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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in West Islip, NY

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Memory care in West Islip 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 West Islip is about $9,435 per month.

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 340 communities, read 8897 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as East Islip, East Meadow and Ronkonkoma.

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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.
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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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I'm still transitioning and adjusting but the community is great and I like it here. I am very happy
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.
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.
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I am very happy that my father is very happy at this community. The staff are very happy and caring. The staff are very happy. and have a positiive. the community is clean. My father is happy with the meals...
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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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.
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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My father is doing well here at this community. So far everything working at pretty well. I'am pleased with all they have done for us. He receiving good care here. I know he is safe and in good hands. This...
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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.
Montclair Manor is a magnificent place ideal for assisted living community located in a serene town of Montclair, New Jersey State. Our quaint community is situated in an exciting and restful environment. Montclair is a peaceful and excellent place to live as well as for the visiting loved one's...
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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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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 Vista is bringing a new kind of retirement living to northern New Jersey. Designed to address an unmet need for independent-senior living, The Vista will be unlike any other independent-living community in the area, offering advanced, innovative programming and amenities based on the most...
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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.
The Longview Assisted Living Residence provides personalized care in a secure community that supports and fosters each individual’s maximum level of independence. Residents receive personalized assistance with activities of daily living, while also enjoying innovative programs and a diverse...
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, 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.
The Holland Christian Home was founded over 125 years ago to address all of these needs and more. Holland Christian Home has served older adults (75 years and over) in northern New Jersey.As a nonprofit Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), our multiple levels of care look after residents...

Cost of memory care in West Islip, NY

The average cost of senior living in West Islip is $9,435 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Queens, NY with an average of $8,117 per month.

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

West Islip, NY
$9,435/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

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

Memory Care
$9,435/mo

Memory care costs in West Islip, NY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$7,751/mo
Studio
$10,012/mo
1 Bedroom
$10,356/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,624/mo

Senior living costs in West Islip 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: West Islip, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWest Islip, NYNew YorkU.S.
Memory Care$9,435/mo$8,640/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$7,727/mo$6,817/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$5,148/mo$3,974/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
West Islip, NY:$9,435/mo
New York:$8,640/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
West Islip, NY:$7,727/mo
New York:$6,817/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
West Islip, NY:$5,148/mo
New York:$3,974/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Memory care costs in West Islip, NY, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in West Islip 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 average 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
West Islip, NY$9,107/mo$8,701/mo+4.7%
New York$8,018/mo$7,938/mo+1.0%
National$6,685/mo$6,446/mo+3.7%
West Islip, NY
2024 average cost:$9,107/mo
2023 average cost:$8,701/mo
Percent change:+4.7%
New York
2024 average cost:$8,018/mo
2023 average cost:$7,938/mo
Percent change:+1.0%
National
2024 average cost:$6,685/mo
2023 average cost:$6,446/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
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What families are saying about memory care in West Islip

Recent reviews for memory care in West Islip

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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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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Orchard Estate of Woodbury

4.9
The restaurant was clean, along with the bathrooms, and the rooms that I visited. I would let people to look at this community. I think the staff is excellent. The community is beautiful and brand new.

West Islip review score based on 1,444 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 1444 reviews of 340 West Islip memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The West Islip 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

West Islip review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
West Islip, NY340 facilities
8.3
Hempstead, NY139 facilities
8.1
Queens, NY202 facilities

Review subcategories for West Islip 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 1,444 reviews of 340 West Islip memory care communities. This chart helps you compare West Islip 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.
West Islip, NY averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.4
3.7
Friendliness
3.5
3.8
Care services
3.2
3.5
Staff
3.3
3.6
Meals & dining
3.1
3.3
Activities
3.1
3.3
Value for cost*
3.1
3.4
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West Islip memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in West Islip memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in West Islip, 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 West Islip 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 West Islip that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
West Islip, NYNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
66.5%
63.9%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
61.8%
47.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.9%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.1%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
72.9%
70%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
39.4%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.5%
89.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
58.8%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.8%
69.6%
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Availability of select dementia care services in West Islip 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 West Islip Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
West Islip, NYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
64.1%
72.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
47.1%
45.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
59.4%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.2%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in West Islip 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 West Islip partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
West Islip, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
47.1%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60%
44.8%
No sugar
No sugar
56.2%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50.3%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
29.1%
22.9%
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Availability of select dining options in West Islip 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 West Islip communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
West Islip, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
52.4%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
58.8%
40.2%
Room service
Room service
45.9%
37.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
29.1%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in West Islip 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 West Islip offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
West Islip, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
60.6%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
51.5%
33.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
44.1%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60.6%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.1%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
67.9%
59.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
52.4%
39.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
53.8%
35.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
57.9%
36.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
61.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
60%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
45.3%
32.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35.9%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.1%
46.3%
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State regulations for memory care in West Islip

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Christian Fellowship House, Atria West 86 and Spring Village at Danbury are the top-rated memory care facilities near West Islip, New York. See full list of communities.
There are 340 memory care facilities near West Islip, New York. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in West Islip, New York are Atria West 86, Atria Forest Hills and Atria Stamford. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 340 memory care facilities near you in West Islip, 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 West Islip, 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 West Islip, 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 West Islip, New York ranges from $$3,500 to $$28,750. The average Memory Care cost in West Islip, New York is $9,435. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in West Islip, New York typically starts at $$3,500. 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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