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As New York City’s most populous borough, Brooklyn unsurprisingly is right behind Queens as the borough with the most seniors over 65. With its waterfront attractions, culturally rich activities, and fascinating arts scene — and as the geographical center of NYC — Brooklyn enables easy access to surrounding boroughs. The borough offers unique memory care facilities for seniors with dementia.

Memory care communities offer seniors a safe and supportive environment with intentional design features, personalized care services, and specialized programming. Additionally, memory care communities offer care services similar to assisted living, like assistance with daily activities, medication management, meal plans, and more. In Brooklyn, the cost of memory care is around $9,435 per month. It’s slightly higher than assisted living because it offers specialized services and amenities for seniors with Alzheimer’s or other dementias, like 24-hour supervision, therapies, and brain-stimulating programs.

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Photo of Birchwood Suites Enhanced Assisted Living and Memory Care
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The place is in a nice setting. Its definitely not an upscale facility but the staff are nice the price is very affordable. My mom couldn't feed herself and I don't think they have the right staff for that...
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.
Birchwood Suites is a a fully enhanced assisted living community nestled on five acres of beautiful property in East Northport, NY. Our community offers a variety of luxury suites when life becomes too difficult or unsafe to live alone. Our Enhanced License, appointed by the New York State...
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Staff overall excellent. My mom is in memory care. Recently however I had one visit where I was highly disappointed. There might be something going on w slight deterioration at sunrise of crestwood....
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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Photo of Sunrise of Madison
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My mom just got to Sunrise [date removed]. She was in the hospital and rehab previously. I am not up there, I'm down in Florida. So I could give you feedback based on things family members are telling me,...
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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Studio apartment is perfect size, modern, updated. Many upgrades to facility, new paint, carpet, furniture, décor, etc. Food service has gone way downhill, quality of food, portions, I believe facility is...
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.
Nestled among beautiful tall trees and city roads, Mira Vie at Fanwood is the premier Senior Living community for vibrant seniors in Union County, New Jersey. Located on South Avenue in the heart of downtown Fanwood, our senior housing and compassionate team provides exceptional Independent...
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Studio room, prices are all inclusive. I would recommend to others, Medicaid beds immediate availability (no 2 year pay down wait)
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.
At Amber Court of Elizabeth, we offer assisted living in a setting that brings together compassionate care, historic character, and everyday convenience. Our community is located in the heart of downtown Elizabeth, New Jersey, within the former Elizabeth-Carteret Hotel, a landmark building...
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I would say it's been wonderful! He has certain caregivers that he has really connected with. Everyone has been incredibly responsive and helpful with the adjustment.
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.
Brandywine Summit blends small-town charm with the convenience of big-city access, creating a community where peace of mind, personalized care, and meaningful connection come together effortlessly. Nestled in the heart of vibrant Summit, New Jersey, residents enjoy the best of both worlds—just...
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I took my father for lunch and he liked it.. The villa's in Holmdel left us cold - too big. The Atria in Tinton Falls seemed just a little tired. So it seemed like a good fit. Also the location is between my...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Arbor Terrace Monmouth offers personalized assisted living and specialized memory care for residents living with Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia in the Shrewsbury, New Jersey area. At Arbor Terrace Monmouth, we believe residents are the center of our universe. Our compassionate...
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Photo of Millennium Memory Care of Holmdel
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When caring at home no longer possible or safe The millinum memory care was a perfect fit. The staff is very caring and loving,they engage with the residents and they are all called by their name The home...
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.
Coming Soon! We are currently building this new home and will be open in 2016! Check back for details.
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Photo of Fox Trail Memory Care Living at South River
