Page 2 of Best Memory Care in Suffolk County, NY

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 15 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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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. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. 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 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 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.
St Johnland Nursing Center, Inc
MC
ADC
AL
NH
SNF
Kings Park
250
Facility 250
NY AVG 138
Rank #98 / 429
No
81
Facility 81
NY AVG 53
Rank #152 / 457
St Johnland Nursing Center, Inc (Not For Profit)C-1155%333.0
St. James Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
MC
NH
RC
SNF
St James
230
Facility 230
NY AVG 138
Rank #126 / 429
No
66
Facility 66
NY AVG 53
Rank #259 / 457
St James Operating, LLC (For Profit)?933%273.0
Maria Regina Rehabilitation and Nursing
MC
ADC
HOS
NH
PC
SNF
Brentwood
188
Facility 188
NY AVG 138
Rank #195 / 429
No
49
Facility 49
NY AVG 53
Rank #318 / 457
Optima Care Brentwood, LLC (For Profit)?1030%191.9
Our Lady of Consolation Nursing and Rehabilitative Care Center
MC
HOS
NH
PC
SNF
West Islip
345
Facility 345
NY AVG 138
Rank #39 / 429
No
61
Facility 61
NY AVG 53
Rank #281 / 457
Our Lady Of Consolation Geriatric Care Center (Not For Profit)?1217%322.7
Safe Harbor Home Care
MC
HC
Riverhead (North Fork)
-No
7
Facility 7
NY AVG 53
Rank #246 / 258
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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 St. James Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center

St. James Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in St. James, New York, delivers round-the-clock skilled nursing, residential care, memory support, and short-term respite stays. Memory care units use a secured setup to ensure safety for individuals prone to wandering, while respite stays allow primary caregivers to take time off. Clinical programs cover subacute post-operative recovery, complex medical management, IV therapy, respiratory care, diabetes oversight, pain management, and bariatric services.

St James Operating manages the 230-bed center, which logs an average of 2 hours and 40 minutes of direct daily nursing care per resident. Rehab options feature daily physical, occupational, and speech therapies alongside outpatient services. Kitchen staff includes an in-house chef and a dietitian who collaborate on daily menus to support individual nutritional needs. Set in a neighborhood with a 66 walk score, the location enables some errands on foot.

Interested individuals exploring long-term nursing oversight or specialized clinical programs can contact St. James Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center to check room availability or schedule a campus tour. Accepted payment plans include Medicare, Medicaid, and private funds.

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Overview of Maria Regina Rehabilitation and Nursing

Maria Regina Rehabilitation and Nursing in Brentwood, NY provides nursing home, adult day care, hospice care, memory care, palliative care, and skilled nursing. Nursing home and skilled nursing services include licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for residents at risk of wandering.

Adult day care provides care during the day without an overnight stay. Hospice care supports end of life needs, and palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom management. The range of services may make Maria Regina Rehabilitation and Nursing a good fit for a family whose needs include ongoing nursing, dementia support, comfort focused care, or daytime services.

The community offers rehabilitation and respite care, giving someone a temporary setting for recovery or a short stay while a usual caregiver travels or recovers. Private rooms are available, and rehabilitation services support residents working toward recovery within the community. A garden courtyard offers outdoor space, while the chapel provides religious services and the beauty and nail salon provides personal grooming services.

Maria Regina Rehabilitation and Nursing has 188 beds, with 93% of beds occupied. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 40 minutes per resident each day, representing the total nursing time allocated per resident over a day. The community accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, and Optima Care Brentwood operates it.

The area has a Walk Score of 49, making it car dependent, with most errands requiring a car or a ride. A resident who no longer drives would generally need transportation for routine errands. The resident dining room provides a designated place for meals within the community.

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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 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
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 Suffolk County at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 45/ 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: 206The 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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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 15 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.