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Memory care in Lake Desolation 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 Lake Desolation is about $4,558 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 22 communities, read 245 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Beautiful Facility, well maintained, mostly kind and friendly staff. Be clear about financial status and transportation needs. Elect to have auto delivery for medications, Overall, very pleased that my mom...
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.
Rich in history, Ingersoll Place has provided a supportive and nurturing environment for individuals who are unable to remain in their own homes due to physical limitations or mild to moderate cognitive impairment. Ingersoll Place is a local, not-for-profit organization providing assisted...
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According to my father, the food quality has been going down recently. We ultimately chose this community because it's close to my home and it's super clean. The staff are also kind and attentive.
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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22 Floor plans available
9.2
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This was a very good choice for my mom. The staff is always very courteous and caring. It is very clean no smells and well maintained. They have a very nice dining facilities and choices. I feel she is...
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.
Are you ready to redefine your independence?Here at our enhanced assisted living community, you’ll have help with things like dressing and managing medications so you can build new friendships and redefine your independence.  So go ahead and take that tai chi class, or join your new friends...
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9.1
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The Landing at Queensbury is very warm and welcoming. Management does their best to make residents comfortable. We would definitely recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have...
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.
IN TIMES OF UNCERTAINTY...Imagine a lifestyle with all the supportand stability that you could need.Welcome to The Landing at QueensburyAssisted Living and Memory Care in Queensbury, NY.If you think senior living at The Landing at Queensbury is like a nursing home … think again! We serve the...
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9.0
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What I like the most about Peregrine Senior Living is that it is clean and new looking. They have very friendly staff who are helpful. I would absolutely recommend this community to other families based on...
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.
Come celebrate living at Peregrine Senior Living at Clifton Park (formerly Beacon Pointe Memory Care Community) - a truly different senior living community for the memory impaired where you and your life are celebrated - emotionally, physically and intellectually. With beautiful surroundings and...
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My loved one was previously a resident at The Terrace at The Glen at Hiland Meadows and the experience was great. The staff was excellent and very friendly and helpful. Based on our experience, I would...
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 is a difference in assisted living ... it's called The Terrace at The Glen. If someone you love needs help with everyday activities, you can feel secure knowing that there's a community that offers peace of mind -- both for you and your loved one. With 43 private apartments (with...
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They go above and beyond to keep your loved one as independent as they can for as long as possible. They work with family members to meet your loved ones needs. They include everyone, no matter memory...
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.
There is a difference in assisted living. It's called The Terrace.Living independently is one of the keys to living a healthy, happy life. However, for many, there comes a time when a little help with everyday activities can make a big difference. That's when you can feel secure knowing you can...
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Provides: Memory Care
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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.
At the Home of the Good Shepherd we offer our residents superior professional care in a warm and inviting assisted living environment. Our size allows us to treat each person as an individual, meeting their own particular needs and encouraging them to remain active and involved with their...
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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.
At the Home of the Good Shepherd we offer our residents superior professional care in a warm and inviting assisted living environment. Our size allows us to treat each person as an individual, meeting their own particular needs and encouraging them to remain active and involved with their lives....
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My sister recently became a resident at Home of the Good Shepherd, because of some unexpected glitches during her release from the hospital. The people at Home of the Good Shepherd made an enormous effort...
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 the Home of the Good Shepherd we offer our residents superior professional care in a warm and inviting assisted living environment. Our size allows us to treat each person as an individual, meeting their own particular needs and encouraging them to remain active and involved with their lives....
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7.0
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7.0
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We cannot rate the cleanliness because my dad was a resident adjusting Meadows during Covid and I never got to see his room The nurses and staff seemed to really like my dad, and he, them. That made me...
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.
Opened in the fall of 2013, Judson Meadows is part of the Baptist Health System, a not-for-profit organization that has been dedicated to serving seniors and their families throughout the community since 1977. Located in a quiet and picturesque setting on 48 acres on the site of the former...
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We've had a great experience with Home of the Good Shepherd! I'd give them a 6 out of 5, if I could! The staff are dedicated, caring, and very professional. They obviously really care about the residents 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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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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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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
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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
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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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.
Pineview Commons Home for Adults is an assisted living community located in Johnstown, NY. Johnstown, which is located west of Albany, is a city known for its rich history. Visitors and residents alike enjoy exploring the Johnson Hall State Historic Site, which features a guided tour with an...
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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.
In 1868, Schenectady residents recognized the need for a caring environment for older women. To that end, an organization, known as the “Haven of Rest” was formed. The original location of the residence was on Green Street, in the heart of the Stockade area. In 1901, the name changed to the...
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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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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.

