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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.
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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I moved my sister into Cavendish in late February of 2020. Every aspect regarding this residence is exceptional from the nursing staff, cleanliness of facility, food quality & options for the residents,...
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.
Cavendish Manor Retirement Residence is a vibrant and active community full of opportunities for residents to engage in meaningful activity and conversation. If a quieter, less active lifestyle is your preference, our rooms offer plenty of natural lighting and comfortable temperatures for...
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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.
Welcome to Nimigon Retirement Home. Our residence is meant to provide care for senior citizens who enjoy the normal activities of daily living while requiring a secure environment and/or nursing services to function on a daily basis. We provide the highest quality of specialized care; promoting...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally 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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This is the best community for my mother, and her needs. I couldn't be any more satisfied with all they have done for us. She is in very good hands, and receiving good care. They have an adequate staff, and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
      Our recently built state of the art facility sits upon twenty beautifully landscaped acres.  Bristol Village is located in the heart of Clarence Center off Clarence Center Road in a quiet community that supports its neighbor's safety and overall well-being. We are...
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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.
Brothers of Mercy Sacred Heart HomeBrothers of Mercy Sacred Heart Home is a assisted living community located in Clarence, NY. The city of Clarence is located in Erie County, northeast of Buffalo, and home to about 30,000 people. Carmel is a small town with several parks and creeks, where...
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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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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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My mother has been living at River Road Retirement residence for a year and a half and it's been wonderful. The staff are friendly and caring and the young ladies who have the most contact with the residents...
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.
River Road Retirement Residence is an assisted living community located in beautiful Niagara Falls, ON. Our warm, welcoming community overlooks the stunning Niagara River Gorge, next to paved walking trails and lush, flower-filled parks. Niagara Falls is a compact, friendly city with modern...
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Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Alterra Clare Bridge Cottage provides an intimate, home-like setting with programs and services designed specifically for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or other memory impairments. Alterra Clare Bridge Cottage offers private and companion suites in a comfortable neighborhood environment....
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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.
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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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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
What are you looking for in a nursing home? That's the first question we ask because in today's healthcare environment, you have more choices than ever. We offer short-term care to help you get well and return to your home. We also provide long-term nursing home care -- and more intensive...
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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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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.
Committed to seniors for over 40 years, Tufford Manor St Catharines is a premier accredited facility with 51 retirement beds, along with 63 long term care beds on the ground level of the building. Our home was professionally designed to reflect the cultural heritage and uniqueness of the...
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Home Care
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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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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Provides: Memory Care
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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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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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The care services are just phenomenal and the PSW's within the staff are unbelievable they are just top notch. The nursing staff is great and the home is set up well for them. We do wish there was a little...
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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.
Pioneer Elder Care is an assisted living community located in pristine St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada. Our location is surrounded by towering trees and beautiful yards. We are in a residential area close to Lake Ontario and many parks. St. Catherines is a beautiful place to live. Our residents...

Cost of memory care in Smith Mills, NY

The average cost of senior living in Smith Mills is $4,111 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fredonia, NY with an average of $4,074 per month.

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

Smith Mills, NY
$4,111/mo
$4,171/mo

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

Smith Mills, NY
$4,111/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,111/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,184/mo
Studio
$5,264/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,103/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,293/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Smith Mills over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Smith Mills

Recent reviews for memory care in Smith Mills

Peregrine Senior Living at Cheektowaga

4.6
It is very pricey and they do not have a regular medical check up unless you get sick or need a doctor so we wish that would change. Other than that the community is very clean, the staff we do know are wonderful, our loved one enjoys the meals especially the salads. The activities are still ...
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River Road Retirement Residence in Niagara Falls, ON

5.0
The staff at River Road are very friendly and attentive to the residents. My sister in law enjoys the food and they have a variety to choose from. They have activities for the residents, however she does not participate in any. The community is well maintained inside and out.

Juniper Glen Memory Care Assisted Living in Amherst, NY

4.1
The ambience is comfortable and not clinical like some others Staff is friendly and helpful, easy to work with No negatives to report

Smith Mills review score based on 198 family reviews

7.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 198 reviews of 72 Smith Mills memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Smith Mills 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

Smith Mills review score compared against nearby cities

7.3
Smith Mills, NY72 facilities
7.8
Silver Creek, NY77 facilities
8.6
Farnham, NY16 facilities

Review subcategories for Smith Mills 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 198 reviews of 72 Smith Mills memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Smith Mills 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
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Friendliness
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4.5
Care services
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4.2
Staff
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Meals & dining
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Activities
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Value for cost*
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Smith Mills memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Smith Mills memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Smith Mills, 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 Smith Mills 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 Smith Mills 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
59.7%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
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48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.8%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
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99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
69.4%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
43.1%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.6%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
58.3%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
51.4%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Smith Mills 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 Smith Mills 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
56.9%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
23.6%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
36.1%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Smith Mills 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 Smith Mills 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
31.9%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40.3%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
44.4%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.4%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.8%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Smith Mills 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 Smith Mills communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
26.4%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.9%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
18.1%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Smith Mills 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 Smith Mills offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
45.8%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.5%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.6%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61.1%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.4%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.9%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.7%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.2%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.1%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.6%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
22.2%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.9%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions

Tanglewood Manor, Memory Garden and The Magnolia are the top-rated memory care facilities near Smith Mills, New York. See full list of communities.

There are 110 memory care facilities near Smith Mills, New York. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Smith Mills, New York are Tanglewood Manor, Memory Garden and The Magnolia. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 110 memory care facilities near you in Smith Mills, 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 Smith Mills, 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 Smith Mills, 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 Smith Mills, New York ranges from $1500 to $9210. The average Memory Care cost in Smith Mills, New York is $4,111. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Smith Mills, New York typically starts at $1500. 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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