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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Ithaca, NY
Memory care in Ithaca 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 Ithaca is about $5,269 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 75 communities, read 587 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
As you explore memory care near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Cortland, Groton and Northwest Ithaca.
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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.
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.
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
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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
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.
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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
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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, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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
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
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.
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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
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
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
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
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.
Cost of memory care in Ithaca, NY
The average cost of senior living in Ithaca is $5,269 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Penn Yan, NY with an average of $4,189 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Ithaca, NY vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Ithaca, NY vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Ithaca, NY by room type
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Average cost of Memory Care in Ithaca over time
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What families are saying about memory care in Ithaca
Recent reviews for memory care in Ithaca
Brookdale East Side in Fayetteville, NY
4.0
My loved one is a resident at Brookdale East Side. I would recommend this facility to others. The food is just okay. The housekeeping is good. I love the staff, they are very on top of things.
Clark Meadows in Canandaigua, NY
4.0
My loved one has her own nice apartment in the assisted living section of this community. She worked with the physical therapy department for a short time and has improved so much. They offer healthy meals and she is enjoying it there. This community is combined with the independent community. ...
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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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Ithaca review score based on 152 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 152 reviews of 65 Ithaca memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Ithaca 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
Ithaca review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Ithaca 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 152 reviews of 65 Ithaca memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Ithaca 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.Ithaca, NY averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.4
Meals & dining
4.1
4.0
Activities
4.1
4.0
Value for cost*
3.9
4.0
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Ithaca memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ithaca memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ithaca, 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 Ithaca 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 Ithaca 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
40%
65.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
10.8%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
43.1%
71.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
10.8%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.5%
89.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
20%
61.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
18.5%
72.3%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Ithaca 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 Ithaca Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ithaca, NYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
33.8%
74.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
13.8%
46.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
23.1%
70.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13.8%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ithaca 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 Ithaca partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ithaca, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
24.6%
27.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.8%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
26.2%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
24.6%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.3%
17.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Ithaca 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 Ithaca communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ithaca, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
31.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32.3%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
15.4%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
4.6%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ithaca 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 Ithaca offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ithaca, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
36.9%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.7%
33.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.5%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.9%
54.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.4%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.5%
60.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.7%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.1%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.7%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.8%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
35.4%
47.7%
Dances
Dances
21.5%
31.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10.8%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.4%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brookdale Castle Gardens, Brookdale Manlius and The Hearth on James are the top-rated memory care facilities near Ithaca, New York. See full list of communities.
There are 75 memory care facilities near Ithaca, New York. See the full list.
The 75 memory care facilities near you in Ithaca, 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 Ithaca, 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 Ithaca, 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 Ithaca, New York ranges from $1190 to $10515. The average Memory Care cost in Ithaca, New York is $5,269. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Ithaca, New York typically starts at $1190. 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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