Memory care is secured, dementia-specific assisted living. New York requires a Special Needs Assisted Living Residence (SNALR) certification — an add-on to an ALR license under 10 NYCRR Part 1001 — rather than a wholly separate memory-care license.
Short answer
No verified memory care provider is currently based in Valley Stream. The closest verified options are listed below.
What to watch for with memory care in Valley Stream
- Ask to see the SNALR certification by name.
Verified memory care in Valley Stream
Nothing verified in Valley Stream yet. There is no verified memory care provider based in Valley Stream itself. The closest verified options are in Bethpage, East Meadow, Garden City, Jericho, Lake Success and Lynbrook, which for most families here is a realistic drive. We only list providers we have confirmed against their own published information, so this list is shorter than the aggregator directories — and more reliable.
Closest verified providers
| Provider | Based in | Address | County |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bristal at Bethpage | Bethpage | 1075 Stewart Avenue, 11714 | Nassau |
| The Bristal at East Meadow | East Meadow | 40 Merrick Avenue, 11554 | Nassau |
| The Bristal at Garden City | Garden City | 1001 Axinn Avenue, 11530 | Nassau |
| The Bristal at Jericho | Jericho | 310 Jericho Turnpike, 11753 | Nassau |
| The Bristal at Lake Success | Lake Success | 69 North Service Road, 11020 | Nassau |
| The Bristal at Lynbrook | Lynbrook | 8 Freer Street, 11563 | Nassau |
The Valley Stream market specifically
Visit twice, at different hours
A scheduled mid-morning tour and an unannounced 7 p.m. drop-in can look like two different buildings. Evening and overnight are when staffing thins and when families are most often surprised.
Eat a meal there. Talk to a resident's family member in the parking lot rather than one the community introduces you to.
You can check any facility's record free. NYS Health Profiles (profiles.health.ny.gov) publishes license status and inspection history free. Read the full explanation →
