Brooklyn is one of the five boroughs comprising New York City and is home to 2,641,052 people. Seniors 65 and older make up 15% of Brooklyn’s population, a demographic at an increased risk for Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Between 2016 and 2020, Alzheimer’s deaths in Brooklyn increased by 0.69%, as the condition became more prevalent in its aging population. The Alzheimer’s Association estimates one in nine seniors have Alzheimer’s, and the number of Americans living with the disease is projected to reach 12.7 million by 2050.

Given the increasing prevalence of Alzheimer’s, community-based dementia care is more important than ever. Brooklyn seniors and their families can take comfort that the borough is home to many memory care communities that employ the latest treatment methods to increase the quality of life for seniors with memory-loss disorders. While there is no cure for Alzheimer’s, memory care communities offer a safe and secure environment for seniors with the disease. This guide offers an overview of memory care options in Brooklyn to help families make the best choice for their loved ones.

Directory of Memory Care Facilities in Brooklyn, NY

2015, 2016

The Waterford on the Bay

The Waterford on the Bay is good for somebody with medium budget in New York. The rooms were spacious and clean. However, when I went for the tour, it wasn’t exactly planned well. The staff member who … (read more)
The Waterford on the Bay is good for somebody with medium budget in New York. The rooms were spacious and clean. However, when I went for the tour, it wasn’t exactly planned well. The staff member who … (read more)

2015, 2016, 2017

Sunrise at Sheepshead Bay

I toured Sunrise at Sheepshead Bay. They were on par with the other facility. The rooms were a little bit smaller, but the facility appeared to be a little bit newer. The staff was equally friendly, o … (read more)
I toured Sunrise at Sheepshead Bay. They were on par with the other facility. The rooms were a little bit smaller, but the facility appeared to be a little bit newer. The staff was equally friendly, o … (read more)
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2015, 2016, 2017

2016

Sunrise at Mill Basin

I toured Sunrise at Mill Basin. The staff members that I met were incredibly friendly, outgoing, certainly caring, and at the same time, being honest with regards to what the expectations may be as fa … (read more)
I toured Sunrise at Mill Basin. The staff members that I met were incredibly friendly, outgoing, certainly caring, and at the same time, being honest with regards to what the expectations may be as fa … (read more)

Signature Senior Living

Signature Senior Living was a very nice place. The rooms in the memory care were private. They’re very roomy, spacious, clean, and airy with windows in them. They have a lot of activities and they hav … (read more)
Signature Senior Living was a very nice place. The rooms in the memory care were private. They’re very roomy, spacious, clean, and airy with windows in them. They have a lot of activities and they hav … (read more)

The Belvedere

My friend is not happy at The Belvedere. It’s a locked place. She can’t eat the food there because it’s all kosher and she’s losing a lot of weight. She has a studio and it has the bathroom, the bedro … (read more)
My friend is not happy at The Belvedere. It’s a locked place. She can’t eat the food there because it’s all kosher and she’s losing a lot of weight. She has a studio and it has the bathroom, the bedro … (read more)



2015

Atria Kew Gardens

At Atria Kew Gardens they do memory care, but the residents have to be physically mobile. The facility was very nice and very clean. They seemed to have a lot of attention to the needs of their reside … (read more)
At Atria Kew Gardens they do memory care, but the residents have to be physically mobile. The facility was very nice and very clean. They seemed to have a lot of attention to the needs of their reside … (read more)

Castle Senior Living at Forest Hills

Castle Senior Living at Forest Hills was a bit odd in terms of getting around, but they were really friendly, and it felt really good. They had buses to take people on tours and activities, and it was … (read more)
Castle Senior Living at Forest Hills was a bit odd in terms of getting around, but they were really friendly, and it felt really good. They had buses to take people on tours and activities, and it was … (read more)

