Trusted Memory Care in Nassau County

The Bristal at Lake Success

69 N Service Rd Lake Success, NY 11020

This is Bristal’s only ‘Memory Only’ Assisted Living community. Everything and everyone in the community is focused on the needs of seniors with dementia and the physical difficulties that often accompany later stage dementia. The community boasts two interior, secured courtyards. It also features the Foresite Predictive Health and Fall Management system at no extra cost to residents. This cutting-edge platform combines wireless sensors, artificial intelligence, deep machine learning, visual monitoring systems, and predictive analytics to track resident health, help predict an elevated risk of falling, and provide immediate alerts should a fall ever occur. Technology will play an increasing role in senior care, and this system is showing meaningful promise in helping ‘get ahead’ of physical problems experienced by fragile seniors.

The Esplanade of Woodmere

130 Irving Pl Woodmere, NY 11598

This brand-new community, smaller community, set to open in early 2022, is Nassau County’s only Memory Care community serving a Kosher diet. For Jewish residents it also features an on-site synagogue. Residents of any faith, of course, are welcome to enjoy this small, boutique approach to Dementia Care. The Esplanade features a unique approach to helping seniors with dementia. They follow the general principle of Montessori education – seniors with dementia still have interests, preferences, and passions, and they are encouraged to continue to follow those interests while at the Esplanade. Group sizes for activities will be kept small, and if there is interest in a particular subject by just one or two residents, that interest will be supported and encouraged. And although The Esplanade will be new when it opens, it is managed by the Meridian Company, an internally know provider of services to seniors.

The Regency

94 School St Glen Cove, NY 11542

Memory Care at The Regency in Glen Cove is called Safe Harbor. The Memory unit at Regency was completely renovated just 2 years ago, and it features a number of different studio sizes and configurations. The space dedicated to Memory Care is substantial, and it features a dedicated, secure outdoor space. The higher staff to resident ratio gives each resident the opportunity for personal contact and discussions during the day, and the staff on duty at night assures residents and families that attention to residents is maintained during the ‘sundowning’ and overnight hours. Residents can take advantage of a variety of activities in the building, and periodically outside trips are scheduled.

Amber Court Assisted Living - The Alcove

3400 Brush Hollow Rd Westbury, NY 11590

Amber Court is a highly respected group of Assisted Living communities, with several locations on Long Island and throughout the NYC area. Their communities mainly serve seniors who are relatively sound from a cognitive standpoint. They have one intimate area of their community that serves people with dementia, both with and without physical challenges. This is called The Alcove. Amber Court is sometimes able to use a combination of Medicaid and private payments to support seniors with dementia in this special area of their community.

Atria Park of Great Neck

51 Great Neck Rd Great Neck, NY 11021

Atria is the country’s second largest collection of Assisted, Independent, and Memory communities. The “Park” designation within Atria means that this community offers the highest level of support allowed under NY State licensure for both Memory Care and Assisted Living. They care for seniors with dementia and with several of the physical difficulties that often accompany dementia, like the inability to walk. This community is set in the middle of the community of Great Neck – just steps from the LIRR and convenient restaurants and shopping.

Atria Park of Lynbrook

100 Peninsula Blvd Lynbrook, NY 11563

This community, like other Atria Park’s, can care for seniors with dementia, typically, for the rest of their lives. They are prepared for wheelchairs and other needs, and have separate daily activities for those with greater and lesser abilities. The building has recently been completely renovated, and the studio apartments for Memory residents are spacious and close to the separate activity areas used exclusively by Memory residents.

Benchmark Orchard Estates

900 Woodbury Rd Woodbury, NY 11797

This community is part of the well respected Benchmark community group, with most locations in the Northeastern US. The Memory Care area at Orchard Estates in smaller and more intimate than some communities, and is highlighted by a large, sun filled main activity room opening onto a private and secured patio and garden.

Benchmark Whisper Woods

71 St Johnland Rd Smithtown, NY 11787

This is Benchmark’s other Long Island community. While seniors of at virtually any point in their dementia journey are welcome at Whisper Woods, this community uses their Special Needs and Enhanced licenses to care for seniors throughout their entire time with dementia, including end of life care. Whisper Woods is very near other medical resources, including St. Catherine’s Medical Center.

The Bristal at Garden City

1001 Axinn Ave Garden City, NY 11530

This is one of the Bristal’s newest communities, and as is typical in new communities the population in both Assisted and Memory tends to be slightly younger and less needy than communities that have a longer tenure. The apartments in Memory are all identical – all medium sized studios and are set up in a “figure 8” arrangement. The advantage of this design, of course, is that seniors with dementia have relatively long walkways but cannot get lost. An additional design element here are the two secure courtyards, reserved for the private use of the Memory Care area – both of which are inside the Figure 8 design.

The Bristal at Bethpage

1075 Stewart Ave Bethpage, NY 11714

This is Bristal’s newest community – it opened in July of 2022. The Memory section of this community, and the Memory sections of all of Bristal’s communities, has the same amenities and services as Assisted Living – each boasts cinemas, bistros, secured outdoor spaces, activity rooms, access to physicians, and more. A relatively unique feature of this new Bristal is the installation of the Foresite Predictive Health and Fall Management system in both common spaces and in resident’s rooms. This cutting-edge technology allows the Wellness staff to see and quickly respond to resident falls. In addition, the data gathered by devices located under mattresses gives the staff information on several health indices, including sleep patterns and blood oxygen levels. This system, as it develops, will help the staff predict and even head off some health problems for some residents. And within the Memory section at Bristal Bethpage this information service is provided at no cost.

