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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Colon, PA
If your loved one needs memory care in Colon, A Place for Mom can help. With 10 memory care facilities in Colon, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Colon incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Colon memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Colon, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Squirrel Hill, Roseboro and Mayport.
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My mother has been a resident of Colonial Courtyard for several years. It is nice that each resident has their own private room where they can be surrounded by their own personal possessions which make 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.
Colonial Courtyard at Clearfield assisted living residence is an excellent solution when living alone is no longer an option.Our community offers a dedicated team with experience and dedication to give you around-the-clock assistance if needed in a beautiful living environment. Our new community...
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Not a problem except for the meals. My husband is usually not fussy but was very upset with the dining facilities. Food was very inadequate & tasteless. Happy with room & help with getting heat & a recliner...
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.
Indiana Square is a community that offers assisted living and memory care services in Indiana, Pennsylvania. We understand every seniors' needs are different, and thanks to experienced caregivers, those needs can be met through individualized care plans. Round-the-clock compassionate caregivers...
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My mother stayed in Magnolia Place and we were extremely pleased with the care she received during her stay. She passed away during her stay and the staff handled our grief during this time with...
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.
As of February 20, 2020 Magnolia Place of Saxonburg is under new local ownership and management.Located in the quaint Borough of Saxonburg and inspired by its deep roots and charm, Magnolia Place of Saxonburg blends assisted care and services with tradition and a bridge through time for those in...
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29 reviews
We had a great experience at Newhaven Court. Sadly, my dad started to have dementia symptoms that required a memory care facility, and there were no openings in the memory care unit of Newhaven Court.
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.
Newhaven Court at Clearview An Assisted Living Community that offers a cozy and home-like atmosphere, combined with a service package with the Royal Touch.
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12 reviews
This facility has all private rooms in memory care. The layout for the units is good for the residents, that was one of the main reasons we chose this facility over others we looked into.
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.
Locally owned and managed, The Seasons of Saxonburg provides assisted care and memory care services for your loved ones. Nestled in the quaint borough of Saxonburg, The Seasons has close ties to the community.The Seasons offers on-site 24 hours nursing staff availability and personal care...
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The dining room is clean. If you need to place your loved one in a place, this is worth the money. My loved one is in a private room, the staff take care of the meals, my loved's one laundry, and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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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.
Country Manor Assisted living is situated in the borough on the east bank of the Allegheny River, in beautiful Kittanning, Pennsylvania. Our Senior community is second to none at providing the best quality care for your loved one. Here at Country Manor we recognize the importance and emotions...
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The memory care unit is new for the community. The staff are caring and very caring towards the residents. I feel they are new and the executive director told me that the nurses and caregivers had a lot...
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.
Every day, Cambridge Ebensburg residents take part in activities that are designed to keep them happy and healthy. The community’s recreation schedule includes games, holiday celebrations, movie night in the movie theater,sing alongs and more; there’s always an opportunity for residents to...
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My mom was in because of a broken hip. Every one was so good to both of us. the staff, nurses .aides, therapy, food people, janitors even some of the patients. We were 110 miles from home. Clairon...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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...
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.
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Everyone at Melody Manor has been great. How they work with my dad and take a personal interest has made a very difficult thing to do, a little easier. Melody Manor is very clean.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Melody Manor Personal Care Home was started 27 years ago and has been family owned and operated since then. We are a 43 bed facility offering semi-private and private rooms. Each room is decorated in a style that offers warmth and comfort. We have trained and qualified staff members that work...
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Cost of memory care in Colon, PA
The average cost of senior living in Colon is $4,183 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Reynoldsville, PA with an average of $3,653 per month.
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What families are saying about memory care in Colon
Recent reviews for memory care in Colon
Magnolia Place of Saxonburg
4.9
They are lovely at this community and very clean from what I have seen. I feel like they need to do some updates and do some organizing. They are very nice and engage and speak with him often. The staff are kind and nice and take instruction well. Whenever I have a question they are very open ...
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Heritage Grove at Indiana
5.0
Indiana Square has been a blessing! At a time of great need and sadness they were welcoming, supportive and nurturing! They led us through the process of moving and finding a new normal with grace and positivity. They seem to thrive for inclusiveness and encourage participation. They do all of ...
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Colonial Courtyard at Clearfield
4.5
When it comes to the care services, I didn't feel they kept me in the loop with medication changes. For the activities I never saw or heard her talk about doing activities. But that may have been her mental state at that time. Yes, we would recommend this community to other families. They were ...
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Colon review score based on 46 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 46 reviews of 10 Colon memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Colon 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
Colon review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Colon 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 46 reviews of 10 Colon memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Colon 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.Colon, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.8
4.4
Friendliness
4.8
4.5
Care services
4.7
4.2
Staff
4.8
4.4
Meals & dining
4.4
4.0
Activities
4.5
4.0
Value for cost*
4.6
4.0
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Colon memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Colon memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Colon, 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 Colon 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 Colon that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Colon, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
80%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
60%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
90%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
50%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
80%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
90%
73.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Colon 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 Colon Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Colon, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
80%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
70%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Colon 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 Colon partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Colon, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
70%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
70%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Colon 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 Colon communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Colon, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
10%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Colon 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 Colon offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Colon, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
60%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
70%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
70%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
60%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
20%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Colonial Courtyard at Clearfield, Heritage Grove at Indiana and Magnolia Place of Saxonburg are the top-rated memory care facilities near Colon, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 10 memory care facilities near Colon, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Colon, Pennsylvania is Heritage Grove at Indiana. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 10 memory care facilities near you in Colon, Pennsylvania typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Colon, 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 Colon, 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 Colon, Pennsylvania ranges from $850 to $10000. The average Memory Care cost in Colon, Pennsylvania is $4,183. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Colon, Pennsylvania typically starts at $850. 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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