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Page 17 of Best Memory Care in Pennsylvania

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 392 memory care communities 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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Avg Walk Score: 46/ 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: 94The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Pennsylvania. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

Compare Memory Care around Pennsylvania

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 to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Homeland Center
MC
HC
HOS
NH
PC
SNF
Harrisburg (Midtown)
56
Facility 56
PA AVG 94
Rank #421 / 553
No
75
Facility 75
PA AVG 46
Rank #110 / 667
Home For The Friendless, Inc
93
Facility 93
PA AVG 83
Rank #85 / 460
5
0
Facility 0
PA AVG 4
Rank #1 / 478
20%
Facility 20%
PA AVG 72.7%
Rank #20 / 478
2
Facility 2
PA AVG 63
Rank #20 / 478
0.4
Facility 0.4
PA AVG 5.7
Rank #20 / 478
Non-Profit
51
Facility 51
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #248 / 356
1.09 83.9% -
Dunwoody Village
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Newtown Square
81
Facility 81
PA AVG 94
Rank #288 / 553
Yes
64
Facility 64
PA AVG 46
Rank #183 / 667
Dunwoody Village Inc
86
Facility 86
PA AVG 83
Rank #193 / 460
16
3
Facility 3
PA AVG 4
Rank #242 / 478
75%
Facility 75%
PA AVG 72.7%
Rank #312 / 478
58
Facility 58
PA AVG 63
Rank #324 / 478
3.6
Facility 3.6
PA AVG 5.7
Rank #221 / 478
Non-Profit
102
Facility 102
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #94 / 356
1.36 92.6% Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Homestead Village
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Lancaster (Rohrerstown)
100
Facility 100
PA AVG 94
Rank #202 / 553
Yes
16
Facility 16
PA AVG 46
Rank #558 / 667
Homestead Village Inc
91
Facility 91
PA AVG 83
Rank #112 / 460
5
0
Facility 0
PA AVG 4
Rank #1 / 478
40%
Facility 40%
PA AVG 72.7%
Rank #39 / 478
6
Facility 6
PA AVG 63
Rank #27 / 478
1.2
Facility 1.2
PA AVG 5.7
Rank #32 / 478
Non-Profit-- 57.0% Private Rooms
Messiah Lifeways at Messiah Village
MC
ADC
AL
IL
NH
RESC
RC
SNF
Mechanicsburg
190
Facility 190
PA AVG 94
Rank #21 / 553
No
22
Facility 22
PA AVG 46
Rank #520 / 667
Messiah Home Inc
89
Facility 89
PA AVG 83
Rank #152 / 460
9
1
Facility 1
PA AVG 4
Rank #107 / 478
77.8%
Facility 77.8%
PA AVG 72.7%
Rank #345 / 478
32
Facility 32
PA AVG 63
Rank #205 / 478
3.6
Facility 3.6
PA AVG 5.7
Rank #221 / 478
Non-Profit
144
Facility 144
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #21 / 356
1.21 78.4% -
Riverton Enhanced Senior Living
MC
AL
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Allentown (Rittersville)
90
Facility 90
PA AVG 94
Rank #250 / 553
No
56
Facility 56
PA AVG 46
Rank #236 / 667
Riverton Operator LLC
91
Facility 91
PA AVG 83
Rank #112 / 460
12
2
Facility 2
PA AVG 4
Rank #184 / 478
58.3%
Facility 58.3%
PA AVG 72.7%
Rank #150 / 478
44
Facility 44
PA AVG 63
Rank #266 / 478
3.7
Facility 3.7
PA AVG 5.7
Rank #227 / 478
Profit
85
Facility 85
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #132 / 356
1.23 76.7% 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Hill at Whitemarsh
MC
AL
NH
RC
SNF
Lafayette Hill
52
Facility 52
PA AVG 94
Rank #430 / 553
No
0
Facility 0
PA AVG 46
Rank #663 / 667
Whitemarsh Continuing Care Retirement Community
91
Facility 91
PA AVG 83
Rank #112 / 460
7
1
Facility 1
PA AVG 4
Rank #107 / 478
71.4%
Facility 71.4%
PA AVG 72.7%
Rank #286 / 478
22
Facility 22
PA AVG 63
Rank #126 / 478
3.1
Facility 3.1
PA AVG 5.7
Rank #189 / 478
Non-Profit
31
Facility 31
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #314 / 356
1.24 48.1% Studio / 1 bed / 2 bed / 3 bed
Dock Woods
MC
AL
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Lansdale
80
Facility 80
PA AVG 94
Rank #292 / 553
No
21
Facility 21
PA AVG 46
Rank #523 / 667
Hatfield Mennonite Homes Inc
86
Facility 86
PA AVG 83
Rank #193 / 460
10
2
Facility 2
PA AVG 4
Rank #184 / 478
50%
Facility 50%
