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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Berkshire, NY
If your loved one needs memory care in Berkshire, A Place for Mom can help. With 12 memory care facilities in Berkshire, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Berkshire incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Berkshire memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Berkshire, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Binghamton, Ithaca and Cortland.
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9.5
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94 reviews
I would give a 5 for all categories - very nice facility all around. I would definitely recommend it. The aides were great (one was not but she was dealt with immediately and let go). The physical layout,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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 Hearth is proud to offer Viking Pure Solutions’ electrochemically activated cleaning and disinfecting systems for our residents in each of our communities! This revolutionary safe and effective cleaner provides protection for our residents, teams, and families providing state of the art...
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8.8
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35 reviews
The staff is very attentive to the residents . My mom really likes the food there. There are activities throughout the week to keep them busy. Overall, I am just very impressed with what I have experienced...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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.
Walden Place offers an active lifestyle with premier services and amenities-- in a warm family, oriented community. We realize that you are looking for a community that offers the services of a well respected Assisted Living community, but we want to offer you more. We want to preserve your...
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8.6
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27 reviews
The only issue was the medicine dispensing. They had problems keeping things correct and problems keeping people in that department. However, what we like the most about Brookdale Vestal is the people! They...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
We can help your one find purpose and belonging.Our community has purposeful programs that offer the care you and your family need for different stages of dementia. Along with our programming, you’ll have peace of mind knowing there is trained staff on-site 24 hours a day, seven days a week. If...
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25 reviews
What I like the most about Elderwood Village is that they have very friendly and are responsive to mom's needs. It is a nice facility and I would recommend this community to other families based on the...
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.
Elderwood Village at Vestal is an assisted living community located in historic Vestal, New York, tucked away in a residential area, offering the peace and quiet our residents want while also being conveniently located to all that Vestal has to offer. Elderwood Village at Vestal is an intimate,...
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This is the place to be around here they are really good to the residents. There are plenty of activities at the residence.
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.
United Methodist Homes Hilltop Campus offers seniors a safe and secure community to thrive enjoying peace of mind in knowing they have access to a high quality and compassionate care continuum. As a non-for-profit and faith based organization, we are dedicated to our residents and our Mission of...
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We had heard mixed review, but he building has been under new management since the middle of 2017 and the care my mother got was great. The staff were very friendly and nice. Outstanding therapy staff...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Absolut Care of Endicott sits on a hill on the Northwest edge of the Village of Endicott. Located just west of Binghamton, NY, Endicott is a picturesque village, originally home of IBM.Absolut Care of Endicott houses 160 people needing a variety of care services. The facility has four distinct...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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Cost of memory care in Berkshire, NY
The average cost of senior living in Berkshire is $5,151 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Port Dickinson, NY with an average of $4,298 per month.
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What families are saying about memory care in Berkshire
Recent reviews for memory care in Berkshire
Absolut of Endicott
5.0
Great staff, great care and I really enjoy the facility. Huge positive changes in the last 6 months
Walden Place in Cortland, NY
4.8
The staff at Walden Place are very helpful and cooperative, especially considering that they are short-staffed. They are doing the very best they can. And the staff who are there are great. The facility has been very nice. It's very comfortable, and they decorate nicely for every little ...
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Elderwood Village at Vestal
4.6
The value for cost is hard for me to answer I think for the cost there would be more included in the price but I do know they are competitive in pricing. Plus weekends are real boring for them. I feel sorry for people who don't have family. Over all I was happy
Berkshire review score based on 34 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 34 reviews of 10 Berkshire memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Berkshire 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
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Review subcategories for Berkshire 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 34 reviews of 10 Berkshire memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Berkshire 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.Berkshire, NY averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.4
Meals & dining
4.2
4.0
Activities
4.1
4.0
Value for cost*
3.9
4.0
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Berkshire memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Berkshire memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Berkshire, 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 Berkshire 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 Berkshire 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
40%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
30%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
10%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Berkshire 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 Berkshire Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Berkshire 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 Berkshire 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
40%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
30%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Berkshire 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 Berkshire communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
30%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
10%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Berkshire 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 Berkshire offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
40%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
40%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brookdale Castle Gardens, Walden Place and Brookdale Vestal West are the top-rated memory care facilities near Berkshire, New York. See full list of communities.
There are 12 memory care facilities near Berkshire, New York. See the full list.
The 12 memory care facilities near you in Berkshire, 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 Berkshire, 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 Berkshire, 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 Berkshire, New York ranges from $1025 to $8300. The average Memory Care cost in Berkshire, New York is $5,151. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Berkshire, New York typically starts at $1025. 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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Memory Care in Cities Near Berkshire
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- Ithaca, New York
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- Kirkwood Center, New York
- Northwest Ithaca, New York
- Brooktondale, New York
- Glen Castle, New York
- Apalachin, New York
- Owego, New York
- South Apalachin, New York
- Tracy Creek, New York
- Cayuga Heights, New York
- Kirkwood, New York
- Fivemile Point, New York
- Myers, New York
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