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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Best, NY

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If your loved one needs memory care in Best, A Place for Mom can help. With 12 memory care facilities in Best, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in Best incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Best memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Best, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Rapp Road Community Historic District, Pine Hills and Hurstville.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Albany, Clifton Park and Troy.

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9.7
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45 reviews
9.7
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Definitely recommend as well as advise ppl of your organization as well. My best friend relocated to there and the family is very pleased. Your staff have been most cordial and helpful
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Eddy Hawthorne Ridge Senior living campus offers residents a full Continuum of Care, all on one beautiful campus in East Greenbush, NY. This means peace of mind that comes with maintaining the life you love with access to the care and services of Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care.
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9.2
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31 reviews
9.2
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31 reviews
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They try to make residents feel at home. All of the staff we deal with are very kind and helpful to my mother. She is well cared for and happy there.
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.
The Terrace at Eddy Memorial provides enriched housing and assisted living in Troy, NY for seniors who value amenity-rich living but need a little extra help with everyday tasks, such as household chores, bathing, dressing, and medication management.Our private studio and one-bedroom apartments...
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5.3
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7 reviews
5.3
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14%
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Be persistent when asking for anything. It can take a while before you see results. Housekeeping should be cleaning the rooms regularly and they don't. I have activities a 5 so there is no need for...
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.
We’re thrilled to announce that the 67-bed Albany Center, An Adult Home is now a part of Centers Health Care—the largest post-acute healthcare provider in the Northeast and a recognized leader in short-term rehab and long-term care.Superior service and amenities in a distinctive facility is now...
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9.6
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9.6
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70 reviews
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All of the staff and aids were very helpful and friendly to the clients as well as their families including the receptionist.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
Introducing Peregrine Shaker. Now under Peregrine Senior Living
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Loudonville Assisted Living and Memory Care has been a wonderful place for my mother. The nursing services, dining, and activities are all exactly what she needs at this time. The staff are all loving and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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.
We are owned and operated by the Levine family, caring for seniors over 60 years. Michael Levine, son, is here most everyday. The Levine family has worked to create an environment based on traditional values that recognize the unique needs and preferences of each resident. Our highest priority...
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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.
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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.
Troy Adult Home is an assisted living community that benefits from being nestled among the natural beauty of Troy, NY. The forest of trees that surrounds our facility give off a cascade of color during the fall, and the wide open spaces on our grounds give residents plenty of places to enjoy the...
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Cost of memory care in Best, NY

The average cost of senior living in Best is $4,886 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Delanson, NY with an average of $4,479 per month.

Memory care costs in Best, NY, vs. nearby cities

Best, NY
$4,886/mo
$4,924/mo

Memory care costs in Best, NY, vs. state and national averages

Best, NY
$4,886/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Memory care costs in Best, NY, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$4,886/mo

Memory care costs in Best, NY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,750/mo
Studio
$4,937/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,850/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,600/mo

Senior living costs in Best vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Best, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBest, NYNew YorkU.S.
Memory Care$4,886/mo$5,594/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,847/mo$5,523/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$3,475/mo$4,409/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Best, NY:$4,886/mo
New York:$5,594/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Best, NY:$4,847/mo
New York:$5,523/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
Best, NY:$3,475/mo
New York:$4,409/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Best, NY, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Best and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Memory care cost trends in Best, NY

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Best have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Best, NY$7,408/mo$6,720/mo+10.2%
New York$7,382/mo$7,090/mo+4.1%
National$6,061/mo$5,727/mo+5.8%
Best, NY
2024 average cost:$7,408/mo
2023 average cost:$6,720/mo
Percent change:+10.2%
New York
2024 average cost:$7,382/mo
2023 average cost:$7,090/mo
Percent change:+4.1%
National
2024 average cost:$6,061/mo
2023 average cost:$5,727/mo
Percent change:+5.8%
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What families are saying about memory care in Best

Recent reviews for memory care in Best

Eddy Memory Care at Eddy Hawthorne Ridge in East Greenbush, NY

5.0
I've been very happy with the care my mom received at Hawthorne Ridge. Specifically, you kept her safe. I know too well how devastating the past 20 months have been and was impressed with the hard work of the team there. You've done a remarkable job.

Promenade at University Place in Albany, NY

5.0
My aunt, [name removed], has lived in the facility for two years. I spent two days with her when she first moved in and was so impressed with the friendliness of the staff and their attention to her needs. I ate delicious chef prepared meals and participated in their exercises and activities. ...
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Wingate Residences at Melbourne Place in Pittsfield, MA

3.6
Beautiful facility; Director of the Neighborhood, [name removed], is very attentive and accommodating; fun activities offered; quality care, although the staff is extremely busy; mediocre food. Overall very satisfied with our choice to move our mom into the locked unit over a year ago. She is ...
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Best review score based on 36 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 36 reviews of 7 Best memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Best 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

Best review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Best, NY7 facilities
8.8
Rensselaer, NY24 facilities
8.3
Menands, NY26 facilities

Review subcategories for Best 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 36 reviews of 7 Best memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Best 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.
Best, NY averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.3
Care services
3.5
3.9
Staff
4.1
4.1
Meals & dining
3.4
3.8
Activities
3.9
3.8
Value for cost*
4.0
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Best memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Best memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Best, 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 Best 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 Best that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Best, NYNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
42.9%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
57.1%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
85.7%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.3%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
71.4%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
57.1%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Best 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 Best Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Best, NYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
42.9%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
28.6%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
28.6%
72%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Best 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 Best partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Best, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
71.4%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
71.4%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
71.4%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
57.1%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Best 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 Best communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Best, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42.9%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57.1%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
28.6%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Best 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 Best offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Best, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
71.4%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
57.1%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
57.1%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
71.4%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
71.4%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
85.7%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.9%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.9%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
57.1%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
71.4%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
71.4%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
42.9%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
42.9%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
71.4%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Best

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about New York memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Best protect seniors.
Learn about New York memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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