PA AVG 72.7%
Rank #77 / 478
29
Facility 29
PA AVG 63
Rank #188 / 478
2.9
Facility 2.9
PA AVG 5.7
Rank #168 / 478
Non-Profit
92
Facility 92
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #123 / 356
1.35 85.0% Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Kendal-Crosslands Communities
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Kennett Square
51
Facility 51
PA AVG 94
Rank #436 / 553
Yes
9
Facility 9
PA AVG 46
Rank #602 / 667
Kendal-Crosslands Communities, Inc
99
Facility 99
PA AVG 83
Rank #17 / 460
6
1
Facility 1
PA AVG 4
Rank #107 / 478
33.3%
Facility 33.3%
PA AVG 72.7%
Rank #27 / 478
8
Facility 8
PA AVG 63
Rank #40 / 478
1.3
Facility 1.3
PA AVG 5.7
Rank #39 / 478
Non-Profit
34
Facility 34
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #304 / 356
1.00 66.7% Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Garden Spot Village
MC
ADC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
New Holland
110
Facility 110
PA AVG 94
Rank #164 / 553
No
32
Facility 32
PA AVG 46
Rank #444 / 667
Garden Spot Village
92
Facility 92
PA AVG 83
Rank #98 / 460
4
1
Facility 1
PA AVG 4
Rank #107 / 478
50%
Facility 50%
PA AVG 72.7%
Rank #77 / 478
6
Facility 6
PA AVG 63
Rank #27 / 478
1.5
Facility 1.5
PA AVG 5.7
Rank #46 / 478
Non-Profit
59
Facility 59
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #220 / 356
1.00 56.4% Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed / Cottage
The Philadelphia Protestant Home
MC
IL
NH
SNF
Philadelphia (Northeast Philadelphia)
188
Facility 188
PA AVG 94
Rank #23 / 553
No
76
Facility 76
PA AVG 46
Rank #103 / 667
Philadelphia Protestant Home
99
Facility 99
PA AVG 83
Rank #17 / 460
7
1
Facility 1
PA AVG 4
Rank #107 / 478
42.9%
Facility 42.9%
PA AVG 72.7%
Rank #50 / 478
11
Facility 11
PA AVG 63
Rank #57 / 478
1.6
Facility 1.6
PA AVG 5.7
Rank #53 / 478
Non-Profit-- 50.0% -
Moravian Village of Bethlehem
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Bethlehem (Central Bethlehem)
250
Facility 250
PA AVG 94
Rank #9 / 553
No
59
Facility 59
PA AVG 46
Rank #216 / 667
Moravian Village Of Bethlehem
90
Facility 90
PA AVG 83
Rank #132 / 460
9
0
Facility 0
PA AVG 4
Rank #1 / 478
55.6%
Facility 55.6%
PA AVG 72.7%
Rank #123 / 478
10
Facility 10
PA AVG 63
Rank #49 / 478
1.1
Facility 1.1
PA AVG 5.7
Rank #29 / 478
Non-Profit
22
Facility 22
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #339 / 356
1.220-
Willowbrook Place
MC
AL
NH
RC
Clarks Summit
80
Facility 80
PA AVG 94
Rank #292 / 553
Yes
45
Facility 45
PA AVG 46
Rank #341 / 667
Clarks Summit Aid II Opco LLC
82
Facility 82
PA AVG 83
Rank #257 / 460
13
2
Facility 2
PA AVG 4
Rank #184 / 478
84.6%
Facility 84.6%
PA AVG 72.7%
Rank #415 / 478
68
Facility 68
PA AVG 63
Rank #352 / 478
5.2
Facility 5.2
PA AVG 5.7
Rank #332 / 478
Profit
48
Facility 48
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #259 / 356
1.20 52.5% Studio / 1 Bed
Juniper Village at Bucks County
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Bensalem
60
Facility 60
PA AVG 94
Rank #398 / 553
Yes
46
Facility 46
PA AVG 46
Rank #328 / 667
Juniper Village At Bensalem Operations LLC
59
Facility 59
PA AVG 83
Rank #458 / 460
12
7
Facility 7
PA AVG 4
Rank #401 / 478
91.7%
Facility 91.7%
PA AVG 72.7%
Rank #453 / 478
150
Facility 150
PA AVG 63
Rank #436 / 478
12.5
Facility 12.5
PA AVG 5.7
Rank #449 / 478
Profit
68
Facility 68
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #186 / 356
1.66 66.7% Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Fellowship Community
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Whitehall (Fellowship Community)
121
Facility 121
PA AVG 94
Rank #121 / 553
Yes
4
Facility 4
PA AVG 46
Rank #644 / 667
---------- 97.0% 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Freedom Village at Brandywine
MC
AL
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Coatesville
60
Facility 60
PA AVG 94
Rank #398 / 553
Yes
9
Facility 9
PA AVG 46
Rank #602 / 667
---------- 76.8% 1 Bed / 2 Bed
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The Solana Doylestown

