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Alzheimer’s care in Abbottstown incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Abbottstown memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Abbottstown, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

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We chose Hart Heritage because it was much more attractive, pricing was comparable to others we looked into, and it was very clean. The location is also great as well. The room sizes are adequate for my mom....
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Hart Heritage Estates Assisted Living Street is an assisted living community located in lovely Street, Harford County, Maryland. Street, Maryland is lined with historic heritage and beautiful country winding roads. This very quaint and quiet town is an ideal place for settling down and...
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My Mother in Law (MIL) moved into the Lancaster Country Meadows last summer and absolutely loves it there! Nice big room, good food, lots of activities for everyone if you want to participate. Allows pets,...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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When my mother told me she wanted to relocate to the Towson area to be near me I knew it was time to look for just the right place. I toured both independent living and assisted living communities in the...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Odyssey Assisted Living at Montevue is an assisted living community located in a quiet, unique and upscale neighborhood in Frederick, MD. It is a world-class memory care community living designed to assist residents to remain social, while enjoying the things that they loved doing before their...
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after losing my wife to dementia , i was looking to scale down, fortunately in my search i found Creekside Village i couldn't be more happy with my selection . They have been extremely helpful and available...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Robinwood is a tranquil, relaxing assisted living community located in Hagerstown, Maryland, within minutes of most of the area's entertainment and shopping. As an assisted living community, we strive to provide our residents with customized care to meet their needs. Our community offers spacious...
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My mother is at Fahrney Keedy right now. She loves everything about the community even though we are in a pandemic. She has had wonderful experience with the staff members, and getting situated. The...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Fahrney-Keedy Home and Village is nestled among the foothills of the picturesque Catoctin Mountains of Northern Washington County.  This 90 acre Maryland retirement community offers breathtaking vistas in all directions.  We are located just minutes from Interstates 70 or 81. As a...
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Since 1995, Kenwood Care has managed four Howard County assisted living homes with two in Fulton, one in Dayton, and one in Laurel. Each location is in a beautiful residential setting and features:UNPARALLELED ROUND THE CLOCK CARE -2.5-to-1 resident-to-caregiver ratio (3x higher than state...
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Cost of memory care in Abbottstown, PA

The average cost of senior living in Abbottstown is $5,953 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Arendtsville, PA with an average of $4,030 per month.

Memory care costs in Abbottstown, PA, vs. nearby cities

Abbottstown, PA
$5,953/mo

Memory care costs in Abbottstown, PA, vs. state and national averages

Abbottstown, PA
$5,953/mo
U.S. national average
$5,372/mo

Memory care costs in Abbottstown, PA, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$5,953/mo

Memory care costs in Abbottstown, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,006/mo
Studio
$6,011/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,971/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,245/mo

Senior living costs in Abbottstown vs. state and national costs

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Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Abbottstown, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAbbottstown, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Memory Care$5,953/mo$5,453/mo$5,372/mo
Assisted Living$4,533/mo$4,271/mo$4,612/mo
Independent Living$4,537/mo$4,265/mo$4,073/mo
Memory Care
Abbottstown, PA:$5,953/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Assisted Living
Abbottstown, PA:$4,533/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,271/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Independent Living
Abbottstown, PA:$4,537/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,265/mo
U.S.:$4,073/mo
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Memory care costs in Abbottstown, PA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Abbottstown and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Memory care cost trends in Abbottstown, PA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Abbottstown have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Abbottstown, PA$6,452/mo$6,333/mo+1.9%
Pennsylvania$6,647/mo$6,175/mo+7.7%
National$6,485/mo$6,145/mo+5.5%
Abbottstown, PA
2024 average cost:$6,452/mo
2023 average cost:$6,333/mo
Percent change:+1.9%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$6,647/mo
2023 average cost:$6,175/mo
Percent change:+7.7%
National
2024 average cost:$6,485/mo
2023 average cost:$6,145/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Abbottstown

Recent reviews for memory care in Abbottstown

HeartFields Assisted Living at Frederick

5.0
My experience at Heartfields was excellent! I couldn’t have placed [name removed] in a more caring, professional environment. I would recommend Heartfields to anyone. It was a difficult time for me and they made it easier on a daily basis to continue to help [name removed]

