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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Willoughby, NY

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Memory care in Willoughby 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 Willoughby is about $4,680 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 44 communities, read 396 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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, Independent 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.
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, 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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We just moved my father in to the memory care and the staff is incredible. They are friendly smiling and welcoming. They are paying attention to the treatment plan and the residents. They call everyone by...
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.
Located on a charming 23 acre campus in Fredonia, NY, Fredonia Place provides residents with assisted living while also promoting their independence through a host of support services. When seeking an assisted living environment for your elderly loved one, you want to know that they will have the...
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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.
The WCA Home assisted living community is located in the historic village of Fredonia, New York. This lovely retirement community for women has a Victorian appearance and has numerous activities and festivals available for our residents in this rural area. Enjoy our unique shops, take in a show...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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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Was expectibg one of the lower tier homes for the price but it’s very nice there!
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.
There’s something for everyone at Glenwell, a senior living community that offers the comforts of home, a commitment to enhancing quality of life, and personal care services in a supportive environment. Our welcoming community is conveniently located in a quiet setting just around the corner from...
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My mother, [Name removed], was a resident for 4 years at the Greenfield Court. The nursing staff is professional, friendly and give exceptional care to the residents. The Social worker was always...
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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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, 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 Willoughby, NY

The average cost of senior living in Willoughby is $4,680 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gowanda, NY with an average of $4,004 per month.

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

Willoughby, NY
$4,680/mo
$4,605/mo
$4,669/mo

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

Willoughby, NY
$4,680/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,680/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,022/mo
Studio
$6,557/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,086/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,160/mo

Senior living costs in Willoughby 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: Willoughby, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWilloughby, NYNew YorkU.S.
Memory Care$4,680/mo$5,927/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$4,665/mo$5,837/mo$4,740/mo
Independent Living$5,935/mo$4,692/mo$4,203/mo
Memory Care
Willoughby, NY:$4,680/mo
New York:$5,927/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Willoughby, NY:$4,665/mo
New York:$5,837/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Independent Living
Willoughby, NY:$5,935/mo
New York:$4,692/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Memory care costs in Willoughby, NY, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Willoughby 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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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Willoughby, NY$7,197/mo$7,333/mo-1.9%
New York$7,745/mo$7,298/mo+6.1%
National$6,282/mo$5,847/mo+7.4%
Willoughby, NY
2024 average cost:$7,197/mo
2023 average cost:$7,333/mo
Percent change:-1.9%
New York
2024 average cost:$7,745/mo
2023 average cost:$7,298/mo
Percent change:+6.1%
National
2024 average cost:$6,282/mo
2023 average cost:$5,847/mo
Percent change:+7.4%
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What families are saying about memory care in Willoughby

Recent reviews for memory care in Willoughby

Peregrine Senior Living at Cheektowaga

4.6
It is very pricey and they do not have a regular medical check up unless you get sick or need a doctor so we wish that would change. Other than that the community is very clean, the staff we do know are wonderful, our loved one enjoys the meals especially the salads. The activities are still ...
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Elderwood Assisted Living at West Seneca

5.0
We think the facility is very nice. Our experience the past year has been very good. Overall I think our complaint would be with the day of arrival entry process. It was VERY long, often duplicative of questions and things we'd already gone over with the facility, but the bigger issue, I think, ...
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Eden Heights of Eden

4.6
My father is here and I really like it. The girls are very nice to him and give him good care. He has dementia and needs full care. Very satisfied with this facility. I was very worried about putting my father anywhere at all.

Willoughby review score based on 101 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 101 reviews of 37 Willoughby memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Willoughby 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

Willoughby review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Willoughby, NY37 facilities
8.3
Salamanca, NY40 facilities
9.2
Olean, NY39 facilities

Review subcategories for Willoughby 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 101 reviews of 37 Willoughby memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Willoughby 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.
Willoughby, NY averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.1
Friendliness
4.6
4.2
Care services
4.4
3.9
Staff
4.5
4.1
Meals & dining
4.3
3.8
Activities
4.3
3.7
Value for cost*
4.3
3.8
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Willoughby memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Willoughby memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Willoughby, 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 Willoughby 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 Willoughby 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
43.2%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
37.8%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.6%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
64.9%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
29.7%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.3%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
59.5%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
48.6%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Willoughby 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 Willoughby Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Willoughby, NYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
43.2%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
27%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
35.1%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.9%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Willoughby 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 Willoughby 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
35.1%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.8%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
43.2%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.8%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.1%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Willoughby 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 Willoughby communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
29.7%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.9%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
10.8%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.4%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Willoughby 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 Willoughby offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Willoughby, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
48.6%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.1%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.1%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.6%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.8%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.6%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.7%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.1%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.1%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
48.6%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
21.6%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.9%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48.6%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Willoughby

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Tanglewood Manor, The Magnolia and Brookdale Lakewood AL are the top-rated memory care facilities near Willoughby, New York. See full list of communities.
There are 44 memory care facilities near Willoughby, New York. See the full list.
The 44 memory care facilities near you in Willoughby, 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 Willoughby, 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 Willoughby, 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 Willoughby, New York ranges from $876 to $17760. The average Memory Care cost in Willoughby, New York is $4,680. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Willoughby, New York typically starts at $876. 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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