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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Riverhead, NY

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Memory care in Riverhead 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 Riverhead is about $8,452 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 194 communities, read 4849 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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.
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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Cost of memory care in Riverhead, NY

The average cost of senior living in Riverhead is $8,452 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Remsenburg-Speonk, NY with an average of $5,278 per month.

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

Riverhead, NY
$8,452/mo
$5,547/mo

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

Riverhead, NY
$8,452/mo
U.S. national average
$4,970/mo

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

Memory Care
$8,452/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,008/mo
Studio
$7,121/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,763/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,225/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,500/mo

Senior living costs in Riverhead 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: Riverhead, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRiverhead, NYNew YorkU.S.
Memory Care$8,452/mo$5,933/mo$4,970/mo
Assisted Living$5,331/mo$5,842/mo$4,716/mo
Independent Living$5,094/mo$4,694/mo$4,173/mo
Memory Care
Riverhead, NY:$8,452/mo
New York:$5,933/mo
U.S.:$4,970/mo
Assisted Living
Riverhead, NY:$5,331/mo
New York:$5,842/mo
U.S.:$4,716/mo
Independent Living
Riverhead, NY:$5,094/mo
New York:$4,694/mo
U.S.:$4,173/mo
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Memory care costs in Riverhead, NY, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Riverhead 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
Riverhead, NY$7,380/mo$7,431/mo-0.7%
New York$8,004/mo$7,597/mo+5.4%
National$6,485/mo$6,145/mo+5.5%
Riverhead, NY
2024 average cost:$7,380/mo
2023 average cost:$7,431/mo
Percent change:-0.7%
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 Riverhead

Recent reviews for memory care in Riverhead

Maryville Enhanced Assisted Living in Huntington, NY

4.1
It is a small family owned facility. Adequate amount of staff. They do a good job taking care of the residents, always clean and well groomed. The facility is dated looking, furnishings are old but they do keep it clean. Visiting space is very limited and hours for visiting is limited to a few ...
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The Atrium at Rocky Hill

4.4
My dad liked being at the atrium. I thought he would have received better health care, but I guess that's not what they do. My dad contracted shingles on his face, and it took a while to be treated correctly. Overall, it was a much better place than the nursing home he is in now.

Maplewood at Darien

4.6
The Maplewood at Darien was the perfect solution for my 89 year old mom who was unable to live alone. In addition to having memory loss , my mom struggles with anxiety issues, the kind, compassionate and competent staff have embraced my sweet mom and created a community of care and purpose. I ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Compassionate and attentive staff. Reviews consistently highlight the kindness and care shown by staff towards residents at various communities. For example, at Maplewood at Darien, the staff have embraced residents with memory loss and anxiety issues, creating a warm and supportive environment. Families praise the attentivenes ...
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Engaging activities for residents. Residents find enjoyment in the various activities offered at their communities, with families expressing appreciation for the wide range of offerings. At Village Walk at Patchogue, the Village Walk at Patchogue offers an impressive list of activities tailored to meet residents' needs, ensuring ...
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Cleanliness and maintenance. Throughout reviews, residents and families emphasize the importance of cleanliness and upkeep in their communities. For instance, at Maryville Enhanced Assisted Living, the staff at Birchwood Suites ensure the facility is always neat and tidy, with common areas and private rooms maintained to ...
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Thoughtful communication with families. Families frequently mention the clear and detailed communication they receive from their loved ones' communities. At Maplewood at Orange, the staff at Maplewood in Orange make families feel part of the community by keeping them informed about their loved ones' progress and involving them in de ...
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Varied and delicious meals. Residents at various communities express great satisfaction with the quality of their meals, with some praising the accommodating nature of chefs and kitchen staff. For instance, at Spring Village at Stratford, Spring Village in Stratford offers a lovely dining experience with menus tailored t ...
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Secure and safe environments. Safety is a top priority for many families considering senior living communities. At Atria Bay Shore, Atria in Bay Shore offers a small, locked-down memory care unit that ensures the highest level of security for residents. Families can rest assured that their loved ones are in a safe and cari ...
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Riverhead review score based on 841 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 841 reviews of 177 Riverhead memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Riverhead 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

Riverhead review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Riverhead, NY177 facilities
8.7
8.7
Quiogue, NY7 facilities

Review subcategories for Riverhead 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 841 reviews of 177 Riverhead memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Riverhead 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.
Riverhead, NY averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.0
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.2
Care services
3.7
3.9
Staff
3.9
4.1
Meals & dining
3.6
3.8
Activities
3.7
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Riverhead memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Riverhead memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Riverhead, 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 Riverhead 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 Riverhead that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Riverhead, NYNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
68.4%
63.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
55.9%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.8%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.3%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
75.1%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
36.7%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.8%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
63.3%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
69.5%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Riverhead 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 Riverhead Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Riverhead, NYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
64.4%
71.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
49.7%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
64.4%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.2%
25.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Riverhead 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 Riverhead partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Riverhead, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
42.4%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
59.3%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
54.2%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
53.1%
49.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
26%
20.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Riverhead 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 Riverhead communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Riverhead, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
57.1%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
61%
39.4%
Room service
Room service
48%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30.5%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Riverhead 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 Riverhead offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Riverhead, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
59.3%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
52.5%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
46.9%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
63.3%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
63.3%
50.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
70.6%
59.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
58.2%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
55.9%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
59.9%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
63.3%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
61%
46.6%
Dances
Dances
44.6%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
42.4%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
63.8%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Riverhead

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Elmbrook Village at Bozrah, 3030 Park, a CCRC and Spring Village at Stratford are the top-rated memory care facilities near Riverhead, New York. See full list of communities.
There are 194 memory care facilities near Riverhead, New York. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Riverhead, New York are Elmbrook Village at Bozrah, 3030 Park, a CCRC and Atria Huntington. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 194 memory care facilities near you in Riverhead, 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 Riverhead, 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 Riverhead, 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 Riverhead, New York ranges from $339 to $273400. The average Memory Care cost in Riverhead, New York is $8,452. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Riverhead, New York typically starts at $339. 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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