2015

Sunrise of Edgewater

Sunrise of Edgewater is located between the George Washington Bridge and Lincoln Tunnel, minutes from New York City in Edgewater, New Jersey. Visitors note the facility’s great location and spacious … (read more)
Sunrise of Edgewater is located between the George Washington Bridge and Lincoln Tunnel, minutes from New York City in Edgewater, New Jersey. Visitors note the facility’s great location and spacious … (read more)

2013, 2016

Sunrise of Staten Island

<p>Come visit Sunrise of Staten Island, a warm, NY State Licensed, senior living community servicing NYC metro-area residents on the north shore of Staten Island, NY. Besides round-the-clock nursing c … (read more)
<p>Come visit Sunrise of Staten Island, a warm, NY State Licensed, senior living community servicing NYC metro-area residents on the north shore of Staten Island, NY. Besides round-the-clock nursing c … (read more)


The Brielle

The Brielle at Seaview is being touted by visitors and residents as a great, brand-new facility that is very clean. Located in the heart of Staten Island, New York, and surrounded by parkland, this fa … (read more)
The Brielle at Seaview is being touted by visitors and residents as a great, brand-new facility that is very clean. Located in the heart of Staten Island, New York, and surrounded by parkland, this fa … (read more)

Sunrise at East 56th

My husband moved into Sunrise at East 56th. The place is gorgeous. The care is very empathetic and professional. I couldn’t be happier. The food is delicious. They have a variety of activities. They h … (read more)
My husband moved into Sunrise at East 56th. The place is gorgeous. The care is very empathetic and professional. I couldn’t be happier. The food is delicious. They have a variety of activities. They h … (read more)

Harbour View Senior Living

A tremendous staff of professionals
A tremendous staff of professionals


The 80th Street Residence

I toured The 80th Street Residence. The location wasn’t very good; it’s a little bit farther away from my home. The facilities are adequate but also on the older side, or at least older than the two o … (read more)
I toured The 80th Street Residence. The location wasn’t very good; it’s a little bit farther away from my home. The facilities are adequate but also on the older side, or at least older than the two o … (read more)



COVID-19 Rules for Memory Care in Brooklyn

Since most COVID-19 rules for Memory Care Communities and other Senior Living Facilities are set at the state level, you can view the specific rules for your state on our Guide to Memory Care in New York. Keep in mind that every community has specific policies that they put in place to protect their residents, so you should contact your local community for more information. Additionally, you can contact your local Area Agency on Aging to learn more – find contact information here.

What to Consider About Memory Care in Brooklyn

The New York State Department of Health licenses and oversees all types of residential adult care facilities in the state, including residences in Brooklyn that provide memory care to seniors with Alzheimer’s, dementia or other cognitive disorders. The state develops regulations and performs inspections to determine compliance, all in an effort to keep these vulnerable residents safe and comfortable.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in Brooklyn

  • Brooklyn not only has its own sophisticated network of health care systems and hospitals; its seniors also have easy access to a wealth of options in other parts of NYC. For example, Columbia University has an acclaimed Memory Disorders Clinic where patients can access memory screenings, find treatment information and participate in clinical trials. In Brooklyn, the NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital and the Maimonides Medical Center Memory Disorder Center both run excellent Alzheimer’s programs. And, at the Downstate Health Sciences University in Brooklyn’s Center for Excellence Alzheimer’s, seniors and their caregivers can receive integrated care from specialists in the language of their choice.
  • If New York City is famously expensive as a place to live, the cost of living in Brooklyn is even higher, about double the national average. For residents needing memory care, this translates to average monthly costs of $7,188, well above the state and national averages.
  • Extreme heat during the summer months, periodic coastal storms, flooding and episodes of elevated ozone are climate-related hazards that can have public health impacts in New York City. The city works hard to control air quality, but air pollution remains an issue in Brooklyn due to factors that include construction, industrial activity and the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway running through it.
  • The crime rate in Brooklyn is considerably higher than the national average across all communities in America, but it’s not among the communities with the highest crime rate. In fact, compared to other communities of a similar size, Brooklyn has a crime rate that’s lower than the average.
  • New York, and by extension, Brooklyn became a member of the AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities in 2012. The network includes communities, cities and states that are committed to making urban spaces friendlier to seniors through design, public policy and improvements in a multitude of other areas.

