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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Gifford, NY

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My parents are being well cared for together in this great home. I could not find anyone who could take them together for their financial situation. They worked something out for us. The home is old mansion...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
Rosewood Assisted Living is situated in Pittsfield, MA, a city that is the heart of Berkshire County. This historic area offers much to those who are visiting their family members in the area, and it is a great place for residents to move to and call home. With lush, beautiful landscapes,...
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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.
Our home was established in 1983. Our home’s configuration is two houses that were located side by side to each other and were connected in 1994 by a newly constructed building. Hence the name, Side By Side. We have thirty-six private furnished rooms and one two-bedroom apartment. This connection...
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My mother in law has Alzheimer's and could no longer safely live alone. She had a difficult time leaving her home of 50+ years. She now has lived in Sugar Hill for months. She loves it and is so happy. She...
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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.
Sugar Hill Senior Living Community is a recently restored mansion located on over 20 acres of manicured grounds in the heart of the Berkshires. We offer 24-hour personal assistance in a socially active, gracious residential setting. Our residents enjoy such amenities as beautifully appointed...
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Cost of memory care in Gifford, NY

The average cost of senior living in Gifford is $4,494 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Delanson, NY with an average of $4,479 per month.

Memory care costs in Gifford, NY, vs. nearby cities

Gifford, NY
$4,494/mo
$4,862/mo
$4,479/mo

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

Gifford, NY
$4,494/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,494/mo

Memory care costs in Gifford, NY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,163/mo
Studio
$5,483/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,756/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,575/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,000/mo

Senior living costs in Gifford 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: Gifford, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGifford, NYNew YorkU.S.
Memory Care$4,494/mo$5,594/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,495/mo$5,523/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$3,345/mo$4,409/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Gifford, NY:$4,494/mo
New York:$5,594/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Gifford, NY:$4,495/mo
New York:$5,523/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
Gifford, NY:$3,345/mo
New York:$4,409/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Gifford, NY, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Gifford 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 Gifford, NY

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Gifford 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.

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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Gifford, NY$7,504/mo$7,016/mo+6.9%
New York$8,004/mo$7,597/mo+5.4%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Gifford, NY
2024 average cost:$7,504/mo
2023 average cost:$7,016/mo
Percent change:+6.9%
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 Gifford

Recent reviews for memory care in Gifford

Eddy Memory Care at Eddy Hawthorne Ridge in East Greenbush, NY

5.0
I've been very happy with the care my mom received at Hawthorne Ridge. Specifically, you kept her safe. I know too well how devastating the past 20 months have been and was impressed with the hard work of the team there. You've done a remarkable job.

Promenade at University Place in Albany, NY

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My aunt, [name removed], has lived in the facility for two years. I spent two days with her when she first moved in and was so impressed with the friendliness of the staff and their attention to her needs. I ate delicious chef prepared meals and participated in their exercises and activities. ...
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The Mansion at South Union in Cambridge, NY

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I could not find anyplace that would take both my patents who need daily care. I met with Elizabeth who was just wonderful. We managed to work out finances that worked for us. The staff is wonderful. The building is dated and they are working on that but it is immaculate and a very homelike ...
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Gifford review score based on 222 family reviews

7.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 222 reviews of 64 Gifford memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Gifford 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

Gifford review score compared against nearby cities

7.7
Gifford, NY64 facilities
7.9
Altamont, NY10 facilities
7.6
Delanson, NY71 facilities

Review subcategories for Gifford 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 222 reviews of 64 Gifford memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Gifford 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
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.2
Care services
3.9
3.9
Staff
4.1
4.1
Meals & dining
3.8
3.8
Activities
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
3.9
3.8
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Gifford memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gifford memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gifford, 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 Gifford 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 Gifford 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
42.2%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
28.1%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
59.4%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
10.9%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
51.6%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
39.1%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Gifford 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 Gifford Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Gifford, NYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
40.6%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
26.6%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
34.4%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10.9%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Gifford 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 Gifford partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gifford, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
34.4%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
53.1%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
48.4%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.5%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.7%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Gifford 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 Gifford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gifford, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42.2%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.3%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
18.8%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.1%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gifford 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 Gifford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gifford, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
53.1%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40.6%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.1%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.8%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.1%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.4%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.2%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.9%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
56.3%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
56.3%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
25%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.6%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.1%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Gifford

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 Gifford protect seniors.
Learn about New York memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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