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Memory care in Islandia, NY

1 memory care community with a state Alzheimer or dementia care license, certificate or special care unit.

Memory care community
1
in Islandia
Adults 65+
623
Census estimate for Islandia
Within 25 miles
37
of the center of Islandia
Memory CareAssisted Living 2Home Care 4
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Source: New York DOH, NYS Health Profiles - Adult Care Facilities directory and service lists, as of Oct 17, 2026. Distance is measured from the center of Islandia (U.S. Census Bureau).

Nearby

Memory care communities near Islandia

Counting neighboring towns, there are 37 memory care communities within 25 miles of the center of Islandia, 36 more than in Islandia itself. Distances are straight-line miles.

Closest outside Islandia

See all 37 within 25 miles

Nearby cities

Within 25 miles, closest first

Local overview

Memory care in Islandia at a glance

Islandia has one memory care community in our directory, drawn from New York DOH records.1

Licensing and oversight

How memory care is regulated in New York

In New York, the New York State Department of Health licenses assisted living and other residential care settings. Its public records are the source for the memory care listings on this page.2 Of the 1 memory care community listed in Islandia, 1 hold a state Alzheimer’s or dementia certification or license.2

Report a problem
Contact the New York State Department of Health about a licensed community, or the New York long-term care ombudsman at (518) 408-14693.

Paying for care

Ways to pay for memory care in New York

Programs that can help, by name. Eligibility rules are set by each program, so confirm with the agency before you plan around one.

Medicaid
The New York Medicaid program can cover long-term care for people who qualify on income, assets and care needs. Which services it covers depends on the program, so ask the state Medicaid agency.4 Medicaid waivers pay for care services, not room and board.5 New York Medicaid agency
Medicare
Medicare does not pay for long-term custodial care or for room and board. It still covers medically necessary care, such as doctor visits, hospital care, home health, hospice and prescriptions.6
Veterans benefits
Wartime veterans and surviving spouses who need help with daily activities may qualify for the VA pension with Aid and Attendance.7 The New York State Department of Veterans’ Services helps with claims (518-474-6114).8
Medicare counseling
New York’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) gives unbiased one-on-one help with Medicare and related coverage questions: 1-800-701-0501.9

Local resources

Local help for families in Islandia

Official agencies and nonprofit helplines, with phone numbers and links taken from their own directories.

  • Area Agency on Aging

    Aging services for Suffolk County10

    1-800-677-1116

    The Eldercare Locator connects you with the Area Agency on Aging that serves Suffolk County.

    Website

  • Long-term care ombudsman

    Region 1 Family Service League3

    (631) 470-6755

    Free, independent advocate for residents of care facilities in Suffolk County.

  • Report abuse or neglect

    New York Adult Protective Services

    518-473-7857

    Adult Protective Services takes reports about adults at risk.

  • Medicare counseling (SHIP)

    Health Insurance Information, Counseling and Assistance (HIICAP)9

    1-800-701-0501

    Website

  • Veterans benefits

    New York State Department of Veterans’ Services8

    518-474-6114

    Website

  • Medicaid

    New York Medicaid agency4

    Website

  • Dementia support

    Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline11

    1-800-272-3900

    Find the chapter that serves New York.

    Website

Questions families ask

Frequently asked questions about memory care in Islandia

How many memory care communities are in Islandia, NY?

WeFoundCare lists 1 memory care community in Islandia, NY, from public licensing and certification records. Within 25 miles of the center of Islandia there are 37.

Do memory care communities in Islandia have a state dementia credential?

Every memory care listing on this page has a state record for dementia care: 1 hold a state Alzheimer’s or dementia certification or license.

Who licenses memory care in New York?

The New York State Department of Health licenses memory care in New York. You can check a community’s license in the agency’s public records.

Who can help if there is a problem with care in Islandia?

The long-term care ombudsman is a free, independent advocate for residents. In Suffolk County, call (631) 470-6755. To report suspected abuse or neglect, call New York Adult Protective Services at 518-473-7857.

Are there memory care communities near Islandia?

Nearby cities with listings include Lake Ronkonkoma (1, 3.4 mi), Smithtown (2, 4.2 mi), Lake Grove (1, 4.5 mi).

Guides

Guides for families choosing memory care

Other types of care

Other senior care in Islandia

Methodology

About this data

How the figures on this page are built. Each number links to its source below.

  • Listings come from New York DOH (NYS Health Profiles - Adult Care Facilities directory and service lists), Oct 17, 2026.1 A listing appears under the city on its license or certification address.
  • Adults 65+ is the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimate for Islandia (Census place). Census boundaries can differ from the mailing-address city used for listings, so per-1,000 figures are a guide, not a precise rate.12
  • Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Islandia (U.S. Census Bureau place center). “Nearby” means within 25 miles and can include other states.
  • Agency contacts come from each program’s own directory and are checked when we rebuild the data. WeFoundCare does not rate or rank communities.

Sources and references

  1. New York State Department of Health: NYS Health Profiles - Adult Care Facilities directory and service lists. profiles.health.ny.gov/directory/acfs Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  2. New York State Department of Health. health.data.ny.gov/d/u7ui-w87n Accessed .
  3. National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center / National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care: Find your Long-Term Care Ombudsman. theconsumervoice.org/get-help Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  4. National Association of Medicaid Directors: Medicaid Directors. medicaiddirectors.org/about/medicaid-directors Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  5. 42 CFR §441.310 via LII: Limits on FFP (room and board excluded from HCBS waiver). law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/42/441.310 Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  6. CMS / Medicare.gov: Long-term care coverage. medicare.gov/coverage/long-term-care Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  7. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowance. va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  8. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: State Veterans Affairs Offices. discover.va.gov/external-resources Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  9. SHIP National Technical Assistance Center (funded by the U.S. Administration for Community Living): Find your local SHIP. shiphelp.org/ships Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  10. U.S. Administration for Community Living: Eldercare Locator. eldercare.acl.gov Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  11. Alzheimer’s Association: 24/7 Helpline. alz.org/help-support/resources/helpline Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  12. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B01001. data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B01001 Accessed Oct 18, 2026.