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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Portland, PA

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If your loved one needs memory care in Portland, A Place for Mom can help. With 202 memory care facilities in Portland, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

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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.
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.
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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.
The Vista is bringing a new kind of retirement living to northern New Jersey. Designed to address an unmet need for independent-senior living, The Vista will be unlike any other independent-living community in the area, offering advanced, innovative programming and amenities based on the most...
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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 Longview Assisted Living Residence provides personalized care in a secure community that supports and fosters each individual’s maximum level of independence. Residents receive personalized assistance with activities of daily living, while also enjoying innovative programs and a diverse...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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I had my father in Chandler Hall for the last year of his time with us. The level of caring, kindness, love and respect they provided my father is one for which I am eternally grateful. I would recommend...
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.
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Pennswood Village spreads over a huge campus adjacent to the George School in Newtown, with 14 residential apartment buildings connected to a central Community Building. There is a lovely "assisted living"...
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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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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Cost of memory care in Portland, PA

The average cost of senior living in Portland is $6,462 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fountain Hill, PA with an average of $5,273 per month.

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

Portland, PA
$6,462/mo

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

Portland, PA
$6,462/mo
U.S. national average
$5,388/mo

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

Memory Care
$6,462/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,764/mo
Studio
$8,348/mo
1 Bedroom
$9,481/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,590/mo

Senior living costs in Portland 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: Portland, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typePortland, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Memory Care$6,462/mo$5,467/mo$5,388/mo
Assisted Living$4,368/mo$4,274/mo$4,622/mo
Independent Living$3,999/mo$4,271/mo$4,083/mo
Memory Care
Portland, PA:$6,462/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,467/mo
U.S.:$5,388/mo
Assisted Living
Portland, PA:$4,368/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,274/mo
U.S.:$4,622/mo
Independent Living
Portland, PA:$3,999/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,271/mo
U.S.:$4,083/mo
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Memory care costs in Portland, PA, over time

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

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Memory care cost trends in Portland, PA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Portland 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 median 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
Portland, PA$5,999/mo$5,871/mo+2.2%
Pennsylvania$6,645/mo$6,173/mo+7.6%
National$6,499/mo$6,160/mo+5.5%
Portland, PA
2024 average cost:$5,999/mo
2023 average cost:$5,871/mo
Percent change:+2.2%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$6,645/mo
2023 average cost:$6,173/mo
Percent change:+7.6%
National
2024 average cost:$6,499/mo
2023 average cost:$6,160/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Portland

Recent reviews for memory care in Portland

Brookdale Hillsborough

5.0
Overall I have no complaints of this community they have provided my mother with excellent care and have really made her comfortable in her new living environment. They have a great menu for the residents to choose from with a wide variety of meals. They also have a great activity program ...
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Horizon Manor North Residential Healthcare Facility in Montclair, NJ

5.0
My Mom has been living at Horizon Manor for the past 5 years and we are so happy with the quality of care and attention she and all the residents receive. Horizon Manor is also very affordable. Thank you [name removed].

The Pathways at Warrington

5.0
From the initial interview/tour of the facility through the final moments of my Dad's stay at Pathways, our family felt loved, supported and encouraged by the entire staff. What an amazing culture they have! If possible, we would give more than 5 stars for what we experienced and the service ...
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Portland review score based on 1,412 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 1412 reviews of 183 Portland memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Portland 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

Portland review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Portland, PA183 facilities
8.1
8.3
East Bangor, PA12 facilities

Review subcategories for Portland 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 1,412 reviews of 183 Portland memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Portland 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.
Portland, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.8
3.9
Friendliness
3.8
4.1
Care services
3.5
3.7
Staff
3.7
3.9
Meals & dining
3.4
3.6
Activities
3.4
3.6
Value for cost*
3.4
3.6
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Portland memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Portland memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Portland, 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 Portland 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 Portland that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Portland, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
74.9%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
63.4%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.5%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
76.5%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
47%
29.2%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.9%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
72.1%
62.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
80.3%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Portland 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 Portland Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Portland, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
75.4%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
62.8%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
76%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.5%
27%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Portland 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 Portland partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Portland, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
49.2%
28.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
62.8%
45%
No sugar
No sugar
60.7%
42.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
55.7%
50.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
31.1%
16.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Portland 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 Portland communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Portland, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
48.6%
32.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
61.7%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
48.6%
37.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
34.4%
23.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Portland 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 Portland offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Portland, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
66.1%
46.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
53.6%
34.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
39.9%
28.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
65.6%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.1%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
71%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
56.3%
40.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
49.2%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
53.6%
36.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
62.3%
48%
Live performances
Live performances
65.6%
48.6%
Dances
Dances
43.2%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.3%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Portland

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 Portland protect seniors.
Learn about Pennsylvania memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in West Orange, Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Wayne and The Gardens of Green Ridge are the top-rated memory care facilities near Portland, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 202 memory care facilities near Portland, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Portland, Pennsylvania are Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in West Orange, Twin Cedar Senior Living and Brookdale Wayne AL/MC. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 202 memory care facilities near you in Portland, Pennsylvania typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Portland, 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 Portland, 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 Portland, Pennsylvania ranges from $151 to $99999. The average Memory Care cost in Portland, Pennsylvania is $6,462. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Portland, Pennsylvania typically starts at $151. 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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