Hospitals & Memory Care Units Serving New York

After a stay, many families pair hospital follow-up with in-home dementia care in New York so the person can recover in a familiar place.

What dementia means during a hospital stay

Dementia affects memory, thinking, and the ability to carry out daily activities. The CDC overview of dementia describes those effects on memory, thinking, and daily function.

A hospital stay adds new faces, noise, and routines. Someone who already has trouble with memory or daily tasks may struggle to explain pain, follow instructions, or stay oriented at night. Families often need to stay involved with nurses, the attending team, and the discharge planner. This page does not diagnose dementia or recommend treatment.

Acute care hospitals serving New York

Several CMS-listed acute care hospitals serve New York families, and Medicare Care Compare publishes each hospital's address, ownership, emergency services, and overall star rating. Use the contacts below to ask about geriatric or memory-related services, sitter policies, and how the hospital plans discharge for a patient with dementia.

Hospital for Special Surgery

Hospital for Special Surgery is a voluntary non-profit private acute care hospital at 535 East 70th Street, New York, NY 10021, with a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5. Call (212) 606-1000 to confirm current services. The Medicare Care Compare profile for Hospital for Special Surgery lists type, ownership, and the overall rating.

Lenox Hill Hospital

Lenox Hill Hospital is a voluntary non-profit private acute care hospital at 100 East 77th Street, New York, NY 10075, with emergency services and a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5. Call (212) 434-2000 to confirm current services. The Medicare Care Compare profile for Lenox Hill Hospital lists type, ownership, emergency services, and the overall rating.

New York-Presbyterian Hospital

New York-Presbyterian Hospital is a voluntary non-profit private acute care hospital at 525 East 68th Street, New York, NY 10065, with emergency services and a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5. Call (212) 746-5454 to confirm current services. The Medicare Care Compare profile for New York-Presbyterian Hospital lists type, ownership, emergency services, and the overall rating.

NYU Langone Hospitals

NYU Langone Hospitals is a voluntary non-profit private acute care hospital at 550 First Avenue, New York, NY 10016, with emergency services and a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5. Call (212) 263-7300 to confirm current services. The Medicare Care Compare profile for NYU Langone Hospitals lists type, ownership, emergency services, and the overall rating.

Mount Sinai Hospital

Mount Sinai Hospital is a voluntary non-profit private acute care hospital at One Gustave L Levy Place, New York, NY 10029, with emergency services and a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5. Call (212) 241-7981 to confirm current services. The Medicare Care Compare profile for Mount Sinai Hospital lists type, ownership, emergency services, and the overall rating.

Mount Sinai West

Mount Sinai West is a voluntary non-profit church-owned acute care hospital at 1000 Tenth Avenue, New York, NY 10019, with emergency services and a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5. Call (212) 523-4000 to confirm current services. The Medicare Care Compare profile for Mount Sinai West lists type, ownership, emergency services, and the overall rating.

Veterans hospitals serving New York

Two Veterans Administration medical centers serving New York appear on Medicare Care Compare: Bronx VA Medical Center and VA New York Harbor Healthcare System, Brooklyn. Eligible veterans and caregivers can ask each campus about geriatric clinics, caregiver support, and discharge planning, and can also review VA benefit pages such as VA Aid and Attendance and Housebound allowance.

Bronx VA Medical Center

Bronx VA Medical Center is an acute care Veterans Administration hospital at 130 West Kingsbridge Road, Bronx, NY 10468, with emergency services and a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5. Call (718) 584-9000 to confirm current services. The Medicare Care Compare profile for Bronx VA Medical Center lists type, ownership, emergency services, and the overall rating.

VA New York Harbor Healthcare System, Brooklyn

VA New York Harbor Healthcare System, Brooklyn is an acute care Veterans Administration hospital at 800 Poly Place, Brooklyn, NY 11209, with emergency services and a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5. Call (718) 836-6600 to confirm current services. The Medicare Care Compare profile for VA New York Harbor Healthcare System, Brooklyn lists type, ownership, emergency services, and the overall rating.

Questions to ask about memory services and discharge

Families should call each New York hospital directly to ask whether it has a dedicated memory or geriatric unit, because CMS does not publish that information. Ask who coordinates discharge for patients who need help with memory, wandering risk, medications, and daily tasks, and whether a family meeting is available before the go-home date.

