Page 2 of Best Memory Care in Suffolk County, NY

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 16 memory care providers in Suffolk County, 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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Avg Walk Score: 44/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Suffolk County, NY. 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: 231The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Suffolk County, NY. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

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. 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. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
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 score. It is not a government rating. A dash means we do not publish a grade for that facility: either its public record is too thin to be fair, or we hold nothing for it at all.
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 citations, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of citations this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total citations ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Our Lady of Consolation Nursing and Rehabilitative Care Center
MC
HOS
NH
PC
SNF
West Islip
345
Facility 345
NY AVG 126
Rank #39 / 429
No
61
Facility 61
NY AVG 64
Rank #282 / 458
Our Lady Of Consolation Geriatric Care Center (Not For Profit)-1217%322.7
The Arbors at Bohemia
MC
AL
Bohemia
200
Facility 200
NY AVG 126
Rank #39 / 355
Yes
47
Facility 47
NY AVG 64
Rank #518 / 753
-B+2
50%
Facility 50%
NY AVG 56.5%
Rank #164 / 323
4
Facility 4
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #101 / 323
2.0
Facility 2.0
NY AVG 2.2
Rank #225 / 323
Brookside Multicare Nursing Center
MC
ADC
HOS
NH
PC
SNF
Smithtown
353
Facility 353
NY AVG 126
Rank #36 / 429
No
16
Facility 16
NY AVG 64
Rank #417 / 458
Optima Care Smithtown, LLC (For Profit)B+3333%571.7
St Johnland Nursing Center, Inc
MC
ADC
AL
NH
SNF
Kings Park
250
Facility 250
NY AVG 126
Rank #98 / 429
No
81
Facility 81
NY AVG 64
Rank #152 / 458
St Johnland Nursing Center, Inc (Not For Profit)C-1155%333.0
Medford Multicare Center for Living
MC
HOS
NH
Medford
320
Facility 320
NY AVG 126
Rank #42 / 429
No
22
Facility 22
NY AVG 64
Rank #405 / 458
The Nursing Care Center At Medford, Inc. (For Profit)C3526%712.0
Safe Harbor Home Care
MC
HC
Riverhead (North Fork)
-No
7
Facility 7
NY AVG 64
Rank #729 / 753
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Overview of Our Lady of Consolation Nursing and Rehabilitative Care Center

Our Lady of Consolation Nursing and Rehabilitative Care Center provides nursing home, skilled nursing, memory care, hospice care, and palliative care in West Islip, NY. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Hospice and palliative care focus on comfort and symptom management for residents with serious or end of life needs. The range of care can suit a resident whose needs may grow from rehabilitation or skilled nursing to memory, hospice, or palliative support without starting over in a new community.

With 345 beds, the center is among the larger communities, with more residents, staff, and usually more programming than smaller homes. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 35 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident. The community is operated by Our Lady of Consolation Geriatric Care Center.

Rehabilitation services include short term rehabilitation, orthopedic care, neurological care, cognitive care, restorative feeding, orthotic services, amputee rehabilitation, and the Pathway to Home program. These services give residents targeted support for recovery and daily function. Restaurant style menus use locally grown produce and include special meals for holidays, while religious services are available for residents who observe them. Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted: Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay, Medicare covers short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence, and private pay allows care to be funded directly.

A Walk Score of 61 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot. A resident who can go out independently may be able to walk for certain nearby errands.

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Overview of The Arbors at Bohemia

Four programs define the care structure at The Arbors at Bohemia: standard assisted living, the Transitions Neighborhood, memory care, and the Heroes Welcome Program for military and first responders. Within this structure, all-inclusive pricing applies at every care level, starting at $5,100 per month.

Operated by Arcadia Management, Inc., The Arbors at Bohemia is a 200-bed licensed adult home at 1065 Smithtown Avenue in Bohemia, Suffolk County. It is one of five communities in The Arbors Assisted Living Long Island network. The Transitions Neighborhood functions as a bridge environment for residents who benefit from additional support without requiring full memory care. The facility is wheelchair accessible.

Restaurant-style dining, a wellness department, and transportation services are among the confirmed amenities. Housekeeping, linen service, and utilities are included in the all-inclusive model. Daily activities cover music, crafts, exercise, and social clubs. Rehabilitation and respite care are available.

Bohemia’s Walk Score is 47, placing the Smithtown Avenue address in somewhat-walkable range. New York’s Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care has noted themes in medication management and environmental and hazardous-materials safety through the inspection process.

The Arbors at Bohemia is a 200-bed Suffolk County adult home with all-inclusive assisted living and memory care at $5,100 monthly and confirmed wheelchair accessibility. The Transitions Neighborhood and Heroes Welcome Program are the defining programmatic features of this location within the broader Arbors network.

