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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Erie County, NY
Memory care in Erie County 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 Erie County is about $4,691 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 11 communities, read 185 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
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9.2
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62 reviews
I feel their problem is not unusual at Peregrines. Staffing is always short-handed. All the staff pitch in and make up for where they are needed. Office staff in the dining room. The staff that works there...
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 Peregrine's Landing Senior Community, every day you will be greeted by members of our friendly, caring staff who will offer freshly prepared, restaurant-style meals in our elegant dining room. Participate in exciting, fulfilling daily activities. Or, visit with friends and family, enjoy a...
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9.0
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28 reviews
My loved one is a resident at Peregrine Senior Living at Orchard Park and everything has been great so far. I would recommend this facility to others.
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.
Peregrine Orchard Park Memory Care Community is located in Orchard Park, New York, an outstanding suburb southeast of Buffalo. Our care specialty is focused on the memory impaired; but not only that, our resident's are revered and respected for their contribution to society as a whole as well as...
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20 reviews
In the middle of the village. [name removed] sits on the front porch as often as she can watching the world go by. Most complaints involve the behavior of the other residents. Housekeeping can be haphazard...
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.
Located in the Village of Hamburg, New York, Elderwood Assisted Living at Hamburg offers an independent lifestyle, with caring personal attention. Special features include comfortably furnished living areas set in a historic Masonic temple. Enjoy peace of mind as you relax in your private one or...
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8.7
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27 reviews
Facility is all private rooms. Nice sitting area outside during summer, under cover from sun and rain. Many activities and staff encourage residents participation. Nursing staff communicates resident's needs...
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.
Elderwood Assisted Living at West Seneca offers an independent lifestyle with caring personal attention. The community in West Seneca, New York, features comfortable common spaces and private studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments. The backyard patio features a lovely koi pond and overlooks a...
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I recently moved my dad in to Eden Heights. I never wanted to put my dad in a home but he had no choice. I am so happy I found Eden Heights. The staff is wonderful. It was difficult for my dad, with...
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.
The Eden Heights community offers assisted living services in charming Eden, New York. With the beautiful scenery from the mountains to Lake Erie that surround Eden, our residents always have a view to enjoy. Our residents can enjoy the views of Lake Erie from our front porch, or from the walking...
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Overall our experience with Elderwood Assisted Living has been a good one. The staff is very compassionate, and they do a great job explaining everything that is going to be going on. We had a few difficult...
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.
Elderwood Assisted Living at Cheektowaga is a assisted living community located in the growing town of Cheektowaga, NY. Cheektowaga is located in Erie County, close to Buffalo, and home to just over 88,000 people. Cheektowaga has a lot of great stores, shopping, and restaurants giving residents...
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23 reviews
Eden turned out to be an excellent fit for my Uncle. The staff is warm and welcoming; they made sure to give him the time he needed to adjust to his new environment. It's very clean, and bright and there is...
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.
Eden Heights of West SenecaEden Heights is an assisted living community that is found among the rolling hills and wide open skies of West Seneca, NY. Our community is only minutes from downtown Buffalo, which gives visiting relatives plenty of lodging and dining choices during their visit. Eden...
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My mother has been enjoying her stay at the Orchard Heights. The meals are wonderful I've had a chance to try them myself. They have a range of activities that the residents could engage in daily. The staff...
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.
At Orchard Heights our residents are welcomed into a caring community where they are surrounded by all the amenities of home, plus the personal attention of our dedicated staff. From around-the-clock care by licensed nurses and personal care assistants to activities tailored to residents and...
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Was expectibg one of the lower tier homes for the price but it’s very nice there!
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.
There’s something for everyone at Glenwell, a senior living community that offers the comforts of home, a commitment to enhancing quality of life, and personal care services in a supportive environment. Our welcoming community is conveniently located in a quiet setting just around the corner from...
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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Cost of memory care in Erie County, NY
The average cost of senior living in Erie County is $4,691 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Niagara Falls, NY with an average of $4,143 per month.
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What families are saying about memory care in Erie County
Recent reviews for memory care in Erie County
Peregrine Senior Living at Cheektowaga
4.6
It is very pricey and they do not have a regular medical check up unless you get sick or need a doctor so we wish that would change. Other than that the community is very clean, the staff we do know are wonderful, our loved one enjoys the meals especially the salads. The activities are still ...
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Juniper Glen Memory Care Assisted Living in Amherst, NY
4.1
The ambience is comfortable and not clinical like some others
Staff is friendly and helpful, easy to work with
No negatives to report
Peregrine Senior Living at Orchard Park
4.5
Small community (52 beds)which makes it nicer for a resident to assimilate into the community as well as navigate the property.
Memory care facility only so the staff is well trained on how to care for memory care residents
They do a great job of coordinating activities for the residents so ...
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Erie County review score based on 41 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 41 reviews of 10 Erie County memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Erie County 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
Erie County review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Erie County 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 41 reviews of 10 Erie County memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Erie County 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.Erie County, NY averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
4.5
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.4
Meals & dining
4.2
4.1
Activities
3.9
4.0
Value for cost*
3.9
4.0
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Erie County memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Erie County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Erie County, 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 Erie County 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 Erie County 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
80%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
80%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
50%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
70%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
80%
72.1%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Erie County 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 Erie County 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
50%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
20%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Erie County 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 Erie County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Erie County, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
70%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10%
18.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Erie County 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 Erie County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
70%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
10%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Erie County 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 Erie County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
80%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
70%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
70%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
70%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
70%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
70%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
20%
31.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
70%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brookdale Kenmore, Brookdale Niagara (MC) and Peregrine Senior Living at Cheektowaga are the top-rated memory care facilities near Erie County, New York. See full list of communities.
There are 11 memory care facilities near Erie County, New York. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Erie County, New York are Peregrine Senior Living at Cheektowaga and The Amberleigh. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 11 memory care facilities near you in Erie County, 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 Erie County, 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 Erie County, 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 Erie County, New York ranges from $1500 to $8885. The average Memory Care cost in Erie County, New York is $4,691. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Erie County, New York typically starts at $1500. 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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Memory Care in Cities Near Erie County
- Buffalo, New York
- Hamburg, New York
- Amherst, New York
- Tonawanda, New York
- Clarence, New York
- Orchard Park, New York
- Eden, New York
- East Eden, New York
- Cheektowaga, New York
- Getzville, New York
- North Tonawanda, New York
- Lancaster, New York
- Edgewater, New York
- Clarence Center, New York
- West Seneca, New York
- Iroquois, New York
- Scranton, New York
- Springville, New York
- Attica, New York
- Derby, New York
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