Page 6 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. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. LSL (Luxury Senior Living):
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.
Brookdale Castle Gardens
MC
AL
IL
Vestal (Ross Corners)
58
Facility 58
NY AVG 138
Rank #189 / 206
Yes
13
Facility 13
NY AVG 53
Rank #226 / 258
Hearth Management, L.l.c A- 12
33%
Facility 33%
NY AVG 55%
Rank #63 / 192
7
Facility 7
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #89 / 192
0.6
Facility 0.6
NY AVG 2.3
Rank #65 / 192
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Fredonia Place
MC
AL
RC
Fredonia
84
Facility 84
NY AVG 138
Rank #149 / 206
No
75
Facility 75
NY AVG 53
Rank #70 / 258
Water/Howard Associates, LLC A 9
22%
Facility 22%
NY AVG 55%
Rank #47 / 192
6
Facility 6
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #78 / 192
0.7
Facility 0.7
NY AVG 2.3
Rank #73 / 192
-
Glenwell
MC
AL
Cheektowaga
120
Facility 120
NY AVG 138
Rank #97 / 206
Yes
22
Facility 22
NY AVG 53
Rank #212 / 258
Depaul Adult Care Communities, Inc A 9
11%
Facility 11%
NY AVG 55%
Rank #35 / 192
2
Facility 2
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #38 / 192
0.2
Facility 0.2
NY AVG 2.3
Rank #34 / 192
-
Brightview Port Jefferson
MC
AL
IL
Port Jefferson Station
90
Facility 90
NY AVG 138
Rank #138 / 206
Yes
53
Facility 53
NY AVG 53
Rank #123 / 258
Bv Port Jefferson Operator, LLC A 6
33%
Facility 33%
NY AVG 55%
Rank #63 / 192
3
Facility 3
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #56 / 192
0.5
Facility 0.5
NY AVG 2.3
Rank #57 / 192
-
Brothers of Mercy Sacred Heart Home
MC
AL
HOS
IL
NH
SNF
Clarence
105
Facility 105
NY AVG 138
Rank #121 / 206
Yes
51
Facility 51
NY AVG 53
Rank #126 / 258
Brothers Of Mercy Sacred Heart Home, Inc A 5
20%
Facility 20%
NY AVG 55%
Rank #40 / 192
4
Facility 4
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #66 / 192
0.8
Facility 0.8
NY AVG 2.3
Rank #79 / 192
-
Sunrise of Huntington
MC
AL
Huntington Station
130
Facility 130
NY AVG 138
Rank #91 / 206
Yes
73
Facility 73
NY AVG 53
Rank #73 / 258
Gwc-West Hills, Inc B+ 8
50%
Facility 50%
NY AVG 55%
Rank #117 / 192
11
Facility 11
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #108 / 192
1.4
Facility 1.4
NY AVG 2.3
Rank #119 / 192
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Ambassador of Scarsdale
MC
AL
White Plains (Scarsdale)
144
Facility 144
NY AVG 138
Rank #75 / 206
Yes
35
Facility 35
NY AVG 53
Rank #175 / 258
Karp Scarsdale, LLC A- 3
33%
Facility 33%
NY AVG 55%
Rank #63 / 192
6
Facility 6
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #78 / 192
2.0
Facility 2.0
NY AVG 2.3
Rank #144 / 192
Private Rooms
Harbor House Assisted Living
MC
AL
Oyster Bay
136
Facility 136
NY AVG 138
Rank #86 / 206
No
87
Facility 87
NY AVG 53
Rank #45 / 258
Oyster Bay Senior Residence, Inc A- 20
30%
Facility 30%
NY AVG 55%
Rank #57 / 192
18
Facility 18
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #138 / 192
0.9
Facility 0.9
NY AVG 2.3
Rank #86 / 192
Private Studio / Shared Studio
The Village at Mill Landing
MC
AL
Rochester (Ridgemont)
150
Facility 150
NY AVG 138
Rank #72 / 206
Yes
19
Facility 19
NY AVG 53
Rank #218 / 258
Wrp Operating Greece LLC A- 16
19%
Facility 19%
NY AVG 55%
Rank #39 / 192
7
Facility 7
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #89 / 192
0.4
Facility 0.4
NY AVG 2.3
Rank #48 / 192
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Sunrise at East 56th
MC
AL
LSL
New York (Manhattan)
182
Facility 182
NY AVG 138
Rank #48 / 206
Yes
100
Facility 100
NY AVG 53
Rank #1 / 258
Gwc-East 56Th Street Inc B+ 3
33%
Facility 33%
NY AVG 55%
Rank #63 / 192
13
Facility 13
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #122 / 192
4.3
Facility 4.3
NY AVG 2.3
Rank #185 / 192
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Overview of The Ambassador of Scarsdale

The Ambassador of Scarsdale offers assisted living and memory care in White Plains, NY. Assisted living helps with daily tasks while allowing a resident to keep a private room. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering.

