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6 Best Memory Care Facilities in South Sterling, PA
If your loved one needs memory care in South Sterling, A Place for Mom can help. With 6 memory care facilities in South Sterling, 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 Sterling incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. South Sterling memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in South Sterling, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Scranton, Pocono and Price.
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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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18 reviews
Celebration villas has been great for Dad. The staff is very good with communication regarding Dad and they care about his well-being there.
Provides: Memory 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.
Lease by October 29 and get $1,000 off your rent for the first three months. THAT’S A SAVINGS OF $3,000!*We are continuing to admit new Residents, where possible and appropriate, to help residents and families in need. We will do all we can to help those who are in need of our services now and...
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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, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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.
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Cost of memory care in South Sterling, PA
The average cost of senior living in South Sterling is $4,589 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Moosic, PA with an average of $4,501 per month.
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What families are saying about memory care in South Sterling
Recent reviews for memory care in South Sterling
Twin Cedar Senior Living in Shohola, PA
5.0
The community was wonderful, and I can't recommend this community enough.
There was always an aide there to assist my loved one. They made sure she was taken care of in her final days. There was an aide who sat with her overnight, until she passed away.
They made sure her pain medication ...
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Spring Village at Pocono in East Stroudsburg, PA
5.0
Spring Village at Pocono made a daunting transition smooth and comforting for my mom. Their dedicated staff went above and beyond to ensure she felt welcomed and supported every step of the way. From personalized care plans to heartfelt reassurance, they truly made her feel at home. Their ...
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Celebration Villa of Mid Valley in Peckville, PA
4.3
When it comes to the cleanliness of the community the lobby smells like stale urine. We have not eaten there are been to the dining room so we cannot comment on that category. It is expensive, but they are a secured facility and the price doesn't increase with her level of care.
South Sterling review score based on 29 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 29 reviews of 5 South Sterling memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The South Sterling 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 South Sterling 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 29 reviews of 5 South Sterling memory care communities. This chart helps you compare South Sterling 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.South Sterling, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.8
4.4
Friendliness
5.0
4.5
Care services
5.0
4.2
Staff
5.0
4.4
Meals & dining
4.6
4.1
Activities
4.8
4.0
Value for cost*
4.9
4.0
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South Sterling memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Sterling memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Sterling, 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 Sterling 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 Sterling that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
South Sterling, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
60%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
60%
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
40%
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
60%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in South Sterling 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 Sterling Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
South Sterling, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60%
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%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
40%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Sterling 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 Sterling partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
South Sterling, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
60%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in South Sterling 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 Sterling communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South Sterling, PANational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60%
40.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Sterling 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 Sterling offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
60%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
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
60%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
60%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
40%
31.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Gardens of Green Ridge, Twin Cedar Senior Living and Spring Village at Pocono are the top-rated memory care facilities near South Sterling, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 6 memory care facilities near South Sterling, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in South Sterling, Pennsylvania are The Gardens of Green Ridge, Twin Cedar Senior Living and Spring Village at Pocono. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 6 memory care facilities near you in South Sterling, 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 Sterling, 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 Sterling, 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 Sterling, Pennsylvania ranges from $70 to $12586. The average Memory Care cost in South Sterling, Pennsylvania is $4,589. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in South Sterling, Pennsylvania typically starts at $70. 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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