Page 2 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. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
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.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Vincentian Schenley Gardens
MC
AL
RC
Pittsburgh (Hill District)
164
Facility 164
PA AVG 105
Rank #35 / 368
Yes
78
Facility 78
PA AVG 45
Rank #50 / 404
Vincentian De MarillacA-30
15
Facility 15
PA AVG 4
Rank #181 / 324
50%
Facility 50%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #81 / 324
61
Facility 61
PA AVG 63
Rank #130 / 324
2.0
Facility 2.0
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #58 / 324
Non-Profit
159
Facility 159
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #13 / 248
2.65
31.1%
Facility 31.1%
PA AVG 68.5%
Rank #321 / 332
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Tiffany Court at Kingston
MC
AL
Kingston
110
Facility 110
PA AVG 105
Rank #139 / 368
Yes
85
Facility 85
PA AVG 45
Rank #27 / 404
Kingston Pa Slc Tenant LLCA-30
9
Facility 9
PA AVG 4
Rank #62 / 324
53%
Facility 53%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #105 / 324
50
Facility 50
PA AVG 63
Rank #93 / 324
1.7
Facility 1.7
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #42 / 324
Profit
103
Facility 103
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #82 / 248
1.32
81.8%
Facility 81.8%
PA AVG 68.5%
Rank #113 / 332
Studio / 1 Bed-
Laurel View Village
MC
AL
HC
IL
NH
SNF
Davidsville (Conemaugh Township)
107
Facility 107
PA AVG 105
Rank #151 / 368
Yes
28
Facility 28
PA AVG 45
Rank #287 / 404
Allegheny Christian Ministries, Inc?16
1
Facility 1
PA AVG 4
Rank #1 / 324
25%
Facility 25%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #7 / 324
17
Facility 17
PA AVG 63
Rank #19 / 324
1.1
Facility 1.1
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #13 / 324
Non-Profit
68
Facility 68
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #161 / 248
1.21
52.3%
Facility 52.3%
PA AVG 68.5%
Rank #270 / 332
-A+
Country Meadows of York-West
MC
AL
IL
York
215
Facility 215
PA AVG 105
Rank #16 / 368
Yes
44
Facility 44
PA AVG 45
Rank #208 / 404
Country Meadows Of York LLCA+13
1
Facility 1
PA AVG 4
Rank #1 / 324
31%
Facility 31%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #13 / 324
15
Facility 15
PA AVG 63
Rank #15 / 324
1.2
Facility 1.2
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #19 / 324
Profit--
57.7%
Facility 57.7%
PA AVG 68.5%
Rank #243 / 332
Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+
Paramount Senior Living at Bethel Park
MC
AL
HOS
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Bethel Park
125
Facility 125
PA AVG 105
Rank #84 / 368
No
34
Facility 34
PA AVG 45
Rank #255 / 404
Paramount Senior Living At Bethel Park LLCA-43
15
Facility 15
PA AVG 4
Rank #260 / 324
49%
Facility 49%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #79 / 324
69
Facility 69
PA AVG 63
Rank #157 / 324
1.6
Facility 1.6
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #38 / 324
Profit
150
Facility 150
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #17 / 248
1.53
73.6%
Facility 73.6%
PA AVG 68.5%
Rank #103 / 332
Studio / 1 BedA+
Sunrise of Granite Run
MC
AL
PC
RC
Media
115
Facility 115
PA AVG 105
Rank #128 / 368
Yes
42
Facility 42
PA AVG 45
Rank #221 / 404
Szr Granite Run Al Opco LLCC+20
6
Facility 6
PA AVG 4
Rank #300 / 324
60%
Facility 60%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #158 / 324
88
Facility 88
PA AVG 63
Rank #202 / 324
4.4
Facility 4.4
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #213 / 324
Profit
151
Facility 151
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #16 / 248
1.72
76.5%
Facility 76.5%
PA AVG 68.5%
Rank #121 / 332
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+
Trillium Place
MC
IL
NH
SNF
Lancaster
85
Facility 85
PA AVG 105
Rank #219 / 368
No
52
Facility 52
PA AVG 45
Rank #150 / 404
The Mennonite Home?18
0
Facility 0
PA AVG 4
Rank #1 / 324
39%
Facility 39%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #37 / 324
25
Facility 25
PA AVG 63
Rank #35 / 324
1.4
Facility 1.4
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #30 / 324
Non-Profit
86
Facility 86
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #120 / 248
1.32
81.2%
Facility 81.2%
PA AVG 68.5%
Rank #121 / 332
--
The Haven at North Hills Senior Residence
MC
AL
RESC
RC
Pittsburgh
90
Facility 90
PA AVG 105
Rank #209 / 368
No
34
Facility 34
PA AVG 45
Rank #255 / 404
The Haven At North Hills LLCA16
6
Facility 6
PA AVG 4
Rank #105 / 324
44%
Facility 44%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #50 / 324
18
Facility 18
PA AVG 63
Rank #20 / 324
1.1
Facility 1.1
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #13 / 324
Profit
75
Facility 75
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #151 / 248
1.27
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
PA AVG 68.5%
Rank #220 / 332
-A+
Paramount Senior Living at Peters Township
MC
AL
HC
HOS
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Canonsburg
120
Facility 120
PA AVG 105
Rank #108 / 368
No
54
Facility 54
PA AVG 45
Rank #142 / 404
Paramount Senior Living At Peters Township LLCA-47
8
Facility 8
PA AVG 4
Rank #217 / 324
34%
Facility 34%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #23 / 324
62
Facility 62
PA AVG 63
Rank #137 / 324
1.3
Facility 1.3
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #23 / 324
Profit
137
Facility 137
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #27 / 248
1.67
73.3%
Facility 73.3%
PA AVG 68.5%
Rank #175 / 332
-A+
Brookdale Grayson View
MC
AL
IL
RESC
Selinsgrove
95
Facility 95
PA AVG 105
Rank #201 / 368
Yes
7
Facility 7
PA AVG 45
Rank #379 / 404
Emeritus CorporationB+35
9
Facility 9
PA AVG 4
Rank #260 / 324
57%
Facility 57%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #141 / 324
98
Facility 98
PA AVG 63
Rank #215 / 324
2.8
Facility 2.8
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #122 / 324
Profit
104
Facility 104
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #80 / 248
1.30
77.9%
Facility 77.9%
PA AVG 68.5%
Rank #69 / 332
StudioA+

