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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Grand Island, NY
If your loved one needs memory care in Grand Island, A Place for Mom can help. With 28 memory care facilities in Grand Island, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Grand Island incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Grand Island memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Grand Island, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Kenfield, Kensington-Bailey and Lovejoy.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Buffalo, Hamburg and Amherst.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Here you’ll get to redefine your independence, pursue new hobbies and live your life your way. At our enhanced assisted living community, you’ll have choices for how to spend your time. With enhanced assisted living, you’ll have assistance with medications, dressing and bathing, as well as...
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Mom is being well cared for from hygiene to chef prepared meals. All of her medical needs are closely monitored, and the staff keeps the family well informed of her situation and progress. We visit often...
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
This is where state-of-the-art care meets a passion for painting.If you and your family are looking for a memory care community, we can help. Our Alzheimer's and dementia care community, also known as Clare Bridge, is rooted in “a person-centered approach”. That means we help our residents find a...
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My Mother lived at Brookdale Niagara Enhanced Assisted Living Community for over a year. Her mobility and eyesight were failing. From conscientious aids, she received excellent help and care with showering,...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Need a little extra help so you can host a princess tea party with the grandkids? No problem.Here at our enhanced assisted living community, we can help you with the little things—like simple housekeeping and meals—and with bathing, getting dressed and managing medications, too. You can go focus...
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It seems like a nice nursing home. The attitudes of the employees seem generally positive and helpful. However my mom's health took a turn for the worse and she decided to go on hospice. She continues her...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Elderwood Assisted Living at Wheatfield is a assisted living community located in the tranquil town of Wheatfield, NY. Wheatfield is located in Niagara County, about 20-minutes from Niagara Falls, and home to about 18,000 people. Wheatfield is home to a local museum, shops and area stores, where...
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I think just taking the time to speak with as many people as possible about the facility under consideration and not being afraid to ask questions and reach out for help. We chose it because of the rroximity...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Chapel Heights features the widest selection of amenities with the highest levels of care under one roof in Niagara. Our vision is to provide premier retirement living, inspiring and fulfilling. Our mission is to grow a culture on a foundation of building trust and raising standards, the key to a...
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it's going okay with my loved one being here so far. i've personally spent some time at another Elderwood community and did not like it. they have several locations, and this one gets a FIVE!
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
While we may be new to the Elderwood family, our facility has been located in Tonawanda for over 20 years. Formally Tonawanda Manor, Elderwood Assisted Living at Tonawanda prides itself on the staff that have worked here for decades. Our administrator, Ann Marie, has been a part of our community...
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My Mom moved in here in Feb 2019 and at first she was having a tough time and felt like we didn't want to have her living with us. A month later she has made some friends and is loving living a Emerald...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
We are a brand new retirement residence a stunning hotel converting into a residence. The building may have a new purpose however, the qualified staff that are part of the Emerald team all have years if experience in their field. The residence is bright has all the amenities and is affordable....
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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I appreciate all the love and care my mom receives from all the workers at Willoughby. It’s nice to know my mom is happy and safe. The staff is always kind, personal and welcoming. We are very thankful.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
There’s something for everyone at Kenwell, a senior living community that offers the comforts of home, a commitment to enhancing quality of life, and personal care services in a supportive environment. Our welcoming community is conveniently located just around the corner from shopping,...
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Alterra Clare Bridge Cottage provides an intimate, home-like setting with programs and services designed specifically for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or other memory impairments. Alterra Clare Bridge Cottage offers private and companion suites in a comfortable neighborhood environment....
