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7 Best Memory Care Facilities in South Heights, PA

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

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

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Squirrel Hill North, Friendship and Polish Hill.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Pittsburgh, Cranberry and Mount Lebanon.

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Photo of Ridgecrest
1717 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.8
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41 reviews
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It's a clean, beautiful facility with a lot of activities. The staff really takes good care of the residents. The residents seem very engaged and happy with their living situation. It's really expensive...
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.
Ridgecrest is a vibrant senior living residence designed to help older adults enjoy the benefits of an active lifestyle and experience greater well-being. Conveniently located between McCandless Crossing and McIntyre Square.Ridgecrest offers spacious studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments, most...
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66 Floor plans available
9.3
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35 reviews
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Beautiful facility. The care and dedication to the residents is top notch. The employees take wonderful care of my mother and keep me updated on how she's doing. Any concerns are always addressed...
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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Photo of Tapestry Senior Living Moon Township
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In keeping with healthcare in general, we have found staffing to be a challenge at times especially on weekends and holidays. The resident likes the food and the ability to eat meals when he likes works...
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.
AT MOON TOWNSHIP, IT’S ALL ABOUT YOUTapestry Senior Living knows that you are a unique person with a rich story. You have particular wants and needs — that doesn’t change whether you live in a house, memory care neighborhood, assisted living apartment, treehouse or igloo. The great news for...
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I would highly recommend for people to go to The Waters at Wexford, per all my ratings above. They have good people who work there. They know what they're doing, and everyone is friendly. They take good...
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 Waters of WexfordA NEW SENIOR COMMUNITYThe Waters of Wexford is now open and accepting residents. The community features 143 apartment homes within an elegantly designed 4-story building. Residents can experience a full service restaurant, café, salon and wellbeing studio. With wellbeing at...
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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.
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Photo of Rochester Villa
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 South Heights, PA

The average cost of senior living in South Heights is $6,232 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Conway, PA with an average of $4,907 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in South Heights, PA vs. nearby cities

South Heights, PA
$6,232/mo
$6,113/mo
$5,003/mo

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

South Heights, PA
$6,232/mo
U.S. national average
$5,363/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in South Heights vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$6,232/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in South Heights, PA by room type

Semi-Private
$5,192/mo
Studio
$6,200/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,756/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,554/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,950/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in South Heights over time

South Heights, PAPA stateNational

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What families are saying about memory care in South Heights

Recent reviews for memory care in South Heights

Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in North Hills in Pittsburgh, PA

4.0
[name removed] passed away last March. They were very caring and took great care of her. I feel that the close attention they give to their residents was amazing. One of the caretakers there treated mom as his own. Called her mama.

Asbury Heights in Pittsburgh, PA

4.0
I was in this community for a short time. the staff was nice and caring and helpful. I liked the meals that were served. They do offer activities to the residents that want to participate. This was a nice community and families might want to tour to see if this is what they are looking for.

Paramount Senior Living at Cranberry in Mars, PA

4.0
My loved one was at Paramount at Cranberry on hospice for a brief time after a medical decline. They were a bright spot for our family during a very dark time.

South Heights memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Heights memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Heights, 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 South Heights 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 South Heights that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
South Heights, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
60%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
40%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
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
100%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in South Heights 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 South Heights Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
South Heights, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
80%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
60%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
60%
71.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Heights 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 South Heights partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
South Heights, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
40%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
60%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
60%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in South Heights 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 South Heights communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South Heights, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
60%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
80%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
60%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
40%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Heights 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 South Heights offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
South Heights, 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
40%
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
40%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
60%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
60%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
80%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 7 memory care facilities near South Heights, Pennsylvania. See the full list.

The 7 memory care facilities near you in South Heights, Pennsylvania typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in South Heights, 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 South Heights, 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 South Heights, Pennsylvania ranges from $5 to $100000. The average Memory Care cost in South Heights, Pennsylvania is $6,232. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in South Heights, Pennsylvania typically starts at $5. 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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