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Memory Care in West Brighton

Compare licensed memory care in West Brighton and the surrounding Richmond County area. Free guidance, no obligation.

2 verified in West Brighton
Richmond County
Quick answer

There are 2 verified memory care options listed in West Brighton. NYSDOH licenses and inspects this care type, and publishes the record free on NYS Health Profiles.

HomeWest BrightonMemory Care

Memory care is secured, dementia-specific assisted living. In New York it requires the Special Needs Assisted Living Residence (SNALR) certification layered on an existing ALR license under 10 NYCRR Part 1001, built around an Individualized Service Plan for each resident.

Short answer

We list 2 verified memory care options in West Brighton.

What to watch for with memory care in West Brighton

  • Ask to see whatever disclosure/certification document New York requires, by name.

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Verified memory care in West Brighton

CommunityCare typeAddressCounty
The Veranda Assisted LivingAssisted Living110 Henderson Ave
Staten Island, NY 10301
Richmond
Silver Lake Specialized Care CenterNursing Home275 Castleton Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10301
Richmond

Memory Care elsewhere in the region

Families in West Brighton sometimes place a parent one city over, especially when a specific care level is needed.

CommunityCare typeAddressCounty
Staten Island Care CenterNursing Home200 Lafayette Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10301
Richmond
Carmel Richmond Healthcare and Rehabilitation CenterNursing Home88 Old Town Road
Staten Island, NY 10304
Richmond
The Brielle at SeaviewAssisted Living140 Friendship Lane
Staten Island, NY 10314
Richmond
Clove Lakes Health Care and Rehabilitation CenterNursing Home25 Fanning St
Staten Island, NY 10314
Richmond
NYC Health + Hospitals/Sea ViewNursing Home460 Brielle Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10314
Richmond
Sunrise of Staten IslandAssisted Living801 Narrows Road North
Staten Island, NY 10304
Richmond

The West Brighton market specifically

West Brighton sits between the Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Richmond University Medical Center, giving North Shore families a genuinely walkable option near green space and acute care both.

Families choosing between West Brighton and Port Richmond usually decide based on whether Snug Harbor's grounds or Port Richmond's home-care agency density matters more to their situation.

The question about money nobody asks early enough

Ask what happens if private funds run out, and whether the community holds a Medicaid waiver provider agreement. A meaningful share of communities do not participate at all, which converts a funding problem into a forced move at the worst possible moment.

You can check any facility's record free. NYS Health Profiles (profiles.health.ny.gov) publishes free license status and inspection history for every Adult Care Facility and nursing home. Read the full explanation →

Questions families ask

What's the practical difference between calling the ombudsman and calling NYSDOH's complaint line?

The ombudsman advocates for an individual resident and can help resolve a dispute or attend a care conference, but cannot license, inspect, or fine a facility. NYSDOH's Metropolitan Area Regional Office ((212) 417-5990 for Adult Care Facilities, (212) 417-4999 for nursing homes) investigates regulatory complaints and can take enforcement action.

Is contacting the ombudsman free, and will it cost my family anything?

Yes, the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program is entirely free and independent -- there is no cost to a Staten Island family for contacting CIDNY's program or the statewide LTCOP hotline, and using the service does not create any billing relationship or fee.

Can the ombudsman attend a care planning conference with my parent's facility?

Yes -- with the resident's consent, an ombudsman representative can attend a care planning conference or similar meeting to help ensure the resident's own preferences are represented and heard, particularly in situations where family and facility staff see the care plan differently.

How do I report suspected abuse or neglect on Staten Island?

Staten Island's borough Adult Protective Services office is reachable at (929) 221-8794. The citywide DSS-OneNumber referral line -- covering all five boroughs -- is (718) 557-1399, Monday-Friday 9am-5pm; say "APS" when prompted. If someone is in immediate danger, call 911 instead.

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