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What families are saying about memory care in Fort Erie

Recent reviews for memory care in Fort Erie

River Road Retirement Residence in Niagara Falls, ON

5.0

The staff at River Road are very friendly and attentive to the residents. My sister in law enjoys the food and they have a variety to choose from. They have activities for the residents, however she does not participate in any. The community is well maintained inside and out.

Elderwood Assisted Living at West Seneca

5.0

We think the facility is very nice. Our experience the past year has been very good. Overall I think our complaint would be with the day of arrival entry process. It was VERY long, often duplicative of questions and things we'd already gone over with the facility, but the bigger issue, I think, ...

Eden Heights of West Seneca

4.8

Eden turned out to be an excellent fit for my Uncle. The staff is warm and welcoming; they made sure to give him the time he needed to adjust to his new environment. It's very clean, and bright and there is always something for the residents to do. I love how they can fix up their rooms...called ...

Fort Erie review score based on 156 family reviews

7.8

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This proprietary review score is based on 156 reviews of 35 Fort Erie memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.

The Fort Erie 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

Fort Erie review score compared against nearby cities

7.8

Fort Erie, 35 facilities

Review subcategories for Fort Erie 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 156 reviews of 35 Fort Erie memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Fort Erie 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.

Fort Erie, averageNational average

Cleanliness

3.2

3.8

Friendliness

3.4

3.9

Care services

2.9

3.6

Staff

3.2

3.7

Meals & dining

2.8

3.4

Activities

2.8

3.4

Value for cost*

2.9

3.5

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State regulations for memory care in Fort Erie

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 Ontario memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Fort Erie protect seniors.

Learn about Ontario memory care regulations Download the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Fort Erie, ON

Fort Erie Memory Care Facilities | 871 Reviews

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