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8 Best Memory Care Facilities in Cortland, NY
Memory care in Cortland 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 Cortland is about $5,653 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 8 communities, read 36 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
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The staff is very attentive to the residents . My mom really likes the food there. There are activities throughout the week to keep them busy. Overall, I am just very impressed with what I have experienced...
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.
Walden Place offers an active lifestyle with premier services and amenities-- in a warm family, oriented community. We realize that you are looking for a community that offers the services of a well respected Assisted Living community, but we want to offer you more. We want to preserve your...
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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.
Greenbriar is a 37 bed Adult Home located in Homer, NY. We have been in business for 35 years. Our facility is licensed by the state of New York. We provide medication management, supervision of diets, we assist with bathing, dressing and all other activities of daily living. We also do laudry...
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.
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.
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.
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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Cost of memory care in Cortland, NY
The average cost of senior living in Cortland is $5,653 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Norwich, NY with an average of $3,014 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Cortland, NY vs. nearby cities
Cortland, NY
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Cortland, NY vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Cortland vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Cortland, NY by room type
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What families are saying about memory care in Cortland
Recent reviews for memory care in Cortland
Walden Place in Cortland, NY
4.8
The staff at Walden Place are very helpful and cooperative, especially considering that they are short-staffed. They are doing the very best they can. And the staff who are there are great. The facility has been very nice. It's very comfortable, and they decorate nicely for every little ...
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Brookdale Ithaca MC
3.9
My loved one is currently a resident at Brookdale Ithaca and overall it's been a good experience. The staff, with one exception, are great. Though there are few certified staff. More residents means more staff and right now there are times when only one is on the floor. The food lacks flavor and ...
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Brookdale Ithaca AL
5.0
I would give a 5 to all of these categories. They were able to provide some furniture he didn't have. They were able to add additional care as his health worsened. They tried to provide fun events. Yes, I would recommend them to others
Cortland memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cortland memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cortland, 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 Cortland 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 Cortland that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Cortland, NYNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
12.5%
65.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
12.5%
71.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
12.5%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
12.5%
61.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
12.5%
72.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Cortland 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 Cortland Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Cortland, NYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
12.5%
74.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
12.5%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
12.5%
70.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Cortland 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 Cortland partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cortland, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.5%
27.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
12.5%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
12.5%
41.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
12.5%
50.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select dining options in Cortland 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 Cortland communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cortland, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.5%
31.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
12.5%
39.8%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select programs and activities in Cortland 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 Cortland offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cortland, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
12.5%
45.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.5%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
12.5%
54.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
12.5%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
12.5%
60.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
12.5%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
12.5%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
12.5%
36.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
12.5%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
12.5%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
12.5%
31.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
12.5%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brookdale Ithaca AL, Walden Place and Brookdale Ithaca MC are the top-rated memory care facilities near Cortland, New York. See full list of communities.
There are 8 memory care facilities near Cortland, New York. See the full list.
The 8 memory care facilities near you in Cortland, 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 Cortland, 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 Cortland, 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 Cortland, New York ranges from $1190 to $10515. The average Memory Care cost in Cortland, New York is $5,653. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Cortland, New York typically starts at $1190. 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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