Having both care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since they could move between assisted living and memory care without leaving the community. The community has 144 beds and offers private rooms, giving each resident a single private living space. Pets are allowed, so a resident may bring a pet when moving in. A Walk Score of 35 places the area in a car dependent setting, meaning most errands require a car or a ride for residents who no longer drive. KARP Scarsdale operates the community.

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Overview of The Ambassador of Scarsdale

Located in the heart of White Plains, New York, The Ambassador of Scarsdale offers exceptional assisted living. With a wealth of experience, their dedicated and compassionate team provides unparalleled care. Just a short half-hour train ride from Manhattan, this facility exudes upscale charm and empowers residents with a vibrant atmosphere.

The elegant furnishings and thoughtfully designed common areas create a welcoming ambiance, complemented by many engaging activities. Set in a secure garden setting, the facility offers top-notch assisted living and memory care and independent living services. Residents enjoy the convenience of on-site specialty medical services, including neurology, cardiology, pulmonary, and sleep studies. Moreover, the community features a cinema, library, business center, fireplace, and billiard room, ensuring its residents’ rich and fulfilling lifestyle.

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Overview of Harbor House Assisted Living

Settled in the beautiful neighborhood of Oyster Bay, NY, Harbor House Assisted Living is a premiere senior living community that offers assisted living and memory care services. Experience compassionate, and dignified care in the comfort of spacious and comfortable private and shared studios with 50-channel cable television and Wi-Fi, and emergency call systems. The community features a team of dedicated wellness professionals and personal care aides, trained and experienced in providing high-quality care and assistance.

The community thoroughly assesses each resident to ensure they receive the right amount and type of care, based on their medical, cognitive, and social needs. Residents are provided with spacious areas where they can safely walk and wander around as they wish, fostering activity. The community also conducts a wide array of activities, from music and art therapy to regular socials, trips and so much more. With their comprehensive list of medical and personal services, such as on-site specialty consultant care and pharmacy services, the community ensures residents can comfortably age in place.

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Overview of The Village at Mill Landing

Situated in Monroe County, Rochester, NY, The Village at Mill Landing is an exceptional senior living community that offers assisted living and memory care services. Residents are provided with the comfort of knowing that a team of certified caregivers and 24-hour team members are available to offer them care and assistance whenever they need it. With access to occupational and physical therapy and a health and wellness director available, residents are able to maintain their strength, mobility, skills, and well-being.

Residents are provided with plenty of opportunities to stay active and make new connections with a robust calendar of activities, including travel opportunities, horticulture therapy, and volunteer programs. Services like housekeeping and maintenance are offered to give residents plenty of free time to enjoy the community amenities. These include an activity & games room, arts and crafts studio, a bistro, theater, salon, a chapel and beautiful outdoor areas for outdoor activities and relaxation.

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Overview of Brookdale Castle Gardens

Set in a serene setting, Brookdale Castle Gardens in Vestal, NY, offers a range of care options tailored to support varying needs. Whether you seek independent living, enriched housing, or comprehensive memory care, Brookdale Castle Gardens provides a supportive environment where residents can thrive. With 24-hour emergency response available, residents can enjoy peace of mind knowing help is always close by.

Residents at Brookdale Castle Gardens benefit from inclusive utilities and maintenance, allowing them the freedom to pursue new hobbies and enjoy vibrant social connections in pet-friendly accommodations. The community’s enriching activities, from strolls through landscaped gardens to engaging in cultural events and educational workshops, foster a fulfilling lifestyle. Whether it’s savoring chef-prepared meals or participating in wellness programs, Brookdale Castle Gardens offers a nurturing environment where residents can live life to the fullest.

