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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Shawnee, NY
If your loved one needs memory care in Shawnee, A Place for Mom can help. With 15 memory care facilities in Shawnee, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Shawnee incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Shawnee memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Shawnee, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Kenfield, Kensington-Bailey and Lovejoy.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Buffalo, Niagara Falls and Amherst.
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9.3
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31 reviews
Mom is being well cared for from hygiene to chef prepared meals. All of her medical needs are closely monitored, and the staff keeps the family well informed of her situation and progress. We visit often...
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.
This is where state-of-the-art care meets a passion for painting.If you and your family are looking for a memory care community, we can help. 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...
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9.2
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13 reviews
Staff is very friendly. Facility is very clean. Food is very good. Area feels safe and secure. Staff has extra training on memory care. Place is very cozy and comfortable. Communication is very good.
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.
Welcome to Juniper Glen! Conveniently located in East Amherst, Juniper Glen offers your loved one all the benefits of home in a safe and secure stand alone memory care community. Our dedicated staff are experienced in the field of memory care, and our #1 goal is to ensure that your loved one...
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My husband and I love Heritage. The employees are professional and caring. The food is excellent and has a nice variety. The facility is clean and smells good. All of my husband’s needs are taken care of by...
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.
Established in 1989, Heritage Manor of Lockport has been providing residents of Niagara County two types of exceptionalsenior living. Our 64 bed adult home is available to seniors who may no longer be able to live at home independently andwould benefit from the many assisted living services...
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We chose Brookdale Niagara because of the location, friendliness, and cleanliness. We think they are slow to respond to potential medical issues, and getting straight answers can be tough. It is expensive...
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.
Need a little extra help so you can host a princess tea party with the grandkids? No problem.Here at our enhanced assisted living community, we can help you with the little things—like simple housekeeping and meals—and with bathing, getting dressed and managing medications, too. You can go focus...
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My dad was previously a resident at Elderwood Assisted Living at Wheatfield. The problem was that my dad was at a very high quality facility prior to this one. This place was like a 4star. He had to move...
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.
Elderwood Assisted Living at Wheatfield is a assisted living community located in the tranquil town of Wheatfield, NY. Wheatfield is located in Niagara County, about 20-minutes from Niagara Falls, and home to about 18,000 people. Wheatfield is home to a local museum, shops and area stores, where...
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They are extremely clean. When COVID started, the staff spend two hours per apartment cleaning and sanitizing which we loved, They closed down the building a week before everyone else, too. I have been...
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.
Established in 1959, Lockport Presbyterian Home is the longest operating not-for-profit Adult Care Facility in Lockport accepting seniors 65 years of age or older. You can live as independently as you are able with support services and 24 hour supervision available to assist you. Our facility...
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it's going okay with my loved one being here so far. i've personally spent some time at another Elderwood community and did not like it. they have several locations, and this one gets a FIVE!
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
While we may be new to the Elderwood family, our facility has been located in Tonawanda for over 20 years. Formally Tonawanda Manor, Elderwood Assisted Living at Tonawanda prides itself on the staff that have worked here for decades. Our administrator, Ann Marie, has been a part of our community...
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.
Alterra Clare Bridge Cottage provides an intimate, home-like setting with programs and services designed specifically for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or other memory impairments. Alterra Clare Bridge Cottage offers private and companion suites in a comfortable neighborhood environment....
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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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.
Mount View Assisted Living is a 150 bed assisted living community located on a park-like campus in the Town of Lockport. Our beautifully landscaped grounds feature a large patio with a gazebo, pergola, flower & vegetable gardens and a walking path through the tall pines. Smoking is permitted...
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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.
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
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
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, Nursing Homes
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.
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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Cost of memory care in Shawnee, NY
The average cost of senior living in Shawnee is $4,126 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Youngstown, NY with an average of $3,840 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Shawnee, NY vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Shawnee, NY vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about memory care in Shawnee
Recent reviews for memory care in Shawnee
Peregrine Senior Living at Cheektowaga
4.0
It is very pricey and they do not have a regular medical check up unless you get sick or need a doctor so we wish that would change. Other than that the community is very clean, the staff we do know are wonderful, our loved one enjoys the meals especially the salads. The activities are still ...
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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.
Juniper Glen Memory Care Assisted Living in Amherst, NY
4.1
The ambience is comfortable and not clinical like some others
Staff is friendly and helpful, easy to work with
No negatives to report
Shawnee review score based on 28 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 28 reviews of 15 Shawnee memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Shawnee 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
Shawnee review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Shawnee 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 28 reviews of 15 Shawnee memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Shawnee 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.Shawnee, NY averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.4
Meals & dining
4.3
4.0
Activities
4.0
3.9
Value for cost*
4.1
4.0
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Shawnee memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shawnee memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shawnee, 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 Shawnee 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 Shawnee 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
46.7%
65.1%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
26.7%
47.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
86.7%
82.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
46.7%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
28.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.3%
89.6%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
26.7%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
40%
72.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Shawnee 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 Shawnee Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shawnee, NYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
53.3%
73.9%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
13.3%
45.7%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
70.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
26.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shawnee 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 Shawnee partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shawnee, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
27.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.7%
43.8%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
41%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
49.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Shawnee 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 Shawnee communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.7%
39.2%
Room service
Room service
6.7%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.3%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shawnee 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 Shawnee offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
40%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
33.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.7%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.7%
54.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.7%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.7%
60.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.7%
39%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
34.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
35.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.7%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
46.7%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
26.7%
30.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6.7%
21.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.7%
45.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brookdale Kenmore, The Amberleigh and Peregrine Senior Living at Orchard Park are the top-rated memory care facilities near Shawnee, New York. See full list of communities.
There are 15 memory care facilities near Shawnee, New York. See the full list.
The 15 memory care facilities near you in Shawnee, 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 Shawnee, 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 Shawnee, 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 Shawnee, New York ranges from $1500 to $10755. The average Memory Care cost in Shawnee, New York is $4,126. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Shawnee, New York typically starts at $1500. 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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