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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Ontario, NY

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If your loved one needs memory care in Ontario, A Place for Mom can help. With 20 memory care facilities in Ontario, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in Ontario incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Ontario memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Ontario, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Upper Mount Hope, Lilac and U Of R.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Rochester, Fairport and Greece.

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Photo of The Village at Penfield
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Every was great. They met our every need. They are friendly and professional. Yes, we would recommend The Village at Penfield to other families based on the experience we have had so far.
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.
The Village at Penfield is a park-like retirement community with five courtyards, a resident garden and a fountain-side gazebo just minutes from downtown Rochester. We offer independent senior living and supportive care services tailored to meet each individual’s needs, and provide discreet......Read more
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As a family member I found staff from administrators to leaning and kitchen staff all friendly and helpful at all times. My brother in law lived in an independent living apartment with lovely large windows...
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.
Grande’Vie, a Legacy Senior Living Community, offers seniors a vibrant lifestyle filled with daily opportunities for fitness, fun, fellowship, life-enriching activities, and personal growth. You can rest easy knowing that we take care of all the details. Family owned and operated, Grande’Vie has......Read more
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88 Floor plans available
9.3
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86 reviews
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86 reviews
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I would recommend Sage Harbor. I believe that everyone I have been in contact with Cares. That is the most important thing. They genuinely care.
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.
Experience gracious living at Baywinde Senior Living Community and you will find the lifestyle you have been searching for. Baywinde is a vibrant, beautiful senior living community located in the Webster/Penfield area.  The community is made up of 212 units that include 14 patio homes, 120......Read more
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Photo of Elderwood Village at Fairport
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9.0
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39 reviews
9.0
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Make sure your person moving in has clear needs I was just told this week, that's it's an additional charge for showering. Mom moved in in December. I wasn't aware of this . They are short staffed with...
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 Fairport is the assisted living community of choice in Fairport, New York. Located just 9 miles from the bustling city of Rochester, the Village of Fairport is known as the 'Crown Jewel of the Erie Canal' and has been named as one of the 'Best Places to Live' by Money......Read more
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8.9
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14 reviews
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They have the residents comfort in mind at all times. It is a great place for your loved ones! Room sizes and activities - all were great!
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.
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Photo of Legacy at Cranberry Landing
55 Photos available
8.4
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18 reviews
8.4
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Only concern i have is that at times especially in evenings they are under staffed with the aides. Sometimes i have to keep searching around to find an aide who can let out of facility. Also at times there...
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.
Welcome home to Legacy at Cranberry Landing, where a family atmosphere greets you as you enter our intimate, boutique-style setting. Conveniently located in East Irondequoit near Irondequoit Bay and within a mile of I-590 Exit 9 (Norton St/Bayview Rd) and Route 104, our residents enjoy the......Read more
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8.0
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17 reviews
8.0
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When you drive up to Parkwood Heights, you notice right away how nice the facility is. The grounds are beautiful and everything is well-maintained. The first person we spoke with was Lisa, who is very...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
With its spectacular, private location, beautiful and spacious accommodations and impressively appointed community center, Parkwood Heights offers the best in senior living. Featuring patio homes, villas and senior apartments with helpful services and amenities, Parkwood Heights offers fresh new......Read more
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22 Floor plans available
5.5
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38 reviews
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My loved one is a resident at Brookdale Pittsford. They appear to be short handed. Also, they are already raising the monthly rate after just a couple of months.
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.
Here you and your family will have compassionate care and support you can count on.Our Alzheimer's and dementia care community, also known as Clare Bridge, is rooted in “a person-centered approach”. That means we help our residents find a sense of belonging and purpose while also helping them......Read more
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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.
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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.
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Due to covid we have not been able to see much of the community but from what we have seen it looks to be pretty clean. Once again due to covid the activities are on and off. Given the current circumstances...
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.
Part of The Family Service Communities organization, The Northfield is a 69-apartment Enriched Living Facility licensed by the New York State Department of Health. Conveniently located just outside the village of Fairport, The Northfield offers many amenities including three cooked meals served......Read more
Photo of Assisted Living at Fairport Baptist Homes
99 Photos available
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.
Established in 1904 as a retirement home, Fairport Baptist Homes enjoys a rich history of providing the quality, personal care seniors so rightfully deserve. Throughout the decades, we’ve constantly looked to adapt, innovate and grow. As generations, society and technology evolves, so do we. The......Read more
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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.
The Shire at Culverton is an assisted living community located in the rolling hills and woods that surround Rochester, NY. Our close proximity to shopping and entertainment means that visiting relatives will be able to relax while they spend time with their loved ones. The change in seasons and......Read more
Provides: Assisted 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.
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.
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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.
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They didn't have an opening but it was really nice! It was more money but they don't charge you a level of care fee so it would have been about the same as the community we chose and my parents could have...
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.

Cost of memory care in Ontario, NY

The average cost of senior living in Ontario is $4,857 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sodus Point, NY with an average of $4,488 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Ontario, NY vs. nearby cities

Ontario, NY
$4,857/mo
$4,829/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Ontario, NY vs. the state and national average

Ontario, NY
$4,857/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Ontario vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$4,857/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Ontario, NY by room type

Semi-Private
$3,996/mo
Studio
$4,545/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,748/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,871/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,100/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Ontario over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Ontario

Recent reviews for memory care in Ontario

The Village at Towngate in Rochester, NY

5.0
I would recommend to others. I picked this community because of the good feeling I got when I visited , and it was near my home.

Crimson Ridge Meadows in Rochester, NY

4.0
The staff was friendly and helpful, they did have a lot of activities to offer residents, and always tried to answer our questions. My mom didn't take advantage of a lot of the activities but people were very friendly.

Brookdale Pittsford

5.0
They were/are absolutely fabulous. [Name removed] is assimilating nicely. They have great communication with all of the staff members and family. The meals smell home-made and the chef is accommodating with various choices.

Ontario review score based on 79 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 79 reviews of 16 Ontario memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Ontario 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

Ontario review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Ontario, NY16 facilities
8.3
Fairport, NY33 facilities
8.3
East Rochester, NY37 facilities

Review subcategories for Ontario 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 79 reviews of 16 Ontario memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Ontario 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.
Ontario, NY averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
3.9
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.4
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
4.2
4.0
Value for cost*
4.0
4.0
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Ontario memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ontario memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ontario, 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 Ontario 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 Ontario that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ontario, NYNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
75%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
62.5%
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
75%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
37.5%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
43.8%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Ontario 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 Ontario Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ontario, NYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
68.8%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
43.8%
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
31.3%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ontario 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 Ontario partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ontario, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
62.5%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
68.8%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43.8%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.8%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Ontario 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 Ontario communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ontario, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43.8%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
31.3%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ontario 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 Ontario offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ontario, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
68.8%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
75%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
43.8%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
75%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
75%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
75%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
68.8%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
62.5%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
62.5%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
68.8%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
75%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
56.3%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
68.8%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Ashton Place Senior Living, The Village at Penfield and Legacy at Grande Vie are the top-rated memory care facilities near Ontario, New York. See full list of communities.

There are 20 memory care facilities near Ontario, New York. See the full list.

The 20 memory care facilities near you in Ontario, 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 Ontario, 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 Ontario, 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 Ontario, New York ranges from $1235 to $9800. The average Memory Care cost in Ontario, New York is $4,857. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Ontario, New York typically starts at $1235. 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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