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4.5 for all. Great facility and highly recommend it. We love the sense of community. Everyone is so helpful, clean area, nurses and health care providers are on top of my mom's needs.
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.
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 personal care...
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Most of the staff are full time employed . They are friendly and concerned about the patient . The varieties of activities are endless. Staff invites the patient to participate even if just to watch. Rooms...
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.
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 personal care...
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The friendliness of the staff gets a 5++. They took excellent care of my mom. Even at the end they were there for her and also were there to support me and my family. I highly recommended Viva. And I am glad...
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.
Live Vibrantly. Live Viva.Our VisionWe are dedicated to the continuation of vibrant living in a safe and comfortable home-like setting.Living VivaAging is an inevitable part of life, but losing life's spark doesn't have to be. We strive to create an environment where our residents can...
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Arbor Terrace Willistown has been a wonderful home for our loved one. The staff is caring and attentive, and they truly treat residents like family. The community is warm, welcoming, and filled with engaging...
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.
Arbor Terrace Willistown offers quality personal care and dementia care in West Chester, Pennsylvania. We honor individuality and celebrate each person's unique life through deep connections with our residents and families. We create delightful surprises and meaningful moments within a safe and...
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We have nothing but great things to say about Juniper Village. The facilities are nice, but what makes this place special is the people. Everyone from the front desk to the business office, to the nursing...
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.
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When the previous facility wouldn't take her back after she fell out of her wheelchair, Sunrise made arrangements to have her moved and got her a different wheelchair and all the equipment she needed.
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.
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 personal care...
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It is very difficult to get a hold of someone for updates. I've honestly given up. The staff is incredibly friendly. Dad seems to like the Men's group. He has never said anything bad about the food. They...
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.
Sunrise of Haverford is located conveniently in the heart of the Main Line and just minutes from Suburban Square Shopping Center and both Lankenau and Bryn Mawr hospitals. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of...
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5 on all the staff are friendly and if a patient falls or is having a bad day they get hugs and kisses and they are well fast.
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.
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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I was so fortunate to find Exton Senior Living. I had been trying to relocate my ailing mother closer to me and A Place for Mom got me connected. From beginning to end, everything was clearly explained...
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.
Welcome to Exton Senior Living, a premier senior living community located conveniently off of Route 100 in Exton, Pennsylvania. Convenient to West Chester, Downingtown, Paoli and Chester Springs, Exton Senior Living is in close proximity to shopping, dining and houses of worship. Exton Senior...
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I love living here , the staff take excellent care of me . I love going to happy hour and bingo and all the trips . I’m so glad I decided to live here . All the staff and people that live here are very...
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.
Combine amazing service, great friends, and resort-level amenities and you’ve got the perfect recipe for all the comforts of home. Merrill Gardens at Glen Mills offers Independent Living, Personal Care and Memory Care all in one campus for flexibility and convenience.With amenities like a...
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It is going well so far. Sometimes it takes a long time for them to respond when mom hits her call button, and they don't notify me when she needs personal hygiene items. Otherwise going well. Food is good.
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.
Winner Best Assisted Living 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019! Offering Assisted Living as well as Memory Care. The Lorelton is truly unique. Privately owned by a local foundation not a corporation. Not-for-Profit and affordable. The Lorelton is considered to be in 'the Suburbs' of the city. Conveniently...
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I believe it was a good unit, and it was perfect for the care of my brother. It is difficult to place patients with mind disorders. Not every place can take care of them properly. They might say they can,...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Arden Courts of Allentown is the first memory care community of the Lehigh Valley, serving residents and their families for over 25 years. We spent more than 5 years researching and developing the design, layout and programming of the community. It is NOT a dementia unit, locked hall or wing like...
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Definitely get a direct contact number for the Director and head RN. It's difficult to get directly in contact with the facility with general phone numbers. Don't be afraid to ask questions even if it's the...
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.
Welcome to Atrium of Allentown, a brand-new Personal Care & Memory Care community. Our Executive Team has over 50 years of combined experience in senior care. Our community is privately owned which allows flexibility is meeting the needs of our residents and creates an individualized...
