Page 12 of Best Memory Care in Pennsylvania

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 408 memory care providers in PA using PA Depts. of Human Services & Health data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank memory care in PA
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Info below is compiled from the PA Depts. of Human Services & Health, senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Number of inspections triggered by complaints or allegations. Useful for spotting facilities that receive frequent complaint-driven scrutiny.
Share of inspections that resulted in citations, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of citations this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total citations ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Reported profit orientation for the operator or facility (e.g. for-profit vs nonprofit), as provided in state licensing or disclosure data.
Total daily staff count from Pennsylvania inspection/licensing data (headcount snapshot), when reported.
The total number of staff employed per resident. A number greater than or = to 1 is a positive care signal.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Brightview East Norriton
MC
AL
IL
East Norriton
90
Facility 90
PA AVG 105
Rank #209 / 368
Yes
38
Facility 38
PA AVG 45
Rank #239 / 404
Nh Bv East Norriton Tenant, LLCC+28
8
Facility 8
PA AVG 4
Rank #181 / 324
64%
Facility 64%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #185 / 324
115
Facility 115
PA AVG 63
Rank #235 / 324
4.1
Facility 4.1
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #207 / 324
Profit
113
Facility 113
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #60 / 248
1.59
77.8%
Facility 77.8%
PA AVG 68.5%
Rank #99 / 332
1 Bed / 2 Bed
Merrill Gardens at West Chester
MC
AL
IL
West Chester
94
Facility 94
PA AVG 105
Rank #206 / 368
Yes
14
Facility 14
PA AVG 45
Rank #351 / 404
West Chester Pa Senior Property LLCC10
5
Facility 5
PA AVG 4
Rank #105 / 324
90%
Facility 90%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #303 / 324
51
Facility 51
PA AVG 63
Rank #97 / 324
5.1
Facility 5.1
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #232 / 324
Profit
112
Facility 112
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #63 / 248
1.51
78.7%
Facility 78.7%
PA AVG 68.5%
Rank #100 / 332
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Rose Tree Place
MC
AL
Media (Upper Providence Township)
149
Facility 149
PA AVG 105
Rank #51 / 368
Yes
6
Facility 6
PA AVG 45
Rank #383 / 404
Watermark Operator, LLCC+24
3
Facility 3
PA AVG 4
Rank #145 / 324
58%
Facility 58%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #147 / 324
132
Facility 132
PA AVG 63
Rank #258 / 324
5.5
Facility 5.5
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #245 / 324
Profit
162
Facility 162
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #10 / 248
1.72
83.9%
Facility 83.9%
PA AVG 68.5%
Rank #208 / 332
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Traditions of Lansdale
MC
AL
IL
Lansdale
150
Facility 150
PA AVG 105
Rank #45 / 368
No
52
Facility 52
PA AVG 45
Rank #150 / 404
Ivq Lansdale Opco LPC18
7
Facility 7
PA AVG 4
Rank #145 / 324
67%
Facility 67%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #204 / 324
92
Facility 92
PA AVG 63
Rank #208 / 324
5.1
Facility 5.1
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #232 / 324
Profit
93
Facility 93
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #110 / 248
1.39
48.7%
Facility 48.7%
PA AVG 68.5%
Rank #302 / 332
