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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Little Kansas, PA
If your loved one needs memory care in Little Kansas, A Place for Mom can help. With 32 memory care facilities in Little Kansas, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Little Kansas incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Little Kansas memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Little Kansas, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like State College, Lewistown and Mount Union.
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I've had some dear friends with loved ones there and I've been there a few years ago. I know they were very happy with the care and it's a very, very nice place.
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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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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Cost of memory care in Little Kansas, PA
The average cost of senior living in Little Kansas is $5,214 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cassville, PA with an average of $4,789 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Little Kansas, PA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Little Kansas, PA vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Little Kansas, PA by room type
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What families are saying about memory care in Little Kansas
Recent reviews for memory care in Little Kansas
Vibralife in Mechanicsburg, PA
4.5
This facility is poorly run, poorly staffed and neglects the residents who are designated in the rehab section of the facility. I would never endorse this facility for any person. Your loved one will be hurt and his/her needs will not be satisfactorily met.
Magnolias of Chambersburg
5.0
My wife began her Dementia journey in 2018. It slowly became worst over time. After 5 years I could not care for her. My children visited several facilities in our area and as a family, we chose Magnolias of Chambersburg. It was not easy for me, we have been married for 51 years. It turned out ...
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Country Meadows Of West Shore in Mechanicsburg, PA
4.5
The past 60 days has been an overwhelming journey for our family as we navigated our parents hospitalizations, rehabilitations, moves from an independent living facility to assisted living at Country Meadows, and the eventual death of our father. It’s not an understatement to say that the staff ...
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Little Kansas review score based on 110 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 110 reviews of 27 Little Kansas memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Little Kansas 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
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Review subcategories for Little Kansas 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 110 reviews of 27 Little Kansas memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Little Kansas 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.Little Kansas, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.4
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.0
Value for cost*
4.0
4.0
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Little Kansas memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Little Kansas memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Little Kansas, 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 Little Kansas 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 Little Kansas that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
59.3%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
40.7%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.9%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.3%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
63%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
29.6%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.9%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
55.6%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
59.3%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Little Kansas 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 Little Kansas Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
63%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
51.9%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
59.3%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.8%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Little Kansas 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 Little Kansas partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
51.9%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
48.1%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
48.1%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.2%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Little Kansas 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 Little Kansas communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
37%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.9%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
40.7%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.5%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Little Kansas 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 Little Kansas offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
55.6%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
48.1%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
44.4%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.6%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.6%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.1%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55.6%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
48.1%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.4%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.6%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
55.6%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
37%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.6%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.6%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Colonial Courtyard at Clearfield, Magnolias of Chambersburg and Bridges of Bent Creek are the top-rated memory care facilities near Little Kansas, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 32 memory care facilities near Little Kansas, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
The 32 memory care facilities near you in Little Kansas, Pennsylvania typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Little Kansas, 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 Little Kansas, 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 Little Kansas, Pennsylvania ranges from $530 to $10545. The average Memory Care cost in Little Kansas, Pennsylvania is $5,214. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Little Kansas, Pennsylvania typically starts at $530. 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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