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7 Best Memory Care Facilities in Clayton, PA

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If your loved one needs memory care in Clayton, A Place for Mom can help. With 7 memory care facilities in Clayton, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Midway Manor, Keck Park and Reach.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Reading, Bethlehem and Allentown.

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zipAverageCost: $5,527

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Photo of Chestnut Knoll
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33 Floor plans available
9.8
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I have lived at Chestnut Knoll for over 4 years now. The staff have become my family. I eat like a queen. I used to do all the activities, but now I get tired so I only do some. I am happy to be here.
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.
Beautifully placed in a quiet neighborhood, Chestnut Knoll merges both personal and memory care in a full service community. Located in Boyertown, PA just past Walnut Woods at the end of 5th Street, residents enjoy a welcome mix of privacy, security as well as independence. Whether you need...
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8.6
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Mom was only there for 4 months. She passed away after a cancer diagnosis in October. The director and nurses were extremely kind and kept me informed of issues with mom's health & welfare. The entire...
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.
South Mountain Memory Care was built on the “Small House” concept. This concept has been found to be most the most successful environment for those with memory issues in that it creates a sense of home, confidence of surroundings, and ultimately happiness with residents.Research indicates that...
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Photo of Lehigh Commons
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77 Floor plans available
8.9
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36 reviews
8.9
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The staff is very attentive to the patients and I know my husband enjoys the meals being served. There are activities easy to follow for the patients that are interested in them.
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.
For more than 25 years, Lehigh Commons has been providing quality health care services in a comfortable and safe environment to our residents. Together, with our team of dedicated staff members, we are committed to providing customized care and attention that fosters independence in a respected...
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The Legend of Allentown provided a warm and inviting family environment. The facility was excellently maintained and very clean. The staff was very friendly and helpful. We worked with the Sales Director...
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.
At Legend of Allentown, you’ll find a vibrant atmosphere that values both community and individuality. Gathering areas are purposefully designed to make life more engaging, convenient and social, while a variety of residential floorplans offer comfortable, private retreats in which you can...
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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.
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: 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...
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Cost of memory care in Clayton, PA

The average cost of senior living in Clayton is $5,527 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Alburtis, PA with an average of $5,244 per month.

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

Clayton, PA
$5,527/mo
$5,586/mo

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

Clayton, PA
$5,527/mo
U.S. national average
$5,372/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,527/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,829/mo
Studio
$6,465/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,985/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,530/mo

Senior living costs in Clayton 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: Clayton, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeClayton, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Memory Care$5,527/mo$5,453/mo$5,372/mo
Assisted Living$4,674/mo$4,271/mo$4,612/mo
Independent Living$3,961/mo$4,265/mo$4,070/mo
Memory Care
Clayton, PA:$5,527/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Assisted Living
Clayton, PA:$4,674/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,271/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Independent Living
Clayton, PA:$3,961/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,265/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Memory care costs in Clayton, PA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Clayton 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 Clayton, PA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Clayton 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
Clayton, PA$8,191/mo$7,406/mo+10.6%
Pennsylvania$5,326/mo$5,475/mo-2.7%
National$5,498/mo$5,510/mo-0.2%
Clayton, PA
2024 average cost:$8,191/mo
2023 average cost:$7,406/mo
Percent change:+10.6%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$5,326/mo
2023 average cost:$5,475/mo
Percent change:-2.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,498/mo
2023 average cost:$5,510/mo
Percent change:-0.2%
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What families are saying about memory care in Clayton

Recent reviews for memory care in Clayton

Brandywine at Senior Suites in East Norriton, PA

5.0
First, you need to see this facility. They did a major renovation and it looks so different. It has been modernized and looks amazing. My Mom has been at Brandywine for a few years. It is a tough decision to make when your loved one needs more care than what you can give. The apartments are ...
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The Pathways at Warrington

5.0
From the initial interview/tour of the facility through the final moments of my Dad's stay at Pathways, our family felt loved, supported and encouraged by the entire staff. What an amazing culture they have! If possible, we would give more than 5 stars for what we experienced and the service ...
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Rittenhouse Village at Lehigh Valley in Allentown, PA

5.0
5 across the board. Love the staff members very caring of my mother in law who lives there but also my father in law who visits and has dinner with her daily. He raves about the food. Gloria doesn't really participate much but they always have her there during activities giving her the chance if ...
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Clayton review score based on 35 family reviews

8.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 35 reviews of 7 Clayton memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Clayton 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

Clayton review score compared against nearby cities

8.9
Clayton, PA7 facilities
8.2
Bally, PA27 facilities
8.4
East Greenville, PA285 facilities

Review subcategories for Clayton 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 35 reviews of 7 Clayton memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Clayton 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.
Clayton, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
4.2
Care services
4.1
3.9
Staff
4.1
4.1
Meals & dining
3.8
3.8
Activities
4.0
3.7
Value for cost*
3.9
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Clayton memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Clayton memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Clayton, 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 Clayton 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 Clayton that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Clayton, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
71.4%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
42.9%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
71.4%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
42.9%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
71.4%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
71.4%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Clayton 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 Clayton Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Clayton, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
71.4%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
71.4%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
71.4%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.3%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Clayton 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 Clayton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Clayton, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.6%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
71.4%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
71.4%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
71.4%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
28.6%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Clayton 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 Clayton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Clayton, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
57.1%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
71.4%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
57.1%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.6%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Clayton 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 Clayton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Clayton, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
71.4%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
71.4%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.9%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.1%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
71.4%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
71.4%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
71.4%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
71.4%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
57.1%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
71.4%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
71.4%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
42.9%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
71.4%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Clayton

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Chestnut Knoll, South Mountain Memory Care and Lehigh Commons are the top-rated memory care facilities near Clayton, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 7 memory care facilities near Clayton, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Clayton, Pennsylvania are The Pathways at Warrington, Morningside House of Towamencin and Manor At Market Square. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 7 memory care facilities near you in Clayton, Pennsylvania typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Clayton, 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 Clayton, 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 Clayton, Pennsylvania ranges from $151 to $13860. The average Memory Care cost in Clayton, Pennsylvania is $5,527. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Clayton, Pennsylvania typically starts at $151. 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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