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Overview of Brookside Multicare Nursing Center

Brookside Multicare Nursing Center is a skilled nursing home serving Suffolk County, specifically on Route 25A in Smithtown, New York. Optima Care Smithtown, LLC operates the facility under the ownership of Emm Healthcare Group LLC. It accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, offering multiple options for families to cover care costs.

The 353-bed center is one of the larger skilled nursing communities, with an 86% occupancy rate reflecting steady patient flow. Most stay an average of 171 days, a mix of post-acute rehabilitation residents and those receiving longer-term care.

The facility’s nursing support is significant. Total nurse staffing averages 3 hours and 55 minutes per resident each day. Registered nurses spent about 56 minutes directly engaged with a patient, nurse aides spent 2 hours and 29 minutes, and licensed practical nurses contributed 41 minutes. With this staffing structure, residents can receive hands-on care and assistance throughout the day.

The facility’s strength is in its rehabilitation focus and specialized programming. There is a dedicated unit for stroke, orthopedic, and cardiac rehabilitation. Plus, there are services for ventilator care, wound management, and amputee recovery. Pediatric services and an adult day health program are available, and long-term care, dementia, and memory care are for residents with ongoing chronic conditions and cognitive decline. Pain management and psychological counseling are available for those with complex medical and emotional needs.

Residents can choose private and semi-private rooms, with amenities including Wi-Fi, individual televisions, beauty services, pastoral care, and therapeutic recreation. They can enjoy activities like coffee and tea socials, birthday and holiday celebrations, and special events and performances. Laundry and housekeeping services are also included.

The neighborhood is not very walkable, with a walkability score of 16 out of 100. Most visits, errands, and trips to nearby services require a car.

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Overview of St Johnland Nursing Center

St Johnland Nursing Center provides nursing home, adult day care, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing in Kings Park, NY. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Assisted living helps residents with dressing, bathing, medication, and other daily tasks while they maintain their own living space. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while adult day care provides care during the day rather than an overnight residence.

The range of care levels can suit a resident whose needs grow over time, allowing movement between care settings without leaving the community. There are 250 beds. Residents live in a larger setting with more residents, staff, and usually more programming. St Johnland Nursing Center opened in 1866.

Programs include subacute care, Alzheimer’s and dementia care, a head injury rehabilitation unit, and an Adult Day Health Care Program. Subacute care supports people who need continued medical oversight and rehabilitation after acute treatment, while the head injury unit provides a dedicated setting for recovery work after a head injury. Rehabilitation services give residents access to therapy as part of their care at the center. The community may be a good fit for someone who needs nursing care, assisted living support, memory care, daytime supervision, or rehabilitation, especially if those needs may change over time.

The area has a Walk Score of 81 out of 100, meaning most errands can be done on foot. A resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, with Medicare covering short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence. Total nurse staffing is 3h 57m per resident per day, representing the daily nursing staff time available across each resident’s day.

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Overview of Medford Multicare Center for Living

Medford Multicare Center for Living is a nursing home in Medford, NY, offering hospice care and memory care. Nursing home care provides ongoing skilled nursing and medical support, while memory care offers supervised support for residents living with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. Hospice care supports residents with serious illness when the focus is comfort and symptom management. Together, these services may suit a loved one who needs skilled nursing, dementia support, or hospice care in one setting.

The center has 320 beds. That size accommodates more residents and staff and usually supports more programming. Rehabilitation includes post acute rehabilitation and post stroke rehabilitation, giving residents structured recovery care after a hospital stay or stroke. Respiratory and dialysis programs address ongoing needs for those forms of medical care.

Total nurse staffing is 2 hours and 45 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time assigned to each resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families those payment paths for eligible care. The Nursing Care Center at Medford operates the community.

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Overview of Safe Harbor Home Care

Experience the highest quality of life with Safe Harbor Home Care, a trusted community based in Riverhead, NY, that offers home care. Older adults receive top-notch care and assistance from a compassionate and highly trained team attending to their needs 24/7. The community also fosters a trusting and nurturing environment, ensuring older adults are respected and comfortable.

To ease older adults’ loneliness, the community accompanies and encourages them to maintain social connections. Housekeeping, meal preparation, and supervision of day-to-day activities are also provided for older adults to enjoy a maintenance-free lifestyle. The community also cares for those with Alzheimer’s, dementia, and Parkinson’s, ensuring they live their lives to the fullest despite their conditions. With care and support delivered in the comforts of their homes, older adults live comfortably in their golden years.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
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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 Suffolk County, NY

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 16 memory care communities in Suffolk County, NY. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right memory care community in Suffolk County, NY?

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 Suffolk County, NY, 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 Suffolk County, NY?

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.