and programs, stunning living spaces, and a 24-hour team of dedicated professionals committed to providing residents with the highest care and support.

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Overview of Belvedere Senior Living

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.

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Overview of Sunrise of New Dorp

Operated by GWC-New Dorp Inc, Sunrise of New Dorp is an assisted living community in Staten Island. It is located at 470 New Dorp Ln on the eastern shore near the Verrazano Bridge. The 132-bed community is housed in a mid-rise building. Flexible housing options include studios and one- and two-bedroom apartments.

The location has a Walk Score of 93 out of 100, placing it in the “Walker’s Paradise” category. The high walkability means residents and visiting family can easily handle errands and social activities on foot. They can easily access nearby shops, services, and transit.

State inspections over the past several years have focused on documentation practices in resident services and records management. No substantiated complaints or significant violations were cited in the reviewed inspections.

Families considering Sunrise of New Dorp should take a tour to see the room layouts, meet the staff, and get a feel for the daily environment and community rhythm.

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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 The Bristal Assisted Living at Lake Grove

The Bristal at Lake Grove promises luxurious senior living by ensuring that residents are celebrated for their individuality and are encouraged to embrace their unique identity. Offering a comfortable assisted living home for seniors in Suffolk, its top-rated services aim to enhance the quality of life for every senior. The Bristal ensures residents maintain an active and enriched lifestyle that helps cultivate growth and a graceful aging experience.

The luxurious resort-style community in Lake Grove provides residents with all the necessary care by providing personal and 24-hour nurse care. Essential services include housekeeping, chef-prepared meals, medication management, transportation, recreational activities, and ADLs. Amenities include a library, a cinema, a fitness studio, an outdoor patio, an art studio, a bingo room, a putting green, and a swimming pool.

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Overview of The Bristal Assisted Living at Garden City

Located on Axinn Avenue in Garden City, The Bristal Assisted Living at Garden City serves seniors in Nassau County. The community belongs to the Bristal group, which manages senior living communities across Long Island, Westchester, Manhattan, and New Jersey. EB Care at Garden City, LLC operates the community.

The high-rise building offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in one place. With these care options, residents can receive different support levels without moving to another building. The 17-bed community has studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom layouts. These floor plans give residents choices based on space needs and personal comfort.

This location has a Walk Score of 65 out of 100. This means the area is somewhat walkable. Families can walk to run errands, but other trips may require transportation. Families can also access nearby services. A hospital is about 5 miles away, and central Garden City is just under 3 miles from the building.

Residents can use transportation services for appointments, outings, and other planned trips. Fitness and recreation programs are also part of daily life. Pets are welcome, which may help in settling during the move.

Recent state inspection activity has mainly focused on records and operating steps. These include food service recordkeeping and service standards for residents. The findings are not direct concerns with daily resident care. The facility record does not list enforcement actions.

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Overview of Sunrise of Plainview

Sunrise of Plainview is a quaint, charming senior living community conveniently located in a prime Plainview, New York location. The community helps residents find joy in each day with opportunities to volunteer, connect with their passions, and enjoy fine cuisine, offering room rates starting at $5,806 per month. Sunrise of Plainview is surrounded by a healthy grove of Eastern Red Cedar trees, providing spacious yet intimate surroundings for residents to enjoy. The dedicated caregivers quickly welcome residents into the family, fostering meaningful friendships among fellow residents. The community prioritizes standard-setting care, safety, convenience, comfort, and meeting each resident’s unique needs and preferences, working closely with them and their families to develop personalized wellness and happiness-focused plans.

Sunrise of Plainview’s best-in-class senior care is managed by a team of dedicated and kind career professionals who love what they do. Residents enjoy the chef’s lasagna and spending time with the community’s beautiful green-eyed house cat, Lenny. They are passionate about supporting the community and excel at organizing food drives and benefits. Sunrise of Plainview offers on-site Christian and Jewish services, an active resident-inspired book club, and fitness programs. The community is located in Plainview, NY, bordering Nassau and Suffolk counties, off Old Country Road and near a major hub of the Long Island Railroad, accessible via the Long Island Expressway, Northern State Parkway, and Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway. Residents can enjoy convenient outings to the Old Bethpage Library and Bethpage State Park, with nearby medical support from Plainview Hospital, Central Island Healthcare facilities, numerous physician offices, and diagnostic centers.

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Braemar at Wallkill

21 Riverside Dr, Middletown, NY 10941
Overview of Braemar at Wallkill

A one-of-a-kind community located in the peaceful city of Middletown, NY, Braemar at Wallkill offers memory care services. Featuring 130 cozy and specially designed one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments, residents’ comfort and convenience are guaranteed. Housekeeping, linen services, and assistance with daily living activities are also provided for residents’ peace of mind.

Prioritizing residents’ happiness and wellness, stimulating programs and enriching activities are conducted to keep them active and socially engaged. Mealtimes are important for residents’ wellness, so the community serves delightful and healthy meals that cater to dietary needs and preferences. With specialized care, medication management, and onsite physicians, residents can rest assured of meeting their healthcare needs. The community is a great option for those with Alzheimer’s and dementia because of its purposely built amenities, including a library, a movie theater, outdoor chess, and serene walking paths that aim to provide them with the highest quality of life.

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Overview of Willow Gardens Memory Care

Surrounded by recreation sites and local amenities in Willow Drive, New Rochelle, NY, Willow Gardens Memory Care is an idyllic retreat that specializes in memory care. With a kind and specially trained team attending to their memory-related needs, residents receive top-notch care and assistance around the clock. Ease worries and make every moment count in the community’s stress-free and friendly setting.

Maintain social connections and live actively with a wide range of stimulating programs and therapeutic activities tailored to residents’ leisure and wellness. There’s no need to worry about meal preparation with diverse dining options that cater to dietary needs and preferences. Art therapy, music therapy, and dance movement therapy are also conducted to enhance residents’ cognition. The community is great for those with memory-related needs, especially with its dedicated care and specially designed amenities.

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Overview of Sunrise of Smithtown

Offering assisted living and memory care, Sunrise of Smithtown is one of the best senior living facilities in the city. Contributing to recognizing the community’s overall excellent service and caregiving, residents feel at home due to the exceptional respect the staff has provided with a welcoming approach. Life at the Sunrise of Smithtown offers the opportunity and inspiration branded as a Sunrise lifestyle.

Residential assisted living and memory care services and amenities include enriching activities and engaging programs that promote a continuum of growth and meaningful experiences that cultivate their golden years– weekly housekeeping and laundry, outings and activities, daily delicious and nutritious meals, and specialized memory care training.

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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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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.