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8 Best Memory Care Facilities in Unicorn, PA

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If your loved one needs memory care in Unicorn, A Place for Mom can help. With 8 memory care facilities in Unicorn, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Lumbrook, Fairfield Crest and Nottingham Green.
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Photo of Evergreen Estates
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9.2
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34 reviews
9.2
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34 reviews
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The food is fine. Just need to convince Mom it is not a restaurant and the staff is still learning her likes. So far Mom enjoys the bingo, found a book to read, and likes the puzzle selection. I really...
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.
Evergreen Estates Retirement Community is committed to giving the type of care that we would want and expect in a home where we would place our own parents and loved ones. Evergreen Estates Retirement Community is owned and operated by Titan SenQuest Inc. since 2001. At Evergreen Estates...
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Photo of Oak Leaf Manor South
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8.6
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15 reviews
8.6
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15 reviews
5 star
73%
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13%
3 star
7%
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Everyone is great there. Food, activities, staff are all exceptional. Financial system is very good. Could use another helper. Overall very good. Nice and clean
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.
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8.4
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72 reviews
8.4
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72 reviews
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25%
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13%
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1%
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8%
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What we like the most about the community is that the staff is so accommodating and friendly. I love out of state and they are so kind when I call or visit about every little thing. They really care for 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.
We are committed to providing quality services in a caring, comfortable environment. Our professional and personalized services are designed to enhance the quality of life for those we serve. We are dedicated to those who entrust their housing and service needs to us. At Legend of Lancaster, we...
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6.5
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I would rate Jenner's Pond highly in all areas. The food is especially excellent. Many people here say one of the things that appealed to them was the friendliness of the community.
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 historic community of West Grove, Pennsylvania, provides an excellent opportunity for Jenner's Pond to relax and enjoy life in an idyllic setting. Full of historic charm and natural beauty, West Grove offers outstanding amenities to suit a variety of personal tastes and requirements. West...
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My Mother in Law (MIL) moved into the Lancaster Country Meadows last summer and absolutely loves it there! Nice big room, good food, lots of activities for everyone if you want to participate. Allows pets,...
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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We chose Hart Heritage because it was much more attractive, pricing was comparable to others we looked into, and it was very clean. The location is also great as well. The room sizes are adequate for my mom....
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.
Hart Heritage Estates Assisted Living Street is an assisted living community located in lovely Street, Harford County, Maryland. Street, Maryland is lined with historic heritage and beautiful country winding roads. This very quaint and quiet town is an ideal place for settling down and...
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Cost of memory care in Unicorn, PA

The average cost of senior living in Unicorn is $5,450 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Delta, PA with an average of $5,199 per month.

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

Unicorn, PA
$5,450/mo
$5,819/mo

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

Unicorn, PA
$5,450/mo
U.S. national average
$5,372/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,450/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,848/mo
Studio
$5,797/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,622/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,125/mo

Senior living costs in Unicorn 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: Unicorn, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeUnicorn, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Memory Care$5,450/mo$5,453/mo$5,372/mo
Assisted Living$4,887/mo$4,271/mo$4,612/mo
Independent Living$4,508/mo$4,265/mo$4,070/mo
Memory Care
Unicorn, PA:$5,450/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Assisted Living
Unicorn, PA:$4,887/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,271/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Independent Living
Unicorn, PA:$4,508/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,265/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Memory care costs in Unicorn, PA, over time

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

Unicorn, PAPA stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Unicorn, PA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Unicorn 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
Unicorn, PA$7,398/mo$7,062/mo+4.8%
Pennsylvania$6,483/mo$6,032/mo+7.5%
National$6,439/mo$6,063/mo+6.2%
Unicorn, PA
2024 average cost:$7,398/mo
2023 average cost:$7,062/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$6,483/mo
2023 average cost:$6,032/mo
Percent change:+7.5%
National
2024 average cost:$6,439/mo
2023 average cost:$6,063/mo
Percent change:+6.2%
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What families are saying about memory care in Unicorn

Recent reviews for memory care in Unicorn

Freedom Village at Brandywine, a CCRC in Coatesville, PA

4.5
My mother has lived at Freedom Village since 1999, first in a beautiful condo, next in Assisted Living and finally in Skilled Care for the last 5 years. She is now 96 years old, legally blind, hard of hearing, and has advanced dementia. She spends most of her time in a wheelchair and is happy ...
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Keystone Villa at Ephrata

5.0
Keystone Villa has gone to great lengths to make sure our grandparents are well cared for and having fun! They love it and we love them there!

The Summit in Hockessin, DE

5.0
It has been difficult transition for my parent with their move to this community, but I know they are in good hands here. It is a good place for them to be, I know they are safe and being cared for well. We couldn't be happier with our choice to move our parents here. They have gotten involved ...
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Unicorn review score based on 51 family reviews

8.2
Review score6 facilities51 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 51 reviews of 6 Unicorn memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Unicorn 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

Unicorn review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Unicorn, PA6 facilities
8.5
Quarryville, PA178 facilities
8.5
Oxford, PA204 facilities

Review subcategories for Unicorn 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 51 reviews of 6 Unicorn memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Unicorn 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.
Unicorn, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.4
4.1
Friendliness
3.6
4.2
Care services
3.3
3.9
Staff
3.4
4.1
Meals & dining
3.3
3.8
Activities
3.4
3.7
Value for cost*
3.2
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Unicorn memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Unicorn memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Unicorn, 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 Unicorn 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 Unicorn that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Unicorn, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.3%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.7%
74%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Unicorn 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 Unicorn Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Unicorn, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
83.3%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
83.3%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.7%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Unicorn 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 Unicorn partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Unicorn, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.7%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
17%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Unicorn 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 Unicorn communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Unicorn, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
16.7%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
16.7%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
23.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Unicorn 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 Unicorn offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Unicorn, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.7%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
50%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Unicorn

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Evergreen Estates, Oak Leaf Manor South and Legend of Lancaster are the top-rated memory care facilities near Unicorn, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 8 memory care facilities near Unicorn, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Unicorn, Pennsylvania is Keystone Villa at Ephrata. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 8 memory care facilities near you in Unicorn, Pennsylvania typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Unicorn, 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 Unicorn, 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 Unicorn, Pennsylvania ranges from $152 to $14700. The average Memory Care cost in Unicorn, Pennsylvania is $5,450. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Unicorn, Pennsylvania typically starts at $152. 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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