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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Shade Gap, PA

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If your loved one needs memory care in Shade Gap, A Place for Mom can help. With 37 memory care facilities in Shade Gap, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Shippensburg, Mount Union and Springtown.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, 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.
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
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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.
Robinwood is a tranquil, relaxing assisted living community located in Hagerstown, Maryland, within minutes of most of the area's entertainment and shopping. As an assisted living community, we strive to provide our residents with customized care to meet their needs. Our community offers spacious...
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Provides: Memory Care, Home Care
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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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Alterra Clare Bridge provides a comfortable, home-like setting with programs and services designed specifically for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or other memory impairments. Alterra Clare Bridge offers private and companion suites in a comfortable neighborhood environment. Unique building...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
Schedule a visit with Silver Spring Personal Care Homeso you can see firsthand the level of commitment and caring we have to each and every resident at our senior care facility. We invite you to step inside our home - there is no better way to truly experience what we have to offer.
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My mother is at Fahrney Keedy right now. She loves everything about the community even though we are in a pandemic. She has had wonderful experience with the staff members, and getting situated. The...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, 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.
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.
Fahrney-Keedy Home and Village is nestled among the foothills of the picturesque Catoctin Mountains of Northern Washington County.  This 90 acre Maryland retirement community offers breathtaking vistas in all directions.  We are located just minutes from Interstates 70 or 81. As a...
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After reading the reviews. I did not Want to come here for rehab. But let me let me tell you. This facility doesn’t deserve those reviews. I have been here a week and this place is great. The staff is...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
Vibralife Vibralife is located in historic Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania and offers a wide variety of care services. We have senior living community that can provide seniors with memory care issues such as dementia and Alzheimer's. Our trained staff can assist residents with daily care and...
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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
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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Cost of memory care in Shade Gap, PA

The average cost of senior living in Shade Gap is $5,114 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Valley-Hi, PA with an average of $4,545 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Shade Gap, PA vs. nearby cities

Shade Gap, PA
$5,114/mo
$5,140/mo
$5,140/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Shade Gap, PA vs. the state and national average

Shade Gap, PA
$5,114/mo
U.S. national average
$5,363/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Shade Gap vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$5,114/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Shade Gap, PA by room type

Semi-Private
$5,442/mo
Studio
$5,947/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,601/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,528/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Shade Gap over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Shade Gap

Recent reviews for memory care in Shade Gap

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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Shade Gap review score based on 122 family reviews

7.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 122 reviews of 32 Shade Gap memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Shade Gap 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

Shade Gap review score compared against nearby cities

7.6
Shade Gap, PA32 facilities
7.7
Rockhill, PA37 facilities
7.7
Orbisonia, PA37 facilities

Review subcategories for Shade Gap 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 122 reviews of 32 Shade Gap memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Shade Gap 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.
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Cleanliness
4.3
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
4.5
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.4
Meals & dining
3.8
4.1
Activities
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3.7
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Shade Gap memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shade Gap memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shade Gap, 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 Shade Gap 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 Shade Gap 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
65.6%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
46.9%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.8%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.9%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
68.8%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
31.3%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.8%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
59.4%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
62.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Shade Gap 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 Shade Gap Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shade Gap, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
68.8%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
56.3%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
65.6%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shade Gap 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 Shade Gap partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shade Gap, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
37.5%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
53.1%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
53.1%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Shade Gap 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 Shade Gap communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
37.5%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
53.1%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
40.6%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shade Gap 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 Shade Gap offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
59.4%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
46.9%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40.6%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.5%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
59.4%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.1%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
56.3%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
46.9%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43.8%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
56.3%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
56.3%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
37.5%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.1%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions

Magnolias of Chambersburg, Bridges of Bent Creek and Colonial Courtyard Tyrone are the top-rated memory care facilities near Shade Gap, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.

There are 37 memory care facilities near Shade Gap, Pennsylvania. See the full list.

The 37 memory care facilities near you in Shade Gap, Pennsylvania typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Shade Gap, 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 Shade Gap, 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 Shade Gap, Pennsylvania ranges from $160 to $10545. The average Memory Care cost in Shade Gap, Pennsylvania is $5,114. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Shade Gap, Pennsylvania typically starts at $160. 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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