Cost of memory care in Lake Desolation, NY

The average cost of senior living in Lake Desolation is $4,558 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gloversville, NY with an average of $3,094 per month.

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

Lake Desolation, NY
$4,558/mo

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

Lake Desolation, NY
$4,558/mo
U.S. national average
$4,985/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,558/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,185/mo
Studio
$6,050/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,817/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,974/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Lake Desolation over time

Lake Desolation, NYNY stateNational

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What families are saying about memory care in Lake Desolation

Recent reviews for memory care in Lake Desolation

The Terrace at Glen Eddy in Niskayuna, NY

5.0
My wife and I are very pleased to be living at the Terrace at Glen Eddy. All personnel here are extremely friendly and caring. They are always ready to respond to our needs.

The Terrace at The Glen at Hiland Meadows in Queensbury, NY

5.0
My loved one was previously a resident at The Terrace at The Glen at Hiland Meadows and the experience was great. The staff was excellent and very friendly and helpful. Based on our experience, I would recommend The Terrace at The Glen at Hiland Meadows to others.

Peregrine Senior Living at Clifton Park

4.0
I really don't have a lot of experience in what they offer which is why I gave it an average score. We pick [name removed] up every Saturday morning and bring her to our house. We have asked [name removed] about the food but we can't really go by what she says We have found many of the nurses ...
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Lake Desolation review score based on 69 family reviews

7.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 69 reviews of 22 Lake Desolation memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Lake Desolation 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

Lake Desolation review score compared against nearby cities

7.9
Lake Desolation, NY22 facilities
8.2
6.6
Ballston Spa, NY10 facilities

Review subcategories for Lake Desolation 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 69 reviews of 22 Lake Desolation memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Lake Desolation 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.
Lake Desolation, NY averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
4.5
Care services
4.5
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.4
Meals & dining
4.0
4.0
Activities
4.0
4.0
Value for cost*
4.0
4.0
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Lake Desolation memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lake Desolation memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lake Desolation, 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 Lake Desolation 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 Lake Desolation 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
68.2%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
22.7%
48%
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
77.3%
71.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
9.1%
28.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.6%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40.9%
61.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
40.9%
72.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Lake Desolation 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 Lake Desolation Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lake Desolation, NYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
45.5%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
22.7%
45.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
36.4%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13.6%
26.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lake Desolation 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 Lake Desolation partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lake Desolation, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
27.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
59.1%
44.2%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
41.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.7%
49.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Lake Desolation 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 Lake Desolation communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lake Desolation, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
54.5%
31.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54.5%
39.6%
Room service
Room service
4.5%
36.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lake Desolation 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 Lake Desolation offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
68.2%
45.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40.9%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.2%
28.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
59.1%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
68.2%
51.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
77.3%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
63.6%
39.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
34.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
54.5%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
68.2%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
63.6%
47.5%
Dances
Dances
27.3%
31%
Fitness center
Fitness center
4.5%
21.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
63.6%
46.2%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Ingersoll Place, Hillcrest Spring Residential and Brookdale Niskayuna are the top-rated memory care facilities near Lake Desolation, New York. See full list of communities.

There are 22 memory care facilities near Lake Desolation, New York. See the full list.

The 22 memory care facilities near you in Lake Desolation, 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 Lake Desolation, 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 Lake Desolation, 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 Lake Desolation, New York ranges from $720 to $12250. The average Memory Care cost in Lake Desolation, New York is $4,558. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Lake Desolation, New York typically starts at $720. 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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