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

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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.
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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.
The Bove Health Center at Jefferson’s Ferry, a not-for-profit community sponsored by the Mather/St. Charles Health Alliance, offers the highest level of independence possible for residents needing daily assistance. The 60 private enriched housing apartments are available for both short and...
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.
A non-profit Continuing Care Retirement Community, Jefferson’s Ferry’s residents fully enjoy retirement without worrying about market swings, future health care needs, chores or maintenance. Sponsored by the Mather/St. Charles Health Alliance, Jefferson’s Ferry boasts three levels of living: 248...
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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.
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Cost of memory care in Lake Ronkonkoma, NY

The average cost of senior living in Lake Ronkonkoma is $6,064 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bellport, NY with an average of $5,489 per month.

Memory care costs in Lake Ronkonkoma, NY, vs. nearby cities

Lake Ronkonkoma, NY
$6,064/mo
$6,393/mo

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

Lake Ronkonkoma, NY
$6,064/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$6,064/mo

Memory care costs in Lake Ronkonkoma, NY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,002/mo
Studio
$6,484/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,169/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,480/mo

Senior living costs in Lake Ronkonkoma 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: Lake Ronkonkoma, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLake Ronkonkoma, NYNew YorkU.S.
Memory Care$6,064/mo$5,594/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$5,845/mo$5,523/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$5,686/mo$4,409/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Lake Ronkonkoma, NY:$6,064/mo
New York:$5,594/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Lake Ronkonkoma, NY:$5,845/mo
New York:$5,523/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
Lake Ronkonkoma, NY:$5,686/mo
New York:$4,409/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Lake Ronkonkoma, NY, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Lake Ronkonkoma 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 Lake Ronkonkoma, NY

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Lake Ronkonkoma 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
Lake Ronkonkoma, NY$8,455/mo$7,940/mo+6.5%
New York$7,984/mo$7,591/mo+5.2%
National$6,504/mo$6,180/mo+5.2%
Lake Ronkonkoma, NY
2024 average cost:$8,455/mo
2023 average cost:$7,940/mo
Percent change:+6.5%
New York
2024 average cost:$7,984/mo
2023 average cost:$7,591/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
National
2024 average cost:$6,504/mo
2023 average cost:$6,180/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
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What families are saying about memory care in Lake Ronkonkoma

Recent reviews for memory care in Lake Ronkonkoma

Maryville Enhanced Assisted Living in Huntington, NY

4.1
It is a small family owned facility. Adequate amount of staff. They do a good job taking care of the residents, always clean and well groomed. The facility is dated looking, furnishings are old but they do keep it clean. Visiting space is very limited and hours for visiting is limited to a few ...
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The Bristal at East Northport

4.5
The staff at the East Northport Bristal is always kind. They always have a smile on their faces and are genuinely sweet and loving to my mom. The facility is ALWAYS spotless and beautiful to live in or visit. The only area I see occasional improvement for is the food. It is not always hot and ...
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Sunrise of Smithtown

5.0
Sunrise has been absolutely wonderful from the very beginning. The executive director and all of the staff have been caring, kind, compassionate, and excellent communicators before and during COVID-19. They send a evening report by email with updates to all of the family members. My aunt has ...
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Lake Ronkonkoma review score based on 158 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 158 reviews of 30 Lake Ronkonkoma memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Lake Ronkonkoma 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

Lake Ronkonkoma review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Lake Ronkonkoma, NY30 facilities
8.1
Lake Grove, NY35 facilities
8.2
Islandia, NY36 facilities

Review subcategories for Lake Ronkonkoma 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 158 reviews of 30 Lake Ronkonkoma memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Lake Ronkonkoma 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.
Lake Ronkonkoma, NY averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.0
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.3
Care services
3.7
3.9
Staff
3.9
4.1
Meals & dining
3.5
3.8
Activities
3.6
3.8
Value for cost*
3.6
3.8
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Lake Ronkonkoma memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lake Ronkonkoma memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lake Ronkonkoma, 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 Lake Ronkonkoma 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 Lake Ronkonkoma that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Lake Ronkonkoma, NYNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
63.3%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
66.7%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.3%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
73.3%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.3%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
53.3%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Lake Ronkonkoma 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 Lake Ronkonkoma Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lake Ronkonkoma, NYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
36.7%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
53.3%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.7%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lake Ronkonkoma 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 Lake Ronkonkoma partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lake Ronkonkoma, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
43.3%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
53.3%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
53.3%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.7%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Lake Ronkonkoma 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 Lake Ronkonkoma communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lake Ronkonkoma, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
53.3%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lake Ronkonkoma 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 Lake Ronkonkoma offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lake Ronkonkoma, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
53.3%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
46.7%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.3%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
70%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
63.3%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
56.7%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
63.3%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
60%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
56.7%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
63.3%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Lake Ronkonkoma

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 Lake Ronkonkoma protect seniors.
Learn about New York memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Amber Court of Smithtown, Sunrise of Smithtown and Whisper Woods of Smithtown are the top-rated memory care facilities near Lake Ronkonkoma, New York. See full list of communities.

There are 34 memory care facilities near Lake Ronkonkoma, New York. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Lake Ronkonkoma, New York are Atria Plainview, Atria Huntington and The Arbors at Islandia - East and West. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 34 memory care facilities near you in Lake Ronkonkoma, 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 Lake Ronkonkoma, 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 Lake Ronkonkoma, 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 Lake Ronkonkoma, New York ranges from $352 to $12915. The average Memory Care cost in Lake Ronkonkoma, New York is $6,064. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Lake Ronkonkoma, New York typically starts at $352. 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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