The Best Memory Care Communities in Onondaga County, NY

"The staff at Keepsake is wonderful! My Dad has been a resident for 11 months at this point. He has had a very sharp decline in his Alzheimer’s progression since moving in AND the staff has had to contend with COVID-19. Despite both of these things the staff continues to be upbeat, friendly, and efficient with the residents. I had originally wanted a single room for my Dad to give him privacy but we encountered a health situation that required him to move in ASAP and a double room was what came available first. The Keepsake team worked carefully to pair my Dad with an appropriate roommate. The guys hit it off quickly and would often be seen taking walks through the hallways together to get exercise. The room is always clean and neat and the bedding is always fresh. Plan to supply everything for the room just like you would for renting your own apartment. Towels and linens, light bulbs, etc. They have furniture available. Each resident would get a bed, nightstand, chair, dresser, and lamp. But you can have those swapped out for you loved one’s own belongings if you prefer. Bringing my Dad things from home just made him more concerned about his stay not being “temporary” so we stuck with the provided items. When writing this review the field asked “what are things you would have liked to know?” So I’m going to take a second to educate. Be appreciative of the people who care for your loved one. They work diligently and often thanklessly at a very difficult job. With dementia our loved ones often don’t know to say “thank you” anymore which means that it’s even more important for you as the family to show your appreciation. These team members provide exceptional care for our loved ones in exactly the way I myself would care for my Dad if I could. I am grateful for the Keepsake staff every day. "

"I looked at Brookdale because my mother’s health was deteriorating. The staff was excellent. They followed up with me a few times, and it was very helpful. I liked their service. They only have rooms, not apartments. "

"We toured Peregrine Senior Living at Onondaga Hill. I love the place. It was very nice. It was decorated nicely. There were people all around. It was busy. The staff was extremely friendly. We just saw the model room. It was very roomy. It had a bigger shower than what she had. They have this little shop where people donate things and the people can shop there, like if they need something, they'll go in there and just grab it."

"I toured Brookdale Fayetteville. It was very welcoming. The upkeep was good. The staff was great. I saw the dining area, and it was fine. They were watching a concert, singing songs, and they were very engaged. I had a great time there. They were having an ice cream social. All these people were coming down to have ice cream, which was a big thing for everybody to have ice cream together on Sunday."

"Park Terrace at Radisson was nice and clean. The residents seemed pretty happy there. The rooms were just the right size. I would have moved my mother in there. They gave me all the information I needed and the questions I had answered."

"My uncle has moved into The Hearth at Greenpoint. I think it's very friendly. He likes the food. He doesn't participate in activities, but there are a lot of different activities. They have a nice monthly newsletter so that they can see day by day what's happening and what's available to them. He hasn't taken advantage of any van rides or anything like that, but they offer different trips for local shopping and trips out of the country just to get out and about. The staff members are very friendly and professional. My uncle is under a plan where his medications are taken care of for him. They bring his medicines to him at the desired time."