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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Amherst, NY
Memory care in Amherst 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 Amherst is about $4,247 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 32 communities, read 627 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
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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.
There’s something for everyone at Kenwell, a senior living community that offers the comforts of home, a commitment to enhancing quality of life, and personal care services in a supportive environment. Our welcoming community is conveniently located just around the corner from shopping,...
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.
Alterra Clare Bridge Cottage provides an intimate, home-like setting with programs and services designed specifically for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or other memory impairments. Alterra Clare Bridge Cottage offers private and companion suites in a comfortable neighborhood environment....
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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.
Brothers of Mercy Sacred Heart HomeBrothers of Mercy Sacred Heart Home is a assisted living community located in Clarence, NY. The city of Clarence is located in Erie County, northeast of Buffalo, and home to about 30,000 people. Carmel is a small town with several parks and creeks, where...
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We are very pleased with the Bristol home. Mom is also very happy there. She has made friends and is much more active. All personnel are friendly. We feel she is safe and well cared for.
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.
The Bristol Home is a non-profit assisted living facility located in the theatre district of Downtown Buffalo. The Bristol Home has served the needs of the area's elderly women for more than one hundred and thirty-five years. Our mission is to continue providing exceptional care and services to...
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.
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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Was expectibg one of the lower tier homes for the price but it’s very nice there!
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.
There’s something for everyone at Glenwell, a senior living community that offers the comforts of home, a commitment to enhancing quality of life, and personal care services in a supportive environment. Our welcoming community is conveniently located in a quiet setting just around the corner from...
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Cost of memory care in Amherst, NY
The average cost of senior living in Amherst is $4,247 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Youngstown, NY with an average of $3,875 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Amherst, NY vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Amherst, NY vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Amherst, NY by room type
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What families are saying about memory care in Amherst
Recent reviews for memory care in Amherst
Peregrine Senior Living at Cheektowaga
4.6
It is very pricey and they do not have a regular medical check up unless you get sick or need a doctor so we wish that would change. Other than that the community is very clean, the staff we do know are wonderful, our loved one enjoys the meals especially the salads. The activities are still ...
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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.
Juniper Glen Memory Care Assisted Living in Amherst, NY
4.1
The ambience is comfortable and not clinical like some others
Staff is friendly and helpful, easy to work with
No negatives to report
Amherst review score based on 119 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 119 reviews of 32 Amherst memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Amherst 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
Amherst review score compared against nearby cities
8.0
Amherst, NY32 facilities
8.1
University at Buffalo, NY34 facilities
8.0
Williamsville, NY32 facilities
Review subcategories for Amherst 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 119 reviews of 32 Amherst memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Amherst 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.Amherst, NY averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
4.5
Care services
3.8
4.2
Staff
4.2
4.4
Meals & dining
3.9
4.1
Activities
3.8
4.0
Value for cost*
3.9
4.0
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Amherst memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Amherst memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Amherst, 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 Amherst 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 Amherst 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
50%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
40.6%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.8%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
53.1%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
34.4%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.9%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
46.9%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
43.8%
72.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Amherst 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 Amherst 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
46.9%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25%
46.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
31.3%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.6%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Amherst 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 Amherst partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Amherst, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
34.4%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34.4%
44.5%
No sugar
No sugar
34.4%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.3%
50.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.1%
18.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Amherst 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 Amherst communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
21.9%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.6%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
15.6%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.1%
23.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Amherst 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 Amherst offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
46.9%
45.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40.6%
33.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.3%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43.8%
51.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.1%
60.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.4%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.5%
35%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.6%
36.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.8%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
43.8%
47.7%
Dances
Dances
25%
31.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.4%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.8%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brookdale Kenmore, Brookdale Niagara (MC) and Peregrine Senior Living at Cheektowaga are the top-rated memory care facilities near Amherst, New York. See full list of communities.
There are 32 memory care facilities near Amherst, New York. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Amherst, New York are Peregrine Senior Living at Cheektowaga and The Amberleigh. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 32 memory care facilities near you in Amherst, 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 Amherst, 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 Amherst, 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 Amherst, New York ranges from $1500 to $8885. The average Memory Care cost in Amherst, New York is $4,247. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Amherst, New York typically starts at $1500. 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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