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The 5 Best Memory Care Facilities in Syracuse, NY for 2024

Home to Upstate Medical University Hospital and nonprofit agencies that provide dementia care and support, Syracuse offers a therapeutic environment for those with memory-related conditions. This city has nearly 150,000 residents, 13% of whom are seniors and are most likely to develop Alzheimer's. While this disease is a public health threat in Syracuse, the rate of Alzheimer's-related deaths has decreased slightly in recent years. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that between 2016 and 2020, Alzheimer's deaths increased by about 15%. However, the total number of deaths increased by 19%. A little over 4.2% of deaths were linked to Alzheimer's in 2016, and the same changed to 4.1% in 2020.

Residential memory care is a common solution for managing the challenges and care considerations that accompany dementia, especially when the individual can no longer live alone. Dementia care facilities provide healthy meals and nutrition monitoring, around-the-clock supervision and specialized social activities.

Through this guide, readers gain more information on memory care in Syracuse, including how much care costs and where they can find help in making important decisions.

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What to Consider About Memory Care in Syracuse

The city of Syracuse, which is situated in the heart of New York, has a senior community that accounts for about 12 percent of the 143,000-person population. According to the Alzheimer's Association, about 400,000 New Yorkers have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, which is the most common cause of dementia. This number is expected to increase by 15 percent in the coming years.

To care for local seniors with dementia, the Syracuse area has five memory care facilities. Three of these facilities are in Syracuse proper, and the other two are located in the nearby cities of Liverpool and Fayetteville. These facilities are generally situated within assisted living residences that are certified as special needs assisted living facilities by New York’s Department of Health.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in Syracuse

 

  • Syracuse has a relatively high crime rate. More than 97 percent of New York cities have a lower crime rate than Syracuse, and its violent crime rate, in particular, is among the highest in the nation. Memory care facilities ensure residents' safety by employing the use of security devices like surveillance cameras, high-security locks and alarm systems.
  • New York does not tax Social Security benefits, and the state provides seniors with a sizable deduction of up to $20,000 on other types of retirement income. This may leave more money in the budget for memory care services.
  • The cost of living in Syracuse is about 17 percent lower than the national average and 46 percent lower than the state average, and medical care in this city is slightly lower than the state and national median. This may make it an attractive option for seniors on a tight budget. 
  • Summers in Syracuse are warm and muggy, with July highs in the 80s and lows in the 60s. January is the coldest month of the year when highs are around 31 and the lows are in the teens. Families may want to ensure that the memory care facility they choose for their loved one takes strides to prevent wandering in dangerously cold temperatures.

 

Paying for Memory Care in Syracuse

Memory Care costs in Syracuse start around $6,005 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,694 per month.

It’s important to note that memory care rates in Syracuse and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

Cities in New York

Penfield

$6,750

Vestal

$6,161

Ithaca

$6,095

Syracuse

$6,005

US

$5,694

Liverpool

$5,488

Oneonta

$5,397

Webster

$4,900

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Syracuse

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Memory Care in New York page.

More Ways to Pay for Memory Care

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in New York page.

Free Memory Care Resources in Syracuse

Syracuse and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in a memory care community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

To see a list of free memory care resources in Syracuse, please visit our Memory Care in New York page.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Syracuse

Syracuse-area memory care communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all memory care communities in New York are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in New York page for more information about these laws.

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Elaine

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Review of Brookdale Bellevue

We chose Brookdale Bellevue for my mother because of their nice facilities. Also, it's a very small unit of 20 people. The only reason I picked that is really because it's very much what my mother...

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Susan

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Review of Brookdale Bellevue

We went to Brookdale Bellevue. It was memory care, but I wouldn't be able to go to memory care, just my husband, so they were gonna give me a bedroom and offered him a bedroom next to mine. It...

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Michael

I visited this facility

Review of Peregrine Senior Living at Onondaga Hill

Peregrine Senior Living at Onondaga Hill is number one on my list. The tour was wonderful. It's very clean, tidy, and very brightly lit. The staff was wonderful and very welcoming, and they seemed...

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