About Assisted LivingAssisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.Complete guide to assisted livingBest of 2025 Assisted Living Winners
About Memory CareMemory 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. Complete guide to memory careBest of 2025 Memory Care Winners
About Independent LivingIndependent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to independent livingBest of 2025 Independent Living Winners
About Senior LivingSenior living is a term used to describe various housing and care options for older adults from maintenance-free, 55+ facilities for active seniors, to secure, fully staffed facilities for seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia. Complete guide to senior livingFind senior living facilities near you
About Nursing HomesNursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.Complete guide to Nursing Homes
About Senior ApartmentsSenior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to Senior Apartments
About Care HomesResidential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.Complete guide to care homes
Veteran ResourcesVA benefits for long-term care, such as Aid and Attendance benefits, can help eligible veterans and their surviving spouses pay for senior care.Guide to VA benefits for long-term care
Senior Living Home

10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Big Mountain, PA

Answer a few questions to get personalized results
Who are you searching for?

If your loved one needs memory care in Big Mountain, A Place for Mom can help. With 60 memory care facilities in Big Mountain, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Selinsgrove, North Hills and Bloomsburg.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Selinsgrove, North Hills and Bloomsburg.

ShortCode tests:
top3CommunitiesWithLinks: Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Susquehanna, Bridges of Bent Creek and Artis Senior Living of West Shore
zipAverageCost: $5,238

Big Mountain Memory Care Facilities | 1773 Reviews

Showing 56 communities
Last Updated: 12/24/25
Sort by
Filter by
Review Score
Distance
See communities with
Amenities
Providers
Photo of Homeland Center
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
5 star
0%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
What are you looking for in a nursing home? That's the first question we ask because in today's healthcare environment, you have more choices than ever. We offer short-term care to help you get well and return to your home. We also provide long-term nursing home care -- and more intensive...
Photo of CORNERSTONE LIVING-Duplicate
5 star
0%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Luther Acres
5 star
0%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Messiah Lifeways at Messiah Village
5 star
0%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
I've had some dear friends with loved ones there and I've been there a few years ago. I know they were very happy with the care and it's a very, very nice place.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of The Buehrle Center a CCRC
5 star
0%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
The Buehrle Center is a senior living community centrally located in Topton, PA amongst the rolling hills of northeastern Berks County. Our vibrant community is close to both Allentown and Reading and just an easy drive to Philadelphia or New York City. With five colleges in the region and many...
Inline cta image

Our free advisors can help

  • Compare local facilities
  • Determine care type
  • Schedule tours
  • Evaluate pricing

Cost of memory care in Big Mountain, PA

The average cost of senior living in Big Mountain is $5,238 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Danville, PA with an average of $4,697 per month.

Memory care costs in Big Mountain, PA, vs. nearby cities

Big Mountain, PA
$5,238/mo
$5,221/mo

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

Big Mountain, PA
$5,238/mo
U.S. national average
$5,372/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,238/mo

Memory care costs in Big Mountain, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,041/mo
Studio
$5,482/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,674/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,355/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,135/mo

Senior living costs in Big Mountain vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Big Mountain, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBig Mountain, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Memory Care$5,238/mo$5,453/mo$5,372/mo
Assisted Living$3,958/mo$4,271/mo$4,612/mo
Independent Living$3,002/mo$4,265/mo$4,070/mo
Memory Care
Big Mountain, PA:$5,238/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Assisted Living
Big Mountain, PA:$3,958/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,271/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Independent Living
Big Mountain, PA:$3,002/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,265/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.

Memory care costs in Big Mountain, PA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Big Mountain 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.

Big Mountain, PAPA stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Big Mountain, PA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Big Mountain 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
Big Mountain, PA$6,472/mo$6,157/mo+5.1%
Pennsylvania$6,647/mo$6,175/mo+7.7%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Big Mountain, PA
2024 average cost:$6,472/mo
2023 average cost:$6,157/mo
Percent change:+5.1%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$6,647/mo
2023 average cost:$6,175/mo
Percent change:+7.7%
National
2024 average cost:$6,490/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.

Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about memory care in Big Mountain

Recent reviews for memory care in Big Mountain

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; ...
Read more

Vibralife in Mechanicsburg, PA

4.5
This facility is poorly run, poorly staffed and neglects the residents who are designated in the rehab section of the facility. I would never endorse this facility for any person. Your loved one will be hurt and his/her needs will not be satisfactorily met.

Phoebe Berks Village in Wernersville, PA

4.5
Was a little shocked on admission that they didn't ask more questions to get to know mom. I feel like we had to tell them about her routine rather than them ask the questions. It felt as though they were just going to wing it and I didn't love that feeling after helping my mom with her ADLs for ...
Read more

Big Mountain review score based on 452 family reviews

8.7
Review score56 facilities452 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 452 reviews of 56 Big Mountain memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Big Mountain 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

Big Mountain review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
Big Mountain, PA56 facilities
8.7
Shamokin, PA59 facilities
8.7

Review subcategories for Big Mountain 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 452 reviews of 56 Big Mountain memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Big Mountain 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.
Big Mountain, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.0
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.2
Care services
3.7
3.9
Staff
3.9
4.1
Meals & dining
3.6
3.8
Activities
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Big Mountain memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Big Mountain memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Big Mountain, 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 Big Mountain 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 Big Mountain that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Big Mountain, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
69.6%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
53.6%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.4%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
75%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
51.8%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.4%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
69.6%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
73.2%
74%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Big Mountain 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 Big Mountain Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Big Mountain, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
69.6%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
60.7%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
69.6%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.3%
27.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Big Mountain 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 Big Mountain partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Big Mountain, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
37.5%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
66.1%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
62.5%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
62.5%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
32.1%
17%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Big Mountain 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 Big Mountain communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Big Mountain, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
66.1%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
51.8%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.4%
23.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Big Mountain 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 Big Mountain offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Big Mountain, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
69.6%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
60.7%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
53.6%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.5%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
71.4%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
69.6%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
64.3%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
48.2%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
55.4%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
71.4%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
71.4%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
44.6%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.1%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
67.9%
47.2%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

State regulations for memory care in Big Mountain

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 Big Mountain protect seniors.
Learn about Pennsylvania memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Susquehanna, Bridges of Bent Creek and Artis Senior Living of West Shore are the top-rated memory care facilities near Big Mountain, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 60 memory care facilities near Big Mountain, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Big Mountain, Pennsylvania are Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Susquehanna, Manor At Market Square and Keystone Villa at Ephrata. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 60 memory care facilities near you in Big Mountain, Pennsylvania typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Big Mountain, 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 Big Mountain, 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 Big Mountain, Pennsylvania ranges from $1 to $14700. The average Memory Care cost in Big Mountain, Pennsylvania is $5,238. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Big Mountain, Pennsylvania typically starts at $1. 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.
Photo cta image

More questions?

Ask an A Place for Mom local advisor at no cost.

The information contained on this page is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical, legal or financial advice or create a professional relationship between A Place for Mom and the reader. Always seek the advice of your health care provider, attorney or financial advisor with respect to any particular matter, and do not act or refrain from acting on the basis of anything you have read on this site. Links to third-party websites are only for the convenience of the reader; A Place for Mom does not endorse the contents of the third-party sites.
Back to top