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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Wakena, PA
If your loved one needs memory care in Wakena, A Place for Mom can help. With 11 memory care facilities in Wakena, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Wakena incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Wakena memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Wakena, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Friendship, East Liberty and Shadyside.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Greensburg, Irwin and Murrysville.
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Not a problem except for the meals. My husband is usually not fussy but was very upset with the dining facilities. Food was very inadequate & tasteless. Happy with room & help with getting heat & a recliner...
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.
Indiana Square is a community that offers assisted living and memory care services in Indiana, Pennsylvania. We understand every seniors' needs are different, and thanks to experienced caregivers, those needs can be met through individualized care plans. Round-the-clock compassionate caregivers...
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They are very quick with communicating any timely issues like medicine, illness and injury. Everyone I encounter seems to know my dad by name and they have gotten to know him too, which is a comfort....
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.
Greensburg, Pennsylvania is a beautiful place to live, offering old world charm with modern amenities. If you have been considering finding a place for your loved one to stay, you need look no further than New Haven Court at Lindwood. Located within the city, we pride ourselves on being able to...
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58 reviews
My only issue is dining. They were put with two other couples. One guy died and my wife is a mess. Other couple has health issues and don't show up. My mom needs socialization. They need some other people.
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized nationally for both quality and innovation. Harbour Assisted Living and Memory Care/Monroeville affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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9.0
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21 reviews
Good caring staff. Does not ignore the patients. Attentive to patients needs. We picked this community because we liked the friendliness and how they have activities for the patients.
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.
Here we can help create a sense of belonging and purpose for your loved one.If you and your family are looking for a memory care community, we can help. Our Alzheimer's and dementia care community, also known as Clare Bridge, is rooted in “a person-centered approach”. That means we help our...
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Mom moved into Brookdale in late August. I have never heard her ask to go “home”. They keep her clean, which is hard because she’s incontinent. The facility is clean. The people are nice. The meals seem...
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.
Located in a valley surrounded by the scenic Laurel Mountains with great views of the countryside, we have both personal care home and memory care all on one campus, so you’ll have the care you need when you need it. Here you have the freedom to experiment with new hobbies, re-ignite your...
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12 reviews
I can’t begin to find the words to express the gratitude that both [name removed] and I have for the loving care provided by the wonderful staff of the [name removed] Memory Care Center throughout the 3...
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.
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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.
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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This is now Murrysville Rehab, and Nursing Health and Wellness. They have been really good. I would highly recommend them. They are really good at keeping couples together, and even in the same room.
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.
When you think "nursing home," what usually comes to mind is a place for people who need long-term medical care. That's true of our nursing home, but we also offer short-term help for people who just need to get back on their feet after an illness or injury. Whatever your specific needs, our goal...
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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.
As you get older, you will probably have more medical issues to deal with than you previously did. This is not a bad thing, it is just a fact of life that must be addressed accordingly. One way to address this is through the help of Geri-Care Plus. At our senior living facility, we will give you...
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If your family member is at a stage in life where daily help is needed, I would highly recommend the Country Cottage Personal Care home in the Latrobe area. If your family member can still drive and get...
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.
Country Cottage Personal Care is located on beautiful grounds in Pennsylvania. With St. Vincent Lake within a very short drive of Country Cottage, there are many great ways that you can explore the outdoors while still getting the personal care your loved one may need. There are some options...
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Cost of memory care in Wakena, PA
The average cost of senior living in Wakena is $4,117 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include East Vandergrift, PA with an average of $4,536 per month.
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What families are saying about memory care in Wakena
Recent reviews for memory care in Wakena
Easy Living Estates of New Stanton in Hunker, PA
4.4
We're very pleased with the care at this community with one major issue. It's a lovely place, very clean, and the staff are friendly. However, they cannot deal with any sort of intravenous care. Any sort of IV has to be done elsewhere, which may be an issue for some residents.
Brookdale Latrobe
3.9
It's a nice facility. Although repairs to a faulty door lock and to walls after a freak thunderstorm downpour causing water damage were slow to be repaired. We really liked the administrative staff ([name removed], [name removed]) and especially the Clare Bridge Program Manager ([name removed]), ...
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Newhaven Court at Lindwood in Greensburg, PA
4.7
It took two years before I could make the difficult decision to move Mom out of the house and into care, and I spent the better part of 2022 looking for a place. I visited 20 different places, but chose Linwood for its pastoral setting, well-appointed facility, super staff, array of services, ...
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Wakena review score based on 65 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 65 reviews of 9 Wakena memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Wakena 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
Wakena review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Wakena 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 65 reviews of 9 Wakena memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Wakena 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.Wakena, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.7
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
4.5
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.4
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.0
Value for cost*
4.2
4.0
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Wakena memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wakena memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wakena, 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 Wakena 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 Wakena that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Wakena, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
55.6%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
66.7%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.9%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
77.8%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
44.4%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.9%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.7%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
88.9%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Wakena 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 Wakena Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Wakena, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.7%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
44.4%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
55.6%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
33.3%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wakena 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 Wakena partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wakena, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.2%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.4%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
44.4%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
66.7%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
33.3%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Wakena 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 Wakena communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wakena, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.1%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
22.2%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wakena 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 Wakena offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wakena, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
44.4%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
44.4%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.6%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.4%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.6%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55.6%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.4%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
11.1%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.4%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Elizabeth Seton Memory Care Center, Heritage Grove at Indiana and Juniper Village at Forest Hills are the top-rated memory care facilities near Wakena, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 11 memory care facilities near Wakena, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Wakena, Pennsylvania is Heritage Grove at Indiana. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 11 memory care facilities near you in Wakena, Pennsylvania typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Wakena, 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 Wakena, 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 Wakena, Pennsylvania ranges from $5 to $100000. The average Memory Care cost in Wakena, Pennsylvania is $4,117. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Wakena, 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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