The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Nassau County, NY

Atria Park of Lynbrook offers independent living, assisted living and memory care services tailored to the needs of individuals with cognitive disorders. Atria's Life Guidance memory care program provides 24-hour staff support in a secure environment. Safety is maintained through secured entries and exits. Staff with extensive dementia training assist with activities of daily living, accompany residents to meals and assist with transfers. Memory care residents participate in a special version of the community's Engage Life program, which includes music activities to improve mood and reduce stress. The program delivers at least two exercise opportunities daily, including walking, stretching, restorative yoga, dancing and weight training.

As part of Sunrise of East Meadow's memory care services, residents are housed in Reminiscence, a customized memory care neighborhood designed to help residents navigate more easily and promote social interaction through various activities and evidence-based programs. Residents have the opportunity to tap into favorite memories like getting married or raising children and participate in activities such as art therapy, music and gardening. Motion sensors and muted, contrasting colors help seniors find their way around the community and promote independence. The community's reflection rooms are equipped with soft lighting, soothing music and other relaxing elements to help with prayer, meditation and other forms of peaceful expression.

For resident safety and comfort, Atria Park offers memory care in a custom-designed neighborhood with secured entries and exits. Seniors have access to dementia-trained staff, including on-site nurses around the clock. Caregivers assist with dressing, bathing, mobility, medications and accompanying residents to meals and activities. To help maintain physical health and cognitive function, residents are offered a minimum of two daily exercises that may include restorative yoga, stretching, dancing and musical activities to boost mood. A secure courtyard offers residents a safe place to relax and appreciate nature. The family-style dining room encourages social interaction among seniors and serves three meals a day. Those on low-sugar and salt diets are closely monitored during meals.

Sunrise of North Lynbrook is a senior living community situated in a quiet locality near Queens. Reminiscence, its dedicated memory care neighborhood, is staffed by trained caregivers, licensed nurses and life-enrichment managers trained in validation methods for effective communication. Living and dining areas are located around suites to facilitate navigation and social interaction. Personalized shadow boxes outside each suite provide memory cues that can help seniors reorient themselves. Residents have access to a variety of hobbies and clubs, including painting, music therapy, gardening and fitness classes. These are delivered individually or in small groups to ensure highly focused, personalized attention.

Sunrise of Plainview was included in our top ten because of its unique design and mentally stimulating activities. Seniors live in suites close to dining and common areas to help navigate and encourage socialization. Various floor plans are available, each equipped with emergency response systems and shadow boxes on the wall outside to facilitate familiarity. The Sunrise Live With Purpose program offers seniors a variety of activities led by life-enrichment managers trained in validation methods. Activities include music and singing, flower arranging, gardening and memory-boosting card games such as cribbage and bridge. Residents can pray or meditate in a relaxing environment in the reflection room with staff support.

Orchard Estate of Woodbury was included in our top 10 because of its vast array of on-site amenities available to memory care residents. The mind and memory care neighborhood offers five levels of assistance ranging from cues and reminders to total support with all aspects of care, including emotional and behavioral aid. Residents can navigate the neighborhood easily thanks to visual cues and color-themed areas, while specialized lighting reduces confusion after sundown. The use of treasure chests, journey stations and engagement boxes provides opportunities for reminiscing. The residents may also benefit from individual or small group therapeutic programs, such as art, music and pet therapy, fitness programs, brain games, family programs and community outings.

As a result of its dining program, Sunrise of Glen Cove earned a place in our top 10. The senior living community offers assisted living, memory care and Dignity Home Care. Residents of the exclusive Reminiscence neighborhood can partake in various cognitively stimulating activities led by validation-trained life-enrichment managers. There are brain games such as crosswords, puzzles and trivia available to seniors as well as music and singing classes, fitness classes and community outings. There is a secure courtyard where seniors can relax or enjoy bird-watching in the fresh air. Visually appealing and flavorful meals promote increased intake, and contrasting tableware and menu options promote independence and stress-free selection.

Our inclusion of Village Green in our top 10 is due to the program's Loving Life Stories, a component of their Heartfelt Connections memory care program. Through the use of LifeBio tools, which gather information about a resident's family, friends, hobbies and interests, person-centered activities can be created for each individual. Bingo and trivia are two activities that can help residents improve their cognitive function, and singing along to favorite oldies can help residents recall and reminisce. Other activities include pet therapy, dance workouts and ice cream socials to keep residents stimulated and engaged. On-site amenities include an enclosed courtyard, a hair salon, a theater and a library.

The Esplanade of Woodmere is a specialized memory care community offering private suites, supervised access to amenities and compassionate care. Meridian Senior Living's Montessori Moments in Time program is at the core of its comprehensive approach to memory care. Dementia and validation training helps staff identify resident preferences, past experiences and likes and dislikes and redirect behavior to resolve problems. The community's calendar combines activities that stimulate the mind, body and soul and provide valuable socializing opportunities. It includes music, gardening and art sessions, storytelling, religious services and off-site activities. A 24/7 on-site care service, private suites with full baths, secure courtyards and cozy lounge areas are all features designed to increase residents' comfort, convenience and safety.

At Bristal Assisted Living at East Meadow, residents with Alzheimer's and other dementia receive care and support in the community's Reflections memory care area. Reflections staff receive ongoing training in the Hands-On & Hearts-In program which strengthens their ability to identify and address cognitive challenges. For memory enhancement, residents can participate in art and music classes, reading circles, creative writing, cultural programs, live entertainment and therapeutic exercises at their own pace. For safety and security, all areas within the memory care community are keypad protected. To add a sense of familiarity and comfort, friends and family are encouraged to visit, join in daily activities and participate in the care of their loved ones.