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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in South Dover, NY
Memory care in South Dover 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 South Dover is about $6,187 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 15 communities, read 507 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
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9.8
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82 reviews
What our family likes the most about Maplewood at Danbury is that they reach out to us and keep us informed of concerns/issues as well as positive news about my parent's adaptation to their new environment...
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.
Maplewood at Danbury has the unique feeling of a country inn, carefully blending a comfortable yet elegant decor, an enthusiastic staff, engaging social enrichment and expertly prepared meals featuring farm-fresh ingredients to create a unqiely special memory care and assisted living community. ...
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9.6
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35 reviews
I have many friends that have lived in this community. The way they are treated and taken care of is out of this world. The employees show so much care and attention to detail its amazing. The food is...
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.
Life is beautiful at Brandywine Litchfield. We have luxurious individual suites with a private bath and kitchen area. Meanwhile, on the other side of your door are services to meet your needs, and entertainment to enliven your spirit.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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9.6
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77 reviews
Facility offers many activities, food is excellent, very clean, aides very helpful, transportation to Church. I would absolutely recommend Maplewood at Newtown to others!
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.
Maplewood at Newtown has much to offer residents and families -- from the sunlit lobby and resort-style couryard to the helpful concierge service and family-friendly country store. Thoughtfully laid-out apartments, designed specifically for older adults, are beautifully appointed and feature...
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9.6
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56 reviews
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.
Maplewood at Stony Hill in Bethel is the only assisted living community in Northern Fairfield County that is fully dedicated to those living with Alzheimer's and dementia. Memory care is our singular focus. Maplewood at Stony Hill is an innovative, purposefully built assisted living and memory...
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9.6
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70 reviews
I really am happy with our decision. My aunt is well taken care of and is comfortable there. The staff not only knows my aunt but knows us too. They are very upbeat and go out of their way to make my aunt...
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.
Spring Village at Danbury is a boutique, affordable assisted living community specializing in enhanced care, located in the heart of Danbury, CT. We offer a safe option for people who wish to live independently with minimal assistance and for those who need an individualized approach to care. We...
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9.3
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56 reviews
I would say that it's a good place and my mom is happy there. I would mention the food is good, but the delivery is lacking thought management is aware and working on it.
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.
Minutes from shopping and entertainment, minutes from historical sites, Vassar Farm Ecological Preserve, is The Landing of Poughkeepsie assisted living community for Dutchess County’s independent-minded, senior adults.Our inclusive rent model includes dining, utilities, basic cable, and a...
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8.9
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20 reviews
I never knew about Vassar Warner until I called APFM. This was all new to me and I had no help and no clue. Then APFM told me about this quaint, very personal home and I called immediately. My mom didn’t...
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.
Vassar-Warner Home fills the need for senior adults who require a facility that provides comfort, safety and assistance with activities of daily living in a home-like environment. Seniors who become Adult Home residents of our facility are able to age-in-place while transitioning into our...
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8.5
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40 reviews
I chose The Village at Brookfield Common for my loved one because of recommendations from friends and clients and just word of mouth. They go out of their way to make you happy here!
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.
The Village at Brookfield Common is a haven of tradition and elegance nestled within a community of shops, services, and amenities available to meet your every need, with exceptional convenience. The hillside setting affords a panoramic view from the cathedral-ceilinged dining room, English tea...
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8.0
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1 review
Really love the caring nature of the staff at Charter. They are very accommodating and thorough with the residents. [name removed] at the front desk is incredible. She is focused, bright and extremely...
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.
Welcome to The Linden at Brookfield. Here, you and your family will find a strong and true community with personal care services that inspire and delight. Our unique focus on wellness partners with our high-end amenities allows residents to go from ‘let’s dance!” to “let’s relax,” as they want....
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6.0
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33 reviews
The Fountains at Milbrook is great! My parents are very happy there. The level of comfort with the staff is paramount. They have created such a warm and welcoming community, and they really know how to...
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.
The Fountains at Millbrook, located in Millbrook, NY is set on 200 beautiful acres in the Hudson Valley.We offer Independent Living with Cottages with garages and one and two bedroom apartments in our main building that is hotel like. All apartments and cottages have full kitchens. We have 27...
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We chose The Plaza at Clover Lake because the location was very convenient for visiting and the facility itself is very beautiful. All of the staff and residents have been very friendly and everyone looks...
