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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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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.
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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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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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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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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My Mother in Law (MIL) moved into the Lancaster Country Meadows last summer and absolutely loves it there! Nice big room, good food, lots of activities for everyone if you want to participate. Allows pets,...
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.
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.
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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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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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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Everyone has a opinion and their own way at looking at things. So are the reviews of Fair Haven. The facility is older but is well maintained. It’s kept clean and organized. My mother-in-law entered Fair...
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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.
Fair Havens Assisted LivingFair Havens Assisted Living is a senior living community located in the lovely city of Hanover, Pennsylvania. The historic town of Hanover boasts many attractions and interesting features including the nearby Codorus State Park and Lake Marburg. The views and nearby...
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My loved one went into Quarryville a couple of times for rehabilitation. The place was okay, but he was not getting any better so we moved him to another place.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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, 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.
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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4.4
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.4
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
4.2
4.0
Value for cost*
4.1
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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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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
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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.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Dauphin County, 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 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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