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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Dauphin County, PA
If your loved one needs memory care in Dauphin County, A Place for Mom can help. With 71 memory care facilities in Dauphin County, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Dauphin County incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Dauphin County memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Dauphin County, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Hillside Village, Camp Curtin and East Harrisburg.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Harrisburg, Mechanicsburg and Hershey.
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8.6
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3 reviews
If someone asked me I would absolutely recommend Bethany Village. The application and move in process was very easy. My mother-in -law has been enjoying the optional activities. The culture among the...
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.
MapleWood Assisted Living at Bethany VillageMapleWood’s private suites are bright, inviting residences with kitchenettes that you can decorate with your own personal touches. Caring staff provide just the right amount of support, so you can live life just the way you want and get back to spending...
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8.6
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43 reviews
Our experience was much better when we switched doctors that would come into the facility. Also, when Mom began hospice care, it was a godsend. The hospice staff took care of a lot of the personal needs that...
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.
Autumn House East and Autumn House West offer three levels of care based on your individually assessed needs, including assistance with daily care, housekeeping and medication administration. As your needs change, we can modify the level of assistance by providing onsite special needs management,...
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8.4
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55 reviews
The staff in memory care are caring, kind, willing to help, and understanding. The activities are geared toward getting the residents involved. We appreciate the fact that communication is encouraged. The...
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 Woods at Cedar Run is a senior care facility located in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania. We offer three different care options including independent living, personal care and memory care. Though each option is different they all offer an exceptional amount of individualized care and service. Our...
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8.4
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59 reviews
What I like best is that it is small - 45 apartments in Personal care, so my mom is known by everyone and receives good care. The staff are great - very friendly and kind. The size of her apartment is...
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.
We are committed to providing quality services in a caring, comfortable environment. Our professional and personalized services are designed to enhance the quality of life for those we serve. We are dedicated to those who entrust their housing and service needs to us. At Legend of Lancaster, we...
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8.4
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8 reviews
I think we selected the right place based on location alone. The staff seems to turn over a lot, but they still continue to give good care based on how my mom looks physically, I wish they were a little bit...
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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8.3
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101 reviews
The overall experience is amazing and the community is always clean. We absolutely loved all the staff and they are very attentive to the residents. I think overall the meals were very good. The activities...
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.
Home is where the heart is and a whole lot more.If you’re looking for a senior living community where you can explore new hobbies and strengthen your sense of purpose, we might be the right fit for you. With both personal care home services and Alzheimer’s and dementia care on one campus, you’ll...
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8.2
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21 reviews
I like the activities and the sense of community and yes I would recommend Oak Leaf Manor to other families who may need a place for their loved ones
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 those who need assistance with day-to-day tasks, or want someone close by 24 hrs. a day, Oak Leaf Manor is an ideal, less costly healthcare choice for personal care needs. Assistance and security are provided by trained, caring staff who take pride in delivering outstanding personal care...
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8.1
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49 reviews
My siblings and I have been very pleased with Legend of Lititz. The tours of the facility, meeting some of the staff, and the very homey atmosphere made Mom less worried and fearful about leaving her home....
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.
We are committed to providing quality services in a caring, comfortable environment. Our professional and personalized services are designed to enhance the quality of life for those we serve. We are dedicated to those who entrust their housing and service needs to us. At Legend of Lititz, we...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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7.9
Review score
40 reviews
The staff is very friendly and keeps me, Mom's caretaker, up to speed with anything going on. They extremely helpful with any questions I have. The facility is very friendly and encourages family to come...
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.
Welcome to Harmony at West ShoreIndependent Living | Personal Care | Memory CareIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security, support, services...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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7.8
Review score
25 reviews
The working staff were very good and caring people, and eager to please. I was very disappointed with the Sales staff and the Health Director. My wife spent two consecutive periods in Respite Care. Her son...
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.
Welcome to Harmony at HersheyIndependent Living | Personal Care | Memory CareIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Hershey, Pennsylvania, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security, support, services and...
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7.7
Review score
19 reviews
Our loved one has since passed but she had moved into The Heritage of Green Hills which is a new facility that looks like a 4-star hotel. There were lots of different events, nice and friendly staff and...
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 Heritage of Green Hills is a full-service, independent living, personal care and memory care community located on 78 acres of rolling hills in Berks County, Pa. The Heritage is a vibrant, healthy life plan community. The community is focused on helping residents reach their highest level of...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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7.1
Review score
5 reviews
A couple of the girls are not helpful and mean! The med techs don't call back always and don't seem to care so much! The place is beautiful, the food is great! Most of the staff are nice and helpful
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.
Located on the West Shore, just a few miles off Interstate 81, Legend at Silver Creek offers beautiful amenities, spacious apartments, and the area’s best personal care and memory care services. Here, residents enjoy a maintenance-free independent lifestyle focused on wellness for the whole...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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6.1
Review score
7 reviews
5's across the board!! Professional administrative staff has been there for us every step of the way. Very hands-on team that cares for the residences and they have taken the time to get to know my dad....