Butler Street Senior Living in Harrisburg, PA

3.9
The community has good staff; however I feel they are understaffed currently. There has been some staff turnover since my loved one moved into the community. Due to the staffing challenges this can cause delays in waiting for meals, care, and more. [name removed] the Director is wonderful; ...
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Integrity Esther's Place at Harford in Baltimore, MD

4.8
From the first day of admittance, until his final passing, Esther's Place delivered excellent care for my 96 yr old Brother in law who suffered from Alzheimers & other medical issues. The high level of competence, caring & attention all within a great budget.. I highly recommend Esther's Place ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Compassionate and responsive staff. Residents and their families praise the kindness and attentiveness of staff members across multiple communities. For instance, at Magnolias of Lancaster, the staff were kind to Dad despite some difficulties with his blindness. At Artis Senior Living of West Shore, the staff were very respons ...
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Engaging activities for residents. Communities offer a diverse range of activities to keep residents engaged and active. For example, at Senior Commons at Powder Mill, staff organized activities for residents with varying levels of severity, and at Viva Senior Living At Harrisburg, the recreational facilitator went above and ...
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Cleanliness and maintenance. Multiple reviews highlight the importance of cleanliness and upkeep in the communities. Residents at Linden Village A ProMedica Senior Living Community appreciate the cleanliness of Linden Village, Legend of Lititz mentions the appealing smell of Tribute at Black Hill, and Artis Senior Livi ...
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Comfortable living spaces. Residents and families mention the comfort and homelike atmosphere of the communities' living spaces. Reviews for mention the beautiful decor and layout of Woodholme Gardens, Senior Commons at Powder Mill highlights the ideal layout for wandering residents, and The Cottages of Perry Hall sp ...
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Personalized attention for residents. Several reviews mention the individualized care and attention given to residents. For instance, at Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Towson, the staff recognized and accommodated my mother-in-law's unique needs, while Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Susquehan ...
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Effective communication with families. Clear and ongoing communication between families and staff is a priority for many communities. At Seaton Springwood, the staff kept families informed and engaged, while at Paradise Assisted Living, staff only contacted families when issues arose. At Viva Senior Living At Harrisburg, the di ...
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Abbottstown review score based on 870 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 870 reviews of 109 Abbottstown memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Abbottstown review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Abbottstown review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Abbottstown, PA109 facilities
8.7
East Berlin, PA9 facilities
8.4
New Oxford, PA124 facilities

Review subcategories for Abbottstown memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 870 reviews of 109 Abbottstown memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Abbottstown resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
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Cleanliness
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
3.9
4.2
Care services
3.6
3.9
Staff
3.8
4.1
Meals & dining
3.5
3.8
Activities
3.6
3.7
Value for cost*
3.5
3.8
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Abbottstown memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Abbottstown memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Abbottstown, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Abbottstown memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Abbottstown that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Abbottstown, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
78.9%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
66.1%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.2%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.1%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
79.8%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
45.9%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.2%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
76.1%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Abbottstown memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Abbottstown Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Abbottstown, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
81.7%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
70.6%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
76.1%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
28.4%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Abbottstown memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Abbottstown partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Abbottstown, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
42.2%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
67%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
64.2%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
59.6%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25.7%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Abbottstown memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Abbottstown communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Abbottstown, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
48.6%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
61.5%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
51.4%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.1%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Abbottstown memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Abbottstown offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Abbottstown, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
72.5%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
55%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
49.5%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
70.6%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
74.3%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
72.5%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
59.6%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
46.8%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
56.9%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
70.6%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
71.6%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
45.9%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.4%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
69.7%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Abbottstown

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Pennsylvania memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Abbottstown protect seniors.
Learn about Pennsylvania memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Magnolias of Chambersburg, Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Susquehanna and Senior Commons at Powder Mill are the top-rated memory care facilities near Abbottstown, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 117 memory care facilities near Abbottstown, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania are Magnolias of Chambersburg, Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Susquehanna and Senior Commons at Powder Mill. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 117 memory care facilities near you in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania ranges from $152 to $77350. The average Memory Care cost in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania is $5,953. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania typically starts at $152. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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