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My mother has been at this facility since August. She has been very pleased with her living experience. She was immediately welcomed into the community and quickly made friends. There are numerous 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.
Chestnut Ridge Wallingford is located in beautiful and historic Wallingford, Pennsylvania. Residents and guests alike enjoy our proximity to Chester Park, Taylor Arboretum and the Ridley Creek, all of which can be seen from our community. Natural beauty is enjoyed year round and residents enjoy a...
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We initially chose Hidden Meadows on the Ridge, but they could no longer provide care for my father. We moved my father and stepmother to Traditions of Lansdale because they could accommodate both of them,...
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.
Traditions of Lansdale: Caring for those who cared for us.Knowing your loved one will have the things that matter for health and security makes the decision to seek personal care a whole lot easier for the entire family.Traditions has individualized personal care that goes beyond the basics to...
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The food is fine. Just need to convince Mom it is not a restaurant and the staff is still learning her likes. So far Mom enjoys the bingo, found a book to read, and likes the puzzle selection. I really...
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.
Evergreen Estates Retirement Community is committed to giving the type of care that we would want and expect in a home where we would place our own parents and loved ones. Evergreen Estates Retirement Community is owned and operated by Titan SenQuest Inc. since 2001. At Evergreen Estates...
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What we like the most about the community is that the staff were very helpful. Yes, we would recommend Linden Village Senior Living Community to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
General Overview: At Linden Village our residents have Choice, Purpose and Independence. Choices they make, Purposes they have and Independence they continue to enjoy. Our Continuum of Care offers a wide range of services on one Campus. Resident Programming is everyday with many different...
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Very friendly staff clean, no odors. My mom seems to love the food lots of activities that seem to keep her busy she enjoys The Hair Dresser. She enjoys the entertainment they bring in. She likes the size....
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.
Heritage Mill Personal Care Home in Tower City, PA is the ideal backdrop for your long-term care in a peaceful environment. You’ll find yourself feeling just like you’re at home with your own family. Located right near the bustling town center, this home is perfect for those who need a little...
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It's a very warm and cozy atmosphere. The staff is caring and attentive. My mom is so much happier in a place that is actually half the cost of where she was living before. It is not as fancy, but the food...
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.
The Devon Senior Living is a beautiful wooded estate conveniently located along the Main Line. Just minutes from Valley Forge Park and local shops, The Devon Senior Living offers quality care right in the heart of your local community. Enjoy a leisurely stroll along the shaded walking trails...
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I'm delighted to give Abode Care in Allentown, Pa., a glowing 5-star review! Under the exceptional leadership of the Director of the nursing home, the facility has experienced remarkable improvements. Her...
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.
Abode Care of Allentown is a welcoming Personal Care Community nestled in the heart of Lehigh Valley in Allentown Pennsylvania. Offering a full range of personal care services, and just-like-home amenities. Abode of Allentown is a comfortable setting to live, relax, and enjoy your golden...
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My mother has been here for 2.5 years, first under Sunrise and now with Morningside. I have to say that dealing with the corporate level management during the transition was rough. They were unhelpful, they...
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.
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 personal care &...
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[name removed] has been wonderful to work with. Goes out of his way to be friendly. It's been a great experience so far in memory care. What we like the most about the community is the secluded location....
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.
Your home should bring out the best in you.If you want to redefine your independence, come see if our senior living community is the right fit for you. Located in the historic town of Harrisburg, we have both personal care home services and memory care all on one campus, so you’ll have the care...
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We chose this facility because there was a place for both the husband and the wife. All of the staff have been extremely helpful and accommodating.
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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Staff is sometimes overworked, but most of them really do care for the residents. I do recommend to others depending on the level of care needed. Acute care, memory care and independent living are all good,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nestled quietly near the Wissahickon creek in Lansdale, PA is St. Mary Villa for Independent and Retirement living. From the moment you enter the elegant and well-appointed lobby, you'll feel immediately at home. Once you walk on the wide paths through the gardens and pass the chapel filled with...
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There is a real sense of community and caring from all levels. The staff are really attentive and genuinely seem to enjoy both residents AND each other. The facility is spotless.
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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Cost of memory care in Ephrata, PA