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This was the first facility I toured and left knowing it was the right fit for my father. All my questions were answered fully and I could wander around as I wished. The ability for the residents to go...
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.
Fox Trail Memory Care Living at South River is dedicated to caring for people with Alzheimer's disease and related dementia in a secure, safe home setting. We believe, and research and experience support the notion that a small intimate home setting is the best environment to provide a supportive...
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Photo of The Bristal at Waldwick
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What we like the most about The Bristal at Waldwick is - Cheerful modern décor, good food with choices, excellent staff on all levels and programs, nightly feature films, attentive care.
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.
Located in a residential neighborhood in northern Bergen County, Atria Waldwick is a vibrant community designed to help older people enjoy the benefits of an active lifestyle – and experience greater well-being.This inviting residence offers a selection of private suite, one- and two- bedroom...
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Photo of Lester Senior Housing Community Life in Whippany
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Our family has been very happy with Lester. Our brother is also very happy there. They are very attentive to their residents. They have so many activities to keep the residents happy & busy. Very friendly...
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.
Caring for the elderly is more than a Jewish tradition…it is a tenet that has been passed from generation to generation and lives today within the hearts and minds of the families within our community. As an extension of this commitment the Lester Senior Housing community was developed by the...
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Photo of Fox Trail Memory Care Living at Lake Street
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They were very supportive, communicative, and kind. I would recommend it to others, yes. I would add the caveat- and I am trying to think how to phrase this- that it is best equipped patients that are more...
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.
Fox Trail Memory Care Living is dedicated to caring for people with Alzheimer's disease and related dementia in a secure, safe home setting. We believe, and research and experience support the notion that a small intimate home setting is the best environment to provide a supportive milieu based...
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Photo of The Mews
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Since the facility is small the staff know all of the residents and their families. All have been helpful. No complaints from my mom which is amazing. Definitely good value
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.
The Mews is a private, non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization, dedicated to keeping senior citizens living independently in Greenwich as long as possible. We attract residents from close and far, including Greenwich, Cos Cob, Darien, Rye, and other communities throughout the Northeast. It is governed...
Photo of Maryville Enhanced Assisted Living
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I don't know where to begin. My Mom lived at Maryville for the last year of her life and I cant say enough about them. Sandy and the staff became like an extended family to us. They are such incredible...
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.
In the hub of central Long Island, beautiful and peaceful residential areas surround a thriving business community. Here, in this convenient, accessible and attractive location, lies Maryville, a family-owned and operated adult home where quality of care has been the tradition for decades. It is...
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Photo of Monmouth Crossing Assisted Living
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Monmouth housing give my mom a safe, healthy living and caring place. They all learned her individual personality activities and treated her arts respect while allowing for her personality to thieve for this...
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.
Monmouth Crossing is owned and operated by CentraState Healthcare System, a not-for-profit member of the Robert Wood Johnson Health Network, an established health care provider that offers comprehensive acute care, physician, and community services. Monmouth Crossing's studio, one-bedroom and...
Photo of The Chelsea at New City
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The staff here are patient, happy and helpful. I have been visiting and I have only wonderful things to say about the staff in all areas from housekeeping to dining to maintenance and programs. The front...
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.
Start your latest adventure in a modern building with elegant stone accents, oversized picture windows, and lushly landscaped ground! Chelsea at New City welcomes older adults into a resort-style community offering assisted living and memory care. Surrounded by mature deciduous trees in New City,...
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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.
