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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Ulster County, NY

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Memory care in Ulster County 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 Ulster County is about $5,016 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 49 communities, read 677 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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My Dad is happy to be in Valley Vista. I visited him twice during the Covid-19 oubreak as I really worried about him. They took care of him well and there are no Covid-19 cases over here at all. I understand...
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.
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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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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...
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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 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...
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.
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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
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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 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...
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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Everything is going well for me. The staff are very helpful and give me no problems. The meals have been good. Once it was not good and I told them and I was given a roast beef sandwich for a substitution....
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.
Located in the heart of the Hudson Valley near the Wallkill River and the Shawangunk Mountains, lies the Eliot at Erie Station assisted living community in beautiful Middletown, New York. Just a stone's throw away from the hustle and bustle of New York City, simply take a train, bus, or even the...
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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, Nursing Homes
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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.
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, 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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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, 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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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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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In one word, Geer Village has been simply great!
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Geer Village is a non-profit, community owned senior living facility which has accommodated seniors for over forty years. It is conveniently located in Canaan, CT in a facility which also hosts a community center, television station, and a YMCA. Our residents are able to enjoy day trips to...

Cost of memory care in Ulster County, NY

The average cost of senior living in Ulster County is $5,016 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Margaretville, NY with an average of $3,723 per month.

Memory care costs in Ulster County, NY, vs. nearby counties

Ulster County, NY
$5,016/mo
$5,824/mo

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

Ulster County, NY
$5,016/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,016/mo

Memory care costs in Ulster County, NY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,952/mo
Studio
$6,417/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,839/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,428/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,575/mo

Senior living costs in Ulster County 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: Ulster County, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeUlster County, NYNew YorkU.S.
Memory Care$5,016/mo$5,927/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$4,918/mo$5,837/mo$4,698/mo
Independent Living$4,402/mo$4,692/mo$4,153/mo
Memory Care
Ulster County, NY:$5,016/mo
New York:$5,927/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
Ulster County, NY:$4,918/mo
New York:$5,837/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Independent Living
Ulster County, NY:$4,402/mo
New York:$4,692/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Memory care costs in Ulster County, NY, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Ulster County 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
Ulster County, NY$10,428/mo$8,933/mo+16.7%
New York$7,866/mo$7,374/mo+6.7%
National$6,392/mo$5,957/mo+7.3%
Ulster County, NY
2024 average cost:$10,428/mo
2023 average cost:$8,933/mo
Percent change:+16.7%
New York
2024 average cost:$7,866/mo
2023 average cost:$7,374/mo
Percent change:+6.7%
National
2024 average cost:$6,392/mo
2023 average cost:$5,957/mo
Percent change:+7.3%
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What families are saying about memory care in Ulster County

Recent reviews for memory care in Ulster County

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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Braemar Living at Wallkill in Middletown, NY

5.0
My mom is slowly getting adjusted to the community but the staff and everybody is wonderful there. It is a great place and a great place for her. They help her out since she cant be on her own. They have a lot of activities and do a lot of nice things during the day. They are caring and ...
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Mountain Valley Manor in Kingston, NY

4.2
The owners aren't very friendly. I believe they are short staffed. I asked how much it would cost for more assistance for my loved one due to a medical condition. There are times where my loved one will have bed sores due to wet conditions. The community didn't even do a virtual visit for a ...
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Ulster County review score based on 136 family reviews

7.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 136 reviews of 41 Ulster County memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Ulster County 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

Ulster County review score compared against nearby cities

7.9
Ulster County, NY41 facilities
8.0
Kingston, NY63 facilities
8.0
Ellenville, NY91 facilities

Review subcategories for Ulster County 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 136 reviews of 41 Ulster County memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Ulster County 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.
Ulster County, NY averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.1
Friendliness
4.5
4.2
Care services
4.2
3.9
Staff
4.3
4.1
Meals & dining
3.9
3.8
Activities
4.0
3.7
Value for cost*
4.0
3.8
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Ulster County memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ulster County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ulster County, 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 Ulster County 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 Ulster County 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
51.2%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
39%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.6%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
63.4%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
31.7%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.6%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
41.5%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
36.6%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Ulster County 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 Ulster County Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
46.3%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
22%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
22%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.3%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ulster County 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 Ulster County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
29.3%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.3%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
46.3%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43.9%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.6%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Ulster County 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 Ulster County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
39%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43.9%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
24.4%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.8%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ulster County 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 Ulster County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
48.8%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.3%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.3%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.3%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.7%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.5%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.3%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43.9%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.2%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
46.3%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
31.7%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.3%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.9%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Ulster County

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Twin Cedar Senior Living, Artis Senior Living of Somers and The Landing of Poughkeepsie are the top-rated memory care facilities near Ulster County, New York. See full list of communities.
There are 49 memory care facilities near Ulster County, New York. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Ulster County, New York are Twin Cedar Senior Living, Belle Reve Senior Living Community and The Country House in Westchester. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 49 memory care facilities near you in Ulster County, 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 Ulster County, 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 Ulster County, 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 Ulster County, New York ranges from $1200 to $11195. The average Memory Care cost in Ulster County, New York is $5,016. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Ulster County, New York typically starts at $1200. 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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