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Memory care in North Sterling 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 North Sterling is about $5,260 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 54 communities, read 798 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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We were impressed from the moment we stepped inside this facility with all of the things that you would expect to find in a very small but homey atmosphere. It continues to meet our expectations and above...
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.
Victor Views Assisted Living is located just outside the charming village of Victor NY. We are family owned and operated and founded on the belief that seniors deserve to maintain the highest quality of life and dignity even when having to transition out of their home and into a new living...
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The moment I moved in I fell in love with the staff here. They have been helpful from the start. I pulled up with my son and his truck full of my stuff. A couple of nice gentlemen helped my family unload 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.
About Northbrook Heights Assisted Living Community Northbrook Heights Assisted Living Community is celebrating 40 years of excellence in providing quality care service for the senior population in the community of Auburn, New York and surrounding counties since 1974. Situated in a quiet and...
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My loved one is a resident at Brookdale Pittsford. They appear to be short handed. Also, they are already raising the monthly rate after just a couple of months.
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.
Here you and your family will have compassionate care and support you can count on.Our Alzheimer's and dementia care community, also known as Clare Bridge, is rooted in “a person-centered approach”. That means we help our residents find a sense of belonging and purpose while also helping them...
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This community is clean, friendly and helpful atmosphere. The activities are on the second floor instead of the first floor so my loved one does not go often and that is one of the downfalls due to her...
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.
Enriched living at Clark Meadows begins with a philosophy – each day should be spent maximizing one’s health and happiness.Taking a preventive approach, it’s a philosophy stressing the importance of exercising the mind and body, as well as nurturing the spirit.Supporting total wellness, Clark...
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This community is a friendly place. Residents get to know each other and make friends within the community in the common areas. The community has a cat for the residents and the cat has a bed over by 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.
There's something for everyone at Horizons, 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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Dad’s experience at Baywinde Sage Harbor was a very good one. He had many caring aides and nurses and the caring went all the way to the top administrators. The meals were good and the staff always were...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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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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.
Our facility has become an established home for men and women who choose to longer live alone or can no longer live safely in their own home, but do not require a skilled nursing facility. We provide assistance where needed, proper nutritional and social interaction in a safe home-like...
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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.
Assisted Living at St. Francis Commons offers an affordable lifestyle choice for individuals who wish to remain independent and active, yet may need help with daily activities. Our Assisted Living Program provides residents a warm, comfortable environment that's worry free. When residents need...
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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.
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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
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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
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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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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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Due to covid we have not been able to see much of the community but from what we have seen it looks to be pretty clean. Once again due to covid the activities are on and off. Given the current circumstances...
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.
Part of The Family Service Communities organization, The Northfield is a 69-apartment Enriched Living Facility licensed by the New York State Department of Health. Conveniently located just outside the village of Fairport, The Northfield offers many amenities including three cooked meals served...
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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.
Established in 1904 as a retirement home, Fairport Baptist Homes enjoys a rich history of providing the quality, personal care seniors so rightfully deserve. Throughout the decades, we’ve constantly looked to adapt, innovate and grow. As generations, society and technology evolves, so do we. The...
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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, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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They didn't have an opening but it was really nice! It was more money but they don't charge you a level of care fee so it would have been about the same as the community we chose and my parents could have...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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 Shire at Culverton is an assisted living community located in the rolling hills and woods that surround Rochester, NY. Our close proximity to shopping and entertainment means that visiting relatives will be able to relax while they spend time with their loved ones. The change in seasons and...
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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.

Cost of memory care in North Sterling, NY

The average cost of senior living in North Sterling is $5,260 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Clyde, NY with an average of $4,398 per month.

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

North Sterling, NY
$5,260/mo

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

North Sterling, NY
$5,260/mo
U.S. national average
$4,867/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,260/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,008/mo
Studio
$5,298/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,424/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,109/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,593/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in North Sterling over time

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What families are saying about memory care in North Sterling

Recent reviews for memory care in North Sterling

The Athenaeum of Skaneateles

5.0
The Athenaeum is the best assisted living facility in all of Central New York. Everyone is so nice and they provide excellent care. It is a sad day when a loved one can no longer live in their own home. The Athenaeum will make you feel so much better about this difficult move. Take a tour ...
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Brookdale East Side in Fayetteville, NY

4.0
My loved one is a resident at Brookdale East Side. I would recommend this facility to others. The food is just okay. The housekeeping is good. I love the staff, they are very on top of things.

Heathwood Assisted Living at Penfield

4.0
Overall we have been happy and so has my mom. Her experience has been very positive - she has a lot of friends there and the staff, for the most part have been great.

North Sterling review score based on 223 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 223 reviews of 46 North Sterling memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The North Sterling 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

North Sterling review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
North Sterling, NY46 facilities
8.5
Fair Haven, NY69 facilities
8.7
SUNY Oswego, NY40 facilities

Review subcategories for North Sterling 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 223 reviews of 46 North Sterling memory care communities. This chart helps you compare North Sterling 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
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
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4.2
Staff
4.4
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Meals & dining
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Activities
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Value for cost*
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North Sterling memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in North Sterling memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in North Sterling, 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 North Sterling 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 North Sterling 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
71.7%
65.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
32.6%
48.3%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
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98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
73.9%
71.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
21.7%
28.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.8%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
45.7%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
26.1%
72.1%
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Availability of select dementia care services in North Sterling 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 North Sterling 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
56.5%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
34.8%
46.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
43.5%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.9%
26.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in North Sterling 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 North Sterling partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
North Sterling, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
52.2%
27.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
63%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
47.8%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.1%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.4%
18.8%
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Availability of select dining options in North Sterling 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 North Sterling communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
39.1%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54.3%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
28.3%
37.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.9%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in North Sterling 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 North Sterling offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
67.4%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
52.2%
33.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
41.3%
28.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60.9%
54.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
71.7%
51.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
71.7%
61%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
65.2%
39.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
47.8%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
56.5%
36.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
69.6%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
71.7%
47.9%
Dances
Dances
43.5%
31.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.9%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
69.6%
46.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Bishop's Commons, Baywinde Senior Living and Legacy at Grande Vie are the top-rated memory care facilities near North Sterling, New York. See full list of communities.

There are 54 memory care facilities near North Sterling, New York. See the full list.

The 54 memory care facilities near you in North Sterling, 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 North Sterling, 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 North Sterling, 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 North Sterling, New York ranges from $1235 to $10640. The average Memory Care cost in North Sterling, New York is $5,260. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in North Sterling, New York typically starts at $1235. 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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