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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Dunkirk, NY

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If your loved one needs memory care in Dunkirk, A Place for Mom can help. With 127 memory care facilities in Dunkirk, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

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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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The staff here are caring and professional. They treat residents like their immediate family, in the best possible way. My niece has been there for years. They do her hair up when time permits. Another has...
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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I've heard the food is very good. Some of the activities include music, puzzles, Wii bowling, and more for the residents to choose from. The staff are good to work with if we have questions or concerns...
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.
Leisure Living Retirement Home is an assisted living community located In Jarvis, Haldimand County, Ontario. This location is convenient to Hamilton, Simcoe, Port Dover, Cayuga, Hagersville, and Caledonia. Friends, and family members will find all the shopping and services they may require are...
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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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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.
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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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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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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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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.
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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.
Welcome to Lincoln Park Retirement Residence Nestled in the heart of the picturesque Niagara region, Lincoln Park offers stunning views of Lake Ontario and is only a short hop to award-winning wineries and restaurants. Whether whipping up your famous cherry apple pie in the baker's kitchen,...

Cost of memory care in Dunkirk, NY

The average cost of senior living in Dunkirk is $4,122 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Silver Creek, NY with an average of $3,875 per month.

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

Dunkirk, NY
$4,122/mo
$4,905/mo
$4,263/mo

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

Dunkirk, NY
$4,122/mo
U.S. national average
$4,761/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,122/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,925/mo
Studio
$5,206/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,222/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,293/mo

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What families are saying about memory care in Dunkirk

Recent reviews for memory care in Dunkirk

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.

Peregrine Senior Living at Orchard Park

4.5
Small community (52 beds)which makes it nicer for a resident to assimilate into the community as well as navigate the property. Memory care facility only so the staff is well trained on how to care for memory care residents They do a great job of coordinating activities for the residents so ...
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Dunkirk review score based on 253 family reviews

7.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 253 reviews of 102 Dunkirk memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Dunkirk 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

Dunkirk review score compared against nearby cities

7.5
Dunkirk, NY102 facilities
9.7
Fredonia, NY7 facilities
9.4
Brocton, NY8 facilities

Review subcategories for Dunkirk 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 253 reviews of 102 Dunkirk memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Dunkirk 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
4.6
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.4
Meals & dining
4.2
4.0
Activities
4.1
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4.2
4.0
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Dunkirk memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dunkirk memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dunkirk, 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 Dunkirk 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 Dunkirk that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dunkirk, NYNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
44.1%
57.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
35.1%
43.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
89.2%
74.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
91.9%
89.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50.5%
64.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
91%
80.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
42.3%
54.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
35.1%
64.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Dunkirk 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 Dunkirk Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dunkirk, NYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
42.3%
66.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
18%
41.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
24.3%
62.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10.8%
23.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dunkirk 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 Dunkirk partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dunkirk, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.5%
24.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.5%
39.6%
No sugar
No sugar
31.5%
37%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.7%
44.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.6%
14.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Dunkirk 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 Dunkirk communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dunkirk, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
21.6%
28.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.6%
34.4%
Room service
Room service
17.1%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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20%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dunkirk 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 Dunkirk offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dunkirk, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
36.9%
40.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.6%
29.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27%
25.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.7%
46.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40.5%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
35.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.5%
30.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.6%
32.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.9%
42.2%
Live performances
Live performances
37.8%
42.6%
Dances
Dances
16.2%
27.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.7%
19.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.7%
41.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Tanglewood Manor, The Magnolia and The Residence at Presque Isle Bay are the top-rated memory care facilities near Dunkirk, New York. See full list of communities.

There are 127 memory care facilities near Dunkirk, New York. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Dunkirk, New York are Tanglewood Manor, The Magnolia and The Residence at Presque Isle Bay. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 127 memory care facilities near you in Dunkirk, 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 Dunkirk, 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 Dunkirk, 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 Dunkirk, New York ranges from $1500 to $9210. The average Memory Care cost in Dunkirk, New York is $4,122. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Dunkirk, 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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