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Overview of Vincentian Schenley Gardens

Set in the peaceful area of Allegheny County, Pittsburgh, PA, Vincentian Schenley Gardens is a dedicated senior living community that offers assisted living and memory care. Residents feel valued and cared for with care plans that include a wide array of supportive services, including hygiene care, housekeeping, medication reminders, and more. The community offers a range of spacious, open-concept apartments that are adaptable to residents’ style and preferences, providing a cozy and welcoming residence.

The pet-friendly community is equipped with emergency call systems, giving residents and their families the peace of mind that comes with knowing help is only a button-push away if needed. A variety of maintenance services are offered to give residents more free time to spend with their loved ones or doing their hobbies. The community also offers a range of amenities, vibrant activities, and social outings to provide residents plenty of opportunities to explore new hobbies, make new friends, and live a fulfilling life.

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Overview of Tiffany Court at Kingston

Overlooking the beautiful tree-lined borough of Kingston, PA, Tiffany Court at Kingston is an inviting senior living community that offers various care options, including personal care, memory care, respite care, and short-term stays. The community features a wide range of studio, studio deluxe, and one-bed apartments with convenient access to services, amenities, and beautiful views. Residents are guaranteed tailored care and support with tailored medical resources, 24/7 front desk concierge and nursing team members.

Fostering active engagement and vibrant living, the community conducts its lifestyle360 activities, group trips and clubs. A culinary team ensures excellent dining experience with carefully curated meals based on residents’ dietary preferences, needs, and requests. A beauty salon, activities room, putting green, sensory garden, and beautiful courtyard offer spaces for making connections or relaxation.

