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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Dotter, PA

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If your loved one needs memory care in Dotter, A Place for Mom can help. With 45 memory care facilities in Dotter, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Grove City, Shanor-Northvue and Deegan.
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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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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, 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.
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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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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 Falls Personal Care and Memory Care residents take part in activities that are designed to keep them happy and healthy. The community’s recreation schedule includes games, holiday celebrations, movies, and outings; there’s always an opportunity for residents to socialize and...
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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.
Welcome to Concordia at Rebecca Residence, a senior living facility owned and operated by Concordia Lutheran Ministries.Established in 1871, Concordia at Rebecca Residence is a nonprofit organization committed to providing a caring and dignified community for seniors. At our senior living...
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Alzheimer care A++. Good communication with Mom's POA. Listens to family concerns. Mom has adjusted very well in just 5 months. Most patient & caring staff I have ever known. I am confident in their...
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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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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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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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.
    The Pristine Pines of Wexford is an assisted living community you or your loved can truly call home when living at home is no longer a prudent option. First and foremost, our staff and management are committed to ensuring dignity, privacy and freedom for residents, coupled with...
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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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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.
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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.

Cost of memory care in Dotter, PA

The average cost of senior living in Dotter is $4,421 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Harrisville, PA with an average of $3,671 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Dotter, PA vs. nearby cities

Dotter, PA
$4,421/mo
$4,572/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Dotter, PA vs. the state and national average

Dotter, PA
$4,421/mo
U.S. national average
$5,363/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Dotter vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$4,421/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Dotter, PA by room type

Semi-Private
$4,583/mo
Studio
$5,476/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,361/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,975/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,559/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Dotter over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Dotter

Recent reviews for memory care in Dotter

Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in North Hills in Pittsburgh, PA

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[name removed] passed away last March. They were very caring and took great care of her. I feel that the close attention they give to their residents was amazing. One of the caretakers there treated mom as his own. Called her mama.

Paramount Senior Living at Cranberry in Mars, PA

4.0
My loved one was at Paramount at Cranberry on hospice for a brief time after a medical decline. They were a bright spot for our family during a very dark time.

Rhodes Estates in New Castle, PA

5.0
Mr. T. J. [removed], Administrator, Rhodes Estates, T. J. Very Special Thanks for all your assistance and understanding over the past several months. Without the special efforts by you and Jason, the transition of my mother to your retirement facility would surely have been more difficult. ...
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Dotter review score based on 136 family reviews

7.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 136 reviews of 37 Dotter memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Dotter 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

Dotter review score compared against nearby cities

7.9
Dotter, PA37 facilities
8.1
Emlenton, PA40 facilities
8.2
St. Petersburg, PA39 facilities

Review subcategories for Dotter 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 136 reviews of 37 Dotter memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Dotter 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.
Dotter, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.4
Friendliness
4.3
4.5
Care services
3.9
4.2
Staff
4.1
4.4
Meals & dining
3.7
4.1
Activities
3.9
4.0
Value for cost*
3.7
4.0
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Dotter memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dotter memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dotter, 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 Dotter 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 Dotter that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dotter, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
64.9%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
64.9%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.3%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
78.4%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
40.5%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
73%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
75.7%
73.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Dotter 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 Dotter Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dotter, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
70.3%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
37.8%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
67.6%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13.5%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dotter 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 Dotter partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dotter, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.6%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
51.4%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
45.9%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.4%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.2%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Dotter 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 Dotter communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dotter, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
29.7%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.9%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
24.3%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.8%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dotter 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 Dotter offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dotter, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
45.9%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.1%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.9%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
64.9%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.1%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.1%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.2%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.4%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.1%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
48.6%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
29.7%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
51.4%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Ridgecrest, Ashton Commons and Celebration Villa of Chippewa are the top-rated memory care facilities near Dotter, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.

There are 45 memory care facilities near Dotter, Pennsylvania. See the full list.

The 45 memory care facilities near you in Dotter, Pennsylvania typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Dotter, 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 Dotter, 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 Dotter, Pennsylvania ranges from $5 to $100000. The average Memory Care cost in Dotter, Pennsylvania is $4,421. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Dotter, Pennsylvania typically starts at $5. 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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