1621 Easton Rd, Warrington, PA 18976
Overview of The Solana Doylestown

Get the help you need right when you need it at The Solana Doylestown, a welcoming senior living community in Bucks County, Warrington, PA, offering personal care and memory care services. Enjoy a restful retirement in the comfort of tastefully designed accommodations in variations of studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments with fully equipped kitchenettes, bathroom, emergency response system, and large windows for natural light. Residents needing extra care and support are provided assistance with the activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing and grooming, medication management so they can continue living the life they want to live.

At The Solana Doylestown, every day is a chance to live vibrantly with a long list of life enriching activities and convenient amenities offered to residents. Residents are guaranteed to live a healthy and active lifestyle with nutritious, chef-prepared meals and a professionally staffed wellness and fitness center. A full-service hair salon and barber shop helps residents look and feel good while a gorgeously landscaped courtyard, outdoor fireplace, library, sports lounge, and movie theater provide relaxing spaces to have fun and socialize.

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Overview of The Manor at Market Square

Set in Reading, PA, The Manor at Market Square is a reliable senior living community, offering an extensive array of assisted living, independent living, and memory care services. Residents here are welcomed into cozy and beautiful accommodations that foster a maintenance free lifestyle with access to an array of services. The community features their FOX Therapy Rehabilitation that features a state of the art fitness program designed to help resident maintain their physical well-being.

Days are filled with fun with endless activities and events happening day-in and day-out. A phenomenal dining experience is guaranteed with an array of well-balanced meals that are carefully prepared to satisfy both residents’ dietary needs and tastes. At Manor at Market Square residents are guaranteed to enjoy a comfortable living experience with convenient access to the care and services they need to thrive.

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Overview of Vincentian Home

Vincentian Home is an elegant skilled nursing and rehabilitation center that also offers independent living and memory care. The home provides graceful living for short-term or long-term stays in a cozy nurturing environment. Vincentian Home Home provides services for inpatient and outpatient care; assisting everyday living with enriching activities that contribute to a high success rate for recovery. 
Vincentian Home focuses on outpatient rehabilitation; speech, occupational, and physical therapy are offered for short-term care. Independent living, memory care, and personal care are also offered where residents are given additional support with daily activities.

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Overview of Paramount Senior Living at Bethel Park

Paramount Senior Living at Bethel Park runs 125 beds across a three-story building on Baptist Road in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania. The care lineup is broad: nursing home care, assisted living, hospice, independent living, memory care, and respite care all live under one roof. That means a resident could, in theory, move through several stages of need without changing addresses.

Walkability sits on the lower end, Walk Score 34, so most errands here mean getting in a car rather than walking down the block. Occupancy runs at 78%, with 98 of the 125 beds currently filled, numbers that put this comfortably in the range of an established, actively operating community rather than a newer or struggling one.

Clinically, the ratio here is one nurse to every 24 residents, backed by staff around the clock. The wellness program goes deeper than a typical rehab offering: full physical therapy services, licensed therapists, and dedicated post-stroke and post-surgical tracks sit alongside restorative care. Add in specific programs for Alzheimer’s and dementia, skilled nursing, and outpatient rehab, and the medical infrastructure here looks built for residents with real, ongoing care needs, not just daily living support.

Life outside the clinical side includes a fitness center, barber and spa access, garden and patio space, and a private dining option alongside the main dining room, plus a steady calendar of social, educational, and spiritual programming with group transportation built in. State inspections here have tended to center on medication management and dietary and food service rather than broader care concerns.

