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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Sunset Beach, NY

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If your loved one needs memory care in Sunset Beach, A Place for Mom can help. With 12 memory care facilities in Sunset Beach, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

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Photo of Brookdale Niagara (MC)
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22 Floor plans available
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I would rank items 1-8 each with a 5! Very close knit! Everyone seemed to be happily co-existing with each other and with the staff! The grounds were always very well maintained! The staff seemed to really...
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.
This is where state-of-the-art care meets a passion for painting.If you and your family are looking for a memory care community, we can help. 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...
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22 Floor plans available
9.2
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Yes it is priced, in my opinion, on the higher side, but they certainly make a case for getting what you pay for. Everyone I have worked with at Brookdale has been fantastic! They have seemingly gone above...
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.
Need a little extra help so you can host a princess tea party with the grandkids? No problem.Here at our enhanced assisted living community, we can help you with the little things—like simple housekeeping and meals—and with bathing, getting dressed and managing medications, too. You can go focus...
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My sister in law was only there for about a month but I can honestly rate them all 5. It was like walking into my grandmother's house, so warm and inviting and [name removed], the administrator was so easy...
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.
Established in 1989, Heritage Manor of Lockport has been providing residents of Niagara County two types of exceptionalsenior living. Our 64 bed adult home is available to seniors who may no longer be able to live at home independently andwould benefit from the many assisted living services...
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They are extremely clean. When COVID started, the staff spend two hours per apartment cleaning and sanitizing which we loved, They closed down the building a week before everyone else, too. I have been...
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.
Established in 1959, Lockport Presbyterian Home is the longest operating not-for-profit Adult Care Facility in Lockport accepting seniors 65 years of age or older. You can live as independently as you are able with support services and 24 hour supervision available to assist you. Our facility...
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It seems like a nice nursing home. The attitudes of the employees seem generally positive and helpful. However my mom's health took a turn for the worse and she decided to go on hospice. She continues her...
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.
Elderwood Assisted Living at Wheatfield is a assisted living community located in the tranquil town of Wheatfield, NY. Wheatfield is located in Niagara County, about 20-minutes from Niagara Falls, and home to about 18,000 people. Wheatfield is home to a local museum, shops and area stores, where...
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My Mom moved in here in Feb 2019 and at first she was having a tough time and felt like we didn't want to have her living with us. A month later she has made some friends and is loving living a Emerald...
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.
We are a brand new retirement residence a stunning hotel converting into a residence. The building may have a new purpose however, the qualified staff that are part of the Emerald team all have years if experience in their field. The residence is bright has all the amenities and is affordable....
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.
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.
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.
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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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: 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.

Cost of memory care in Sunset Beach, NY

The average cost of senior living in Sunset Beach is $7,690 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lyndonville, NY with an average of $7,371 per month.

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

Sunset Beach, NY
$7,690/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

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

Memory Care
$7,690/mo

Memory care costs in Sunset Beach, NY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$7,215/mo
Studio
$8,722/mo
1 Bedroom
$9,220/mo

Senior living costs in Sunset Beach 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: Sunset Beach, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSunset Beach, NYNew YorkU.S.
Memory Care$7,690/mo$8,640/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$6,445/mo$6,817/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$3,352/mo$3,974/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Sunset Beach, NY:$7,690/mo
New York:$8,640/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Sunset Beach, NY:$6,445/mo
New York:$6,817/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Sunset Beach, NY:$3,352/mo
New York:$3,974/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Memory care costs in Sunset Beach, NY, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Sunset Beach 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 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Sunset Beach, NY$7,574/mo$7,752/mo-2.3%
New York$8,018/mo$7,938/mo+1.0%
National$6,685/mo$6,446/mo+3.7%
Sunset Beach, NY
2024 average cost:$7,574/mo
2023 average cost:$7,752/mo
Percent change:-2.3%
New York
2024 average cost:$8,018/mo
2023 average cost:$7,938/mo
Percent change:+1.0%
National
2024 average cost:$6,685/mo
2023 average cost:$6,446/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
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What families are saying about memory care in Sunset Beach

Recent reviews for memory care in Sunset Beach

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.

Bristol Village, Inc. in Clarence Center, NY

4.6
Like most families, our decision to find a place for our Mom was filled with emotion. Once we had an opportunity to speak to Kathleen and Bob and visit Bristol Village, our concerns for Mom vanished. Mom has been there since May, and we continue to be grateful and happy with the care and ...
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Elderwood Assisted Living at Wheatfield in Niagara Falls, NY

3.0
My dad was previously a resident at Elderwood Assisted Living at Wheatfield. The problem was that my dad was at a very high quality facility prior to this one. This place was like a 4star. He had to move closer to me when my mom died, so he moved to Elderwood. This facility was okay, but not the ...
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Sunset Beach review score based on 1,252 family reviews

8.2
Review score33 facilities1252 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 1252 reviews of 33 Sunset Beach memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Sunset Beach 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

Sunset Beach review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Sunset Beach, NY33 facilities
8.2
Buffalo, NY33 facilities
9.0
Batavia, NY3 facilities

Review subcategories for Sunset Beach 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 1,252 reviews of 33 Sunset Beach memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Sunset Beach 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.
Sunset Beach, NY averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
4.5
Care services
4.1
4.3
Staff
4.4
4.6
Meals & dining
4.2
4.2
Activities
4.2
4.3
Value for cost*
4.1
4.2
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Sunset Beach memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sunset Beach memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sunset Beach, 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 Sunset Beach 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 Sunset Beach 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
58.2%
56.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
54.9%
42.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87%
75.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.9%
95.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
64.5%
63.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30.8%
24.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.6%
81.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
52.9%
53.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
57.2%
65%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Sunset Beach 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 Sunset Beach Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Sunset Beach, NYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
67.9%
65.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
47.5%
39.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
68.4%
61.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
33.6%
23.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Sunset Beach 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 Sunset Beach partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sunset Beach, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
41%
24.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41%
38.7%
No sugar
No sugar
39.7%
35.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.8%
45.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Sunset Beach 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 Sunset Beach communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sunset Beach, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
34.4%
27.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.2%
34.5%
Room service
Room service
21.5%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.2%
19.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sunset Beach 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 Sunset Beach offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sunset Beach, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
52.2%
39.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40.4%
28.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.5%
24.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
49.3%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.1%
44.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
59.8%
53.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.3%
34%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.3%
30.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.1%
31.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.8%
40.7%
Live performances
Live performances
44.9%
41%
Dances
Dances
32.4%
27.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.5%
19.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.5%
39.9%
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State regulations for memory care in Sunset Beach

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 Sunset Beach protect seniors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Niagara (MC), Brookdale Niagara (AL) and Heritage Manor of Lockport are the top-rated memory care facilities near Sunset Beach, New York. See full list of communities.
There are 12 memory care facilities near Sunset Beach, New York. See the full list.
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The 12 memory care facilities near you in Sunset Beach, 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 Sunset Beach, 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 Sunset Beach, 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 Sunset Beach, New York ranges from $6195 to $9375. The average Memory Care cost in Sunset Beach, New York is $7,690. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Sunset Beach, New York typically starts at $6195. 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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