Compare Memory Care around Cranberry Township
The information below is reported by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services and Department of Health.
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| Ridgecrest at Cranberry Woods |
MC
AL
IL
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Cranberry Township |
115
Facility
115
PA AVG
94
Rank
#153 / 555
| No |
47
Facility
47
PA AVG
46
Rank
#320 / 668
| Fdg Cb Opco LLC |
73
Facility
73
PA AVG
83
Rank
#356 / 460
| 20 |
6
Facility
6
PA AVG
4
Rank
#379 / 482
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60%
Facility
60%
PA AVG
72.7%
Rank
#158 / 482
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78
Facility
78
PA AVG
63
Rank
#376 / 482
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3.9
Facility
3.9
PA AVG
5.7
Rank
#250 / 482
| Profit | - | - |
73.9%
Facility
73.9%
PA AVG
68.8%
Rank
#202 / 485
| Studio |
| Sherwood Oaks |
MC
AL
IL
NC
NH
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Cranberry Township |
77
Facility
77
PA AVG
94
Rank
#315 / 555
| No |
4
Facility
4
PA AVG
46
Rank
#645 / 668
| Pittsburgh Lifetime Care Community |
91
Facility
91
PA AVG
83
Rank
#112 / 460
| 10 |
1
Facility
1
PA AVG
4
Rank
#110 / 482
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50%
Facility
50%
PA AVG
72.7%
Rank
#76 / 482
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27
Facility
27
PA AVG
63
Rank
#174 / 482
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2.7
Facility
2.7
PA AVG
5.7
Rank
#156 / 482
| Non-Profit |
85
Facility
85
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#133 / 361
| 1.44 |
39.0%
Facility
39.0%
PA AVG
68.8%
Rank
#466 / 485
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Ridgecrest at Cranberry Woods is a retirement community in Cranberry Township, PA, offering independent living, personal care, and memory care. Promoting a nurturing, home-like environment, the community ensures older adults are well-cared for. Exceptional services, including healthy meals, housekeeping, and medication management, are also provided to enrich residents’ living experiences. Residents also receive the utmost attention and care, as personalized care plans are developed based on their needs and preferences.
Light exercises, social events, and various activities encourage residents to live actively and make friends. Residents can also rest and focus on their wellness, as first-class amenities, including a heated indoor pool, a movie theater, and a fitness center. Surrounded by restaurants and shops in Craberry Twp, the community ensures residents have a stress-free retirement. Providing high-quality services for older adults’ welfare, this retirement community is one of the best options for senior living in Pennsylvania.
Overview of Sherwood Oaks
Located in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, Sherwood Oaks is a nursing home operated by Pittsburgh Lifetime Care Community and owned by Nanci Case. The 77-bed home is a relatively small community with 30 residents. Families can pay through Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay to arrange coverage for skilled nursing and rehabilitation care.
Seniors stay for an average of 43 days, which is mostly under post-acute rehabilitation. Residents recovering from surgery, hospitalization, or injury benefit from rehabilitation services and consistent staffing presence. Nurse staffing averages approximately 6 hours and 9 minutes per resident. This includes registered nurse time, nursing aide support, and licensed practical nurse time for the resident’s safety and comfort.
Visiting the community requires a car. It has a Walk Score of 4, so visiting family and residents need to arrange transportation for most errands and appointments. Sherwood Oaks provides transportation services for residents who need to go out for activities and appointments.
Amenities available to keep seniors engaged include a fitness center, an art studio, a woodworking shop, and a substantial library of over 7,000 volumes. They can use the computer room with free internet or connect via wireless service. Residents also have plenty of dining options.
The facility underwent state inspections, which identified deficiencies in staff training and medical documentation, but corrective measures implemented. Sherwood Oaks maintains a 24-hour staffing to accommodate residents’ needs around the clock.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these memory care communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
Weighting overview
- 35%Resident Experience
- 25%Regulatory
- 15%Visual Media
- 10%Website
- 10%Stability
- 5%Environment
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Resident & Family Experience 35%
The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.
- Includes
- Review Sentiment
- Review Volume
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Regulatory & Safety Record 25%
State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.
- Includes
- State Inspections
- Citations/Inspection
- % Inspections w/ Citations
- Complaint Visits
- Accreditations
- BBB Rating
03
Visual Media & Transparency 15%
Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.
- Includes
- Video Tours
- Virtual Walkthroughs
- Photo Quantity
- Photo Quality
04
Website & Operator Transparency 10%
Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.
- Includes
- Website Content
- Mobile Usability
- Staff Info Available
- Owner Info Available
05
Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
- Includes
- Occupancy Rate
- Bed Options
06
Environment & Pricing 5%
Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.
- Includes
- Walk Score
- Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Memory Care in Cranberry Township, PA
What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Pennsylvania?
Assisted living in Pennsylvania supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.
Does Pennsylvania Medicaid cover memory care?
Pennsylvania Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for memory care, but most states (including Pennsylvania) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.
What is memory care?
Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, with secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and routines built to reduce confusion and wandering.
How many memory care communities are listed on this page?
This page features 2 memory care communities in Cranberry Township, PA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right memory care community in Cranberry Township, PA?
Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Cranberry Township, PA, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.
What should I look for when visiting memory care communities in Cranberry Township, PA?
Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.
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