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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Francis, PA

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Photo of The Residence at Presque Isle Bay
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9.9
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The facility is nice. The staff has been friendly and genuinely listen to individual needs. Our mother is adjusting quite well.
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 Residence at Presque Isle Bay is seated at the center of one of most amazing natural resources in the eastern United States. From birdwatching, to fishing, to gazing at the ever-changing landscape of the lake and sky, you will admire the beauty of nature on a daily basis. Our team makes us...
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Photo of Westlake Woods
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9.5
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26 reviews
9.5
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26 reviews
5 star
72%
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4%
3 star
8%
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8%
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The facility is very beautiful and inviting. There are many alcoves in the hallway in route to the apartments that offer games TV some fireplaces. They have a lovely dining room restaurant ordering, the...
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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Photo of Parkside North East
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9.0
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18 reviews
9.0
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18 reviews
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28%
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My father is a resident and has been for 11 months so far. I am very pleased with the care and patience they have shown as my father’s mental health declines from Dementia. He is still living in a private...
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.
Parkside at North East is located right on Gibson Park, in the heart of the historic town of North East. Our Community is within walking distance of churches, banks, the McCord Public Library, post office and a variety of shops and eateries. Offering fifty one, beautifully styled one and two...
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Photo of Parkside at Glenwood
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33 Floor plans available
8.6
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17 reviews
8.6
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17 reviews
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My husband was there for 6 weeks and was well taken care of. The rooms are beautiful since they have been remodeled. Every time I reached out with questions someone got back to me promptly.
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.
Independence Court - The Experienced Choice Independence Court of Erie At Independence Court of Erie, we believe enhanced personal care should enhance your lifestyle. Located in a peaceful suburban wooded area, our residents enjoy elegant settings, a wide variety of social activities and...
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Photo of Lantern Of Madison
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8.4
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24 reviews
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Meadow Falls in Madison has been my home now for almost four months. I could not be in a better place; from staff to nursing and from dietary to housekeeping and maintenance, all have been right on the spot...
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.
WELCOME TO THE LANTERN 'We believe in creating a world where memories are treasured, relationships are cherished and our elderly revered. Our deep seated conviction is, innovation and challenging the status quo. We challenge the status quo by creating a therapeutic care environment that not only...
Photo of Lantern of Saybrook
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When my wife and I met [name removed] and her incredible team, they made the process really simple and inviting. We were looking for choices for my grandparents. My grandparents are blooming at Lantern, and...
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.
WELCOME TO THE LANTERN 'We believe in creating a world where memories are treasured, relationships are cherished and our elderly revered. Our deep seated conviction is, innovation and challenging the status quo. We challenge the status quo by creating a therapeutic care environment that not only...
Photo of Springhill Senior Living Comm
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.
Photo of Pleasant Ridge Manor East
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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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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.
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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Our mom was a resident at the Villa at the lake from [dates removed]. I wanted to write this review to help other family members with their decisions that they may have to make in the future for their loved...
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.
At Villa at the Lake, A Randall Residence, we take pride in providing quality senior care with respect and friendship. We recognize that each resident wants independence while receiving just the care they need. You will find that our smiling caregivers listen compassionately to concerns and...
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Photo of The Heritage
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 Francis, PA

The average cost of senior living in Francis is $4,525 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Meadville, PA with an average of $4,246 per month.

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

Francis, PA
$4,525/mo
$5,016/mo

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

Francis, PA
$4,525/mo
U.S. national average
$5,372/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,525/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,006/mo
Studio
$5,296/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,538/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,828/mo

Senior living costs in Francis 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: Francis, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFrancis, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Memory Care$4,525/mo$5,453/mo$5,372/mo
Assisted Living$4,266/mo$4,271/mo$4,612/mo
Independent Living$3,319/mo$4,265/mo$4,070/mo
Memory Care
Francis, PA:$4,525/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Assisted Living
Francis, PA:$4,266/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,271/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Independent Living
Francis, PA:$3,319/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,265/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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What families are saying about memory care in Francis

Recent reviews for memory care in Francis

Lantern of Saybrook in Ashtabula, OH

5.0
We are very happy with the care at this community. The staff is very nice and we like knowing the community is clean and maintained. The have a nice variety of meals that are healthy. We like the activities that are offered. We would recommend the care of this community to other families.

Villa At the Lake in Conneaut, OH

5.0
I attending the Mothers Day tea at the Villa and it was excellent! They had great food and the staff was great!! Thank you so much for the wonderful time.

Parkside at Glenwood in Erie, PA

4.0
My mother has recently moved into this community and so far I am pleased with how things are going for him. The staff have been attentive to her needs and I am comfortable with the care they are providing. I like that there are a lot of activities available to the residents and the staff always ...
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Francis review score based on 60 family reviews

9.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 60 reviews of 11 Francis memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Francis 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

Francis review score compared against nearby cities

9.1
Francis, PA11 facilities
9.3
Platea, PA9 facilities
9.3
Cranesville, PA8 facilities

Review subcategories for Francis 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 60 reviews of 11 Francis memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Francis 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.
Francis, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
4.2
Care services
4.2
3.9
Staff
4.3
4.1
Meals & dining
4.0
3.8
Activities
4.0
3.7
Value for cost*
4.2
3.8
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Francis memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Francis memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Francis, 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 Francis 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 Francis that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Francis, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
63.6%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
54.5%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
81.8%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
54.5%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
81.8%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
72.7%
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 Francis 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 Francis Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Francis, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
72.7%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
45.5%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
63.6%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.2%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Francis 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 Francis partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Francis, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
36.4%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
54.5%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
45.5%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.5%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.2%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Francis 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 Francis communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Francis, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
36.4%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54.5%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
45.5%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.2%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Francis 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 Francis offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Francis, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
54.5%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45.5%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
45.5%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
81.8%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.5%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
72.7%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.5%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.5%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
54.5%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.5%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
54.5%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
36.4%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.1%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.5%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Francis

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 Francis protect seniors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Residence at Presque Isle Bay, Westlake Woods and Parkside North East are the top-rated memory care facilities near Francis, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 14 memory care facilities near Francis, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
The 14 memory care facilities near you in Francis, Pennsylvania typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Francis, 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 Francis, 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 Francis, Pennsylvania ranges from $1500 to $9000. The average Memory Care cost in Francis, Pennsylvania is $4,525. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Francis, Pennsylvania typically starts at $1500. 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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