Mr. James Cox owns the community, operating as Paramount Senior Living at Bethel Park LLC. Between the six-way care continuum, the nurse staffing ratio, and the depth of the rehab program, this reads as a facility built for residents whose medical needs run higher than a standard assisted living setting can typically support.

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Overview of Ridgecrest at Cranberry Woods

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.

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Highland Park Senior Living

874 Schechter Dr, Wilkes-Barre Township, PA 18702
Overview of Highland Park Senior Living

Overlooking the tranquil neighborhood of Luzerne County, Township, PA, Highland Park Senior Living is a dedicated senior living community that offers independent living, personal care, and secured memory care. Residents can rest easy with a highly trained team available 24-hours a day to assist with activities of daily living and much more. Laundry services and housekeeping are also provided to free residents from the common hassles of tedious chores and enjoy more time for relaxing or connecting with families and friends.

Committed to encouraging connections and active living, the community offers a brimming calendar of activities and a wealth of amenities designed to provide plenty of opportunities for entertainment and leisure. Residents enjoy access to vibrant common areas, including a cocktail lounge, café, hair salon, and a theater room. Other services, including on-site pharmaceutical deliveries and access to physical, occupational, and speech therapy, guarantees residents maintain their overall wellbeing to continue living the lifestyle they desire.

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Overview of Autumn House East

Explore a luxurious stay with Autumn House East located in the vibrant neighborhood of East York, PA, offering independent living and personal care services. A wide array of spacious and cozy accommodations are available for its residents. Having a highly trained and compassionate team, the community provides 24/7 personal care services and support to ensure comfort and security of its residents especially those with cognitive conditions like dementia.

With its top-tier amenities and services, residents can enjoy lovely and nutritious meals prepared by executive chefs, housekeeping, laundry, and maintenance services, and transportation assistance to medical appointments and other activities. Meet new companions and create meaningful memories together within the beautiful spaces of this community. At Autumn House East, seniors can make the most out of their retirement.

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Overview of Magnolias of Lancaster

Located in the serene charm of Lancaster County, Magnolias of Lancaster stands as an exceptional assisted living community with memory care services tailored for seniors with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Embracing a comprehensive memory care program, this community offers a secure, welcoming, and respectful haven for seniors with memory impairments.

With a focus on safety and peace of mind, Magnolias of Lancaster’s 24-hour certified care team and emergency communication system reassure families, ensuring that their loved ones are embraced by a secure setting designed to meet their unique needs. Their dedicated team of experts is committed to delivering personalized care and engaging activities that nurture emotional, spiritual, and social well-being. Explore Magnolias’s beautiful landscaping and inviting spaces, where senior residents get access to the utmost comfort within a tranquil environment.

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Overview of Hidden Meadows on the Ridge

Located on Farmers Lane in Sellersville, Pennsylvania, Hidden Meadows on the Ridge is an assisted living community operated by Hidden Meadows Opco LLC. The community has 60 beds, an occupancy rate of approximately 82 percent, and offers studio apartments for older adults in a quiet, primarily car-dependent neighborhood.

Daily life includes chef-prepared meals through the Sensations Dining program, wellness and fitness activities, social events, concierge and housekeeping services, and scheduled transportation for appointments and outings. Specialized programs include GLOW Memory Care for older adults living with memory loss and a Military Veterans Program for former service members.

State inspections have focused on medication management, staff training, resident care practices, and safety procedures. Recent reviews indicate continued efforts to maintain regulatory compliance and improve the quality of care. Families considering the community may benefit from touring the residences and learning more about its specialized programs to determine whether they meet their loved one’s needs.

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Overview of The Terrace at Chestnut Hill

Experience an invigorating stay with the Terrace at Chesnut Hill located in Philadelphia, PA. This charming community offers assisted living and memory care services. Inviting and spacious accommodations are available based on its residents’ preferences. In terms of memory care, this community provides Lilac Trace Memory Care wherein certified dementia practitioners focus on the primary needs of those with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and other cognitive conditions, with utmost kindness and compassion.

Enjoy its top-tier amenities and services, including restaurant-style dining with nutritious meals, wellness programs administered by a trained team of caregivers, the historic Philadelpia sceneries along with social activities within its beautiful spaces, and a sense of belonging with other residents. At the Terrace of Chestnut Hill, seniors are guaranteed a living experience worth remembering.

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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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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 392 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.