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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Dora, PA
If your loved one needs memory care in Dora, A Place for Mom can help. With 31 memory care facilities in Dora, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Dora incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Dora memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Dora, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Kittanning, East Kittanning and Armstrong.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Kittanning, East Kittanning and Armstrong.
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Cost of memory care in Dora, PA
The average cost of senior living in Dora is $4,477 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Reynoldsville, PA with an average of $3,653 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Dora, PA vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Dora vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Dora, PA by room type
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Average cost of Memory Care in Dora over time
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What families are saying about memory care in Dora
Recent reviews for memory care in Dora
Brookdale Latrobe
3.9
It's a nice facility. Although repairs to a faulty door lock and to walls after a freak thunderstorm downpour causing water damage were slow to be repaired. We really liked the administrative staff ([name removed], [name removed]) and especially the Clare Bridge Program Manager ([name removed]), ...
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Newhaven Court at Lindwood in Greensburg, PA
4.7
It took two years before I could make the difficult decision to move Mom out of the house and into care, and I spent the better part of 2022 looking for a place. I visited 20 different places, but chose Linwood for its pastoral setting, well-appointed facility, super staff, array of services, ...
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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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Dora review score based on 149 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 149 reviews of 28 Dora memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Dora 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
Dora review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Dora 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 149 reviews of 28 Dora memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Dora 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.Dora, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
4.5
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.4
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
4.2
4.0
Value for cost*
4.2
4.0
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Dora memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dora memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dora, 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 Dora 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 Dora that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dora, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
60.7%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
64.3%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.9%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
82.1%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
42.9%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.4%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
67.9%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
85.7%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Dora 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 Dora Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dora, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
64.3%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
42.9%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
64.3%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.4%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dora 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 Dora partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dora, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.3%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21.4%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Dora 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 Dora communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dora, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10.7%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32.1%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
14.3%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.1%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dora 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 Dora offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dora, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
42.9%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.9%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.4%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
64.3%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.4%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.9%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.4%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.4%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
42.9%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
39.3%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Colonial Courtyard at Clearfield, Elizabeth Seton Memory Care Center and Heritage Grove at Indiana are the top-rated memory care facilities near Dora, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 31 memory care facilities near Dora, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Dora, Pennsylvania is Heritage Grove at Indiana. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 31 memory care facilities near you in Dora, Pennsylvania typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Dora, 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 Dora, 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 Dora, Pennsylvania ranges from $850 to $10000. The average Memory Care cost in Dora, Pennsylvania is $4,477. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Dora, 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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