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Memory care in Big Creek offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Big Creek is about $4,463 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 40 communities, read 309 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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.
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
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
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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.
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 Big Creek, NY

The average cost of senior living in Big Creek is $4,463 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Penn Yan, NY with an average of $4,320 per month.

Memory care costs in Big Creek, NY, vs. nearby cities

Big Creek, NY
$4,463/mo
$4,716/mo
$4,791/mo

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

Big Creek, NY
$4,463/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,463/mo

Memory care costs in Big Creek, NY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,182/mo
Studio
$4,112/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,316/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,293/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,190/mo

Senior living costs in Big Creek 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: Big Creek, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBig Creek, NYNew YorkU.S.
Memory Care$4,463/mo$5,927/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$4,463/mo$5,837/mo$4,698/mo
Independent Living$3,579/mo$4,692/mo$4,153/mo
Memory Care
Big Creek, NY:$4,463/mo
New York:$5,927/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
Big Creek, NY:$4,463/mo
New York:$5,837/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Independent Living
Big Creek, NY:$3,579/mo
New York:$4,692/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Memory care costs in Big Creek, NY, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Big Creek 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.

Big Creek, NYNY stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Big Creek, NY

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Big Creek 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
Big Creek, NY$5,569/mo$6,172/mo-9.8%
New York$7,434/mo$7,094/mo+4.8%
National$6,063/mo$5,720/mo+6.0%
Big Creek, NY
2024 average cost:$5,569/mo
2023 average cost:$6,172/mo
Percent change:-9.8%
New York
2024 average cost:$7,434/mo
2023 average cost:$7,094/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
National
2024 average cost:$6,063/mo
2023 average cost:$5,720/mo
Percent change:+6.0%
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What families are saying about memory care in Big Creek

Recent reviews for memory care in Big Creek

Clark Meadows in Canandaigua, NY

4.0
My loved one has her own nice apartment in the assisted living section of this community. She worked with the physical therapy department for a short time and has improved so much. They offer healthy meals and she is enjoying it there. This community is combined with the independent community. ...
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Heather Heights of Pittsford

4.5
They offer a lot of daily activities and mom has started participating in some of them. She likes the food and they do offer healthy options. The community is clean. They offer a higher level of care and I would recommend this community.

Morgan Estates Assisted Living in Geneseo, NY

5.0
The community was clean. Everyone at the community was great. They were very communicative about my mother and her care. They would update us on her doctor's appointments every time she went. My mother did enjoy the activities. I would recommend Morgan Estates Assisted Living to anyone.

Big Creek review score based on 73 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 73 reviews of 34 Big Creek memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Big Creek 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

Big Creek review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Big Creek, NY34 facilities
8.6
Hornell, NY32 facilities
8.5
Arkport, NY44 facilities

Review subcategories for Big Creek 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 73 reviews of 34 Big Creek memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Big Creek 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.
Big Creek, NY averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.8
4.1
Friendliness
3.8
4.2
Care services
3.5
3.9
Staff
3.7
4.1
Meals & dining
3.4
3.8
Activities
3.3
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.8
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*Learn more about cost details

Big Creek memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Big Creek memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Big Creek, 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 Big Creek 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 Big Creek that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Big Creek, NYNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20.6%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
58.8%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.7%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
41.2%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
29.4%
69.2%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Big Creek 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 Big Creek Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Big Creek, NYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
41.2%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
26.5%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
29.4%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
26.5%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Big Creek 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 Big Creek partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Big Creek, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
38.2%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.2%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
38.2%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20.6%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.6%
20.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Big Creek 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 Big Creek communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Big Creek, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
26.5%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.2%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
20.6%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.9%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Big Creek 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 Big Creek offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Big Creek, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.4%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.5%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.1%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.9%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.9%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.1%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.4%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29.4%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
52.9%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
26.5%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.8%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Big Creek

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