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.
Oak Hill Village is a senior living community located in Middletown, a small borough in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. You can find this sleepy little town next to the Susquehanna River. In town, you will find a variety of fine dining and casual restaurants to enjoy. Let yourself stroll through...
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7.0
Review score
1 review
Clean facility. Very nice administrative staff, efficient medical staff (PT/OT, Doctor, NP). Evening and night GNA’s on the assistant living side need improvement with timely service, patience, time...
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.
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The staff is wonderful and caring. Having everything under one roof is ideal. We love that my Dad has a choice as to where to eat his meals and that one day s included each day. The food is fantastic and...
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 Highlands at Wyomissing is a nonprofit continuing care retirement community (CCRC) located in charming Wyomissing, PA, where the retirement living is stimulating and the ambience gracious. Built in 1989, The Highlands is situated on 113 acres of gently rolling land with tree-lined roads and...
9.1
Review score
14 reviews
My 98-year-old mother passed away peacefully at Country Meadows 2 days ago. From the moment we first met the staff throughout the past 2-plus years mom was treated with the kind of love and care that made...
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.
8.9
Review score
8 reviews
We were living in a community of 500 homes with all the amenities of a Resort. We were not sure that Country Meadows could satisfy us. In searching out several retirement communities we decided to pick...
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.
8.0
Review score
7 reviews
It starts with the friendly staff and a clean facility. Country Meadows serves tasty food and provides several choices, A variety of activities and exercise programs are available each day, including...
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.
8.0
Review score
3 reviews
My 91 year old father moved to an apartment at Country Meadows in Wyomissing about a year ago, soon after his wife passed. He was reluctant to leave his home, but once he accepted that continuing to live at...
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.
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.
Helping Families. Enriching Lives. It’s more than just our duty, it defines who we are. At NewSeasons, everything we do revolves around our residents and their families. Our residents tell us at NewSeasons they get the best of both worlds – the comforts of home and the life-enriching...
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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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...
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After reading the reviews. I did not Want to come here for rehab. But let me let me tell you. This facility doesn’t deserve those reviews. I have been here a week and this place is great. The staff is...
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.
Vibralife Vibralife is located in historic Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania and offers a wide variety of care services. We have senior living community that can provide seniors with memory care issues such as dementia and Alzheimer's. Our trained staff can assist residents with daily care and...
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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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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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.
Schedule a visit with Silver Spring Personal Care Homeso you can see firsthand the level of commitment and caring we have to each and every resident at our senior care facility. We invite you to step inside our home - there is no better way to truly experience what we have to offer.
Cost of memory care in Dauphin County, PA
The average cost of senior living in Dauphin County is $5,420 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Williamstown, PA with an average of $5,305 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Dauphin County, PA vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Dauphin County, PA vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Dauphin County vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Dauphin County, PA by room type
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Average cost of Memory Care in Dauphin County over time
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What families are saying about memory care in Dauphin County
Recent reviews for memory care in Dauphin County
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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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.
Oak Leaf Manor South in Millersville, PA
5.0
We chose Oak Leaf Manor South because of word of mouth, we have a friend who had her mom in here and they had all good things to say. I have never heard a bad thing about this community. Her room size is great for her needs. The staff members have been great about communicating and keeping us ...
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Dauphin County review score based on 498 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 498 reviews of 62 Dauphin County memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Dauphin County 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
Dauphin County review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Dauphin County 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 498 reviews of 62 Dauphin County memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Dauphin County 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.Dauphin County, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
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Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.4
Meals & dining
4.0
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Activities
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Value for cost*
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Dauphin County memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dauphin County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dauphin County, 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 Dauphin County 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 Dauphin County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dauphin County, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
64.5%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.4%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
67.7%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
43.5%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.4%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
62.9%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
64.5%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Dauphin County 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 Dauphin County Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dauphin County, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
62.9%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
54.8%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
58.1%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.9%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dauphin County 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 Dauphin County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dauphin County, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
32.3%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
58.1%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
54.8%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
24.2%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Dauphin County 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 Dauphin County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dauphin County, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
46.8%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
58.1%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
43.5%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.1%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dauphin County 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 Dauphin County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dauphin County, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
64.5%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
51.6%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
59.7%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.1%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.1%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
59.7%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43.5%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
48.4%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.1%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
66.1%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
40.3%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.3%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.9%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Keystone Villa at Ephrata, Palmyra Senior Living and Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Susquehanna are the top-rated memory care facilities near Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 71 memory care facilities near Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania are Keystone Villa at Ephrata, Palmyra Senior Living and Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Susquehanna. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 71 memory care facilities near you in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
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The cost of memory care facilities in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania ranges from $1 to $14700. The average Memory Care cost in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania is $5,420. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Dauphin County, 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.
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