Other practical questions include how the unit handles sundowning or agitation, whether a family member or aide can stay at the bedside, how the hospital documents the person's baseline, and which home-health or personal-care referrals the case manager can make. If the stay was unplanned, ask for a written list of new medications, follow-up appointments, and warning signs that should bring you back to emergency care.

Plan the first days at home before the discharge order is signed. Hospital discharge care can cover the handoff from ward to apartment, including medication reminders, meals, and overnight supervision when the person is still weak or confused.

Alzheimer's Disease Research Centers

The National Institute on Aging funds Alzheimer's Disease Research Centers and publishes directories so families can find a center, then ask that center which hospitals it works with for evaluations, clinical studies, and specialty care. Use the NIA directory to find an Alzheimer's Disease Research Center and the NIA list of funded Alzheimer's Disease Research Centers to locate programs and confirm current hospital affiliations yourself.

Those directories are specific to Alzheimer's disease research centers. They are not a list of every dementia clinic in New York, and a center listing is not the same as an emergency department or inpatient ward. Call the center listed on the NIA site to ask about referrals, research eligibility, and which hospital campuses it uses.

In-home care after a hospital stay in New York

After a hospital stay, many New York families arrange in-home help so the person with dementia can recover in a familiar setting rather than moving immediately to a new facility. Memory care at home focuses on familiar routines, supervision, and support with daily tasks. When nights are unsafe or the person cannot be left alone, 24-hour live-in care is another option to discuss with the discharge team.

Families who work with us review caregivers screened for dementia care experience. We share 3 to 5 video profiles within 48 hours, and families watch each caregiver's video interview before deciding whom to meet. The video interview is the proof. When you speak with any agency or independent caregiver, ask how they handle background checks, licensing, and dementia-specific training, and request those answers in writing.

Short family breaks also matter after a crisis stay. Respite care can give the primary caregiver a planned rest while someone else stays with the person at home.

Support, legal, and care-management resources

The Alzheimer's Association New York City Chapter offers free support groups, care consultations, and a helpline serving all five boroughs. Call 800-272-3900, or use the Alzheimer's Association New York City Chapter site to find current groups and care-consultation options.

Hospital stays often raise questions about powers of attorney, Medicaid long-term care, and who can speak for the patient. Search the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys directory for elder law attorneys rather than relying on a single unnamed firm. For help coordinating hospital, home, and community services, search the Aging Life Care Association directory for professional geriatric or aging life care managers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which New York hospitals have a dedicated dementia or memory unit?

CMS does not publish whether a New York hospital has a dedicated memory, dementia, or geriatric unit. Use the hospital list on this page for names, addresses, phones, and overall CMS star ratings, then call the hospital and ask about memory-related services, geriatric teams, and discharge planning for a patient with dementia.

How do I contact the Alzheimer's Association in New York City?

The Alzheimer's Association New York City Chapter serves all five boroughs with free support groups, care consultations, and a helpline at 800-272-3900. Details are on the Alzheimer's Association New York City Chapter site. The chapter is a support resource. It is not a hospital and does not replace your relative's medical team.

Are there VA hospitals in New York for a veteran with dementia?

Yes. Bronx VA Medical Center at 130 West Kingsbridge Road, Bronx, NY 10468, (718) 584-9000, and VA New York Harbor Healthcare System, Brooklyn at 800 Poly Place, Brooklyn, NY 11209, (718) 836-6600, are Veterans Administration acute care hospitals with emergency services listed on Medicare Care Compare. Ask each campus about geriatric services and review VA pages such as Aid and Attendance and Housebound allowance if extra help at home may be needed.

How can I arrange in-home help in New York after a hospital stay?

Ask the hospital case manager for home-health and personal-care referrals, then compare agencies yourself. Families who want in-home dementia care in New York through us review caregivers screened for dementia care experience, receive 3 to 5 video profiles within 48 hours, and watch each caregiver's video interview before deciding whom to meet. The video interview is the proof. Also ask any agency you consider about background checks, licensing, and training.

Do CMS star ratings tell me how good a New York hospital is at dementia care?

No. The CMS overall ratings on this page are hospital-wide scores published on Medicare Care Compare. They are not ratings of a memory unit, geriatric psychiatry program, or dementia discharge process. Treat the star rating as one comparison point, then ask each New York hospital directly about the services your family needs.