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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Manhattan, NY

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Memory care in Manhattan 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 Manhattan is about $7,205 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 60 communities, read 986 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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.
RiverSpring Living stands as a beacon of compassionate care and innovation, dedicated to empowering older adults of all faiths to embrace a life of dignity, vitality, and purpose. Rooted in Jewish values and a non-profit mission, it has spent over a century championing healthy aging through 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.
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Im sending my uncle there starting next month. Im very happy with what they offer. Place is very clean and staff is caring and professional.
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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Cost of memory care in Manhattan, NY

The average cost of senior living in Manhattan is $7,205 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Great Neck Estates, NY with an average of $7,196 per month.

Memory care costs in Manhattan, NY, vs. nearby cities

Manhattan, NY
$7,205/mo

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

Manhattan, NY
$7,205/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

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

Memory Care
$7,205/mo

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

Semi-Private
$8,452/mo
Studio
$10,293/mo
1 Bedroom
$10,733/mo
2 Bedroom
$14,291/mo

Senior living costs in Manhattan 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: Manhattan, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeManhattan, NYNew YorkU.S.
Memory Care$7,205/mo$5,927/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$7,145/mo$5,837/mo$4,698/mo
Independent Living$6,475/mo$4,692/mo$4,153/mo
Memory Care
Manhattan, NY:$7,205/mo
New York:$5,927/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
Manhattan, NY:$7,145/mo
New York:$5,837/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Independent Living
Manhattan, NY:$6,475/mo
New York:$4,692/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Memory care costs in Manhattan, NY, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Manhattan 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.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Manhattan, NY$9,703/mo$8,846/mo+9.7%
New York$8,004/mo$7,597/mo+5.4%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Manhattan, NY
2024 average cost:$9,703/mo
2023 average cost:$8,846/mo
Percent change:+9.7%
New York
2024 average cost:$8,004/mo
2023 average cost:$7,597/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
National
2024 average cost:$6,490/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about memory care in Manhattan

Recent reviews for memory care in Manhattan

Sunrise of Franklin Lakes

4.8
The people caring for my grandma are really nice and show concern for her. We are so glad that we chose this place for her. We are happy with the activities they provide but we wish they had more during the week.

Sunrise of Cresskill

4.5
We fell in love with Sunrise as soon as we walked into the place. Every area is beautifully and warmly decorated. The staff is very pleasant and easy to talk to. The residents all say "hello" with a smile on their face. When you walk through the rooms and are always greeted with smiling seniors, ...
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Brighton Gardens of Saddle River

4.3
Staff is really nice. Feels like a homey place. I toured a lot of places and Brighton Gardens is the best place for us. The fireplace in the lobby is very inviting. The food is really good. The new chef is really good, food is important. The studio is cozy. Very convenient to get to, right off ...
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Manhattan review score based on 201 family reviews

8.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 201 reviews of 53 Manhattan memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Manhattan 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

Manhattan review score compared against nearby cities

8.9
Manhattan, NY53 facilities
7.8
Pelham Manor, NY51 facilities
7.9
Saddle Rock, NY40 facilities

Review subcategories for Manhattan 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 201 reviews of 53 Manhattan memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Manhattan 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.
Manhattan, NY averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
4.2
Care services
4.0
3.9
Staff
4.2
4.1
Meals & dining
3.8
3.8
Activities
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
4.0
3.8
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Manhattan memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Manhattan memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Manhattan, 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 Manhattan 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 Manhattan that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Manhattan, NYNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
45.3%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
49.1%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
86.8%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
94.3%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
54.7%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
34%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90.6%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
35.8%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
45.3%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Manhattan 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 Manhattan Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Manhattan, NYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
41.5%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
32.1%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
39.6%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Manhattan 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 Manhattan partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Manhattan, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30.2%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.5%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
35.8%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.9%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Manhattan 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 Manhattan communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Manhattan, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
37.7%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.3%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
34%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Manhattan 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 Manhattan offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Manhattan, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
35.8%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.8%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.4%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.2%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43.4%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.8%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.7%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.7%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39.6%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.3%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
43.4%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
32.1%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20.8%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.5%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Manhattan

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

Related senior services in Manhattan, New York

In Manhattan, New York, seniors have access to local offices and organizations that may help them obtain financial assistance for senior care, including:

Manhattan, New York, is not car dependent. Seniors can expect to rely on public transportation. Transit options in Manhattan include bus routes, train routes, subway access, and public paratransit service. Seniors may receive fare discounts. Manhattan has robust biking infrastructure and is walkable.

Manhattan offers several health care providers for seniors wanting to be proactive about their health or for seniors seeking treatment for chronic conditions. The area has several hospitals, including Mount Sinai Beth Israel and New York University Langone Medical Center.

Manhattan, New York, is known for its Broadway stages, art and historical museums, and attractions like Times Square. Seniors can benefit from discounts on many outings and attractions, including the American Museum of Natural History and tours of Carnegie Hall. You can enjoy cultural events at the 92nd St. Y or at one of the many senior centers in Manhattan.

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