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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Lackawanna, NY

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If your loved one needs memory care in Lackawanna, A Place for Mom can help. With 10 memory care facilities in Lackawanna, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in Lackawanna incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Lackawanna memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Lackawanna, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Kenfield, Kensington-Bailey and Schiller Park.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Buffalo, Niagara Falls and Orchard Park.

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Photo of Peregrine Senior Living at Orchard Park
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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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9.2
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I am very happy with my decision, this was not easy for me. The whole staff was very supportive and helped me through the process. EVERYONE is very good with the residents. I always got a return phone call,...
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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8.7
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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...
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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Elderwood is very clean and comfortable. We were very satisfied overall with the card she received. I would recommend Elderwood in Hamburg, NY.
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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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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8.0
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Eden Heights was a wonderful facility. We chose them because it was quick, they had availability, and they took her on short notice. The room sizes at the facility were adequate for what she needed. The...
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.
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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Was expectibg one of the lower tier homes for the price but it’s very nice there!
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.
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...
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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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We are very pleased with the Bristol home. Mom is also very happy there. She has made friends and is much more active. All personnel are friendly. We feel she is safe and well cared for.
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 Bristol Home is a non-profit assisted living facility located in the theatre district of Downtown Buffalo. The Bristol Home has served the needs of the area's elderly women for more than one hundred and thirty-five years. Our mission is to continue providing exceptional care and services to...
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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 Lackawanna, NY

The average cost of senior living in Lackawanna is $4,399 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Youngstown, NY with an average of $3,899 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Lackawanna, NY vs. nearby cities

Lackawanna, NY
$4,304/mo
$4,461/mo
$4,284/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Lackawanna, NY vs. the state and national average

Lackawanna, NY
$4,304/mo
U.S. national average
$4,821/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Lackawanna vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$4,304/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Lackawanna, NY by room type

Semi-Private
$5,713/mo
Studio
$5,014/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,400/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,554/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Lackawanna over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Lackawanna

Recent reviews for memory care in Lackawanna

Peregrine Senior Living at Cheektowaga

4.0
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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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.

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

Lackawanna review score based on 33 family reviews

8.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 33 reviews of 10 Lackawanna memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Lackawanna 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

Lackawanna review score compared against nearby cities

8.8
Lackawanna, NY10 facilities
8.7
Blasdell, NY11 facilities
8.2
Sloan, NY31 facilities

Review subcategories for Lackawanna 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 33 reviews of 10 Lackawanna memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Lackawanna 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
4.7
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
4.5
Care services
4.4
4.2
Staff
4.7
4.4
Meals & dining
4.4
4.0
Activities
3.9
3.9
Value for cost*
4.2
4.0
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Lackawanna memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lackawanna memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lackawanna, 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 Lackawanna 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 Lackawanna 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%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
47.9%
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
80%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
50%
28.2%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.6%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
70%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
80%
72.4%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Lackawanna 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 Lackawanna Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lackawanna, NYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60%
73.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
20%
45.7%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40%
70.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10%
26.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lackawanna 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 Lackawanna partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lackawanna, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
27.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30%
43.8%
No sugar
No sugar
60%
41%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
49.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10%
16%
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Availability of select dining options in Lackawanna 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 Lackawanna communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lackawanna, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
31.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60%
39.1%
Room service
Room service
10%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lackawanna 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 Lackawanna offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
70%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
33.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
54.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
60.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60%
39%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60%
35.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60%
46.7%
Live performances
Live performances
60%
47.1%
Dances
Dances
20%
30.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10%
21.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60%
45.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Kenmore, The Amberleigh and Peregrine Senior Living at Orchard Park are the top-rated memory care facilities near Lackawanna, New York. See full list of communities.

There are 10 memory care facilities near Lackawanna, New York. See the full list.

The 10 memory care facilities near you in Lackawanna, 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 Lackawanna, 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 Lackawanna, 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 Lackawanna, New York ranges from $1500 to $8500. The average Memory Care cost in Lackawanna, New York is $4,399. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Lackawanna, 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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