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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Drinker, PA

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If your loved one needs memory care in Drinker, A Place for Mom can help. With 29 memory care facilities in Drinker, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

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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.
Forest Manor Health Care Center is a new state of the art 120 bed Skilled Nursing Facility located just minutes off of Route 80 in Hope New Jersey. Forest Manor Health Care Center's $19 million dollar expansion is the region's newest, state-of-the-art skilled nursing and rehabilitation care...
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My loved one was previously a resident at Moravian Hall Square and the experience at this facility was great. They were well staffed, very clean, friendly and everything in the building worked and if...
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.
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living, Home 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.
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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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The care provided for my loved one at Sacred Heart Senior Living by the Creek has been exceptional. The staff is very friendly and take good care of her needs. The atmosphere is really homey and warm. I have...
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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Cost of memory care in Drinker, PA

The average cost of senior living in Drinker is $6,180 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wilkes-Barre, PA with an average of $5,901 per month.

Memory care costs in Drinker, PA, vs. state and national averages

Drinker, PA
$6,180/mo
U.S. national average
$7,121/mo

Memory care costs in Drinker, PA, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$6,180/mo

Memory care costs in Drinker, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,172/mo
Studio
$6,954/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,826/mo

Senior living costs in Drinker vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Drinker, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDrinker, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Memory Care$6,180/mo$7,255/mo$7,121/mo
Assisted Living$4,471/mo$5,701/mo$5,909/mo
Independent Living$2,607/mo$3,813/mo$3,532/mo
Memory Care
Drinker, PA:$6,180/mo
Pennsylvania:$7,255/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
Assisted Living
Drinker, PA:$4,471/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,701/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Independent Living
Drinker, PA:$2,607/mo
Pennsylvania:$3,813/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
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Memory care costs in Drinker, PA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Drinker and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Memory care cost trends in Drinker, PA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Drinker have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Drinker, PA$6,442/mo$5,918/mo+8.9%
Pennsylvania$6,753/mo$6,332/mo+6.7%
National$6,648/mo$6,334/mo+4.9%
Drinker, PA
2024 average cost:$6,442/mo
2023 average cost:$5,918/mo
Percent change:+8.9%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$6,753/mo
2023 average cost:$6,332/mo
Percent change:+6.7%
National
2024 average cost:$6,648/mo
2023 average cost:$6,334/mo
Percent change:+4.9%
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What families are saying about memory care in Drinker

Recent reviews for memory care in Drinker

Mira Vie Brookfield in Belvidere, NJ

4.5
I had to place my husband in care while I had surgery and recovery. He was very happy, well cared for and enjoyed the entire time. All of the staff and employees were absolutely wonderful. I would recommend this facility to anyone. It really is a wonderful place.

The Carlucci Home in Port Jervis, NY

5.0
When we were looking for a place for my mother we found visiting Assisted living homes to be great. However we wanted to know more. Reviews of verified prior residents or families were really important. I'm so glad we listened and visited The Carlucci Home. It was an easy drive from our home in ...
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Sacred Heart Senior Living by the Creek in Northampton, PA

5.0
I am very happy with the care from this community. The staff is always attentive. We like the cleanliness of the community. The menu is very appealing. I am happy knowing that she is involved with the activities. We would recommend this community for the good care and value for other families

Drinker review score based on 443 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 443 reviews of 22 Drinker memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Drinker 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

Drinker review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Drinker, PA22 facilities
9.4
Honesdale, PA2 facilities
8.5
Wilkes-Barre, PA22 facilities

Review subcategories for Drinker 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 443 reviews of 22 Drinker memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Drinker 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.
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Cleanliness
4.3
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
4.5
Care services
4.2
4.3
Staff
4.5
4.6
Meals & dining
4.2
4.2
Activities
4.2
4.3
Value for cost*
4.2
4.3
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Drinker memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Drinker memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Drinker, 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 Drinker 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 Drinker that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Drinker, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
48.1%
56.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
45.4%
42.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
83.9%
75.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
93.8%
95.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.1%
63.2%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
41.1%
24.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
79.9%
81.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
64.6%
53.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
73.5%
65.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Drinker 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 Drinker Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Drinker, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
57.1%
65.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
45.2%
39.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
60.8%
61.8%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
24.1%
23.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Drinker 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 Drinker partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Drinker, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.3%
24.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.4%
38.8%
No sugar
No sugar
36%
36%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46.6%
45.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
30.1%
19.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Drinker 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 Drinker communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Drinker, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
24.8%
27.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.6%
34.7%
Room service
Room service
23.7%
32.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.3%
19.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Drinker 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 Drinker offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Drinker, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
49.8%
39.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.9%
28.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19.1%
25%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.8%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.5%
44.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.2%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.9%
34.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.7%
31%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29.8%
31.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.7%
40.8%
Live performances
Live performances
54%
41.1%
Dances
Dances
19%
27.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10.6%
19.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
49.8%
40%
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State regulations for memory care in Drinker

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Pennsylvania memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Drinker protect seniors.
Learn about Pennsylvania memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Twin Cedar Senior Living, Heritage Hill Senior Community and Spring Village at Pocono are the top-rated memory care facilities near Drinker, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 29 memory care facilities near Drinker, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Drinker, Pennsylvania is Twin Cedar Senior Living. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 29 memory care facilities near you in Drinker, Pennsylvania typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Drinker, 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 Drinker, 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 Drinker, Pennsylvania ranges from $$3,325 to $$8,150. The average Memory Care cost in Drinker, Pennsylvania is $6,180. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Drinker, Pennsylvania typically starts at $$3,325. 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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