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Memory Garden in Jamestown, NY

Memory Garden is an assisted living and memory care community in Jamestown, NY.

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560 Fairmount Avenue, Jamestown, NY 14701

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.9 from 48 reviews
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Memory Garden Costs & Pricing

Memory Garden offers a thoughtful approach to assisted living with competitive pricing that reflects both the local and state averages. For a semi-private room, residents can expect to pay $4,200 per month, which is slightly higher than the average cost in Chautauqua County at $3,547 but remains lower than the state average of $4,389. The studio option is priced at $4,590, positioning it above the county average of $4,061 yet just below New York's state figure of $4,532. These prices underscore Memory Garden's commitment to providing a supportive living environment while remaining mindful of budget considerations for families exploring care options.

Floor plansMemory GardenChautauqua CountyNew York
Semi-Private$4,200$3,547$4,389
Studio$4,590$4,061$4,532

Overall Review of Memory Garden

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Dementia care feels specialized

Residents describe a team that understands dementia and responds with patience.

Several residents and family members specifically call out that staff know how to handle dementia and memory-related challenges. A few describe staff responding with understanding and good humor as situations come up day to day. Others say the approach helped improve comfort and mood after moving in, and that they feel their loved one is in capable hands.

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Meals are consistently praised

Dining stands out in reviews, with praise for how the meals taste.

Multiple reviewers mention that the food is very good, with several emphasizing consistency and variety. A few describe meals as restaurant-quality or the best they’ve had, and one notes their loved one likes what’s being served. This matches the community’s restaurant-style dining offering and diet-focused meal options described in the listing details.

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Activities keep residents engaged

Reviews point to frequent, varied activities that keep residents active.

Residents and families describe regular activity programming, including games, group sessions, and outings. Several reviewers mention seasonal or event-style activities like concerts, choirs, and church services, plus staff-supported time outdoors. One family also describes day-to-day engagement, including movie nights and bingo, which helps make the community feel lively and structured.

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Rooms and cleanliness get high marks

Many reviews highlight clean, well-kept spaces and comfortable rooms.

A recurring theme is how clean and well cared-for the facility feels, with multiple reviewers calling out clean rooms and a tidy environment. Families also describe room setups they view positively, including private rooms and private bathrooms. Several comments connect the upkeep and comfort of the building to feeling reassured about day-to-day care.

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Staff support eases transitions

Families describe the staff as supportive and helpful during move-in and care coordination.

A few reviews focus less on day-to-day activities and more on the support around admission and ongoing coordination. Families describe a smoother transition, feeling kept informed, and having questions answered. One reviewer also mentions help navigating assistance options, framing it as a major relief during a difficult decision.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 56 resident community capacity 56 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Bath tubs Bath tubs
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Garden view Garden view
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • Guest parking Guest parking
  • Handicap accessible Handicap accessible
  • Hiking trails Hiking trails
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Party space Party space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Private patio, deck, or balcony Private patio, deck, or balcony
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Security gate Security gate
  • Small library Small library
  • TV room TV room
  • Telephone Telephone
  • VA Benefits Consultation VA Benefits Consultation
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • High acuity care High acuity care
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • Personal care assistants Personal care assistants
  • Physical therapy Physical therapy
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • International cuisine International cuisine
  • Kosher Kosher
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Professional chef Professional chef
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Special dining programs Special dining programs
  • Vegan Vegan
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Art classes Art classes
  • Arts and crafts Arts and crafts
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Cooking classes Cooking classes
  • Cooking club Cooking club
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Games Games
  • Gardening club Gardening club
  • Happy hour Happy hour
  • Karaoke Karaoke
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Live well programs Live well programs
  • Other religious services Other religious services
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Stories Stories
  • Visiting chaplain or priest Visiting chaplain or priest
  • Wine tasting Wine tasting

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Jamestown, New York offers a variety of amenities that may be appealing to seniors looking for a convenient and vibrant community. In close proximity, there are several dining options ranging from casual eateries like McDonald's and Subway to more upscale establishments such as Applebee's. Additionally, there are multiple pharmacies and medical facilities in the area, including Family Health Medical Services and Jamestown Medical Oncology Hematology. For recreational activities, residents can enjoy parks like Lucille Ball Memorial Park or catch a movie at Lakewood Cinema 8. The presence of places of worship like Buffalo Street United Methodist Church also provides spiritual support for those who seek it. Transportation options include the Western New York & PA Railroad and Chautauqua County-Jamestown Airport for easy access to travel. Overall, this neighborhood offers a mix of conveniences and services that cater to the needs of seniors looking to reside in a well-rounded community in Jamestown.

Restaurants

  • Good Time Saloon (0.1 miles)
  • McDonald's (1 miles)
  • Applebee's (1.4 miles)
  • Subway (1.4 miles)
  • Lakewood Rod & Gun Club (1.5 miles)
  • The Beer Snob (1.5 miles)
  • Fifties Grill & Dairy (1.5 miles)

Physicians

  • Family Health Medical Services (0.6 miles)
  • Jamestown Radiologists (0.6 miles)
  • Jamestown Pediatric Associates (0.6 miles)
  • Jamestown Medical Oncology Hematology (1 miles)
  • Jamestown Psychiatric, PC (1.7 miles)
  • Jamestown Area Medical Associates (1.8 miles)
  • Guilding Pita, Michael Jamestown Area Medical Associates (1.8 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Pharmacy Innovations (0.8 miles)
  • Quality Markets (1 miles)
  • Wegmans (1 miles)
  • Rite Aid (1 miles)
  • Lakewood Apothecary & Natural Health Center (1.4 miles)
  • Rite Aid (1.6 miles)
  • Patient's Pharmacy (1.6 miles)

Parks

  • Lucille Ball Memorial Park (1 miles)
  • Comedy Center Park (1.5 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (1 miles)
  • Wegmans Market Cafe (1 miles)
  • Tim Hortons (1.8 miles)
  • Tim Hortons (1.8 miles)
  • Tim Hortons (2.1 miles)
  • Wired on Main (7.5 miles)
  • Lake Life Cafe (7.5 miles)

Hospitals

  • Jones Memorial Cancer Center (1.5 miles)
  • Mental Health Programs-Wca Hospital (1.5 miles)
  • Medical Rehabilitation-Wca Hospital (1.5 miles)
  • Lifeline-Wca Hospital (2.1 miles)
  • Wca Hospital (2.1 miles)
  • UPMC Chautauqua (2.1 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Buffalo Street United Methodist Church (2.6 miles)
  • Zion Luthern Preschool (6.5 miles)
  • Jones Garvin J JR Reverend (9.7 miles)
  • Niobe Baptist Church (10.9 miles)
  • Lottsville Methodist Church (13 miles)
  • Dewittville Hartfield UMC (13.1 miles)
  • The Church At Bear Lake (13.9 miles)

Theaters

  • Lakewood Cinema 8 (3.7 miles)
  • Dipson Theaters Warren Mall Cinema (15.1 miles)

Transportation

  • Western New York & PA Railroad (3.7 miles)
  • Chautauqua County-Jamestown Airport (JHW) (3.8 miles)

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