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5 Best Memory Care Facilities in Sandy Plains, PA

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If your loved one needs memory care in Sandy Plains, A Place for Mom can help. With 5 memory care facilities in Sandy Plains, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

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9.3
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9.3
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The admission process was seamless. The facility is very well staffed with competent people and the amenities are great. I have been a Director of Nursing in the geriatric field for most of my 50 year...
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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7.0
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7.0
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5 star
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I give all of these an A, lovely people very clean food is very good really and good quality. I have no complaints im very happy other then this extra charge. I would recommend Hawthorne Woods community to...
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.
An established community in the city of Washington for more than 17 years, Hawthorne Woods by New Perspective will get to know what’s most important to you. We feature a friendly and compassionate team, quality care, and warm surroundings that will put you at ease. Lounge in the Adirondack chairs...
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I am very happy with this place. My loved one is very well taken care of and kept busy with so many activities and entertainment! The ratio of staff to residents is more than I’ve seen anywhere else in 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.
The Hallsworth House is a senior care facility located in Monessen, PA. We are known for our ability to care for patients with Dementia and Alzheimer conditions. However, we also have a new Independence Wing for the senior that is capable of communicating their needs to our well trained staff....
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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.
Southminster Place is a licensed, personal care community on the Presbyterian SeniorCare Network Washington Campus. We assist residents with their daily personal needs while providing opportunities for socialization and programming that can enhance their lifestyle.Woodside Place of Washington was...
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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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Cost of memory care in Sandy Plains, PA

The average cost of senior living in Sandy Plains is $7,525 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include North Union, PA with an average of $6,413 per month.

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

Sandy Plains, PA
$7,525/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

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

Memory Care
$7,525/mo

Memory care costs in Sandy Plains, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,812/mo
Studio
$7,603/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,093/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,478/mo

Senior living costs in Sandy Plains 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: Sandy Plains, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSandy Plains, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Memory Care$7,525/mo$7,186/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$5,842/mo$5,655/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$3,830/mo$3,724/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Sandy Plains, PA:$7,525/mo
Pennsylvania:$7,186/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Sandy Plains, PA:$5,842/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,655/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Sandy Plains, PA:$3,830/mo
Pennsylvania:$3,724/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Memory care costs in Sandy Plains, PA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Sandy Plains 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 Sandy Plains, PA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Sandy Plains 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
Sandy Plains, PA$6,975/mo$6,401/mo+9.0%
Pennsylvania$6,850/mo$6,442/mo+6.3%
National$6,685/mo$6,446/mo+3.7%
Sandy Plains, PA
2024 average cost:$6,975/mo
2023 average cost:$6,401/mo
Percent change:+9.0%
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 Sandy Plains

Recent reviews for memory care in Sandy Plains

Hallsworth House in Monessen, PA

5.0
Great place for a loved one, the nurses are very attentive and caring!

Mount Vernon of South Park

5.0
The community is wonderful. The communication between the staff and families is wonderful. They have set up a way to communicate with our loved ones due to the pandemic. The staff has been more attentive to the issues of my loved one. If there is a concern they call me and we discuss ...
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Mount Vernon of Elizabeth

4.5
My father was a resident in their Memory Care unit for 15 months. He had dementia and behavioral issues. During that time, he received wonderful care from their very attentive and caring staff. I couldn't be more pleased with the level of communication with both the nursing staff and ...
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Sandy Plains review score based on 3,204 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 3204 reviews of 117 Sandy Plains memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Sandy Plains 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

Sandy Plains review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Sandy Plains, PA117 facilities
8.3
Peters, PA117 facilities
8.3
North Union, PA117 facilities

Review subcategories for Sandy Plains 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 3,204 reviews of 117 Sandy Plains memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Sandy Plains 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.
Sandy Plains, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
4.2
4.3
Staff
4.5
4.6
Meals & dining
4.1
4.2
Activities
4.2
4.3
Value for cost*
4.1
4.2
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Sandy Plains memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sandy Plains memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sandy Plains, 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 Sandy Plains 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 Sandy Plains that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Sandy Plains, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
61.4%
56.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
58.2%
42.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.2%
75.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.8%
95.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
72.4%
63.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
48.4%
24.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.8%
81.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
65%
53.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
73.1%
65%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Sandy Plains 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 Sandy Plains Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Sandy Plains, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
65.1%
65.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
49.4%
39.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
62.4%
61.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.9%
23.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Sandy Plains 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 Sandy Plains partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sandy Plains, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.1%
24.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
48.5%
38.7%
No sugar
No sugar
45.6%
35.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.7%
45.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
32%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Sandy Plains 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 Sandy Plains communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sandy Plains, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
36.2%
27.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43%
34.5%
Room service
Room service
26.2%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.7%
19.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sandy Plains 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 Sandy Plains offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sandy Plains, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
51.3%
39.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.5%
28.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.6%
24.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60.2%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.2%
44.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.4%
53.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.9%
34%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38%
30.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.6%
31.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52.1%
40.7%
Live performances
Live performances
52.2%
41%
Dances
Dances
35.7%
27.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.4%
19.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
52.1%
39.9%
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State regulations for memory care in Sandy Plains

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