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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Watchtower, NY

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

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

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Photo of Landing of Poughkeepsie
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44 Floor plans available
9.4
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9.4
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I would say that it's a good place and my mom is happy there. I would mention the food is good, but the delivery is lacking thought management is aware and working on it.
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.
Minutes from shopping and entertainment, minutes from historical sites, Vassar Farm Ecological Preserve, is The Landing of Poughkeepsie assisted living community for Dutchess County’s independent-minded, senior adults.Our inclusive rent model includes dining, utilities, basic cable, and a...
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Photo of Vassar-Warner Home
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8.9
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20 reviews
8.9
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I never knew about Vassar Warner until I called APFM. This was all new to me and I had no help and no clue. Then APFM told me about this quaint, very personal home and I called immediately. My mom didn’t...
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.
Vassar-Warner Home fills the need for senior adults who require a facility that provides comfort, safety and assistance with activities of daily living in a home-like environment. Seniors who become Adult Home residents of our facility are able to age-in-place while transitioning into our...
Photo of Glen Arden
55 Photos available
8.5
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11 reviews
8.5
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11 reviews
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I am writing this review for my new arrived 70 year old cousin who is unable to care for herself, but still able to live somewhat independently. Moving is considered a major stressor for any of us;...
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.
At Glen Arden, seniors 62 and older enjoy an active, independent lifestyle, with the assurance of available long-term care.As a Continuing Care Retirement Community, Glen Arden gives you peace of mind by providing quality care as your needs change over time. This comes with the assurance that all...
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Photo of The Promenade at Middletown
77 Photos available
7.6
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40 reviews
7.6
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40 reviews
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The place is clean but short staffed.When you need one you can't find them .The food isn't how they tell you.The portions are so small and the choices are not great.The activities are always the same.Most...
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 Promenade at Middletown is an assisted living community located in Middletown, NY. Our beautiful community is dedicated to the happy living of our residents. We offer a variety of amenities and pleasures for our community for residents. Assisted living has never been so wonderful for...
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Photo of Braemar Living at Wallkill
1919 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
7.0
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26 reviews
7.0
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26 reviews
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We picked this community because, it was a smaller unit. I thought that, my loved one would get the care that was needed.. We picked this community, because my loved was able to get a big room, with no...
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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Photo of The W Senior Living at Goshen
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We chose The W because out of the ones that I looked into, it was a smaller facility and we figured that would be the best fit for him. They are not allowing any visitors inside of the facility yet due to...
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.
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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.
Photo of The Eliot at Erie Station
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Everything is going well for me. The staff are very helpful and give me no problems. The meals have been good. Once it was not good and I told them and I was given a roast beef sandwich for a substitution....
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.
Located in the heart of the Hudson Valley near the Wallkill River and the Shawangunk Mountains, lies the Eliot at Erie Station assisted living community in beautiful Middletown, New York. Just a stone's throw away from the hustle and bustle of New York City, simply take a train, bus, or even the...
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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 Dad is happy to be in Valley Vista. I visited him twice during the Covid-19 oubreak as I really worried about him. They took care of him well and there are no Covid-19 cases over here at all. I understand...
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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They were fantastic. I was helping a friend who has a lifelong disability. Melissa, the Administrator, was phenomenal, always supportive and trying to look out for his needs. They connected Michael to a...
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.
OUR MISSION-Our goals and services are based on two fundamental philosophical principles. The belief in the innate worth of the aged and disabled individual and the belief that each individual, regardless of age, sex, race, religion or handicap, is entitled to maximize his/her potential as a...
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.

Cost of memory care in Watchtower, NY

The average cost of senior living in Watchtower is $4,505 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Woodridge, NY with an average of $4,011 per month.

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

Watchtower, NY
$4,505/mo
$4,866/mo

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

Watchtower, NY
$4,505/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,505/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,794/mo
Studio
$6,532/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,503/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,980/mo

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What families are saying about memory care in Watchtower

Recent reviews for memory care in Watchtower

Braemar Living at Wallkill in Middletown, NY

5.0
My mom is slowly getting adjusted to the community but the staff and everybody is wonderful there. It is a great place and a great place for her. They help her out since she cant be on her own. They have a lot of activities and do a lot of nice things during the day. They are caring and ...
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Mountain Valley Manor in Kingston, NY

4.2
The owners aren't very friendly. I believe they are short staffed. I asked how much it would cost for more assistance for my loved one due to a medical condition. There are times where my loved one will have bed sores due to wet conditions. The community didn't even do a virtual visit for a ...
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Vassar-Warner Home in Poughkeepsie, NY

4.9
My mother is currently a resident at Vassar-Warner Home. I cannot say enough wonderful things! It is a warm and caring environment. The staff is nothing short of amazing. They are so responsive to any of my mother's needs, all she has to do is ask. They are very good at communicating with me, ...
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Watchtower review score based on 29 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 29 reviews of 12 Watchtower memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Watchtower 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

Watchtower review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Watchtower, NY12 facilities
7.7
Walden, NY8 facilities
8.0
Ellenville, NY92 facilities

Review subcategories for Watchtower 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 29 reviews of 12 Watchtower memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Watchtower 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.
Watchtower, NY averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.4
Meals & dining
3.6
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.0
Value for cost*
3.8
4.0
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Watchtower memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Watchtower memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Watchtower, 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 Watchtower 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 Watchtower that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Watchtower, NYNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
41.7%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.3%
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
66.7%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
25%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
16.7%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Watchtower 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 Watchtower Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Watchtower, NYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
8.3%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
16.7%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.7%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Watchtower 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 Watchtower partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Watchtower, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.7%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.7%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
41.7%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
41.7%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.3%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Watchtower 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 Watchtower communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Watchtower, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.7%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
16.7%
37%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Watchtower 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 Watchtower offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Watchtower, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.7%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.3%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.7%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.7%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
41.7%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.7%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Carlucci Home, Landing of Poughkeepsie and Vassar-Warner Home are the top-rated memory care facilities near Watchtower, New York. See full list of communities.

There are 12 memory care facilities near Watchtower, New York. See the full list.

The 12 memory care facilities near you in Watchtower, 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 Watchtower, 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 Watchtower, 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 Watchtower, New York ranges from $900 to $14600. The average Memory Care cost in Watchtower, New York is $4,505. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Watchtower, New York typically starts at $900. 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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