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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Athens, NY
Memory care in Athens 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 Athens is about $4,924 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 73 communities, read 888 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
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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.
In 1868, Schenectady residents recognized the need for a caring environment for older women. To that end, an organization, known as the “Haven of Rest” was formed. The original location of the residence was on Green Street, in the heart of the Stockade area. In 1901, the name changed to the...
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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...
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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...
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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, 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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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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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...
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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...
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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
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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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Cost of memory care in Athens, NY
The average cost of senior living in Athens is $4,924 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fleischmanns, NY with an average of $4,207 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Athens, NY vs. nearby cities
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What families are saying about memory care in Athens
Recent reviews for memory care in Athens
Eddy Memory Care at Eddy Hawthorne Ridge in East Greenbush, NY
5.0
I've been very happy with the care my mom received at Hawthorne Ridge. Specifically, you kept her safe. I know too well how devastating the past 20 months have been and was impressed with the hard work of the team there. You've done a remarkable job.
Peregrine Crossgate in Albany, NY
5.0
The staff has been very helpful answering all of questions and concerns. Everyone is very friendly and caring. The facility is clean and has lots of activities. The other residents are so nice and welcoming. They are good. My MIL is in a deluxe studio. Very roomy and plenty of space. ...
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Eddy Hawthorne Ridge in East Greenbush, NY
4.0
For 7 years, this has been "home" to me. Well acquainted with staff and residents gives me insight that I appreciate and a home that I admire. Grateful.
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Attentive and responsive staff. Many reviews note the friendliness and attentiveness of the staff at various communities. For example, at Peregrine Senior Living at Clifton Park, the staff members are very knowledgeable and interact well with residents, while at Peregrine Shaker, they are very responsive to families' quest ...
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Thoughtfully planned activities. Residents enjoy the diverse activities offered at communities, which cater to their interests and help them stay engaged. At Wingate Residences at Melbourne Place, there are activities all day long, and staff makes an effort to interact with residents frequently. Reviews for Peregrine Senior ...
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Well-maintained and clean facilities. Reviews consistently praise the cleanliness and general upkeep of communities' living spaces. For instance, at Brookdale East Niskayuna, the facility is described as beautiful and well-kept, while at Loudonville Home For Adults, the nursing services, dining, and activities are all exactly wh ...
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Personalized care and attention. Residents and families appreciate the individualized care they receive at communities. At Peregrine Senior Living at Colonie, staff make a point of knowing residents' names and accommodating their preferences. Reviews for The Cottage at Litchfield Hills mention the support given to help resi ...
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Accessible and convenient locations. The convenient locations of communities are a significant factor for many families. At Brookdale East Niskayuna, the facility is described as easily accessible and close by, making visits from loved ones more frequent and convenient. At Peregrine Senior Living at Colonie, the community's pro ...
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Comforting and homelike atmosphere. Reviews frequently mention the homely and welcoming atmosphere at communities. For instance, at Peregrine Shaker, the facility is considered a home away from home, while at Ivy Lodge Assisted Living, staff are proud of the way they handle residents with Alzheimer's, making it a comfortable a ...
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Athens review score based on 203 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 203 reviews of 63 Athens memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Athens 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
Athens review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Athens 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 203 reviews of 63 Athens memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Athens 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.Athens, NY averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
4.5
Care services
4.4
4.2
Staff
4.7
4.4
Meals & dining
4.1
4.0
Activities
4.1
4.0
Value for cost*
4.1
4.0
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Athens memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Athens memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Athens, 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 Athens 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 Athens 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
47.6%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
30.2%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.8%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
63.5%
71.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
11.1%
28.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.8%
89.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
49.2%
61.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
36.5%
72.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Athens 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 Athens 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
44.4%
74.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
28.6%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
31.7%
70.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.5%
26.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Athens 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 Athens 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
39.7%
27.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
57.1%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
52.4%
41.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.7%
50%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.3%
17.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Athens 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 Athens communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
50.8%
31.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54%
39.7%
Room service
Room service
23.8%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
22.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Athens 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 Athens offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
60.3%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
46%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
28.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.4%
54.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
65.1%
51.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
68.3%
60.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.3%
34.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
54%
36.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
63.5%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
61.9%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
30.2%
31.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58.7%
46.3%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ingersoll Place, Peregrine Senior Living at Colonie and Elderwood Village at Colonie are the top-rated memory care facilities near Athens, New York. See full list of communities.
There are 73 memory care facilities near Athens, New York. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Athens, New York is Ingersoll Place. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 73 memory care facilities near you in Athens, 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 Athens, 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 Athens, 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 Athens, New York ranges from $300 to $11840. The average Memory Care cost in Athens, New York is $4,924. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Athens, New York typically starts at $300. 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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