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Memory care in Upper Benson 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 Upper Benson is about $4,900 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 52 communities, read 768 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.
Pineview Commons Home for Adults is an assisted living community located in Johnstown, NY. Johnstown, which is located west of Albany, is a city known for its rich history. Visitors and residents alike enjoy exploring the Johnson Hall State Historic Site, which features a guided tour with an...
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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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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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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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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.
Marchand Manor Home For Adults is a quiet, comfortable assisted living community in Sharon Springs, NY. Located in beautiful upstate New York, residents can enjoy spacious property and beautiful wooded areas perfect for inner peace and relaxation. Ideal for those in need of a reprieve from the...
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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.
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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.
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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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.
Located in the heart of the Mohawk Valley, Willow Park is an assisted living community in Utica, New York. About 45 minutes east of Syracuse and about an hour and a half from Albany, Willow Park is the perfect place to call home, especially if you enjoy a picturesque landscape. If you happen to...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
For more than fifty years, the Levine family (local family) has worked to create a loving environment based on traditional values that recognizes the unique needs and preferences of each of our residents.  We are small (Bed N' Breakfast Style) 18 residents.  We serve a population of the...
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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.
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.
Troy Adult Home is an assisted living community that benefits from being nestled among the natural beauty of Troy, NY. The forest of trees that surrounds our facility give off a cascade of color during the fall, and the wide open spaces on our grounds give residents plenty of places to enjoy the...
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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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Loudonville Assisted Living and Memory Care has been a wonderful place for my mother. The nursing services, dining, and activities are all exactly what she needs at this time. The staff are all loving 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.
We are owned and operated by the Levine family, caring for seniors over 60 years. Michael Levine, son, is here most everyday. The Levine family has worked to create an environment based on traditional values that recognize the unique needs and preferences of each resident. Our highest priority...
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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 Upper Benson, NY

The average cost of senior living in Upper Benson is $4,900 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Nelliston, NY with an average of $3,152 per month.

Memory care costs in Upper Benson, NY, vs. nearby cities

Upper Benson, NY
$4,900/mo
$5,096/mo

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

Upper Benson, NY
$4,900/mo
U.S. national average
$4,945/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,900/mo

Memory care costs in Upper Benson, NY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,645/mo
Studio
$6,011/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,073/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,523/mo

Senior living costs in Upper Benson 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: Upper Benson, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeUpper Benson, NYNew YorkU.S.
Memory Care$4,900/mo$5,937/mo$4,945/mo
Assisted Living$4,902/mo$5,847/mo$4,711/mo
Independent Living$3,396/mo$4,706/mo$4,159/mo
Memory Care
Upper Benson, NY:$4,900/mo
New York:$5,937/mo
U.S.:$4,945/mo
Assisted Living
Upper Benson, NY:$4,902/mo
New York:$5,847/mo
U.S.:$4,711/mo
Independent Living
Upper Benson, NY:$3,396/mo
New York:$4,706/mo
U.S.:$4,159/mo
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Memory care costs in Upper Benson, NY, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Upper Benson 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
Upper Benson, NY$7,550/mo$7,044/mo+7.2%
New York$7,984/mo$7,591/mo+5.2%
National$6,504/mo$6,180/mo+5.2%
Upper Benson, NY
2024 average cost:$7,550/mo
2023 average cost:$7,044/mo
Percent change:+7.2%
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2024 average cost:$7,984/mo
2023 average cost:$7,591/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
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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 Upper Benson

Recent reviews for memory care in Upper Benson

Promenade at University Place in Albany, NY

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My aunt, [name removed], has lived in the facility for two years. I spent two days with her when she first moved in and was so impressed with the friendliness of the staff and their attention to her needs. I ate delicious chef prepared meals and participated in their exercises and activities. ...
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Beverwyck in Slingerlands, NY

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Beverwyck offers a wealth of activities and interactions with people, even more than I imagined before moving here. No disappointments! It has been easy to meet people and make friends (I knew no one here). The common areas are attractive and comfortable, and have come to feel like home - an ...
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The Terrace at Glen Eddy in Niskayuna, NY

5.0
My wife and I are very pleased to be living at the Terrace at Glen Eddy. All personnel here are extremely friendly and caring. They are always ready to respond to our needs.

Upper Benson review score based on 177 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 177 reviews of 47 Upper Benson memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Upper Benson 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

Upper Benson review score compared against nearby cities

7.2
Upper Benson, NY47 facilities
7.4
Gloversville, NY61 facilities
7.5
Johnstown, NY62 facilities

Review subcategories for Upper Benson 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 177 reviews of 47 Upper Benson memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Upper Benson 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.
Upper Benson, NY averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.3
Care services
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3.9
Staff
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4.1
Meals & dining
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3.8
Activities
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Value for cost*
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Upper Benson memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Upper Benson memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Upper Benson, 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 Upper Benson 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 Upper Benson 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
55.3%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
31.9%
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
68.1%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
12.8%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
53.2%
59%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
44.7%
69.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Upper Benson 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 Upper Benson Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Upper Benson, NYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
44.7%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
27.7%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
34%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Upper Benson 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 Upper Benson 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
48.9%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
59.6%
43.8%
No sugar
No sugar
48.9%
40.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.3%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.3%
20.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Upper Benson 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 Upper Benson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
48.9%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
53.2%
39.2%
Room service
Room service
10.6%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.8%
22.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Upper Benson 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 Upper Benson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
59.6%
44.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
46.8%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.7%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61.7%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
61.7%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
74.5%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
53.2%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
46.8%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
55.3%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
61.7%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
59.6%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
34%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10.6%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
59.6%
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State regulations for memory care in Upper Benson

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