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Photo of Brandywine Reflections by Monarch
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Staff there is excellent - always very caring and kind. In particular, [name removed] keeps the residents engaged with lots of activities. His enthusiasm for his job is incredible.
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.
Brandywine Reflections by Monarch offers peace of mind and heartfelt connection in a quiet coastal setting. Every resident becomes part of a close-knit, caring community where compassionate support, daily engagement, and dignity go hand in hand.Exclusively focused on memory care, our community is...
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Staff is lovely and accommodating, very clean facility and med service seems efficient as well. Staff pleasant and accommodating. The only suggestion for improvement is food. Food may be the only area that...
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.
Welcome to Amber Court of Smithtown..a wonderful place to call home. When living arrangements are no longer safe or desirable, we offer an extraordinary alternative. Residential services, personal care assistance, and medical supervision are valuable features of this lifestyle. Our...
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Photo of Brandywine Pennington by Monarch
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The staff, especially take-in counselor [name removed]. Entire staff open and responsive. The environs - clean and beautiful. The food - very good. It's a well run operation - the first place I've ever...
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.
Set in the heart of historic Pennington, our community is woven into the fabric of a town where familiar faces and friendly greetings are part of everyday life. Residents here don’t just live in Pennington—they’re embraced by it, whether they’re catching up with neighbors at the local coffee...
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Photo of Maplewood at Darien
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The staff is so welcoming and friendly. The apartments on the upper floors have lots of light. And the 1 bedroom is a great size. Everything is very clean and the food smells great!
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.
Maplewood at Darien is an assisted living and memory care residents for the most discerning seniors. Exquisite interior desgin, an enthusiastic and experienced staff of associates, engaging social and cultural enrichments opportunities, and expertly prepared meals featuring farm-fresh ingredients...
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Photo of Brandywine Serenade by Monarch
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Staff are friendly, know patients by name and habits. Very good on following up with requested tasks ( e.g. make sure she goes to daily exercise session). Staff communicate to each other about patient...
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.
Unwind to the sounds of nature and the rhythm of refined living at Brandywine Serenade by Monarch. Here, luxury and personalized care come together in a tranquil setting that feels more like a boutique retreat than a senior residence. Every element—from our elegant Signature suites to our bespoke...
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Photo of Maplewood at Princeton
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Maplewood is a beautiful place. The people who work there are friendly and helpful. I would recommend Maplewood to others. . It was comparably priced to other long term care facilities we looked at, but it...
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.
Welcome to an inspiring senior living community located right on the campus of Penn Medicine-Princeton Health in downtown Plainsboro. Nestled moments away from the prestigious Princeton University, the world-class McCarter Theatre Center, the Institute for Advanced Studies, Palmer Square, and...
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My sister was there for a respite stay following surgery. I found the staff to be professional, competent and courteous in all their dealings with me on behalf of my sister (the client), often going above...
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.
The Watermark at Brooklyn Heights offers studios along with one and two-bedroom residences for Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care. Independent and Assisted Living residences include designer kitchens or kitchenettes, private balconies, and modern bathrooms with zero-threshold...
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Photo of Brandywine Middlebrook Crossing by Monarch
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Very happy with it. All of the above - the room is gutted and refurbished between each patient. The staff there are amazing all my interactions have been positive although I do not and cannot hear from my...
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.
At Brandywine Middlebrook Crossing, every day feels like it was designed just for you. Nestled in the heart of Bridgewater, New Jersey, our community blends the warmth of home with the ease of hotel-style living—where care is always close by, and joy is always on the calendar. Whether you're...
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How we rank order the Brooklyn community options above