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Hickman
MC
AL
IL
RESC
West Chester
125
Facility 125
PA AVG 105
Rank #84 / 368
No
98
Facility 98
PA AVG 45
Rank #2 / 404
The Hickman Friends Senior Community Of West ChesterC+23
4
Facility 4
PA AVG 4
Rank #105 / 324
61%
Facility 61%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #167 / 324
120
Facility 120
PA AVG 63
Rank #243 / 324
5.2
Facility 5.2
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #237 / 324
Non-Profit
111
Facility 111
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #65 / 248
1.61
60.0%
Facility 60.0%
PA AVG 68.5%
Rank #220 / 332
-
Viva Senior Living at Harrisburg
MC
AL
IL
RC
Harrisburg (Lawnton)
96
Facility 96
PA AVG 105
Rank #198 / 368
No
43
Facility 43
PA AVG 45
Rank #218 / 404
Harrisburg Al Operations LLCC-10
4
Facility 4
PA AVG 4
Rank #181 / 324
80%
Facility 80%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #275 / 324
92
Facility 92
PA AVG 63
Rank #208 / 324
9.2
Facility 9.2
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #292 / 324
Profit
100
Facility 100
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #91 / 248
1.15
87.5%
Facility 87.5%
PA AVG 68.5%
Rank #46 / 332
Studio / Private / Companion Suite
Waverly Heights
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Gladwyne (Lower Merion Township)
82
Facility 82
PA AVG 105
Rank #234 / 368
No
6
Facility 6
PA AVG 45
Rank #383 / 404
Waverly Heights Ltd?17
1
Facility 1
PA AVG 4
Rank #62 / 324
53%
Facility 53%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #105 / 324
37
Facility 37
PA AVG 63
Rank #61 / 324
2.2
Facility 2.2
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #73 / 324
Non-Profit
67
Facility 67
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #166 / 248
1.18
69.5%
Facility 69.5%
PA AVG 68.5%
Rank #171 / 332
-
Lutheran Community at Telford
MC
IL
NH
SNF
Telford
125
Facility 125
PA AVG 105
Rank #84 / 368
Yes
65
Facility 65
PA AVG 45
Rank #94 / 404
Lutheran Community At Telford?25
4
Facility 4
PA AVG 4
Rank #181 / 324
60%
Facility 60%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #158 / 324
63
Facility 63
PA AVG 63
Rank #140 / 324
2.5
Facility 2.5
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #93 / 324
Non-Profit
97
Facility 97
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #98 / 248
1.33
58.4%
Facility 58.4%
PA AVG 68.5%
Rank #233 / 332
-
Moravian Village of Bethlehem
MC
AL
CCRC
IL
NH
SNF
Bethlehem (Central Bethlehem)
250
Facility 250
PA AVG 105
Rank #8 / 368
No
59
Facility 59
PA AVG 45
Rank #121 / 404
Moravian Village Of Bethlehem?20
0
Facility 0
PA AVG 4
Rank #1 / 324
55%
Facility 55%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #124 / 324
42
Facility 42
PA AVG 63
Rank #74 / 324
2.1
Facility 2.1
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #64 / 324
Non-Profit
22
Facility 22
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #237 / 248
1.22--
Meadow Glen at Phoebe Richland
MC
AL
NH
RC
SNF
Richlandtown
100
Facility 100
PA AVG 105
Rank #170 / 368
Yes
21
Facility 21
PA AVG 45
Rank #322 / 404
Phoebe Richland Health Care Center?21
1
Facility 1
PA AVG 4
Rank #1 / 324
57%
Facility 57%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #141 / 324
75
Facility 75
PA AVG 63
Rank #175 / 324
3.6
Facility 3.6
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #177 / 324
Non-Profit
111
Facility 111
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #65 / 248
1.52
73.0%
Facility 73.0%
PA AVG 68.5%
Rank #164 / 332
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Overview of Brightview East Norriton

