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9 Best Memory Care Facilities in Hess Island, PA
If your loved one needs memory care in Hess Island, A Place for Mom can help. With 9 memory care facilities in Hess Island, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Hess Island incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Hess Island memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Hess Island, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Wilkes-Barre, Hazleton and Bloomsburg.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Wilkes-Barre, Hazleton and Bloomsburg.
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33 Floor plans available
9.6
Review score
101 reviews
My mother has been a resident at Heritage Hill Senior Community for nearly a year, and it truly feels like home for her. Before choosing Heritage Hill, we explored several senior living options, but none...
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.
Heritage Hill Senior Community is located in scenic Weatherly, Pennsylvania with beautiful views of the Pocono Mountains. Personal care and dementia are the two communities that we provide care for. We ensure that our residents get round the clock individual care. In our personal care program, we...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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9.6
Review score
7 reviews
5 for all categories. Our total experience with having our mom in Serenity Care was excellent. Our family's experience at Serenity Care Kingston was excellent. The staff was caring, professional 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.
Winner of the 2022 and 2023 Times-Tribune Readers' Choice award for "Best Personal Care"!Serenity Care provides personal care services in a supportive and social community environment. Our senior residents value their independence, yet need some assistance to ease the challenges of daily life. By...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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9.5
Review score
67 reviews
I have seen many assisted living facilities and when you walk in the door to Maple Shade Meadows you can just feel the vibe of kindness. There is a large staff that is on top of everything. I’m relieved Mom...
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.
MapleShade offers Personal Care and A Secured Dementia Unit. Please call for details.When it comes to Peace and Tranquility, MapleShade Meadows cannot be beat! Our one floor Senior Living Community is located along a picturesque creek in a meadow in the quiet town of Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania....
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
1010 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.1
Review score
43 reviews
Mom was very happy there. I just wanted to add, that from [date removed] when she entered TC until she passed in [date removed], she needed to go into NH rehab facilities a few times for extra therapy, 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.
Nestled right inside The Valley With A Heart, Tiffany Court Senior Living is conveniently located in Kingston, near shopping, restaurants and places of worship. We offer transportation to a variety of local destinations, including doctor's offices, Wyoming Valley Mall and other exciting...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
88 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.9
Review score
8 reviews
All the staff have been there for any questions or issue I have or my brother has had. Staff are visible and make themselves available every time I'm there. They approach me with any new issues with my...
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.
Retirement should be about finding new interests and actively engaging in life, but it is also a time to sit back and reflect on life and to rest and relax. Serenity Gardens is a senior living community in the small town of Kulpmont, Pennsylvania offers residents a chance to find themselves in...
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8.8
Review score
22 reviews
Overall, the staff is very friendly and helpful. They have been kind to my father. There is not a license clinicians after hours. Which limits some options. When I evaluated Vintage Knolls, they had explain...
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.
Three meals per day plus snacks Assistance with all Activities of Daily living including: bathing, dressing, grooming, and medication monitoring and management. Coordination of medical appointments. Linen and Housekeeping services. Scheduled transportation for all planned events and...
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At Fritzingertown Senior Living Center they take really good care of mom. Their communication is outstanding. The staff tell us when anything happens. They have called right away when mom falls. They notify...
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.
Nestled in beautiful Butler Valley, Fritzingertown Senior Living Community offers the finest in Assisted and Independent Living in charming studios and one bedroom suites. Our Evergreen Residence is dedicated to providing a secure and supportive environment for residents with Alzheimer's 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.
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.
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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Cost of memory care in Hess Island, PA
The average cost of senior living in Hess Island is $4,009 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Berwick, PA with an average of $3,622 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Hess Island, PA vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Hess Island, PA by room type
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What families are saying about memory care in Hess Island
Recent reviews for memory care in Hess Island
Tiffany Court at Kingston
5.0
I had looked at 6 facilities in South Carolina and 4 others in PA before choosing Tiffany Court. Tiffany Court was at least a level of magnitude above and beyond all of the others that I visited and assessed. Between the attentiveness and professionalism of the staff and the "homey" atmosphere, ...
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Vintage Knolls in Danville, PA
4.8
They're on and off short staffed, so sometimes there's a wait for things. No bad effects that I've noticed.
There are special treats (snow cones, cookies, etc.) most afternoons.
The head nurse, who's responsible for everyday care, is a Rockstar. The facility is right next door to a Geisinger ...
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Serenity Gardens in Kulpmont, PA
5.0
The caregivers are very good in this challenging job. The dementia unit is called Ivy Lane. My Dad has been there about 2 weeks and has transitioned well. He has a roommate who looks after him.
Hess Island review score based on 95 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 95 reviews of 9 Hess Island memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Hess Island 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
Hess Island review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Hess Island 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 95 reviews of 9 Hess Island memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Hess Island 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.Hess Island, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.4
Meals & dining
4.4
4.1
Activities
4.4
4.0
Value for cost*
4.3
4.0
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Hess Island memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Hess Island memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Hess Island, 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 Hess Island 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 Hess Island that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Hess Island, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
55.6%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
44.4%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.9%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
77.8%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
66.7%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.9%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
77.8%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
88.9%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Hess Island 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 Hess Island Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Hess Island, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
55.6%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
66.7%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.1%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Hess Island 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 Hess Island partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Hess Island, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.1%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.4%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
55.6%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
44.4%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Hess Island 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 Hess Island communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Hess Island, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.2%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.4%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
22.2%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Hess Island 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 Hess Island offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Hess Island, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
55.6%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
55.6%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.2%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.6%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.2%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
22.2%
31.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.7%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Heritage Hill Senior Community, Serenity Care Kingston and Maple Shade Meadows Senior Living are the top-rated memory care facilities near Hess Island, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 9 memory care facilities near Hess Island, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Hess Island, Pennsylvania are Heritage Hill Senior Community and Maple Shade Meadows Senior Living. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 9 memory care facilities near you in Hess Island, Pennsylvania typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Hess Island, 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 Hess Island, 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 Hess Island, Pennsylvania ranges from $1 to $8912. The average Memory Care cost in Hess Island, Pennsylvania is $4,009. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Hess Island, Pennsylvania typically starts at $1. 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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