The average cost of senior living in Ephrata is $5,591 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Myerstown, PA with an average of $5,408 per month.

Memory care costs in Ephrata, PA, vs. nearby cities

Ephrata, PA
$5,591/mo
$5,773/mo
$5,536/mo

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

Ephrata, PA
$5,591/mo
U.S. national average
$5,372/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,591/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,004/mo
Studio
$5,607/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,975/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,514/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,135/mo

Senior living costs in Ephrata 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: Ephrata, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEphrata, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Memory Care$5,591/mo$5,453/mo$5,372/mo
Assisted Living$4,383/mo$4,271/mo$4,612/mo
Independent Living$3,858/mo$4,265/mo$4,070/mo
Memory Care
Ephrata, PA:$5,591/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Assisted Living
Ephrata, PA:$4,383/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,271/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Independent Living
Ephrata, PA:$3,858/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,265/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Memory care costs in Ephrata, PA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Ephrata 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.

Ephrata, PAPA stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Ephrata, PA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Ephrata 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 median 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Ephrata, PA$6,555/mo$6,191/mo+5.9%
Pennsylvania$6,647/mo$6,175/mo+7.7%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Ephrata, PA
2024 average cost:$6,555/mo
2023 average cost:$6,191/mo
Percent change:+5.9%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$6,647/mo
2023 average cost:$6,175/mo
Percent change:+7.7%
National
2024 average cost:$6,490/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Ephrata

Recent reviews for memory care in Ephrata

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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Brandywine at Senior Suites in East Norriton, PA

5.0
First, you need to see this facility. They did a major renovation and it looks so different. It has been modernized and looks amazing. My Mom has been at Brandywine for a few years. It is a tough decision to make when your loved one needs more care than what you can give. The apartments are ...
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Freedom Village at Brandywine, a CCRC in Coatesville, PA

4.5
My mother has lived at Freedom Village since 1999, first in a beautiful condo, next in Assisted Living and finally in Skilled Care for the last 5 years. She is now 96 years old, legally blind, hard of hearing, and has advanced dementia. She spends most of her time in a wheelchair and is happy ...
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Ephrata review score based on 1,513 family reviews

8.5
Review score162 facilities1513 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 1513 reviews of 162 Ephrata memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Ephrata 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

Ephrata review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Ephrata, PA162 facilities
8.8
Akron, PA5 facilities
8.5
Denver, PA195 facilities

Review subcategories for Ephrata 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 1,513 reviews of 162 Ephrata memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Ephrata 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.
Ephrata, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.2
Care services
3.7
3.9
Staff
3.9
4.1
Meals & dining
3.5
3.8
Activities
3.6
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Ephrata memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ephrata memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ephrata, 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 Ephrata 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 Ephrata that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ephrata, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
74.1%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
63%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.7%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.4%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
76.5%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
48.8%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.3%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
74.1%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
79%
74%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Ephrata 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 Ephrata Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ephrata, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
76.5%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
67.9%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
73.5%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
19.8%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ephrata 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 Ephrata partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ephrata, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
41.4%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
67.3%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
64.2%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
56.2%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
28.4%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Ephrata 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 Ephrata communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ephrata, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
58.6%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
68.5%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
50%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
29.6%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ephrata 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 Ephrata offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ephrata, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
74.1%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
54.3%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
48.8%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
71%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
72.8%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
74.1%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
64.2%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
54.9%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
58.6%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
71%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
72.2%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
43.8%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
38.3%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
68.5%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Ephrata

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 Ephrata protect seniors.
Learn about Pennsylvania memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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