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7 Best Memory Care Facilities in Pittston, PA
If your loved one needs memory care in Pittston, A Place for Mom can help. With 7 memory care facilities in Pittston, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Pittston incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Pittston memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Pittston, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Scranton, Wilkes-Barre and Larksville.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Scranton, Wilkes-Barre and Larksville.
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52 reviews
I am here just for the step-down program. Everyone here is helpful and always will to do whatever they need to td to keep you comfortable and happy. If you have an accident, they are quick to help and 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.
The Gardens of Green Ridge can be found in Scranton, the sixth largest city in Pensylvania. Counting a little over 90,000 people, Scranton is large enough to be of interest to tourism, yet small enough to have that intimate small town feel. The Gardens of Green Ridge prides itself on being a...
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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...
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9.1
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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...
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12 reviews
Meals and dining were excellent. Cost was a but this was best facility in area for dementia specific care. The facility was on a large lot enclosed with a fence so residents could walk around outside...
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.
Sometimes caring for a loved one can become more than a caregiver can manage at home, especially in cases of Alzheimer's Disease and other forms of dementia. Oakwood Terrace is a specialized alternative for the time when home care is no longer possible but skilled care may not yet be...
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.
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 Pittston, PA
The average cost of senior living in Pittston is $4,403 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include West Pittston, PA with an average of $4,403 per month.
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What families are saying about memory care in Pittston
Recent reviews for memory care in Pittston
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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Cambridge Riverview in Larksville, PA
4.9
I would highly recommend it based on my research with pricing and other facility. This one provides the services I need at a good value.
Fritzingertown Senior Living Center in Drums, PA
5.0
For the three or so weeks we were at Fritzingertown, we were completely satisfied, no complaints. It was close by, so it was easy to stop by every day, sometimes 2 or 3 times a day! If there had been any issues, they would've gotten it. The staff was very friendly, and when we first took my ...
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Pittston review score based on 30 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 30 reviews of 5 Pittston memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Pittston 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 Pittston 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 30 reviews of 5 Pittston memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Pittston 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.Pittston, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
4.5
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.4
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
4.0
4.0
Value for cost*
4.1
4.0
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Pittston memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Pittston memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Pittston, 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 Pittston 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 Pittston that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Pittston, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
40%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
40%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
60%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
80%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
100%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Pittston 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 Pittston Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Pittston, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
60%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
40%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Pittston 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 Pittston partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Pittston, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
60%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
60%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
60%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Pittston 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 Pittston communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Pittston, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
20%
37%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select programs and activities in Pittston 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 Pittston offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Pittston, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
60%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
20%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
60%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
20%
31.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Gardens of Green Ridge, Serenity Care Kingston and Tiffany Court at Kingston are the top-rated memory care facilities near Pittston, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 7 memory care facilities near Pittston, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Pittston, Pennsylvania is The Gardens of Green Ridge. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 7 memory care facilities near you in Pittston, Pennsylvania typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Pittston, 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 Pittston, 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 Pittston, Pennsylvania ranges from $1 to $10106. The average Memory Care cost in Pittston, Pennsylvania is $4,403. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Pittston, 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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