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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in South Spafford, NY

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Memory care in South Spafford 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 Spafford is about $8,535 per month.

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 50 communities, read 817 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Syracuse, Auburn and Fayetteville.

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This is the place to be around here they are really good to the residents. There are plenty of activities at the residence.
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.
United Methodist Homes Hilltop Campus offers seniors a safe and secure community to thrive enjoying peace of mind in knowing they have access to a high quality and compassionate care continuum. As a non-for-profit and faith based organization, we are dedicated to our residents and our Mission of...
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Clean, safe, nice staff. I would recommend to others.
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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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.
United Methodist Homes Elizabeth Church Campus offers seniors a safe and secure community to thrive enjoying peace of mind in knowing they have access to a high quality and compassionate care continuum. As a non-for-profit and faith based organization, we are dedicated to our residents and our...
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I am very happy that mom's there. The only issue I've had is getting medication transitioned from her address to their pharmacy. It's also not always clear what is paid for but, we're lucky enough to be able...
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 Adult Care Facility located at the Presbyterian Residential Community is one of the many programs and services offered by Presbyterian Homes and Services.  The Adult Care Facility serves 72 seniors and is geared toward a more independent individual who does not...
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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.
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Photo of The Bernadine
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.
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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.
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.
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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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.
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.
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We had heard mixed review, but he building has been under new management since the middle of 2017 and the care my mother got was great. The staff were very friendly and nice. Outstanding therapy staff...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
Absolut Care of Endicott sits on a hill on the Northwest edge of the Village of Endicott. Located just west of Binghamton, NY, Endicott is a picturesque village, originally home of IBM.Absolut Care of Endicott houses 160 people needing a variety of care services. The facility has four distinct...
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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.
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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, 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.
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, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
Presbyterian Home for Central New York provides skilled nursing care 24 hours a day, seven days a week to seniors who have greater medical needs and are less independent. The 242 bed long term care facility offers an abundance of medical and social services, including special needs/Alzheimer's...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of memory care in South Spafford, NY

The average cost of senior living in South Spafford is $8,535 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Syracuse, NY with an average of $8,233 per month.

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

South Spafford, NY
$8,535/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

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

Memory Care
$8,535/mo

Senior living costs in South Spafford 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: South Spafford, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSouth Spafford, NYNew YorkU.S.
Memory Care$8,535/mo$8,640/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$6,290/mo$6,817/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Livingunavailable$3,974/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
South Spafford, NY:$8,535/mo
New York:$8,640/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
South Spafford, NY:$6,290/mo
New York:$6,817/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
South Spafford, NY:unavailable
New York:$3,974/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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What families are saying about memory care in South Spafford

Recent reviews for memory care in South Spafford

North Brook Heights Home for Adults in Auburn, NY

5.0
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 truck and bring my stuff to my new room. This nice young lady gave me a tour of the ...
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Brookdale Castle Gardens in Vestal, NY

4.4
What we like most about The Hearth at Castle Gardens is the staff, they are excellent. Although due to the turnover they have had some issues with the laundry service as well as returning the correct clothes to the proper owners. We would recommend this community to other families looking or a ...
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Presbyterian Residential Community in New Hartford, NY

4.5
Ask a lot of questions. Don't assume. . . We find out new things all the time. So even if you think you know, ask. And make sure you ask if there is a charge/fee, as that information has been an afterthought on their part. Generally they provide good care to my loved one.

South Spafford review score based on 194 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 194 reviews of 50 South Spafford memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The South Spafford 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 Spafford review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
South Spafford, NY50 facilities
8.8
Ithaca, NY57 facilities
7.8
Syracuse, NY47 facilities

Review subcategories for South Spafford 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 194 reviews of 50 South Spafford memory care communities. This chart helps you compare South Spafford 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 Spafford, NY averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.0
3.7
Friendliness
3.0
3.8
Care services
2.7
3.5
Staff
2.9
3.6
Meals & dining
2.7
3.3
Activities
2.8
3.3
Value for cost*
2.6
3.4
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South Spafford memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Spafford memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Spafford, 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 Spafford 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 Spafford that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
South Spafford, NYNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
54%
63.9%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
18%
47.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
62%
70%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96%
89.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
24%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
24%
69.6%
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Availability of select dementia care services in South Spafford 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 Spafford Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
South Spafford, NYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
54%
72.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
26%
45.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
38%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Spafford 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 Spafford partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
South Spafford, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
36%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46%
44.8%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18%
22.9%
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Availability of select dining options in South Spafford 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 Spafford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South Spafford, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
24%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44%
40.2%
Room service
Room service
16%
37.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Spafford 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 Spafford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
South Spafford, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
52%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32%
33.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54%
59.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
39.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30%
35.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34%
36.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
48%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
28%
32.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48%
46.3%
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State regulations for memory care in South Spafford

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