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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Buck, PA

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If your loved one needs memory care in Buck, A Place for Mom can help. With 64 memory care facilities in Buck, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

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The private rooms and bathrooms are very nice, we wanted our loved one to have some personal space. The community was very clean, and the staff all seem friendly. It doesn't feel like a nursing home, it's...
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.
The Easton Home is a Presbyterian senior living community. Residents are encouraged to live as independently as possible in this Victorian Mansion. Our Lehigh Valley location is like a bed and breakfast. Residents will be able to enjoy many planned activities, while still designing their own......Read more
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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: 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.
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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.
Praxis Nursing Home is dedicated to the care and well-being of people with Alzheimer’s Disease or Related Disorders. Sitting on a hillside overlooking the scenic Delaware and Lehigh Rivers, the home is located in the Historic District of Easton, Pennsylvania.Our highly specialized program......Read more
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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: 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.
Forest Manor Health Care Center is a new state of the art 120 bed Skilled Nursing Facility located just minutes off of Route 80 in Hope New Jersey. Forest Manor Health Care Center's $19 million dollar expansion is the region's newest, state-of-the-art skilled nursing and rehabilitation care......Read more
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My Father has been at Sacred heart about 4 months. We have had a very positive experience with his living there. Almost all of the staff is absolutely wonderful, caring and loving. A few leave a bit to be...
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.
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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......Read more
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Cost of memory care in Buck, PA

The average cost of senior living in Buck is $5,219 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Yatesville, PA with an average of $4,403 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Buck, PA vs. nearby cities

Buck, PA
$5,219/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Buck, PA vs. the state and national average

Buck, PA
$5,219/mo
U.S. national average
$5,363/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Buck vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$5,219/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Buck, PA by room type

Semi-Private
$4,622/mo
Studio
$5,395/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,091/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,469/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Buck over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Buck

Recent reviews for memory care in Buck

Tiffany Court at Kingston

5.0
I had looked at 6 facilities in South Carolina and 4 others in PA before choosing Tiffany Court. Tiffany Court was at least a level of magnitude above and beyond all of the others that I visited and assessed. Between the attentiveness and professionalism of the staff and the "homey" atmosphere, ...
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Mira Vie Brookfield in Belvidere, NJ

4.5
I had to place my husband in care while I had surgery and recovery. He was very happy, well cared for and enjoyed the entire time. All of the staff and employees were absolutely wonderful. I would recommend this facility to anyone. It really is a wonderful place.

South Mountain Memory Care in Emmaus, PA

5.0
My Mother has been a resident at South Mountain for 2 months now. Every time we come to visit her, she tells us how nice the place is, how clean it is, how good the food is and how she looks every day for something to be wrong with it, but she cannot find anything. If you knew my Mother you ...
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Buck review score based on 457 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 457 reviews of 58 Buck memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Buck 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

Buck review score compared against nearby cities

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Buck, PA58 facilities
8.0
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Penn Lake Park, PA62 facilities

Review subcategories for Buck 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 457 reviews of 58 Buck memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Buck 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.
Buck, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.4
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.0
Value for cost*
4.2
4.0
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Buck memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Buck memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Buck, 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 Buck 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 Buck that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Buck, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
69%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
51.7%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87.9%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
70.7%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
48.3%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
86.2%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
67.2%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
74.1%
73.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Buck 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 Buck Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Buck, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
70.7%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
55.2%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
67.2%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.4%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Buck 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 Buck partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Buck, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.6%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
51.7%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46.6%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
27.6%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Buck 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 Buck communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Buck, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
36.2%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
58.6%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
34.5%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Buck 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 Buck offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Buck, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
60.3%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
43.1%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.6%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.6%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.1%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60.3%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.8%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.2%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.2%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
60.3%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
36.2%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.4%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.4%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Gardens of Green Ridge, Twin Cedar Senior Living and Spring Village at Pocono are the top-rated memory care facilities near Buck, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.

There are 64 memory care facilities near Buck, Pennsylvania. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Buck, Pennsylvania are The Gardens of Green Ridge, Twin Cedar Senior Living and Spring Village at Pocono. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 64 memory care facilities near you in Buck, Pennsylvania typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Buck, 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 Buck, 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 Buck, Pennsylvania ranges from $70 to $12045. The average Memory Care cost in Buck, Pennsylvania is $5,219. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Buck, Pennsylvania typically starts at $70. 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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