The Bristal East Meadow

40 Merrick Ave East Meadow, NY 11554

Getting to a community to visit a loved one easily makes for more frequent visits, and this Bristal is close to the Northern State, Hempstead Turnpike, the Meadowbrook Parkway, and others. The community is built in a vertical apartment style, and their Memory area features several different types of apartments. In the month of August 2022, the activity calendar for Reflections (the name for Memory Care at all Bristals) showed at least 10 activities per day – all for the senior residents with dementia.

The Bristal at Jericho

310 Jericho Turnpike Jericho, NY 11753

This is another new building for Bristal – it opened in 2019. The Memory Care section of this community is active and friendly, with residents, families, and staff all interacting in a friendly and upbeat manner. Memory apartments here come in two types – private studios and ‘Friendship Suites’ – suites where both residents have private bedrooms and share a common foyer and kitchenette. This is only community on Long Island where Bristal has put a separate Independent Living community together with an Assisted and a Memory community. Their idea is that seniors can ‘age in place’, starting with Independent Living and then perhaps progressing as needed to other types of care – all on the same campus.

The Bristal at Lynbrook

8 Freer St Lynbrook, NY 11563

This Bristal has a great, active spirit. Residents in both Assisted Living and Memory Care busy. There is an active calendar of events, and the care staff has received special trainging to help residents with dementia have peaceful and happy days. This is one of the least expensive Bristal buildings – a great opportunity to experience the Bristal’s high level of service for comparably less money per month.

The Bristal at North Hills

99 S Service Rd North Hills, NY 11040

This community is very close to Roslyn, Great Neck, and other exclusive towns in Western Nassau County. It is also close to Long Island Jewish, Winthrop, North Shore, and St. Francis. The population in Memory Care at North Hills is a bit older than average, which means that the community has lots of care available for seniors who have both dementia and some of the physical difficulties that sometimes accompany dementia.

The Bristal at North Woodmere

477 Hungry Harbor Rd North Woodmere, NY 11581

This is Bristal’s community is Nassau County’s “Five Towns” area. Like all Bristals, it combines elegant interiors with attentive staff and care teams. The Memory area is intimate and secure. The setting of the community is very nice – it is close to the South Shore, and many of the small towns and oceanside restaurants are close and accessible. This community has a very diverse population.

The Bristal at Westbury

117 Post Ave Westbury, NY 11590

This community is very near rail connections. It is also a block away from downtown Westbury, a multi ethnic shopping area. The population within the Memory Care section of the building is a cross section of the local area, as is the staff. Bristal takes great care in creating and managing Memory Care neighborhoods, and this building’s Memory unit reflects that attention.

Maple Pointe by Chelsea Senior Living

260 Maple Avenue Rockville Centre, NY 11570

This community, managed by the respected company Chelsea Senior Living, offers Memory Care in a separate, secured area. Maple Pointe has the important Enhanced and Special Needs licenses, so important in allowing seniors and seniors with cognitive difficulties to age in place.

Somerset Gardens by Chelsea Senior Living

150 Sunnyside Blvd Plainview, NY 11803

This community is conveniently located close to major roads in the eastern half of Nassau County. The Memory section of the building, called the Country Cottage, has its own secure outdoor space. The community can care for people who have cognitive difficulties accompanied by physical difficulties, such as the inability to walk or swallow easily.

Harbor House

150 South St Oyster Bay, NY 11771

This is a Memory only community. It is part of a two building complex, with the Assisted Community Oyster Bay Manor located next door. Many people with modest cognitive difficulties enter Oyster Bay Manor and eventually move into Harbor House as their dementia progresses. Harbor House was one of the first purpose built Memory only communities built on Long Island and anywhere in the country. The building is divided into three floors, and each floor specializes in caring for seniors with dementia at a specific point in their dementia journey. There are few communities with more experience than Harbor House.

Rosewood on the Sound

59 Bayville Ave Bayville, NY 11709

Mike’s first-hand notes

This is a small Memory Care only community in Bayville. The staff ratio is good, and as the name implies it is right on Long Island Sound. I’ve been to the community more than once and seen the residents very engaged with outside entertainment.

Sunrise of East Meadow

1555 Glenn Curtiss Blvd East Meadow, NY 11554

Sunrise is a standard setter for all types of Senior Living, including Memory Care. Sunrise provides care for seniors with dementia, and also supports the increasing physical needs that often accompany advancing cognitive decline. This community is located in East Meadow, convenient to major roads, medical institutions, and several residential areas in Nassau County.

Sunrise at North Lynbrook

53 Franklin Ave Lynbrook, NY 11563

This Sunrise is located in a quiet residential area in Lynbrook. The landscaping and grounds area particularly beautiful, and residents and guests use the property to walk around or just enjoy a pleasant day. The staff here is very tenured. The residents in Memory Care have a cozy activity area, a private garden, and the higher staff ratios that are found in all Sunrise communities.

Sunrise of Plainview

1231 Old Country Rd Plainview, NY 11803

The Sunrise of Plainview is small and intimate. The Memory neighborhood is particularly cozy less than 20 residents with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia are cared for by a dedicated and specially trained staff. The residents in the Memory neighborhood also have a dedicated, secure garden area, which is well tended and peaceful.

Village Green Assisted Living

90 Schoolhouse Rd Levittown, NY 11756

This new community, located in the heart of Levittown, reflects the special nature of the surrounding town. Village Green’s approach to Memory Care is personalized in an approach called Heartfelt Connections. Through this program, the community works to recognize what continues to make each resident unique, despite Alzheimer’s or some other form of dementia. The program strives to help family members continue to be spouses, children, and loved ones of the person with dementia. Various room arrangements are possible in the Memory neighborhood, and a private, secure garden is available just for residents with cognitive difficulties.