Settled in the idyllic community of East Norriton, PA, the Brightview East Norriton is a vibrant senior living community offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. Here, residents can choose from cozy and well-appointed accommodations depending on their preferences. With a competent and trained team, this community ensures luxurious and premium services every resident deserves.

Experience its above-and-beyond amenities and services including daily chef-prepared gourmet dining, a cafe with coffee and snacks, newspapers and TV, a fully stocked library, arts and crafts, and hobbies room, and a fitness center with senior-friendly equipment. Maximize social interaction by visiting its upscale pub, and multi-purpose great rooms for events and gatherings. Equipped with the right tools and people, seniors can never go wrong with Brightview East Norriton.

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Overview of Merrill Gardens at West Chester

Merrill Gardens at West Chester is an exquisite and upscale residence nestled in the heart of West Chester, Pennsylvania. This remarkable community offers a range of exceptional services, including independent living, personal care, and memory care. Step into a world of elegance as you enter their beautifully appointed interiors, surrounded by galleries, renowned restaurants, and esteemed healthcare facilities.

The home offers specialized memory care services in their dedicated and private homes. These memory care private homes provide a safe and nurturing environment for residents with memory impairments, allowing them to receive personalized attention and support tailored to their specific needs. With their memory care private homes and glowing reviews, Merrill Gardens at West Chester is a beacon of hope and support for individuals and families navigating the challenges of memory loss.

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Overview of Rose Tree Place

Residing in the calm neighborhood of Sandy Bank Road, Media, PA, is the trusted senior living community of Rose Tree Place, A Watermark Retirement Community, that features personal care, memory care, and short-term stays. The community doubles its efforts to ensure seniors’ comfort and safety by providing them with cozy and well-designed studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences. A respectful and highly qualified team lends extra hands for residents to make the most out of their best years.

The community caters to residents’ interests and strengths; and respects their preferences by letting them do what they want, whether it’s a relaxing alone time or an exciting moment with friends. Indulge in delicious and healthy meals to meet dietary needs and preferences. Rose Tree Place is ideal for seniors aiming to optimize their independence and experience meaningful things in their golden years.

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Overview of Traditions of Lansdale

Age gracefully with Traditions of Lansdale, a blissful community in Lansdale, PA, that offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Featuring thoughtfully furnished and spacious studio, one-, and two-bedroom floor plans, residents can find the accommodation that best matches their needs and preferences. The community also strives to meet residents’ special needs with a compassionate and highly trained team helping with their daily living activities and household responsibilities 24/7.

Residents will not run out of things to do, with a jam-packed calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs catering to their interests and strengths. Here, mealtimes not only meet nutritional needs but also promote social interactions with delightful and healthy meals. To improve residents’ living conditions, the community also provides FOX Rehabilitation. Spend your golden years surrounded by purposely designed amenities and dedicated services.

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The Hickman

400 N. Walnut Street, West Chester, PA 19380
Overview of The Hickman

The Hickman offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and residential care in West Chester, PA. Assisted living includes help with dressing, bathing, and medication, while independent living supports private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Residential care provides a residential setting with personal care.

The Hickman opened in 1891 and has 125 beds. The community is operated by The Hickman Friends Senior Community Of West Chester. Several care levels may allow a resident’s needs to grow over time while remaining in the community, rather than requiring a move elsewhere. Residents enjoy chef-prepared meals, and the Independent Plus+ program is available.

The Short Term Respite Stay offers temporary care when a usual caregiver needs time away or is recovering. A Walk Score of 98 places the area in the walker’s paradise band, so daily errands do not require a car and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. The Hickman may be a good fit for someone whose needs may change over time and who may be able to move between care settings without leaving the community.

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Overview of Viva Senior Living at Harrisburg

With 96 beds, Viva Senior Living at Harrisburg is a personal care home in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, that offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite services. Operated by Harrisburg AL Operations LLC, it also features studio, private, and companion suite floor plans in a two-story setting. Monthly rates start at $5,400.

Amenities and services offered include gourmet dining, housekeeping, weekly linen service, transportation, medication management, and a 24-hour emergency call system. Landscaped outdoor spaces, resident lounges, and a variety of social and recreational activities encourage engagement and connection. Its neighborhood has limited walkability, suggesting that transportation is needed to complete most errands.

State inspections revealed recurring concerns related to medication management, staff training, and resident safety. Moreover, the recent renewal inspection also found several concerns related to abuse, inadequate staff training, unsafe equipment, medication errors, and fire safety violations. However, corrective action plans related to resident equipment, medication storage, and support plan documentation were accepted.

