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7 Best Memory Care Facilities in Lykens, PA

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If your loved one needs memory care in Lykens, A Place for Mom can help. With 7 memory care facilities in Lykens, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

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Trying to decide on the best place for mom was not easy!! Visits to many facilities, but after visiting Arden Courts it was clear this was the place!! [name removed] and [name removed], caring staff, lots of...
Provides: Memory 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.
For nearly 25 years, Arden Courts Memory Care has catered to the special needs of individuals with memory loss. Staffed by specially trained caregivers, Arden Courts cares for individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Each community features home like common areas,...
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1010 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.5
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20 reviews
9.5
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20 reviews
5 star
65%
4 star
25%
3 star
5%
2 star
0%
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It's a 5 for us. Welcoming staff, very clean and tons of activities! My sister is only there for a short term stay so the size of the room was perfect for her.
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.
Brookdale Grayson View was built in 2000 and is a proud member of the Brookdale family. Brookdale is one of the largest retirement community providers in the United States and serves thousands of seniors by providing customized care, signature programs and quality of life for each of our...
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1010 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.3
Review score
58 reviews
9.3
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58 reviews
5 star
42%
4 star
31%
3 star
17%
2 star
7%
1 star
3%
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Overall our experience has been great. As they learn my mother and she settles in we have some adjustments to make but nothing major. The staff is friendly, very helpful, went above and beyond to welcome...
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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9.0
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24 reviews
9.0
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24 reviews
5 star
67%
4 star
17%
3 star
4%
2 star
8%
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Overall, staff very nice and friendly. The admin process is very unorganized. The call returns are non existent which is concerning. Although they just changed ownership so we're hopeful for improvement...
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 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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1414 Photos available
3131 Floor plans available
8.6
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39 reviews
8.6
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39 reviews
5 star
41%
4 star
26%
3 star
15%
2 star
3%
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Very happy with the overall appearance of Harmony. Very upscale with furnishings and always clean. My father receives very good care for the most part. Harmony is experiencing staffing issues with dining...
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.
Welcome to Harmony at HersheyIndependent Living | Personal Care | Memory CareIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Hershey, Pennsylvania, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security, support, services and...
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I moved here a year ago from Florida and was very nervous, but everyone here was so caring and I felt at ease. It never felt like I was in a facility, it felt like home and the staff felt like family. You...
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.
Palmyra Senior Living is small intimate personal care home specializing in Memory Care and Personal Care, offering 24 hour personalized assistance with care and supervision with all the comforts of home. Our home is located in the charming town of Palmyra, PA in a tranquil luxurious setting and...
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88 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
7.0
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9 reviews
7.0
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9 reviews
5 star
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4 star
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The facility was clean and well maintained. The room was a perfect size for two people to share. The room was furnished with a dresser for each person along with a closet for each. The staff that I met were...
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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Cost of memory care in Lykens, PA

The average cost of senior living in Lykens is $7,634 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Tower City, PA with an average of $6,084 per month.

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

Lykens, PA
$7,634/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

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

Memory Care
$7,634/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,886/mo
Studio
$7,774/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,991/mo

Senior living costs in Lykens 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: Lykens, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLykens, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Memory Care$7,634/mo$7,186/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$6,037/mo$5,655/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$3,178/mo$3,724/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Lykens, PA:$7,634/mo
Pennsylvania:$7,186/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Lykens, PA:$6,037/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,655/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Lykens, PA:$3,178/mo
Pennsylvania:$3,724/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Memory care costs in Lykens, PA, over time

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

Lykens, PAPA stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Lykens, PA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Lykens 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Lykens, PA$6,935/mo$6,600/mo+5.1%
Pennsylvania$6,850/mo$6,442/mo+6.3%
National$6,685/mo$6,446/mo+3.7%
Lykens, PA
2024 average cost:$6,935/mo
2023 average cost:$6,600/mo
Percent change:+5.1%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$6,850/mo
2023 average cost:$6,442/mo
Percent change:+6.3%
National
2024 average cost:$6,685/mo
2023 average cost:$6,446/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
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What families are saying about memory care in Lykens

Recent reviews for memory care in Lykens

Nottingham Village in Northumberland, PA

5.0
during covid, they are doing a good job of trying to do activities safely. We had zoom calls and eventually they set up plexiglass visiting. The communication has been good throughout covid also. the property is nice, our tour was very nice and we got a lot of information. We are very ...
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Heritage Mill Personal Care and Memory Care Residence in Tower City, PA

4.9
After moving Dad here from some not so good experiences, I feel comfortable that he is being well cared for. The staff is friendly and and caring. Communication w/the staff of concerns and needs for my Dad have been very good. I am very grateful for A Place for Mom and the help they provided ...
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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.

Lykens review score based on 1,084 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 1084 reviews of 31 Lykens memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Lykens 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

Lykens review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Lykens, PA31 facilities
8.3
Hampden, PA31 facilities
8.8
Lebanon, PA6 facilities

Review subcategories for Lykens 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 1,084 reviews of 31 Lykens memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Lykens 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.
Lykens, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
4.5
Care services
4.2
4.3
Staff
4.4
4.6
Meals & dining
4.1
4.2
Activities
4.3
4.3
Value for cost*
4.1
4.2
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Lykens memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lykens memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lykens, 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 Lykens 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 Lykens that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Lykens, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
51.5%
56.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
40.5%
42.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
84.6%
75.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
89.1%
95.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
56.1%
63.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28%
24.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
84.8%
81.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
51.9%
53.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
52.6%
65%
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 Lykens 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 Lykens Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lykens, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
52.3%
65.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
49.3%
39.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
55.1%
61.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.2%
23.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lykens 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 Lykens partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lykens, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30.5%
24.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
49.5%
38.7%
No sugar
No sugar
48.4%
35.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.4%
45.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
28.7%
19.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Lykens 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 Lykens communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lykens, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40%
27.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.6%
34.5%
Room service
Room service
35.9%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.1%
19.9%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Lykens 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 Lykens offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lykens, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
49.8%
39.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
43.8%
28.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
44.6%
24.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.5%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50.3%
44.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.8%
53.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.5%
34%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40.5%
30.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.7%
31.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
49.7%
40.7%
Live performances
Live performances
49.9%
41%
Dances
Dances
38.6%
27.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.1%
19.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
49.8%
39.9%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

State regulations for memory care in Lykens

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 Lykens protect seniors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Susquehanna, Brookdale Grayson View and Brookdale Harrisburg are the top-rated memory care facilities near Lykens, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 7 memory care facilities near Lykens, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
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The best memory care facility near you in Lykens, Pennsylvania is Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Susquehanna. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 7 memory care facilities near you in Lykens, Pennsylvania typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Lykens, 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 Lykens, 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 Lykens, Pennsylvania ranges from $4500 to $9960. The average Memory Care cost in Lykens, Pennsylvania is $7,634. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Lykens, Pennsylvania typically starts at $4500. 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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