Paying for Memory Care in Brooklyn

Note: Residential memory care is usually offered in assisted living facilities, and in general, memory care rates tend to be 20-30% higher than assisted living rates. No national database currently tracks memory care costs in the United States, so we’ve estimated the monthly memory care costs listed below by adding 25% to the rates listed in Genworth’s 2021 Cost of Care Survey.

Although data for Brooklyn is unavailable, statistics from New York City and its five boroughs, which include Brooklyn, are used here. Thus, memory care in Brooklyn costs an average $7,188 monthly. This is much higher than both the state average of $5,725 and the national average of $5,625.

The Cost of Memory Care in Nearby Cities

At $5,725, New York state’s average monthly costs for memory care is slightly above the national average of $5,625. The cost in Brooklyn is considerably higher at $7,188. Elsewhere in the state, Albany has average monthly costs of $6,586 and Buffalo is $5,926. The cost of memory care is lower in Rochester at an average of $4,719 per month.

$7188

Brooklyn

$5725

New York

$5625

The United States

$6586

Albany

$4719

Rochester

$5926

Buffalo

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care 

Memory care centers for Brooklyn-based seniors with Alzheimer’s and other cognitive disorders provide specialized support delivered by trained professionals in a residential setting. It’s not surprising that only nursing home care is more expensive at an average of $12,471 per month. In-home care, which typically involves nonmedical assistance with activities of daily life, such as grooming and meal preparation, costs an average $5,529 each month. Home health care, which includes expert medical care, costs a bit more at $5,720. And assisted living in a facility costs an average of $5,750 in Brooklyn. The least expensive option in the area is adult day care, which costs an average of $1,950 per month.

$7188

Memory Care

$5529

Home Care

$5720

Home Health Care

$1950

Adult Day Care

$5750

Assisted Living

$12471

Nursing Home Care (semiprivate)

Note: Data for Brooklyn was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, New York, New York, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Brooklyn

In Brooklyn, there are options for seniors who need financial assistance paying for Memory Care. For more information about other options, who qualifies, and how to apply, Memory Care in New York page.

More ways to pay for memory care in New York

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 Brooklyn

Resources that are free to seniors experiencing cognitive disorders and their families are plentiful in Brooklyn and surrounding boroughs. Many of the organizations listed below can provide further access to free community-based services and programs available across Brooklyn’s many neighborhoods.

Resource

Contact

Service

(646) 744-2900 

This community service operates a helpline and provides in-person consultations for seniors and their families along with up-to-date educational materials and information. Staff include professional social workers and dementia and Alzheimer's specialists.

(800) 272-3900

The Alzheimer's Association provides education, advocacy and support for the many New Yorkers living with cognitive disorders as well as their families and caregivers. Services include an early stages support group and a free online community called ALZConnected. All resources are delivered in several languages.

(718) 499-7701

Located in Brooklyn, the center offers a range of programs, including Memory Life Services for those with middle- to later-stage Alzheimer’s disease, and it hosts a Therapeutic Thematic Arts Program.

(800) 259-
4636

An information clearinghouse for the latest advances in Alzheimer's research. The Fisher Center features online expert-reviewed news articles on dementia and Alzheimer's, and it publishes a magazine called Preserving Your Memory.

(718) 943-6309

The Marks Jewish Community House in Bensonhurst hosts weekly memory cafés for people with mild to mid-stage dementia and their caregivers. Participants can share information and receive counseling and referrals from supportive professionals.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Brooklyn

Brooklyn Memory Care Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Memory Care Facilities in New York are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in New York page for more information about these laws.

Laws and regulations for memory care in New York