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8 Best Memory Care Facilities in York County, PA
If your loved one needs memory care in York County, A Place for Mom can help. With 8 memory care facilities in York County, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in York County incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. York County memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in York County, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like South Harrisburg, Shipoke and City Island.
You may also consider nearby communities such as East Petersburg, Elizabethtown and Camp Hill.
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11 Photo available
77 Floor plans available
9.5
Review score
115 reviews
I enjoy the outings, games, entertainment, the best view from every angle. Beautiful birds, cardinals, hulks, deer, bunny rabbits and squirrels. The food is good, with choices and the kitchen staff is...
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.
Since 1986 Senior Commons at Powder Mill has been recognized as York, Pennsylvania's premier provider of assisted-living residences, independent-living apartments and secure dementia care. Managed by Heritage Senior Living, Senior Commons at Powder Mill is committed to providing the highest level...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
77 Photos available
9.1
Review score
69 reviews
The staff was amazing, very helpful. A manager literally used a box truck to move mom's things. We picked this community because of the price and location.
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.
Autumn House East and Autumn House West offer three levels of care based on your individually assessed needs, including assistance with daily care, housekeeping and medication administration. As your needs change, we can modify the level of assistance by providing onsite special needs management,...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
1818 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.8
Review score
54 reviews
Like all nursing homes these days I am aware of maintaining staff and overall costs. It is issue for the nursing home and assisted living facilities all over our area. Amoroso Wellness has worked through...
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.
Amoroso Wellness at York is a senior living community located in York, PA, which is a historical city in York County and home to just over 43,000 people. Amoroso Wellness at York offers the highest level of care to our seniors in a quiet, home-like setting. At Amoroso Wellness at York, our...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
55 Photos available
8.8
Review score
60 reviews
I looked over many different facilities both in Maryland and Pennsylvania, and Seaton Springwood was the nicest, most affordable and by far had the best staff of any. I definitely recommend Seaton...
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 Haven at Springwood offers a safe, secure environment with delicious meals, great activities, beautiful apartments, and varying levels of care provided by licensed staff as needed.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
1212 Photos available
8.6
Review score
43 reviews
Our experience was much better when we switched doctors that would come into the facility. Also, when Mom began hospice care, it was a godsend. The hospice staff took care of a lot of the personal needs that...
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.
Autumn House East and Autumn House West offer three levels of care based on your individually assessed needs, including assistance with daily care, housekeeping and medication administration. As your needs change, we can modify the level of assistance by providing onsite special needs management,...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
33 Photos available
7.0
Review score
1 review
Clean facility. Very nice administrative staff, efficient medical staff (PT/OT, Doctor, NP). Evening and night GNA’s on the assistant living side need improvement with timely service, patience, time...
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.
8.9
Review score
8 reviews
We were living in a community of 500 homes with all the amenities of a Resort. We were not sure that Country Meadows could satisfy us. In searching out several retirement communities we decided to pick...
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.
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 York County, PA
The average cost of senior living in York County is $5,348 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Spring Grove, PA with an average of $5,157 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in York County, PA vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in York County, PA vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in York County vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Memory Care in York County, PA by room type
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Average cost of Memory Care in York County over time
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What families are saying about memory care in York County
Recent reviews for memory care in York County
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.
Oak Leaf Manor South in Millersville, PA
5.0
We chose Oak Leaf Manor South because of word of mouth, we have a friend who had her mom in here and they had all good things to say. I have never heard a bad thing about this community. Her room size is great for her needs. The staff members have been great about communicating and keeping us ...
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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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York County review score based on 106 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 106 reviews of 8 York County memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The York County 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
York County review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for York County 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 106 reviews of 8 York County memory care communities. This chart helps you compare York County 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.York County, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.4
Meals & dining
3.9
4.1
Activities
4.0
4.0
Value for cost*
4.1
4.0
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
York County memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in York County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in York County, 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 York County 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 York County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
York County, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
75%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
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
75%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
50%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
87.5%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
75%
73.5%
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 York County 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 York County Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
York County, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
75%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
62.5%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
62.5%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.5%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in York County 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 York County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
York County, PANational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
62.5%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.5%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in York County 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 York County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
York County, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
75%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
37.5%
37%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select programs and activities in York County 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 York County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
York County, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
75%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.5%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.5%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
75%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
75%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
75%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
62.5%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
75%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
75%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
25%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.5%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Senior Commons at Powder Mill, Viva Senior Living At Harrisburg and Artis Senior Living of West Shore are the top-rated memory care facilities near York County, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 8 memory care facilities near York County, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
The 8 memory care facilities near you in York County, Pennsylvania typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in York County, 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 York County, 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 York County, Pennsylvania ranges from $152 to $77350. The average Memory Care cost in York County, Pennsylvania is $5,348. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in York County, 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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Memory Care in Cities Near York County
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- Draco, Pennsylvania
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- New Cumberland, Pennsylvania
- New Bridgeville, Pennsylvania
- Harkins, Maryland
- Glen Rock, Pennsylvania
- Cherrytown, Maryland
- Graceton, Maryland
- Silver Run, Maryland
- Yorkshire, Pennsylvania
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- Hummelstown, Pennsylvania
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