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Overview of Brothers of Mercy Sacred Heart Home

Brothers of Mercy Sacred Heart Home is a 105-bed nursing facility on Ransom Road in Clarence, New York, a suburban Erie County community east of Buffalo. The surrounding area is moderately walkable, with a Walk Score of 51, meaning visiting family can handle some nearby errands on foot without much hassle.

The clinical picture here is focused; the facility runs rehabilitation services with staffing around the clock, and it offers Outpatient Therapy as a named program. That last point matters for families navigating discharge planning: residents who complete their inpatient stay can continue therapy on-site rather than hunting for outside providers. It keeps the recovery timeline from getting interrupted by logistics.

State inspections at this facility, conducted by the New York Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care, have tended to center on medication management and staffing credentials. These are administrative and operational focus areas, not findings tied to direct resident harm.

Medicare is accepted, which is the coverage pathway most relevant for short-term post-acute admissions.

It’s a mid-size nursing home with rehabilitation services, outpatient therapy access, round-the-clock staffing, and Medicare coverage in a moderately accessible suburban setting. Brothers of Mercy Sacred Heart Home is best suited to individuals coming out of a hospital stay who need structured, supervised rehabilitation before returning home.

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Glenwell

2248 Old Union Road, Cheektowaga, NY 14227
Overview of Glenwell

Glenwell is on Old Union Road in Cheektowaga, a suburb in Erie County. It has a Walk Score of 6, which means most people need a car to get around. Because of this, residents mostly stay on the property for their daily needs.

The community has 120 beds and is run by DePaul Adult Care Communities, Inc. They offer both assisted living and memory care in the same building.

Care is available 24 hours a day, and licensed nurses and aides are always on-site to help. The staff assists with medicine, manages care plans, and monitors emergency call systems.

If a family needs a short-term stay, they offer respite care. This is a good way to try out the community. Monthly costs are simpler because utilities are included. Residents also get three meals a day and can visit the on-site beauty shop or barbershop.

The memory care program helps people with memory loss, while others live in the assisted living section. Having both types of care and 24-hour nursing makes Glenwell one of the more complete care options in Erie County.

For families in Cheektowaga looking for a place with constant nursing support, Glenwell is set up to provide the medical care their loved ones need.

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Brightview Port Jefferson

1175 Patchogue Road, 1175 Ny-112, Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776
Overview of Brightview Port Jefferson

Overlooking the quiet neighborhood of Port Jefferson Station, NY, Brightview Port Jefferson is a vibrant senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Retire in the comfort of well-appointed accommodations with individually controlled heating and air conditioning and 24-hour emergency call system for added security and support. A compassionate care team is available 24/7 to provide round-the-clock support and assistance, providing utmost comfort and peace of mind.

A thrilling, worry-free lifestyle awaits at Brightview Port Jefferson with a wide range of interesting enriching activities and programs, daily chef-inspired meals, and resort-style amenities. There are plenty of inviting and stimulating common areas that foster engagement and enrichment of residents’ overall well-being. From multipurpose great room for entertainment, presentations, and gatherings to an arts, crafts and hobbies room with “Brain Fitness” learning stations, residents are guaranteed to find interesting things to do that brings both happiness and lifestyle enhancement.

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Overview of Fredonia Place

Fredonia Place offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Fredonia, NY. Assisted living includes help with dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps a private living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while respite care gives a family caregiver a short term stay when they need time to travel or recover.

The combination of care levels may suit a resident whose needs change over time without requiring a move to another community. Fredonia Place has 84 beds, opened in 2003, and is operated by Water/Howard Associates. Rehabilitation services are available for residents who need that support, and Enhanced Care Services are also offered.

Fredonia Place has a Walk Score of 75, meaning the area is very walkable and most errands can be done on foot. A resident who no longer drives can still reach nearby errands independently.

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Overview of Ciel on the Hudson

Ciel on the Hudson is a residential community that D&R Yonkers LLC operates at 537 Riverdale Ave in Yonkers, New York. The high-rise building holds 84 beds and offers one- and two-bedroom housing options.

The neighborhood scores 58 for walkability, so some errands are walkable, but most trips require transportation. Nearby amenities and services have good accessibility.

The Department of Health’s state inspections have assessed the home’s practices in admission, resident services, environmental management, emergency procedures, and documentation. Deficiencies have been identified in such areas over time, but a 2022 complaint investigation found no violations.

For interested occupants and families, touring Ciel on the Hudson can help answer questions about specific services, activities, and amenities it provides, plus current availability and pricing.

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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.