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Enjoy quality care and peace of mind in South Mountain Memory Care, a welcoming community in Emmaus, PA, providing specialized memory care. They provide cozy and easy-to-navigate accommodations for residents’ safety and convenient delivery of care. A team of compassionate and highly skilled care professionals is also available to support residents with their daily needs while helping them live their best lives without worry.
The intimate layout of the campus and living spaces prevents excessive stimulation and gives residents a peaceful environment for enjoying tailored activities. Mealtimes are always enjoyable with tasty and healthy meals, flexible dining options, and thoughtful dining services. At South Mountain Memory Care, they go the extra mile to accommodate residents’ holistic needs in a warm and nurturing environment.
Similar to the Pennsylvania average: 78.7%South Mountain Memory Care is legally operated by South Mountain Memory Care Llc.
In Pennsylvania, the Department of Human Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Health (for nursing homes) conduct unannounced inspections to verify adherence to state regulations.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Pennsylvania state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.
1 point above the Pennsylvania average for assisted living residences (83/100)
Rank #220 / 460 in Pennsylvania Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 220th out of 460 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Pennsylvania average among 460 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Inspection score: 84 out of 100. Letter grade B. 1 point above the Pennsylvania average for assisted living residences (83/100)
A higher number of waivers may indicate the facility relies on staff who don't fully meet standard credential requirements. A lower number may suggest the facility meets staffing qualification standards without exemptions.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Pennsylvania state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Citations
| This Facility | PA Average | vs. PA Avg |
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 26 | 63 | This facility has 59% fewer total citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (26 vs. PA avg 63).↓ 59% better Rank #165 / 482 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 165th out of 482 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Pennsylvania average among 482 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2021.
| 5.2 | 12.6 | This facility has 59% fewer citations per year than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (5.2 vs. PA avg 12.6).↓ 59% better |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 2.4 | 5.7 | This facility has 58% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (2.4 vs. PA avg 5.7).↓ 58% better Rank #115 / 482 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 115th out of 482 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Pennsylvania average among 482 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
Inspections
| This Facility | PA Average | vs. PA Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 11 | 11 | This facility has total inspections in line with the Pennsylvania average (11 vs. PA avg 11).— At avg |
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Inspections with citations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
| 4 | 8 | This facility has 50% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (4 vs. PA avg 8).↓ 50% better |
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Inspection citation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.
| 36% | 73% | This facility has 37 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (36% vs. PA avg 73%).↓ 37% better Rank #32 / 482 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 32nd out of 482 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Pennsylvania average among 482 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
Housing Options: Private Suites
Building Type: Single-story
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Recreational Activities
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9.4 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Emmaus's city center to South Mountain Memory Care's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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South Mountain Memory Care is located in Emmaus, Pennsylvania.
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The information below is reported by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services and Department of Health.
| Gwynedd Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). | Lansdale (Sumneytown Pike) | 181
Facility
181
PA AVG
94
Rank
#26 / 555 | No |
8
Facility
8
PA AVG
46
Rank
#611 / 668 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 92.7% | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Markley Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
NC Nursing Care
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
PC Palliative Care
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). | Norristown (East Fornance Street) | 121
Facility
121
PA AVG
94
Rank
#122 / 555 | No |
54
Facility
54
PA AVG
46
Rank
#249 / 668 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 92.5% | Suites |
| Viva Memory Care at Dresher |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Dresher | 66
Facility
66
PA AVG
94
Rank
#369 / 555 | No |
52
Facility
52
PA AVG
46
Rank
#261 / 668 | Dresher Mc Opco, LLC | 66
Facility
66
PA AVG
83
Rank
#410 / 460 | 15 | 7
Facility
7
PA AVG
4
Rank
#405 / 482 | 86.7%
Facility
86.7%
PA AVG
72.7%
Rank
#433 / 482 | 133
Facility
133
PA AVG
63
Rank
#427 / 482 | 8.9
Facility
8.9
PA AVG
5.7
Rank
#423 / 482 | Profit | 66
Facility
66
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#197 / 361 | 2.00 |
53.0%
Facility
53.0%
PA AVG
68.8%
Rank
#397 / 485 | Private / Semi-Private Rooms |
| Bristol House Memory Care |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Warrington (Warrington Township) | 48
Facility
48
PA AVG
94
Rank
#457 / 555 | No |
52
Facility
52
PA AVG
46
Rank
#261 / 668 | Bristol House Memory Care LLC | 66
Facility
66
PA AVG
83
Rank
#410 / 460 | 19 | 7
Facility
7
PA AVG
4
Rank
#405 / 482 | 94.7%
Facility
94.7%
PA AVG
72.7%
Rank
#464 / 482 | 331
Facility
331
PA AVG
63
Rank
#475 / 482 | 17.4
Facility
17.4
PA AVG
5.7
Rank
#474 / 482 | Profit | 64
Facility
64
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#202 / 361 | 2.00 |
81.3%
Facility
81.3%
PA AVG
68.8%
Rank
#119 / 485 | Studio |
| South Mountain Memory Care |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Emmaus (Macungie) | 28
Facility
28
PA AVG
94
Rank
#546 / 555 | No |
67
Facility
67
PA AVG
46
Rank
#158 / 668 | South Mountain Memory Care LLC | 84
Facility
84
PA AVG
83
Rank
#220 / 460 | 11 | 0
Facility
0
PA AVG
4
Rank
#1 / 482 | 36.4%
Facility
36.4%
PA AVG
72.7%
Rank
#32 / 482 | 26
Facility
26
PA AVG
63
Rank
#165 / 482 | 2.4
Facility
2.4
PA AVG
5.7
Rank
#115 / 482 | Profit | 48
Facility
48
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#263 / 361 | 2.00 |
82.1%
Facility
82.1%
PA AVG
68.8%
Rank
#110 / 485 | Private Suites |
South Mountain Memory Care is in the Macungie neighborhood of Emmaus.
South Mountain Memory Care has a walk score of 67. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
According to PA state health department records, South Mountain Memory Care's license number is 227210.
According to PA state health department records, South Mountain Memory Care's license expires on September 17, 2026.
South Mountain Memory Care's occupancy is 82%.
South Mountain Memory Care has 28 beds.
South Mountain Memory Care has had 26 recently reported deficiencies.
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