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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in East Shelby, NY

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Memory care in East Shelby 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 East Shelby is about $4,640 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 132 communities, read 1889 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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Due to covid we have not been able to see much of the community but from what we have seen it looks to be pretty clean. Once again due to covid the activities are on and off. Given the current circumstances...
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.
Part of The Family Service Communities organization, The Northfield is a 69-apartment Enriched Living Facility licensed by the New York State Department of Health. Conveniently located just outside the village of Fairport, The Northfield offers many amenities including three cooked meals served...
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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.
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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The care services are just phenomenal and the PSW's within the staff are unbelievable they are just top notch. The nursing staff is great and the home is set up well for them. We do wish there was a little...
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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.
Pioneer Elder Care is an assisted living community located in pristine St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada. Our location is surrounded by towering trees and beautiful yards. We are in a residential area close to Lake Ontario and many parks. St. Catherines is a beautiful place to live. Our residents...
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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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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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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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The staff here are caring and professional. They treat residents like their immediate family, in the best possible way. My niece has been there for years. They do her hair up when time permits. Another has...
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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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My father has been living there for the last year and a half (he's still there now) and he finds this retirement home ideal for him. Comfortable, warm and safe. The PSW's, dietary, and house keeping staff...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Shorthills Villa Retirement Community is a senior living community located in the beautiful town of Fonthill, Ontario. As a small, welcoming community within a short drive to area restaurants and shops, our location is the ideal choice for anyone that wants privacy, relaxation and comfort....

Cost of memory care in East Shelby, NY

The average cost of senior living in East Shelby is $4,640 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include North Tonawanda, NY with an average of $4,314 per month.

Memory care costs in East Shelby, NY, vs. nearby cities

East Shelby, NY
$4,640/mo
$4,612/mo

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

East Shelby, NY
$4,640/mo
U.S. national average
$5,025/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,640/mo

Memory care costs in East Shelby, NY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,410/mo
Studio
$7,726/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,128/mo
2 Bedroom
$10,640/mo

Senior living costs in East Shelby 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: East Shelby, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEast Shelby, NYNew YorkU.S.
Memory Care$4,640/mo$6,061/mo$5,025/mo
Assisted Living$4,629/mo$5,965/mo$4,760/mo
Independent Living$3,302/mo$4,783/mo$4,219/mo
Memory Care
East Shelby, NY:$4,640/mo
New York:$6,061/mo
U.S.:$5,025/mo
Assisted Living
East Shelby, NY:$4,629/mo
New York:$5,965/mo
U.S.:$4,760/mo
Independent Living
East Shelby, NY:$3,302/mo
New York:$4,783/mo
U.S.:$4,219/mo
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Memory care costs in East Shelby, NY, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in East Shelby 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.
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
East Shelby, NY$6,861/mo$6,673/mo+2.8%
New York$8,004/mo$7,597/mo+5.4%
National$6,492/mo$6,159/mo+5.4%
East Shelby, NY
2024 average cost:$6,861/mo
2023 average cost:$6,673/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
New York
2024 average cost:$8,004/mo
2023 average cost:$7,597/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
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2024 average cost:$6,492/mo
2023 average cost:$6,159/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
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What families are saying about memory care in East Shelby

Recent reviews for memory care in East Shelby

River Road Retirement Residence in Niagara Falls, ON

5.0
The staff at River Road are very friendly and attentive to the residents. My sister in law enjoys the food and they have a variety to choose from. They have activities for the residents, however she does not participate in any. The community is well maintained inside and out.

Elderwood Assisted Living at West Seneca

5.0
We think the facility is very nice. Our experience the past year has been very good. Overall I think our complaint would be with the day of arrival entry process. It was VERY long, often duplicative of questions and things we'd already gone over with the facility, but the bigger issue, I think, ...
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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.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Recommended memory care specialists. Several reviews mention the recommendation they received for specific memory care communities, such as Cottage Grove Memory Care, Legacy at Maiden Park, and Peregrine Senior Living at Orchard Park. Families trust the recommendations of health care professionals and prioritize facilities that foc ...
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Warm and welcoming community atmosphere. Reviews for communities like Seabury Woods Memory Care and Peregrine Senior Living at Crimson Ridge praise the friendly and inclusive environment. Staff members' genuine care for residents and their families, as well as the community's commitment to making residents feel at home, result in a pos ...
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Delicious and individualized meals. Residents and families frequently highlight the importance of quality meals at memory care communities, like Brookdale Niagara and Cottage Grove Memory Care. Chefs cater to individual preferences and dietary restrictions, creating meals that not only meet nutritional needs but also bring joy and ...
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Staff with specialized memory care training. Reviews suggest that staff members' expertise and dedication to memory care make a significant difference in the lives of residents. At Peregrine Senior Living at Orchard Park and Seabury Woods Memory Care, trained staff members create engaging activities and provide personalized care to help re ...
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Caring and communicative staff. Clear and consistent communication between staff and families is crucial for peace of mind. At Brookdale Niagara, families appreciate the approachability of staff members, who are quick to address questions and concerns. This ongoing dialogue helps families feel involved in their loved ones' car ...
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Variety of engaging activities. Engaging activities keep residents active and stimulated. Communities like Seabury Woods Memory Care and Cottage Grove Memory Care offer a range of activities tailored to residents' interests, ensuring they remain engaged and engaged in their daily lives.
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East Shelby review score based on 381 family reviews

7.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 381 reviews of 112 East Shelby memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The East Shelby 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

East Shelby review score compared against nearby cities

7.9
East Shelby, NY112 facilities
7.9
Medina, NY133 facilities
7.9
Middleport, NY131 facilities

Review subcategories for East Shelby 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 381 reviews of 112 East Shelby memory care communities. This chart helps you compare East Shelby 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.
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Cleanliness
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3.9
Friendliness
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Staff
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3.9
Meals & dining
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3.6
Activities
3.0
3.5
Value for cost*
3.1
3.6
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East Shelby memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in East Shelby memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in East Shelby, 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 East Shelby 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 East Shelby that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
64.3%
63.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
42.9%
47%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.6%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.2%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
68.8%
69.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33%
28.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.4%
89.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
48.2%
59%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
41.1%
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Availability of select dementia care services in East Shelby 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 East Shelby Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
58.9%
71.9%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
29.5%
45.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
38.4%
67.8%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
19.6%
26%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in East Shelby 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 East Shelby partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
East Shelby, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
42%
27.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.6%
44.3%
No sugar
No sugar
41.1%
41.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.6%
49.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.4%
21.8%
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Availability of select dining options in East Shelby 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 East Shelby communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
26.8%
31.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42%
39.7%
Room service
Room service
20.5%
37.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
22.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in East Shelby 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 East Shelby offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
East Shelby, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
53.6%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
44.6%
32.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.4%
28.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58%
52.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58%
50.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60.7%
59.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
49.1%
39.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39.3%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.9%
36.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.5%
46.7%
Live performances
Live performances
56.3%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
26.8%
31.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.5%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
56.3%
45.8%
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State regulations for memory care in East Shelby

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 East Shelby protect seniors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Niagara (MC), Brookdale Kenmore and The Village at Penfield are the top-rated memory care facilities near East Shelby, New York. See full list of communities.
There are 132 memory care facilities near East Shelby, New York. See the full list.
The 132 memory care facilities near you in East Shelby, 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 East Shelby, 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 East Shelby, 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 East Shelby, New York ranges from $1235 to $10640. The average Memory Care cost in East Shelby, New York is $4,640. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in East Shelby, New York typically starts at $1235. 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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