We developed a proprietary recommendation system that orders Brooklyn community options based on factors we know are important to seniors and their families:

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Cost of memory care in Brooklyn

The cost of memory care in Brooklyn is approximately $4,800 per month, according to A Place for Mom’s 2022-2023 proprietary data on what actual families paid.[01]

This cost typically includes the following services and amenities in our partner memory care facilities in Brooklyn:

  • Assistance with activities of daily living (bathing, grooming, and dressing)
  • 24-hour supervision
  • Housekeeping and laundry services
  • A meal plan with three meals and snacks daily
  • Standard apartment maintenance and community landscaping
  • Personalized memory care activities (specialized therapies, art classes, and brain games)
  • Access to on-site amenities (TV lounges, game rooms, and crafts centers)

Many of our memory care partners in Brooklyn also offer transportation services, beautician services, and meal accommodations, but they may cost extra.

How Brooklyn memory care costs compare to other boroughs

Brooklyn offers the most affordable memory care options in New York City within our partner network. Seniors save more than $2,000 per month compared to the next most affordable boroughs of Queens and Staten Island.

Here are our 2022-2023 proprietary estimates of monthly memory care costs in the other boroughs:

  • Queens: $7,300
  • Staten Island: $9,600
  • The Bronx: $10,900
  • Manhattan: $12,500

How to pay for memory care in Brooklyn

Seniors and their families typically pull from a variety of private pay options — including savings accounts, Social Security benefits, retirement pensions, and investment returns — to cover memory care costs in Brooklyn. Depending on your circumstance, the following private pay options may help you pay for memory care:

For an overview of these payment options, you can visit the payment section on our NYC page or view our guide to paying for long-term care. Families can also take advantage of public payment methods like VA benefits, Medicare, and Medicaid to cover some memory care expenses in Brooklyn. You’ll find brief summaries of these three resources below.

VA benefits

Brooklyn is home to approximately 31,000 veterans and more than half of them are 65 or older.[03] To accommodate this substantial veteran population, Brooklyn and New York City provide a variety of resources to help veterans and their spouses cover living and long-term care costs, including memory care. We recommend reaching out to local veterans service organizations (VSOs) in Brooklyn to receive benefits counseling and learn more about your entitled benefits.

The NYC Department of Veterans’ Services recommends the following offices to seniors looking for VSOs in Brooklyn:

New York State Department of Veterans’ Services (DVS)

250 Schermerhorn St., Room 211

Brooklyn, NY 11201

Phone: 718-613-3735

Email: dvsinfo@veterans.ny.gov

Brooklyn Veteran Resource Center

25 Chapel St.

Brooklyn, NY 11201

Hours: Monday and Tuesday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

These organizations can connect you with VSOs like the American Legion, Disabled American Veterans (DAV), and Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW). They help Brooklyn veterans receive and maximize their entitled benefits by putting them in contact with any applicable VSOs.

Medicare and Medicaid for memory care in Brooklyn

Medicare in Brooklyn

Medicare is a federal health insurance program that provides coverage to seniors 65 years of age and older. It doesn’t cover room and board costs for memory care in Brooklyn, but it can pay for medical costs — like doctors’ visits, prescriptions, and more — associated with long-term care. It can also cover some dementia-related tests, medical equipment, and treatments.

You can visit New York State’s consumer guide to community-based long term care to learn more about the city’s Medicare Savings Programs and the Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Program.

To access Medicare services in Brooklyn, you can use this Social Security Office Locator to contact a local Social Security Administration (SSA) office. Type in the ZIP code and click on “I Need Other Services” to find the nearest office.

Medicaid in Brooklyn

Medicaid is a health insurance program that’s jointly funded by the federal and state governments. It provides coverage to low-income seniors and is called New York Medicaid in the state of New York. The following factors can affect one’s eligibility:[03]

  • Age
  • Disability
  • Income
  • Household/family size
  • Place of residence

New York Medicaid doesn’t pay for room and board in a Brooklyn memory care facility, but may cover medical costs provided in or outside of a facility. Some medical costs include doctors’ visits, immunizations, medicine, hospital stays, medical supplies, and more.

New York Medicaid for seniors with dementia

Qualifying seniors can also use the Specialized Needs Assisted Living Voucher Demonstration Program for Persons with Dementia (or SNALR) — a Medicaid program that prevents seniors with dementia from having to move out if they can no longer pay. This program only applies in participating facilities enrolled in the SNALR program.

To qualify for this voucher program in Brooklyn, a senior cannot be enrolled in or be eligible for New York Medicaid. Here’s the eligibility criteria for the SNALR program:

  • Be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or another type of dementia
  • Have lived at their memory care facility for at least one year
  • Have a monthly income of $7,382 or less
  • Meet the standards for the average regional monthly SNALR cost of $10,602 or less
    • Assets cannot be more than this cost over a six-month period
    • Assets over three months of this cost cannot be transferred for a year prior to the application

Medicaid offices in Brooklyn

To access Medicaid benefits in Brooklyn, seniors can reach out to the following offices:

Coney Island

1912 Mermaid Ave.

Brooklyn, NY 11224

Phone: 929-221-3790

Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

East New York

404 Pine St., Second Floor

Brooklyn, NY 11208

Phone: 929-221-8204

Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Kings County Hospital

441 Clarkson Ave., “T” Building, Nurses’ Residence, First Floor

Brooklyn, NY 11203

Phone: 718-221-2300, ext. #2301

Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Brooklyn South

785 Atlantic Ave., First Floor

Brooklyn, NY 11238

Phone: 929-221-3502

Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Note: Some of these offices offer online appointments, while others may be temporarily closed. Be sure to call before your visit.

