The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Monroe County, NY for 2023

Directory of Memory Care Facilities in Monroe County, NY

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Caring Star 2015

Castle Pointe

Provides: Memory Care
200 Kidd Castle Way, Webster, NY 14580
"My sister-in-law will be moving into Castle Pointe & Sage Harbor at Baywinde. It was very clean. We ran into some people that were very enthusiastic or not depressed; they seemed to be enjoying..." More

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Peregrine Senior Living at Crimson Ri...

Provides: Memory Care
1 Treeline Drive, Greece, NY 14612
"I went to Peregrine Senior Living at Crimson Ridge Gardens. It was a very nice facility. Tina reached out, spoke to me in-depth, and she gave me a very thorough tour. She communicated training and..." More

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Heathwood Assisted Living and Memory ...

Provides: Memory Care
100 Elderwood Court, Penfield, NY 14526
"Assisted Living/Enhanced Assisted Living The benefits and amenities at Heathwood Assisted Living & Memory Care are too numerous to count, but a few key highlights are: Three chef-prepared..." More

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Norton Place Home

Provides: Memory Care
626 Norton Street, Rochester, NY 14621
"At Norton Place Home, our goal is to provide excellent care to our residents with all the comforts in a home-like environment to meet and exceed all requirements of a family-type home for adults...." More

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Brookdale Pittsford

Provides: Memory Care
159 Sully's Trail, Pittsford, NY 14534
"We liked Brookdale Pittsford, and we are hoping that we can get my dad in there. One of the main reasons we liked it so much is that they use the Clare Bridge approach to dementia or memory care,..." More

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GrandeVille Senior Living Community

Provides: Memory Care
555 Maiden Lane, Rochester, NY 14616
"i can't say enough for the entire Staff for the care my sister received at this Facility. The care and kindness shown to her was so wonderful for the approximate 2 yrs she was there. Also the..." More

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Heather Heights Located in Pittsford NY

Provides: Memory Care
160 West Jefferson Road, Pittsford, NY 14534
"I had a very nice tour of Heather Heights in Pittsford. Alyssa was the coordinator. She showed us around. She gave us a lot of good information about what they can offer and what was available. She..." More

The Village at Unity

Provides: Memory Care
1471 Long Pond Road, Rochester, NY 14626
"I looked at The Village at Unity memory care unit. It was all beautiful. I loved it. I thought it was amazing, but it wouldn't be a fit for my Dad because the clients there have to be 100%..." More

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Cherry Ridge

Provides: Memory Care
900 Cherry Ridge Blvd, Webster, NY 14580
"Located in the heart of Webster, Cherry Ridge offers a maintenance-free lifestyle made for active living. Choose from spacious cottage homes and stylish apartments and enjoy first-class amenities..." More

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Caring Star 2016

The Landing of Brighton

Provides: Memory Care
1350 Westfall Road, Rochester, NY 14618
"The Landing of Brighton was very nice. We looked at the memory care units specifically. We were very impressed with the staff, with the programs, and with the individual who showed us around...." More

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Evergreen Place - Brockport, NY

Provides: Memory Care
90 West Avenue, Brockport, NY 14420
"My friend is presently at Evergreen Place. She seems to be thriving, so we will just let that be. She has been there for a year now. I like their dedicated staff. Very low-key, very accommodating,..." More

St. John’s Home

Provides: Memory Care
150 Highland Avenue, Rochester, NY 14620
"Mom is in the assisted living part of St. John's Meadows and it is fabulous. We choose it because we have a history with St. John. They have a nursing home and my father-in-law is in their nursing..." More

Linden House

Provides: Memory Care
209 Linden Street, Rochester, NY 14620

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The Homestead Rochester

Provides: Memory Care
256 Thurston Road, Rochester, NY 14619
"My Mother has been living at RPH for about 5 years now. She lives on the 4th floor, the people with the greatest needs live on this floor. She has advanced Alzheimer's, which means she no longer..." More

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Rochester Presbyterian Home - Creekstone

Provides: Memory Care
20 Crossing Creek Drive, Fairport, NY 14450
"My mother is in Creekstone, which is run by the Rochester Presbyterian Home. This particular house not only has memory care, but also enhanced assisted living. She uses a wheelchair because she..." More

