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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Islip, NY

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Memory care in Islip 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 Islip is about $9,435 per month.

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 284 communities, read 8069 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as East Islip, East Meadow and Ronkonkoma.

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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.
Alterra Wynwood is an assisted living residence that is purposefully designed to meet the needs of the frail elderly in a comfortable, home-like environment. Alterra Wynwood features a “neighborhood” concept, with six small neighborhoods of resident rooms clustered around dining and living...
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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, 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.
Green Grove provides seniors with a safe and comfortable community to call home. Located in Guilford, CT, this assisted living community provides a beautiful location for its residents. Guilford is a part of New Haven County, and guests of our residents will enjoy checking out all that the city...
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.
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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.
Senior Living is Coming to Orangeburg, New YorkImagine waking up each morning in a beautiful new community that overlooks sparkling Lake Tappan, full of lively residents, and with a complete list of events you can choose from each day. Maybe you’ll choose to take a fitness class or go for a walk....
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Dad is still adjusting to living at this community. The staff are friendly, helpful and attentive. They are encouraging him to participate in some of the daily activities. He seems to like the food and...
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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I'm still transitioning and adjusting but the community is great and I like it here. I am very happy
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.
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My mother-in-law is in her late 90’s and has been a resident for two years. She was a charter member when the community opened. The interior and exterior facilities are not only beautiful, but also kept...
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.
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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.
The Veranda Assisted Living is a newly renovated facility. It is a large 363 bed Medicaid assisted living facility. We are located on Staten Island, just minutes away from the Staten Island Ferry and Verrazano Bridge. Offering private and semi-private rooms that are available today. Providing...
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Cost of memory care in Islip, NY

The average cost of senior living in Islip is $9,435 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Queens, NY with an average of $8,117 per month.

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

Islip, NY
$9,435/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

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

Memory Care
$9,435/mo

Memory care costs in Islip, NY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$7,751/mo
Studio
$10,012/mo
1 Bedroom
$10,356/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,624/mo

Senior living costs in Islip 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: Islip, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeIslip, NYNew YorkU.S.
Memory Care$9,435/mo$8,640/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$7,727/mo$6,817/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$5,148/mo$3,974/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Islip, NY:$9,435/mo
New York:$8,640/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Islip, NY:$7,727/mo
New York:$6,817/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Islip, NY:$5,148/mo
New York:$3,974/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Memory care costs in Islip, NY, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Islip 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 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Islip, NY$9,107/mo$8,701/mo+4.7%
New York$8,018/mo$7,938/mo+1.0%
National$6,685/mo$6,446/mo+3.7%
Islip, NY
2024 average cost:$9,107/mo
2023 average cost:$8,701/mo
Percent change:+4.7%
New York
2024 average cost:$8,018/mo
2023 average cost:$7,938/mo
Percent change:+1.0%
National
2024 average cost:$6,685/mo
2023 average cost:$6,446/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
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What families are saying about memory care in Islip

Recent reviews for memory care in Islip

Maryville Enhanced Assisted Living in Huntington, NY

4.1
It is a small family owned facility. Adequate amount of staff. They do a good job taking care of the residents, always clean and well groomed. The facility is dated looking, furnishings are old but they do keep it clean. Visiting space is very limited and hours for visiting is limited to a few ...
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Maplewood at Darien

4.6
The Maplewood at Darien was the perfect solution for my 89 year old mom who was unable to live alone. In addition to having memory loss , my mom struggles with anxiety issues, the kind, compassionate and competent staff have embraced my sweet mom and created a community of care and purpose. I ...
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Orchard Estate of Woodbury

4.9
The restaurant was clean, along with the bathrooms, and the rooms that I visited. I would let people to look at this community. I think the staff is excellent. The community is beautiful and brand new.

Islip review score based on 1,290 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 1290 reviews of 284 Islip memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Islip 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

Islip review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Islip, NY284 facilities
8.3
Hempstead, NY139 facilities
8.1
Queens, NY202 facilities

Review subcategories for Islip 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 1,290 reviews of 284 Islip memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Islip 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.
Islip, NY averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.4
3.7
Friendliness
3.5
3.8
Care services
3.2
3.5
Staff
3.3
3.6
Meals & dining
3.1
3.3
Activities
3.1
3.3
Value for cost*
3.1
3.4
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Islip memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Islip memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Islip, 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 Islip 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 Islip that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Islip, NYNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
68.7%
63.9%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
62.7%
47.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.3%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.2%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
74.6%
70%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
40.8%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93%
89.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
58.5%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
68%
69.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Islip 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 Islip Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Islip, NYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
64.8%
72.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50.4%
45.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
62%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
24.3%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Islip 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 Islip partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Islip, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
47.5%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
62.7%
44.8%
No sugar
No sugar
58.5%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
52.1%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
29.9%
22.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Islip 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 Islip communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Islip, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
56%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
61.3%
40.2%
Room service
Room service
46.8%
37.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30.6%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Islip 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 Islip offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Islip, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
62%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
53.9%
33.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
46.5%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
63%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64.1%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
70.8%
59.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.6%
39.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
56.7%
35.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60.2%
36.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
63.4%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
62%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
48.2%
32.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
39.8%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
64.1%
46.3%
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State regulations for memory care in Islip

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Netherbay at Bay Shore, Sunrise of Holbrook and The Arbors at Bohemia are the top-rated memory care facilities near Islip, New York. See full list of communities.
There are 284 memory care facilities near Islip, New York. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Islip, New York are Atria West 86, Atria Forest Hills and Atria Stamford. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 284 memory care facilities near you in Islip, 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 Islip, 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 Islip, 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 Islip, New York ranges from $$3,500 to $$28,750. The average Memory Care cost in Islip, New York is $9,435. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Islip, New York typically starts at $$3,500. 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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