Care and amenities for memory care in Brooklyn

Brooklyn offers robust options to receive specialized care for dementia. From waterfront properties near Sheepshead Bay to the cozy communities nestled in the brownstone-lined neighborhoods, A Place for Mom offers options throughout the borough. Furthermore, the New York State Department of Health funds Alzheimer’s Disease Program Initiatives to provide services and resources to individuals and families affected by Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.

All Brooklyn memory care communities within our partnering network offer two care options — assisted living and memory care. This allows residents to move in and receive help with daily care, while embracing an easy transition should cognitive impairments arise. Learn how our partnering Brooklyn memory care communities accommodate seniors with dementia below.

On-site care services for dementia patients

Many of our partnering memory care facilities typically offer the following services to accommodate common conditions and needs including:

  • Diabetic care
  • Urinary and bowel incontinence care
  • Hospice or palliative care
  • On-call doctors
  • Visiting podiatrists and dentists
  • Visiting rehabilitative therapists (physical, occupational, and speech)

Many memory care partners train staff to identify cues, redirect difficult behaviors, and manage disorientation symptoms. They also help prevent restlessness, pacing, and wandering among residents.

Dementia-specific activities

It often becomes difficult for seniors with dementia to participate in activities or have conversations like they used to. Therefore, it’s critical to help them engage and connect through purposeful activities. For instance, our memory care partners in Brooklyn help residents maintain calmness and engagement through brain-stimulating puzzles and relaxing activities like painting.

Memory care communities also offer sensory programs and reminiscence therapies to help residents fully engage and recall cherished memories. Plus, they offer stimulating activities like yoga, cooking classes, and gardening to help residents feel connected through creative outlets they enjoyed in the past.

Memory care laws and regulations in Brooklyn

The New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) licenses and regulates all memory care facilities in Brooklyn and New York. The NYSDOH refers to assisted living and memory care as adult care facilities that provide housing to five or more adults at a time. Both facilities must receive an Assisted Living Residence (ALR) license to care for residents. To provide memory care services, an adult care facility must obtain a Special Needs Assisted Living Residence (SNALR) license in addition to an ALR.[04]

Regulations for New York memory care facilities

In New York, both assisted living and memory care facilities must provide the following to residents:[04]

  • Housing
  • Daily meals and snacks
  • 24-hour on-site monitoring
  • Personal care and/or home care services
  • Case management services
  • Individualized care plans

To operate with an ALR Special Needs license, an ALR must have the following:[05]

  • A suitable layout and design for dementia patients
  • An admission screening process and resident assessments
  • A staffing schedule and training program
  • Activities, meals, medication assistance, and case management designed for dementia patients
  • Emergency plan that accommodates a dementia population

Inspections for memory care facilities in New York

For memory care facilities, the NYDOH’s Adult Care Facilities division performs inspections on a yearly basis to help ensure quality and resident safety. You can access inspection reports for memory care facilities using this adult care facilities search tool.

Inspection reports include details on the following and more:[06]

  • Inspection dates
  • Violations found
  • Status of corrections for any violations
  • Any enforcement actions taken against the facility

Why do licensure and inspection reports matter to families?

State regulations — and a community’s track record with inspections and licensing — offer important insights into safety and quality of care in senior living communities.

Download the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports to learn what to look for in inspection reports and what questions to ask when touring communities. This resource explains how to use state licensure and inspection information to evaluate a community’s compliance, care standards, and responsiveness to issues.

