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Memory care in Hillcrest 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 Hillcrest is about $7,326 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 43 communities, read 735 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of Fox Trail Memory Care Living at Woodcliff Lake
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Mom lived there for the last 3 years. It was home and the staff were family. They made the last few years of Moms life happy and comfortable. They provided my family and I support and comfort at the end of...
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.
Fox Trail Memory Care Living at Woodcliff Lake is dedicated to caring for people with Alzheimer's disease and related dementia in a secure, safe home setting. We believe, and research and experience support the notion that a small intimate home setting is the best environment to provide a...
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My mom has been living at Fox Trail Ramsey since [date removed]. I am very impressed with the homelike atmosphere. Creates a non-institutional feel. The staff are kind, dedicated, and professional. I am...
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.
Fox Trail Memory Care Living at Ramsey is dedicated to caring for people with Alzheimer's disease and related dementia in a secure, safe home setting. We believe, and research and experience support the notion that a small intimate home setting is the best environment to provide a supportive...
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We had a great experience with Fox Trail Memory Care. We chose this facility at the time because of the location and the value for the money. The room sizes here were also very nice. The staff went above and...
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.
Fox Trail Memory Care Living at Hillsdale West is dedicated to caring for people with Alzheimer's disease and related dementia in a secure, safe home setting. We believe that a small intimate home setting is the best environment to provide a supportive milieu based upon individual dignities,...
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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.
Kendal on Hudson offers Assisted Living services in the Adirondack program. Residents live in studio and one-bedroom apartments. They receive 24-hour supervision by nursing staff, assistance with medication management, and with activities of daily living.In addition, residents have access to...
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What we like the most about The Bristal at Waldwick is - Cheerful modern décor, good food with choices, excellent staff on all levels and programs, nightly feature films, attentive care.
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.
Located in a residential neighborhood in northern Bergen County, Atria Waldwick is a vibrant community designed to help older people enjoy the benefits of an active lifestyle – and experience greater well-being.This inviting residence offers a selection of private suite, one- and two- bedroom...
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After living in Barnegat for twenty seven years it was time for me and my wife to move somewhere closer to our children. Let me back up a moment . It was our children that found Brandywine Living . To tell...
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.
Brandywine Mahwah is setting a new benchmark for senior living in Bergen County. With soaring ceilings, sun-drenched interiors, and brand-new renovations throughout, our community blends modern luxury with the warmth of home. Every space has been thoughtfully designed to deliver comfort,...
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It has been a great experience for my father here. The staff is always friendly and very helpful. There is always great activities to enhance the residents life here.
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
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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
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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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The Spring Valley Rest Home is a most beautiful and wonderful place to call home. I know that is true because I live here. The accommodations and food here are excellent. But the best part of this home is...
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
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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.
With all the galleries and shops located in and around Atria Chestnut Ridge, it's a wonder that we ever see our residents at all. From tree-lined streets to the artisan community of Nyack, the local atmosphere plays an active role in the lives of everyone within our community. But more...
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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.
Senior Living is Coming to Orangeburg, New YorkImagine waking up each morning in a beautiful new community that overlooks sparkling Lake Tappan, full of lively residents, and with a complete list of events you can choose from each day. Maybe you’ll choose to take a fitness class or go for a walk....
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Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Fox Trail Memory Care Living is dedicated to caring for people with Alzheimer's disease and related dementia in a secure, safe home setting. We believe, and research and experience support the notion that a small intimate home setting is the best environment to provide a supportive milieu based...
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Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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
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.
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
DID YOU KNOW THAT ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE IS TREATABLE? WE DO.While presently there is no cure, the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias can be managed and reduced. At Hearthstone Alzheimer Care, we know how to do this better than anyone else. The direct care services we provide with...

Cost of memory care in Hillcrest, NY

The average cost of senior living in Hillcrest is $7,326 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Tuxedo Park, NY with an average of $6,938 per month.

