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Memory care in Danby 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 Danby is about $5,425 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 49 communities, read 380 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.
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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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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, 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
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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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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.
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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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.

Cost of memory care in Danby, NY

The average cost of senior living in Danby is $5,425 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Elmira Heights, NY with an average of $4,597 per month.

Memory care costs in Danby, NY, vs. nearby cities

Danby, NY
$5,425/mo
$5,735/mo

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

Danby, NY
$5,425/mo
U.S. national average
$4,941/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,425/mo

Memory care costs in Danby, NY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,950/mo
Studio
$6,346/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,289/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,313/mo

Senior living costs in Danby 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: Danby, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDanby, NYNew YorkU.S.
Memory Care$5,425/mo$5,903/mo$4,941/mo
Assisted Living$5,274/mo$5,814/mo$4,707/mo
Independent Living$4,421/mo$4,684/mo$4,156/mo
Memory Care
Danby, NY:$5,425/mo
New York:$5,903/mo
U.S.:$4,941/mo
Assisted Living
Danby, NY:$5,274/mo
New York:$5,814/mo
U.S.:$4,707/mo
Independent Living
Danby, NY:$4,421/mo
New York:$4,684/mo
U.S.:$4,156/mo
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Memory care costs in Danby, NY, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Danby 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.
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Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Danby, NY$6,438/mo$6,543/mo-1.6%
New York$7,984/mo$7,591/mo+5.2%
National$6,504/mo$6,180/mo+5.2%
Danby, NY
2024 average cost:$6,438/mo
2023 average cost:$6,543/mo
Percent change:-1.6%
New York
2024 average cost:$7,984/mo
2023 average cost:$7,591/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
National
2024 average cost:$6,504/mo
2023 average cost:$6,180/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
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What families are saying about memory care in Danby

Recent reviews for memory care in Danby

The Athenaeum of Skaneateles

5.0
The Athenaeum is the best assisted living facility in all of Central New York. Everyone is so nice and they provide excellent care. It is a sad day when a loved one can no longer live in their own home. The Athenaeum will make you feel so much better about this difficult move. Take a tour ...
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Brookdale Castle Gardens in Vestal, NY

4.4
What we like most about The Hearth at Castle Gardens is the staff, they are excellent. Although due to the turnover they have had some issues with the laundry service as well as returning the correct clothes to the proper owners. We would recommend this community to other families looking or a ...
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North Brook Heights Home for Adults in Auburn, NY

5.0
I was reluctant to move to assisted living. I have always lived on my own. My family and doctor we're very persistent that I needed the extra help. I have to say, as much as I hate to admit it, they were right. The staff here have been so sweet and helpful. It's like have 5 grandchildren around ...
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Danby review score based on 80 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 80 reviews of 46 Danby memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Danby 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

Danby review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Danby, NY46 facilities
8.7
Ithaca, NY62 facilities
8.6
Cayuga Heights, NY65 facilities

Review subcategories for Danby 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 80 reviews of 46 Danby memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Danby 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.
Danby, NY averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.3
Care services
3.5
3.9
Staff
3.9
4.1
Meals & dining
3.7
3.8
Activities
3.7
3.8
Value for cost*
3.5
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Danby memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Danby memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Danby, 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 Danby 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 Danby that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Danby, NYNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
34.8%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
13%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.8%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.8%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
41.3%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
10.9%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.8%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
19.6%
59%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
23.9%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Danby 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 Danby Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Danby, NYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
37%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
13%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
23.9%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Danby 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 Danby partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Danby, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19.6%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.7%
43.8%
No sugar
No sugar
19.6%
40.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19.6%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.9%
20.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Danby 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 Danby communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Danby, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.9%
39.2%
Room service
Room service
6.5%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
2.2%
22.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Danby 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 Danby offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Danby, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
28.3%
44.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.4%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.8%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.3%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
34.8%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
19.6%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
19.6%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
17.4%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
26.1%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
28.3%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
17.4%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6.5%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.3%
45.4%
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State regulations for memory care in Danby

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Ithaca MC, Brookdale Ithaca AL and Brookdale Castle Gardens are the top-rated memory care facilities near Danby, New York. See full list of communities.

There are 49 memory care facilities near Danby, New York. See the full list.

The best memory care facility near you in Danby, New York is Brookdale Castle Gardens. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

The 49 memory care facilities near you in Danby, 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 Danby, 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 Danby, 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 Danby, New York ranges from $1810 to $10715. The average Memory Care cost in Danby, New York is $5,425. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Danby, New York typically starts at $1810. 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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