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.
Plaza at Clover Lake is an assisted living community located in Carmel, NY. The city of Carmel is located in Putnam County and home to just over 34,000 people. Carmel is a small waterfront community with a golf course, library, shops and restaurants, where residents can go out for lunch, go...
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5 reviews
Great staff and good food. Actually gained weight.
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.
Can you please add in a link to our virtual tour somewhere? It is located here: https://youtu.be/ZgPRyT3LfAM
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9 reviews
She has been happy there. The care that they give is just fine. It's clean and the staff is friendly. All of that is very good. I chose this one because it came recommended by someone who also had their...
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.
OUR MISSION-Our goals and services are based on two fundamental philosophical principles. The belief in the innate worth of the aged and disabled individual and belief that each individual regardless of age, sex, race, religion, or handicap is entitled to maximize his/her potential as a human...
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They were fantastic. I was helping a friend who has a lifelong disability. Melissa, the Administrator, was phenomenal, always supportive and trying to look out for his needs. They connected Michael to a...
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.
OUR MISSION-Our goals and services are based on two fundamental philosophical principles. The belief in the innate worth of the aged and disabled individual and the belief that each individual, regardless of age, sex, race, religion or handicap, is entitled to maximize his/her potential as a...
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Cost of memory care in South Dover, NY
The average cost of senior living in South Dover is $6,187 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Maybrook, NY with an average of $4,693 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in South Dover, NY vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in South Dover, NY vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about memory care in South Dover
Recent reviews for memory care in South Dover
Maplewood at Newtown
5.0
For overall feedback, my seems to be very happy at Maplewood, loves the staff and has connected well with many of the residents. I know she has been participating in some of the activities too - hopefully more as we transition back to things post Covid19. She seems very happy! I want to thank ...
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Monarch Southbury
4.5
The times I have been there, the pace is clean and the staff are friendly. During the Covid-19 pandemic, they did a good job with keeping the residents safe. Overall, they are very good with keeping our family informed of my sisters care, which was important to us. They do seem to have a lot of ...
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The Plaza at Clover Lake in Carmel, NY
4.0
Mom seems to be doing well here. She has settled in nicely. She does what activities she can due to her dementia. As far as I know, she likes the food I haven't heard any complaints about it. The staff has been friendly and good-natured very professional. The community appears clean and well ...
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South Dover review score based on 105 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 105 reviews of 14 South Dover memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The South Dover 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
South Dover review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for South Dover 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 105 reviews of 14 South Dover memory care communities. This chart helps you compare South Dover 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.South Dover, NY averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.7
4.4
Friendliness
4.8
4.5
Care services
4.5
4.2
Staff
4.7
4.4
Meals & dining
4.4
4.0
Activities
4.3
4.0
Value for cost*
4.2
4.0
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South Dover memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Dover memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Dover, 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 South Dover 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 South Dover that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
South Dover, NYNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
78.6%
65.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
57.1%
48%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
92.9%
71.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
50%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.6%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
64.3%
61.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
64.3%
72.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in South Dover 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 South Dover Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
South Dover, NYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
71.4%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
57.1%
45.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
57.1%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
28.6%
26.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Dover 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 South Dover partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
South Dover, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.6%
27.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
78.6%
44.1%
No sugar
No sugar
71.4%
41.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
57.1%
49.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in South Dover 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 South Dover communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South Dover, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
85.7%
31.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
85.7%
39.6%
Room service
Room service
78.6%
36.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.4%
22.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Dover 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 South Dover offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
South Dover, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
85.7%
45.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
64.3%
33.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
28%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
92.9%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
85.7%
51.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
92.9%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
78.6%
39.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
78.6%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
85.7%
36%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
85.7%
47%
Live performances
Live performances
85.7%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
64.3%
30.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50%
21.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
85.7%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Maplewood at Danbury, Benchmark Senior Living at Ridgefield Crossings and The Ivy at Watertown are the top-rated memory care facilities near South Dover, New York. See full list of communities.
There are 15 memory care facilities near South Dover, New York. See the full list.
The 15 memory care facilities near you in South Dover, 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 South Dover, 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 South Dover, 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 South Dover, New York ranges from $300 to $1516500. The average Memory Care cost in South Dover, New York is $6,187. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in South Dover, New York typically starts at $300. 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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