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

Hillcrest, NY
$7,326/mo

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

Hillcrest, NY
$7,326/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

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

Memory Care
$7,326/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,662/mo
Studio
$7,472/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,843/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,313/mo

Senior living costs in Hillcrest 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: Hillcrest, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHillcrest, NYNew YorkU.S.
Memory Care$7,326/mo$5,926/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$7,266/mo$5,836/mo$4,697/mo
Independent Living$6,359/mo$4,692/mo$4,152/mo
Memory Care
Hillcrest, NY:$7,326/mo
New York:$5,926/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
Hillcrest, NY:$7,266/mo
New York:$5,836/mo
U.S.:$4,697/mo
Independent Living
Hillcrest, NY:$6,359/mo
New York:$4,692/mo
U.S.:$4,152/mo
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Memory care costs in Hillcrest, NY, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Hillcrest 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.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Hillcrest, NY$9,704/mo$8,992/mo+7.9%
New York$7,984/mo$7,591/mo+5.2%
National$6,504/mo$6,180/mo+5.2%
Hillcrest, NY
2024 average cost:$9,704/mo
2023 average cost:$8,992/mo
Percent change:+7.9%
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 Hillcrest

Recent reviews for memory care in Hillcrest

Sunrise of Franklin Lakes

4.8
The people caring for my grandma are really nice and show concern for her. We are so glad that we chose this place for her. We are happy with the activities they provide but we wish they had more during the week.

Sunrise of Cresskill

4.5
We fell in love with Sunrise as soon as we walked into the place. Every area is beautifully and warmly decorated. The staff is very pleasant and easy to talk to. The residents all say "hello" with a smile on their face. When you walk through the rooms and are always greeted with smiling seniors, ...
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Brighton Gardens of Saddle River

4.3
Staff is really nice. Feels like a homey place. I toured a lot of places and Brighton Gardens is the best place for us. The fireplace in the lobby is very inviting. The food is really good. The new chef is really good, food is important. The studio is cozy. Very convenient to get to, right off ...
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Hillcrest review score based on 143 family reviews

7.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 143 reviews of 41 Hillcrest memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Hillcrest 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

Hillcrest review score compared against nearby cities

7.9
Hillcrest, NY41 facilities
7.9
New Square, NY35 facilities
7.9
Spring Valley, NY45 facilities

Review subcategories for Hillcrest 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 143 reviews of 41 Hillcrest memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Hillcrest 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.
Hillcrest, NY averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.3
Care services
3.6
3.9
Staff
4.0
4.1
Meals & dining
3.8
3.8
Activities
3.7
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.8
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Hillcrest memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Hillcrest memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Hillcrest, 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 Hillcrest 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 Hillcrest 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
80.5%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
70.7%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.6%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
80.5%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
56.1%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.6%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
73.2%
59%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
73.2%
69.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Hillcrest 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 Hillcrest Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Hillcrest, NYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
75.6%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
61%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
68.3%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
36.6%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Hillcrest 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 Hillcrest partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Hillcrest, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
70.7%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
68.3%
43.8%
No sugar
No sugar
65.9%
40.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
63.4%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
26.8%
20.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Hillcrest 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 Hillcrest communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
48.8%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.2%
39.2%
Room service
Room service
41.5%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
48.8%
22.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Hillcrest 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 Hillcrest offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
80.5%
44.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
58.5%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
46.3%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
68.3%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
73.2%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
75.6%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.9%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
56.1%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
70.7%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
78%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
70.7%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
53.7%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
36.6%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
75.6%
45.4%
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State regulations for memory care in Hillcrest

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Fellowship Community, Van Dyk Park Place and Sunrise of New City are the top-rated memory care facilities near Hillcrest, New York. See full list of communities.
There are 43 memory care facilities near Hillcrest, New York. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Hillcrest, New York are Brookdale Wayne AL/MC, Atria Woodlands and Harbour View Senior Living. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 43 memory care facilities near you in Hillcrest, 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 Hillcrest, 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 Hillcrest, 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 Hillcrest, New York ranges from $352 to $99999. The average Memory Care cost in Hillcrest, New York is $7,326. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Hillcrest, New York typically starts at $352. 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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