Memory Care in New York
We're still building out our memory care directory for New York. The median estimated cost statewide is $8,888/mo. Pick a city below for local pricing and provider listings.
Cost of memory care in New York
Median monthly price, New York
$8,888/mo
Estimated range $8,532 – $9,243
● New York $8,888 ○ National median $7,788
Source: Based on 2025 assisted living costs plus a memory care premium
Scroll for more →
Medicare generally does not cover long-term custodial care. Families usually combine private pay, long-term care insurance, VA Aid and Attendance, or a Medicaid waiver where they qualify. See paying for care and the state Medicaid guides.
New York licensing & regulation
New York State Department of Health licenses and inspects assisted living communities, including communities that offer memory care, in New York. Before you sign anything, look up the community's license status and past complaints on the state's own site.
- New York State Department of Health (official state licensing agency)
- Check a facility's license or complaint history
- To report a concern or file a complaint, call 1-866-893-6772.
NYSDOH also oversees Licensed Home Care Services Agencies (LHCSA), Adult Day Health Care, and Continuing Care Retirement Communities under separate directories on the same health.ny.gov / health.data.ny.gov domain.
Medicaid & local resources in New York
Long-Term Care Ombudsman
New York State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program helps residents of nursing homes, assisted living, and similar settings in New York resolve concerns about care and rights. Call 1-855-582-6769.
Medicaid programs for care at home
- Managed Long Term Care (MLTC). NYSDOH managed long-term care program for community-based LTSS.
National helplines
- Eldercare Locator · 800-677-1116
Free nationwide connection to local aging services.
- 211
Local health and human services referrals.
- NCOA BenefitsCheckUp
Screen for benefits you may qualify for.
- DIAL
ACL Disability Information and Access Line.
- VA health benefits
Veterans health care and long-term care programs.
Cities in New York
Don't see your city? Search for it, or start from the nearest larger one.
Memory Care providers in New York
We don't have licensed memory care communities listed for New York yet.
Nearby cities are linked below.
Frequently asked questions
Which cities in New York have memory care listings?
New York has memory care listings in 1,293 cities and towns. Find yours in the city list on this page, or search for it by name.
Want a shortlist instead of a long list?
Tell us what your parent needs and what you can spend. We'll narrow memory care options that fit. Free, and every number on this page stays visible either way.
Get my free shortlist →