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Memory care in Ridgewood 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 Ridgewood is about $4,400 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 200 communities, read 1402 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of Traditions Of Durham
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We had my mother at Traditions for about two years and I highly recommend this wonderful place for your aging parents. [Name removed] and her amazing staff are caring and treat every resident here with love,...
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
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.
Photo of Emma Place Senior Living
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, 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.
Photo of Orchard Villa Retirement Community
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They are very friendly and pleasant. The care services, is often short staffed. There was good interaction with the staff. The nursing staff was great.
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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Photo of Mon Sheong Home For The Aged
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, 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
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.
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
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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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Photo of Eden Manor
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.
Photo of Fairview Rest Home
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.
Photo of Alexis Lodge Retirement Residence
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4 star
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3 star
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It was truly a blessing to find Alexis Lodge. The intimate house setting is definitely what we were looking for and is the perfect place for my mother who has dementia. She has been able to adapt quite...
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.
Photo of Don Mills Retirement Residence
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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.
Don Mills Retirement Residence is a luxury senior living community in the heart of North York. Don Mills is an eclectic mix of urban and suburban in the North York district of Toronto, where culture, world-class shopping, food and more are at your fingertips. Be inspired by beautifully appointed...
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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.
Photo of Dom Lipa
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.
Photo of Court At Pringle Creek
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.
Photo of The Russell Hill Retirement Residence
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.
Photo of Donway Place Seniors Apts
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.
Photo of Suomikoti
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.
Photo of The Village Of Taunton Mills
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.
Photo of Lincoln Place Nursing Home
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.
Photo of Harmony Hill Retirement Community
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.
Photo of Greenview Residence
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.
Photo of Christie Gardens
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 Ridgewood, NY

The average cost of senior living in Ridgewood is $4,400 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Youngstown, NY with an average of $3,992 per month.

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

Ridgewood, NY
$4,404/mo
$4,435/mo

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

Ridgewood, NY
$4,404/mo
U.S. national average
$4,974/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,404/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,663/mo
Studio
$5,996/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,679/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,070/mo

Senior living costs in Ridgewood 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: Ridgewood, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRidgewood, NYNew YorkU.S.
Memory Care$4,404/mo$5,929/mo$4,974/mo
Assisted Living$4,315/mo$5,838/mo$4,710/mo
Independent Living$3,185/mo$4,691/mo$4,167/mo
Memory Care
Ridgewood, NY:$4,404/mo
New York:$5,929/mo
U.S.:$4,974/mo
Assisted Living
Ridgewood, NY:$4,315/mo
New York:$5,838/mo
U.S.:$4,710/mo
Independent Living
Ridgewood, NY:$3,185/mo
New York:$4,691/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
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Memory care costs in Ridgewood, NY, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Ridgewood 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.

Ridgewood, NYNY stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Ridgewood, NY

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Ridgewood 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Ridgewood, NY$6,799/mo$6,819/mo-0.3%
New York$8,004/mo$7,597/mo+5.4%
National$6,485/mo$6,145/mo+5.5%
Ridgewood, NY
2024 average cost:$6,799/mo
2023 average cost:$6,819/mo
Percent change:-0.3%
New York
2024 average cost:$8,004/mo
2023 average cost:$7,597/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
National
2024 average cost:$6,485/mo
2023 average cost:$6,145/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Ridgewood

Recent reviews for memory care in Ridgewood

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.

Lynde Creek Manor in Whitby, ON

5.0
Lynde Creek is very nice and has a bright, welcoming feel every time we visit. The staff is great and so far, we have had a good experience here. We are so thankful.

Elderwood Assisted Living at West Seneca

5.0
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 questions and things we'd already gone over with the facility, but the bigger issue, I think, ...
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Ridgewood review score based on 254 family reviews

8.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 254 reviews of 135 Ridgewood memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Ridgewood 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

Ridgewood review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Ridgewood, NY135 facilities
9.1
Lockport, NY7 facilities
8.1
Middleport, NY132 facilities

Review subcategories for Ridgewood 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 254 reviews of 135 Ridgewood memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Ridgewood 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.
Ridgewood, NY averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.7
4.1
Friendliness
3.8
4.2
Care services
3.3
3.9
Staff
3.6
4.1
Meals & dining
3.4
3.8
Activities
3.2
3.7
Value for cost*
3.4
3.8
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*Learn more about cost details

Ridgewood memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ridgewood memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ridgewood, 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 Ridgewood 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 Ridgewood that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ridgewood, NYNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
48.1%
63.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
32.6%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.3%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.5%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50.4%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.9%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.8%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
29.6%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Ridgewood 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 Ridgewood Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ridgewood, NYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
44.4%
71.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
17.8%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
28.1%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.1%
25.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ridgewood 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 Ridgewood partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ridgewood, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.7%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.9%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
31.9%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.6%
49.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.7%
20.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Ridgewood 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 Ridgewood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ridgewood, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
21.5%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.4%
39.4%
Room service
Room service
17%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.3%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ridgewood 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 Ridgewood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ridgewood, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
39.3%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.4%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.5%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.5%
50.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.4%
59.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.8%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.4%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.9%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
40.7%
46.6%
Dances
Dances
18.5%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.3%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Ridgewood

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