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Memory care in Spencer 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 Spencer is about $5,953 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 11 communities, read 39 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of Brookdale Ithaca MC
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11 Floor plan available
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They have not been as forthcoming with some information and some maintenance as I gad hoped. Nonetheless I regard the staff as being very capable and friendly, and the facilities as very good.
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.
Nothing says home like cozy spaces and people who care.If you and your family are looking for memory care and support, we can help. Our Alzheimer's and dementia care community, also known as Clare Bridge, is rooted in “a person-centered approach”. That means we help our residents find a sense of...
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The staff is amazing- all well trained and lovely people The food gives mom great options with every meal- they do salad and grilled chicken breast as an option always and it is really good! I like joining...
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.
Do more of what you love.Here at our enhanced assisted living community, you get to redefine your independence, pursue your passions and live your life your way. Whether that’s connecting with new friends or learning something new like a painting class, you have choices for how you spend your...
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I looked at some other facilities and I liked Elderwood because everyone was nice and happy to show me around. It is also a smaller facility which fit what I was looking for. The room sizes here are very...
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.
You have come to the right place. Elderwood Assisted Living at Waverly is a vibrant and quaint community that offers individualized attention to our residents needs along with a well balanced social calendar. Amenities include housekeeping, meals, scheduled transportation and case management. We...
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The Courtyards at Bethany Village is a nice and clean community. We know we made the best choice for our needs. The staff does a good job of providing care for my mother-in-law. They provide activities and...
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.
The Courtyards at Bethany Village is helping a growing population of seniors and their families meet the challenges of aging. The Courtyards is an assisted living community that provides residents with a caring, nurturing environment, comfortable studio or a suite style apartment which 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.
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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: 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, Independent 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.
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
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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.

Cost of memory care in Spencer, NY

The average cost of senior living in Spencer is $5,953 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Elmira Heights, NY with an average of $4,597 per month.

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

Spencer, NY
$5,953/mo
$5,234/mo
$5,735/mo

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

Spencer, NY
$5,953/mo
U.S. national average
$4,943/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,953/mo

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

Semi-Private
$7,015/mo
Studio
$8,278/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,648/mo

Senior living costs in Spencer 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: Spencer, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSpencer, NYNew YorkU.S.
Memory Care$5,953/mo$5,912/mo$4,943/mo
Assisted Living$5,616/mo$5,823/mo$4,710/mo
Independent Living$3,685/mo$4,686/mo$4,158/mo
Memory Care
Spencer, NY:$5,953/mo
New York:$5,912/mo
U.S.:$4,943/mo
Assisted Living
Spencer, NY:$5,616/mo
New York:$5,823/mo
U.S.:$4,710/mo
Independent Living
Spencer, NY:$3,685/mo
New York:$4,686/mo
U.S.:$4,158/mo
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Memory care costs in Spencer, NY, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Spencer 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Spencer, NY$6,345/mo$7,038/mo-9.8%
New York$6,857/mo$6,772/mo+1.3%
National$5,499/mo$5,506/mo-0.1%
Spencer, NY
2024 average cost:$6,345/mo
2023 average cost:$7,038/mo
Percent change:-9.8%
New York
2024 average cost:$6,857/mo
2023 average cost:$6,772/mo
Percent change:+1.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,499/mo
2023 average cost:$5,506/mo
Percent change:-0.1%
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What families are saying about memory care in Spencer

Recent reviews for memory care in Spencer

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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Absolut of Endicott

5.0
Great staff, great care and I really enjoy the facility. Huge positive changes in the last 6 months

Brookdale Ithaca AL

5.0
I would highly recommend. Staff never give up on patients. They reproach and know how to deal with dementia in a gracious way

Spencer memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Spencer memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Spencer, 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 Spencer 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 Spencer 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
36.4%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
9.1%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
36.4%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27.3%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
18.2%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Spencer 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 Spencer Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Spencer, NYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
45.5%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
9.1%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
27.3%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
27.3%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Spencer 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 Spencer partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Spencer, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.2%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.2%
43.8%
No sugar
No sugar
18.2%
40.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.2%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.1%
20.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Spencer 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 Spencer communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Spencer, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
9.1%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.3%
39.2%
Room service
Room service
18.2%
36.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Spencer 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 Spencer offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Spencer, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
36.4%
44.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.2%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.2%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
27.3%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27.3%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.4%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
9.1%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.2%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.2%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.3%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
27.3%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
9.1%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.1%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.3%
45.4%
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State regulations for memory care in Spencer

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 Spencer 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 Elderwood Assisted Living at Waverly are the top-rated memory care facilities near Spencer, New York. See full list of communities.

There are 11 memory care facilities near Spencer, New York. See the full list.

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

The 11 memory care facilities near you in Spencer, 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 Spencer, 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 Spencer, 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 Spencer, New York ranges from $1400 to $10715. The average Memory Care cost in Spencer, New York is $5,953. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Spencer, New York typically starts at $1400. 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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