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Waverly Heights

P.o.box 179, 1400 Waverly Road, Gladwyne, PA 19035
Overview of Waverly Heights

Waverly Heights offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing in Gladwyne, PA. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with bathing, dressing, medication management, and similar tasks. Memory care is secured and supervised for residents at risk of wandering. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Several care levels can suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since changing care needs may not require leaving the community. Respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Waverly Heights may fit families seeking both long term care options and temporary support.

The community has 82 beds, with total nurse staffing of 7 hours and 27 minutes per resident each day. That figure represents the daily nursing time available per resident. Medicare and private pay are accepted: Medicare can help cover eligible short term skilled nursing care after a hospital stay, while private pay means paying directly for care.

Residents can exercise in the fitness center and pool. Outdoors, a walking path, croquet court, bocce ball courts, and putting green provide recreation, while vegetable and flower gardens, a greenhouse, and an outdoor dining patio support gardening and meals outside. Several dining venues offer breakfast, lunch, or dinner with planned menus. Skilled nursing & Rehabilitation and Care Management are named programs, and rehabilitation services support recovery or maintenance of function within the community’s care offerings.

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Overview of Lutheran Community at Telford

Lutheran Community at Telford offers independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing in Telford, PA. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision and skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Because the community offers multiple care levels, it may be a good fit for a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move to a different community. Respite care is also available for short stays, which can suit a family caregiver who needs time to travel or recover.

The community has 125 beds and accepts Medicare and private pay. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours 59 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time assigned to each resident. Ellen Shrager serves as director.

A Walk Score of 65 is somewhat walkable, meaning some errands can be done on foot; scheduled transportation is also available for local shopping destinations. Residents can use the heated indoor pool, receive rehabilitation services, and choose made-to-order selections prepared by an in-house culinary team. Pets are allowed, so a resident may be able to bring a pet when moving into the community.

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Overview of Moravian Village of Bethlehem

Moravian Village of Bethlehem is a trusted retirement community in Bethlehem, PA, that offers personal care and transitional care. Surrounded by lush trees and scenic mountain views, residents here are assured of having a laid-back stay. Chef-prepared dining, household management, and a 24-hour emergency response system are also among the community’s unique offerings. Prioritizing the well-being of older adults, the community employs a holistic approach to care tailored to their individual needs.

With a registered dietitian, meals are thoughtfully planned for residents’ preferences. The community’s cozy setting and beautiful scenery are also perfect for meditation and yoga. With its spacious pet-friendly amenities, residents can play with their pets. This senior living community is one of the ideal options to spend retirement in the historic district of Bethlehem, PA, especially with its top-notch services and home-like environment.

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Overview of Meadow Glen at Phoebe Richland

Meadow Glen at Phoebe Richland offers nursing home, assisted living, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Richlandtown, PA. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while assisted living helps with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Several care levels allow the community to suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to another community. Housing includes 62 studios, 10 one bedroom suites, and 4 companion suites. A studio provides one private living space, while a one bedroom suite separates sleeping and living areas. A companion suite can suit two people moving together.

Rehabilitation Services and short term rehab support residents who need temporary recovery care. Mental Health Services provide access to mental health support, and TeleHealth allows some clinical visits to take place remotely. Total nurse staffing is 3h 29m per resident/day, representing daily hands on nurse time allocated per resident.

Meadow Glen at Phoebe Richland accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Medicare covers short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence, while Medicaid can help cover eligible long term care when savings may not cover it. Private pay means paying directly for care. Opened in 2016, the community is operated by Phoebe Richland Health Care Center, and pets are allowed, so a resident can keep a pet.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

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
02

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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Memory Care in Pennsylvania at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 45/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Pennsylvania. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 105The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Pennsylvania. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Memory Care in Pennsylvania

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 408 memory care communities in Pennsylvania. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right memory care community in Pennsylvania?

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 Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania?

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.