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

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My mother, [Name removed], was a resident for 4 years at the Greenfield Court. The nursing staff is professional, friendly and give exceptional care to the residents. The Social worker was always...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
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.
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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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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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There’s something for everyone at Kenwell, a senior living community that offers the comforts of home, a commitment to enhancing quality of life, and personal care services in a supportive environment. Our welcoming community is conveniently located just around the corner from shopping,...
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Was expectibg one of the lower tier homes for the price but it’s very nice there!
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.
There’s something for everyone at Glenwell, a senior living community that offers the comforts of home, a commitment to enhancing quality of life, and personal care services in a supportive environment. Our welcoming community is conveniently located in a quiet setting just around the corner from...
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We are very pleased with the Bristol home. Mom is also very happy there. She has made friends and is much more active. All personnel are friendly. We feel she is safe and well cared for.
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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 Bristol Home is a non-profit assisted living facility located in the theatre district of Downtown Buffalo. The Bristol Home has served the needs of the area's elderly women for more than one hundred and thirty-five years. Our mission is to continue providing exceptional care and services to...
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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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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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I appreciate all the love and care my mom receives from all the workers at Willoughby. It’s nice to know my mom is happy and safe. The staff is always kind, personal and welcoming. We are very thankful.
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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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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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 enjoying her stay at the Orchard Heights. The meals are wonderful I've had a chance to try them myself. They have a range of activities that the residents could engage in daily. The staff...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
At Orchard Heights our residents are welcomed into a caring community where they are surrounded by all the amenities of home, plus the personal attention of our dedicated staff. From around-the-clock care by licensed nurses and personal care assistants to activities tailored to residents and...
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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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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, 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 Shelby Center, NY

The average cost of senior living in Shelby Center is $4,377 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Youngstown, NY with an average of $3,840 per month.

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

Shelby Center, NY
$4,377/mo
$4,377/mo

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

Shelby Center, NY
$4,377/mo
U.S. national average
$4,761/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,377/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,661/mo
Studio
$5,138/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,212/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,475/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,285/mo

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What families are saying about memory care in Shelby Center

Recent reviews for memory care in Shelby Center

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.

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.

Shelby Center review score based on 359 family reviews

7.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 359 reviews of 124 Shelby Center memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Shelby Center 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

Shelby Center review score compared against nearby cities

7.9
Shelby Center, NY124 facilities
7.9
Medina, NY146 facilities
8.5
Middleport, NY5 facilities

Review subcategories for Shelby Center 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 359 reviews of 124 Shelby Center memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Shelby Center 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.
Shelby Center, NY averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.4
Meals & dining
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4.0
Activities
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Value for cost*
4.0
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Shelby Center memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shelby Center memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shelby Center, 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 Shelby Center 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 Shelby Center that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Shelby Center, NYNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
54.5%
57.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
34.3%
43.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
89.6%
74.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
92.5%
89.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
57.5%
64.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
29.1%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
91%
80.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40.3%
54.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
33.6%
64.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Shelby Center 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 Shelby Center Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shelby Center, NYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50.7%
66.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
23.1%
41.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
32.1%
62.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shelby Center 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 Shelby Center partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shelby Center, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
32.8%
24.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.1%
39.6%
No sugar
No sugar
32.8%
37%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.1%
44.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9%
14.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Shelby Center 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 Shelby Center communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shelby Center, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20.9%
28.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
34.3%
34.4%
Room service
Room service
17.9%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.2%
20%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shelby Center 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 Shelby Center offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shelby Center, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
44%
40.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
39.6%
29.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.6%
25.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
49.3%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.8%
46.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.6%
35.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.6%
30.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.1%
32.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44%
42.2%
Live performances
Live performances
46.3%
42.6%
Dances
Dances
20.9%
27.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10.4%
19.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.3%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Westwood Commons, a DePaul Senior Living Comm, Brookdale Kenmore and Baywinde Senior Living are the top-rated memory care facilities near Shelby Center, New York. See full list of communities.

There are 146 memory care facilities near Shelby Center, New York. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Shelby Center, New York are Westwood Commons, a DePaul Senior Living Comm, Baywinde Senior Living and The Amberleigh. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 146 memory care facilities near you in Shelby Center, 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 Shelby Center, 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 Shelby Center, 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 Shelby Center, New York ranges from $1235 to $9800. The average Memory Care cost in Shelby Center, New York is $4,377. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Shelby Center, 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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