Health care for seniors in Brooklyn

Brooklyn accommodates the health care needs of its aging population by providing accessible medical centers. See what the borough’s top-rated hospitals have to offer below.[07]

  • NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital. This hospital ranks No. 9 in New York City and it offers an experienced health care staff with award-winning physicians and innovative technologies. It nationally ranks in five specialties — cardiology, diabetes and endocrinology, neurology, urology, and geriatrics.
  • NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County. This hospital has over 600 beds and houses a world-renowned Level 1 trauma center. It’s recognized for its diabetes care, heart failure treatment, stroke care, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) care.
  • University Hospital at Downstate. This hospital aims to deliver the best care possible by combining world-class care and research. It ranks well in four specialties — heart failure treatment, diabetes care, stroke care, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) care.

Transportation for seniors in Brooklyn

Almost all of our memory care community partners in Brooklyn offer complimentary or at-cost transportation services for residents. Many communities have a concierge who schedules rides and helps seniors get around Brooklyn and the greater NYC area with ease. Keep in mind, many communities limit rides to medical appointments and essential errands to help ensure residents’ safety.

For visiting loved ones, the city offers an abundance of subways, buses, and more. Seniors 65+ can ride with their loved ones and receive a discount on NYC transportation. Seniors can show their Medicare card or call 3-1-1 to obtain a Reduced Fare Metro Card from the New York City Department of Aging. Learn more about local senior transportation options in Brooklyn on the NYC311 website.

Dementia-friendly activities for seniors in Brooklyn

Brooklyn is home to many exciting venues with activities for all ages and mobility levels. Some of our partner memory care communities take residents on outings to Brooklyn’s enticing attractions and events. Seniors are also free to explore the city safely with visiting loved ones.

We’ve highlighted some of Brooklyn’s top dementia-friendly activities to help you explore the area with loved ones who have dementia:

  • Memory Arts Café. This café hosts a series of cultural events for individuals with dementia, as well as their families and caregivers. It was established by the New York Memory Center and the Alzheimer’s Poetry Project as an initiative to offer cultural events for individuals with memory loss. Many events include performances by musicians, magicians, poets, and dancers. There are also holiday parties and storytelling events.
  • Seniors in Touch. The Family Health Center at NYU Langone offers a social adult day program called Seniors in Touch to help older adults experiencing memory loss interact in a safe, supportive environment. The program offers activities like painting and yoga, and runs Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lunch is provided and handicap-accessible transportation can also be provided.
  • Brooklyn Museum. This museum is one of New York’s largest and features over 500,000 stunning artworks from around the world. The museum offers a senior discount and generous accommodations for individuals with disabilities. There are also virtual and in-person events for individuals with memory loss and disabilities to help them connect and engage with art in meaningful ways.
  • Brooklyn Botanic Garden. This breathtaking 52-acre garden enables seniors with dementia to shut out external noise and calm their minds. It offers a variety of gardens like the Japanese garden, rock garden, herb garden, fragrance garden, and more. The Garden offers a senior discount and is easily accessible to individuals with disabilities. It provides guided tours, and wheelchairs are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

References

  1. A Place for Mom. (2023). A Place for Mom proprietary data.

  2. United States Census Bureau. (2022). Brooklyn borough, Kings County, New York.

  3. New York State Department of Health. (2023, August). How to apply for NY Medicaid.

  4. New York State Department of Health. (2023, May). Adult care facility services.

  5. New York State Department of Health. (2022, November). Adult care facility and assisted living common application.

  6. New York State Department of Health. (2023). NYS Health profiles: Adult care facilities by region/county.

  7. U.S. News and World Report. (2023). Hospitals in Brooklyn, NY.

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1.

A Place for Mom. (2023). A Place for Mom proprietary data.

2.

United States Census Bureau. (2022). Brooklyn borough, Kings County, New York.

3.

New York State Department of Health. (2023, August). How to apply for NY Medicaid.

4.

New York State Department of Health. (2023, May). Adult care facility services.

5.

New York State Department of Health. (2022, November). Adult care facility and assisted living common application.

6.

New York State Department of Health. (2023). NYS Health profiles: Adult care facilities by region/county.

7.

U.S. News and World Report. (2023). Hospitals in Brooklyn, NY.