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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I moved my sister into Cavendish in late February of 2020. Every aspect regarding this residence is exceptional from the nursing staff, cleanliness of facility, food quality & options for the residents,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Cavendish Manor Retirement Residence is a vibrant and active community full of opportunities for residents to engage in meaningful activity and conversation. If a quieter, less active lifestyle is your preference, our rooms offer plenty of natural lighting and comfortable temperatures for...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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My mother has been living at River Road Retirement residence for a year and a half and it's been wonderful. The staff are friendly and caring and the young ladies who have the most contact with the residents...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
River Road Retirement Residence is an assisted living community located in beautiful Niagara Falls, ON. Our warm, welcoming community overlooks the stunning Niagara River Gorge, next to paved walking trails and lush, flower-filled parks. Niagara Falls is a compact, friendly city with modern...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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We are very pleased with the Bristol home. Mom is also very happy there. She has made friends and is much more active. All personnel are friendly. We feel she is safe and well cared for.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
The Bristol Home is a non-profit assisted living facility located in the theatre district of Downtown Buffalo. The Bristol Home has served the needs of the area's elderly women for more than one hundred and thirty-five years. Our mission is to continue providing exceptional care and services to...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Welcome to Nimigon Retirement Home. Our residence is meant to provide care for senior citizens who enjoy the normal activities of daily living while requiring a secure environment and/or nursing services to function on a daily basis. We provide the highest quality of specialized care; promoting...
Cost of memory care in Grand Island, NY
The average cost of senior living in Grand Island is $4,104 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Youngstown, NY with an average of $3,840 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Grand Island, NY vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Grand Island, NY vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Grand Island vs. other types of senior living
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What families are saying about memory care in Grand Island
Recent reviews for memory care in Grand Island
Peregrine Senior Living at Cheektowaga
4.6
It is very pricey and they do not have a regular medical check up unless you get sick or need a doctor so we wish that would change. Other than that the community is very clean, the staff we do know are wonderful, our loved one enjoys the meals especially the salads. The activities are still ...
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River Road Retirement Residence in Niagara Falls, ON
5.0
The staff at River Road are very friendly and attentive to the residents. My sister in law enjoys the food and they have a variety to choose from. They have activities for the residents, however she does not participate in any. The community is well maintained inside and out.
Juniper Glen Memory Care Assisted Living in Amherst, NY
4.1
The ambience is comfortable and not clinical like some others
Staff is friendly and helpful, easy to work with
No negatives to report
Grand Island review score based on 37 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 37 reviews of 25 Grand Island memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Grand Island review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores
Grand Island review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Grand Island memory care
When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 37 reviews of 25 Grand Island memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Grand Island resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.Grand Island, NY averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.4
Meals & dining
4.2
4.0
Activities
4.1
4.0
Value for cost*
4.2
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Grand Island memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Grand Island memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Grand Island, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select care services in Grand Island memory care
Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Grand Island that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
42.3%
57.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
30.8%
43.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.5%
74.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.2%
89.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
46.2%
64.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30.8%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.3%
80.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
26.9%
54.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
26.9%
64.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Grand Island memory care
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Grand Island Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Grand Island, NYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
46.2%
66.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
11.5%
41.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
15.4%
62.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.7%
23.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Grand Island memory care
Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Grand Island partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Grand Island, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.4%
24.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.9%
39.6%
No sugar
No sugar
26.9%
37%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.1%
44.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Grand Island memory care
Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Grand Island communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Grand Island, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
19.2%
28.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
19.2%
34.4%
Room service
Room service
15.4%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.8%
20%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Grand Island memory care
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Grand Island offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
30.8%
40.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.8%
29.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.8%
25.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.3%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
34.6%
46.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
34.6%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.9%
35.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
19.2%
30.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.9%
32.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.6%
42.2%
Live performances
Live performances
34.6%
42.6%
Dances
Dances
15.4%
27.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.4%
19.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30.8%
41.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brookdale Kenmore, The Amberleigh and Brookdale Niagara (MC) are the top-rated memory care facilities near Grand Island, New York. See full list of communities.
There are 28 memory care facilities near Grand Island, New York. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Grand Island, New York are The Amberleigh and Peregrine Senior Living at Cheektowaga. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 28 memory care facilities near you in Grand Island, New York typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Grand Island, New York, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Grand Island, New York, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Grand Island, New York ranges from $1500 to $8500. The average Memory Care cost in Grand Island, New York is $4,104. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Grand Island, New York typically starts at $1500. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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