Legacy at Grande’Vie

Provides: Memory Care
2140 Five Mile Line Road, Penfield, NY 14526
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Cloverwood Senior Living

Provides: Memory Care
1 Sinclair Drive , Pittsford, NY 14534
"Do NOT bring your loved one to Glenmere Assisted Living and Memory Care! I was promised all sorts of great things when I interviewed and was taken in by their sales pitch. I told them ahead of..." More

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Cottage Grove Memory Care

Provides: Memory Care
48 Cottage Grove Circle, North Chili, NY 14514
"My parents-in-law were residents at Cottage Grove Memory Care. My father-in-law said that the meals were really good and it always smelled really good there, no matter what they were cooking. The..." More

Legacy at Maiden Park

Provides: Memory Care
749 Maiden Lane, Rochester, NY 14615
"I toured Legacy at Maiden Park. There's a lot of activity there, the facility was smaller in size than the other one I saw and the rooms were small. We saw a lot of staff members. The person who..." More

Sage Harbor at Baywinde

Provides: Memory Care
100 Kidd Castle Way, Webster, NY 14580
"My mother-in-law was in Sage Harbor at Baywinde. The facility is very nice, the rooms are very nice, but the care wasn't there for my mother-in-law. We were quite disappointed. They're very..." More

    What to Consider About Memory Care in Monroe County

    In Monroe County, almost 17 percent of the 742,000 residents are age 65 and over. It's projected by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services that nearly 14 percent of seniors in Monroe County who are on Medicaid have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. The Rochester and Finger Lakes Region Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association provides support and informational resources to those affected by dementia.

    Monroe County families have more than a dozen memory care facilities to choose from. In most cases, memory care in New York is provided in special needs assisted living facilities, and they are monitored by the Department of Health.   

    • Retirees in Monroe County do not pay state income tax on Social Security income, but all other forms of retirement income are taxable. However, seniors may claim a large deduction to minimize this expense, possibly leaving more money in the budget for memory care expenses.
    • Monroe County's air quality is fair, with the county receiving a C for ozone pollution and an A for short-term particle pollution from the American Lung Association. The county's relatively clean air may benefit seniors who have cardiovascular or respiratory illnesses.
    • The overall cost of living in Monroe County is about 8 percent below the national median and nearly 40 percent below the statewide median, which may make it a good option for seniors and families with restrictive memory care budgets. Healthcare expenses, including hospital stays and routine medical and dental care, cost about 13 percent below the national average, which may benefit seniors with chronic conditions like dementia.
    • Over the course of a year, Monroe County's temperatures range between 18 and 81 degrees. The area receives considerably more snow than the overall national average, with 95 inches of snow versus the national average of 26 inches. This may impede travel for families visiting loved ones in memory care here. 

    Note: Data reported on this page was updated in 2019 and based on the latest 2018 figures. 


    Paying for Memory Care in Monroe County

    Average Monthly Costs

    Counties in New York

    $6,095.00 Tompkins County
    $6,040.00 Niagara County
    $5,957.00 Onondaga County
    $5,950.00 Erie County
    $5,745.00 US
    $5,303.00 Ontario County
    $5,251.00 Monroe County

    Memory Care costs in Monroe County start around $5,251 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,745 per month.

    It’s important to note that memory care rates in Monroe County 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.

    Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Monroe County

    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 Monroe County

    Monroe County 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 Monroe County, please visit our Memory Care in New York page.

    Directory of Winners in the Monroe County Area


    Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Monroe County

    Monroe County-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.

    Recent Reviews of Memory Care in Monroe County

    • Review of GrandeVille Senior Living Community

      i can't say enough for the entire Staff for the care my sister received at this Facility. The care and kindness shown to her was so wonderful for the approximate 2 yrs she was there. Also the... Read more

      Jack Baker
    • Review of Sage Harbor at Baywinde

      My mother-in-law was in Sage Harbor at Baywinde. The facility is very nice, the rooms are very nice, but the care wasn't there for my mother-in-law. We were quite disappointed. They're very underst... Read more

      John
    • Review of Evergreen Place - Brockport, NY

      My friend is presently at Evergreen Place. She seems to be thriving, so we will just let that be. She has been there for a year now. I like their dedicated staff. Very low-key, very accommodating, ... Read more

      Beth
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