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The community was always clean and we never saw anything on the floor when we visited, even when we visited unannounced. All the staff at the community were great; they were all very responsive to our emails...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Enjoy living in our brand new over-sized apartments with wonderful views of the Long Island Sound. Willow Towers is a not-for-profit Assisted Living community, licensed by the state of New York. Willow Towers provides an elegant lifestyle, which includes gourmet meals by our Johnson and Wales...
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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.
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It is close to home. Dad took mom there weekly for concerts for several years. Some of his clients came to his beauty shop from The Osborn. It was a familiar place, known to be top of the line. A large...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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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 Dobbs Ferry, NY

The average cost of senior living in Dobbs Ferry is $6,874 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pelham Manor, NY with an average of $6,812 per month.

Memory care costs in Dobbs Ferry, NY, vs. nearby cities

Dobbs Ferry, NY
$6,874/mo
$6,961/mo
$6,924/mo

Memory care costs in Dobbs Ferry, NY, vs. state and national averages

Dobbs Ferry, NY
$6,874/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Memory care costs in Dobbs Ferry, NY, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$6,874/mo

Memory care costs in Dobbs Ferry, NY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,425/mo
Studio
$8,280/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,862/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,264/mo

Senior living costs in Dobbs Ferry vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Dobbs Ferry, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDobbs Ferry, NYNew YorkU.S.
Memory Care$6,874/mo$5,594/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$6,840/mo$5,523/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$6,094/mo$4,409/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Dobbs Ferry, NY:$6,874/mo
New York:$5,594/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Dobbs Ferry, NY:$6,840/mo
New York:$5,523/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
Dobbs Ferry, NY:$6,094/mo
New York:$4,409/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Dobbs Ferry, NY, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Dobbs Ferry and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Memory care cost trends in Dobbs Ferry, NY

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Dobbs Ferry have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
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Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Dobbs Ferry, NY$10,200/mo$9,746/mo+4.7%
New York$8,004/mo$7,597/mo+5.4%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Dobbs Ferry, NY
2024 average cost:$10,200/mo
2023 average cost:$9,746/mo
Percent change:+4.7%
New York
2024 average cost:$8,004/mo
2023 average cost:$7,597/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
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2024 average cost:$6,490/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Dobbs Ferry

Recent reviews for memory care in Dobbs Ferry

Sunrise of Franklin Lakes

4.8
The people caring for my grandma are really nice and show concern for her. We are so glad that we chose this place for her. We are happy with the activities they provide but we wish they had more during the week.

Maplewood at Darien

4.6
The Maplewood at Darien was the perfect solution for my 89 year old mom who was unable to live alone. In addition to having memory loss , my mom struggles with anxiety issues, the kind, compassionate and competent staff have embraced my sweet mom and created a community of care and purpose. I ...
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Sunrise of Cresskill

4.5
We fell in love with Sunrise as soon as we walked into the place. Every area is beautifully and warmly decorated. The staff is very pleasant and easy to talk to. The residents all say "hello" with a smile on their face. When you walk through the rooms and are always greeted with smiling seniors, ...
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Dobbs Ferry review score based on 208 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 208 reviews of 54 Dobbs Ferry memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Dobbs Ferry 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

Dobbs Ferry review score compared against nearby cities

8.0
Dobbs Ferry, NY54 facilities
8.0
Irvington, NY52 facilities
8.1
Ardsley, NY51 facilities

Review subcategories for Dobbs Ferry 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 208 reviews of 54 Dobbs Ferry memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Dobbs Ferry 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.
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Cleanliness
4.2
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.2
Care services
3.5
3.9
Staff
4.0
4.1
Meals & dining
3.7
3.8
Activities
3.7
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.8
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Dobbs Ferry memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dobbs Ferry memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dobbs Ferry, 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 Dobbs Ferry 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 Dobbs Ferry that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dobbs Ferry, NYNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
63%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
59.3%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.6%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
70.4%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
48.1%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.6%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
53.7%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
64.8%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Dobbs Ferry 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 Dobbs Ferry Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dobbs Ferry, NYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.7%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
51.9%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
63%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25.9%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dobbs Ferry 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 Dobbs Ferry partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dobbs Ferry, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
51.9%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
55.6%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
53.7%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
48.1%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
24.1%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Dobbs Ferry 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 Dobbs Ferry communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
46.3%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.9%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
38.9%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
29.6%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dobbs Ferry 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 Dobbs Ferry offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dobbs Ferry, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
55.6%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
46.3%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
59.3%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.7%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
68.5%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.7%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.6%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
53.7%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.9%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
51.9%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
42.6%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.5%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.7%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Dobbs Ferry

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about New York memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Dobbs Ferry protect seniors.
Learn about New York memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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