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Overview of Laurel View Village

Laurel View Village offers nursing home, assisted living, home care, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing in Davidsville, Pennsylvania. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while a resident keeps a private living space. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision, while nursing home and skilled nursing provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Home care supports someone in their own residence, and independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care.

The range of care types may suit someone whose needs change over time, including a resident who may eventually need more support. Laurel View Village opened in 1992 and has 107 beds, with apartments and townhomes available as housing options. Pets are allowed, so residents may bring a pet when they move in.

Dining is available at The Village Café and Fresh Harvest restaurant. Residents also have a walking trail and swimming pools within the community, giving them places for walking and swimming without leaving the grounds. Laurel View Village is faith based and offers religious services for residents who wish to participate.

Laurel View Village accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Medicare applies to short term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid can help cover a long stay for an eligible person, and private pay means paying directly. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 58 minutes per resident each day, representing the recorded daily nurse time per resident. Allegheny Christian Ministries operates Laurel View Village, and Tim Mock serves as director.

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Overview of Country Meadows of York-West

Country Meadows of York is an upscale assisted living community with quality services such as independent living, personal care, restorative care, and memory care for seniors. This community brings an elevated lifestyle into its elegant and gracious approach to modern-day senior living.

Country Meadows is a resident-driven community that strives to put the needs of their senior residents first. Services and amenities include transportation, engaging activities, social and educational programs, and floor plans. In Country Meadows, a vibrant atmosphere helps boost an enriching lifestyle for its seniors, ensuring that residents have lived their best lives possible during their stay.

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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 Sunrise of Granite Run

Sunrise of Granite Run is a senior living community located in Media, a lovely Philadelphia suburb, providing a personalized lifestyle where residents can choose how to enjoy their time, from local trips to social events. The community offers room rates starting at $3,618 per month and is committed to championing standard-setting quality while delivering warm, resident-centered care. Sunrise of Granite Run’s experienced team offers care grounded in the latest research and best practices, directly tied to each resident’s personal plan tailored to meet their specific needs and wants. The community is exciting and fast-paced, with activities and entertainment that keep residents’ minds healthy, bodies strong, and spirits bright, while welcoming family members to spend time with them in the warm home or join them for outings.

Sunrise of Granite Run is located in Media, PA, a suburb of Philadelphia, just off US 1 on North Middletown Road, with a Victorian-style mansion and carefully landscaped grounds close to the exquisite Tyler Arboretum. Residents and visiting family and friends enjoy easy access to the Granite Run Mall right across the street, while the community is close to Riddle Memorial Hospital and Crozer Chester Medical Center, ensuring care for its residents.

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Trillium Place

1520 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601
Overview of Trillium Place

Trillium Place offers independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing in Lancaster, PA. Independent living gives residents private living with community services and no daily care, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care on site around the clock, and having several care levels in one community can suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move elsewhere. Rehabilitation services are also available as part of the community’s care services.

With 85 beds, Trillium Place has a mid sized setting, although that number does not indicate a particular level of staff or resident interaction. The community is operated by The Mennonite Home, and total nurse staffing is 5 hours and 6 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. A Walk Score of 52 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to complete some nearby errands independently.

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Overview of The Haven at North Hills Senior Residence

The Haven at North Hills Senior Residence offers assisted living, memory care, residential care, and respite care in Pittsburgh, PA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private living space, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Residential care gives residents a place to live with care incorporated into the setting, and respite care provides short-term stays for someone whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The range of care types can suit a resident whose needs change over time, while respite care may fit a family that needs temporary support. The community has 90 beds.

A Walk Score of 34 out of 100 places the area in a car-dependent setting, meaning most errands require a car or a ride. The community is operated by The Haven At North Hills.

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Overview of Paramount Senior Living at Peters Township

Discover a vibrant lifestyle with Paramount Senior Living at Peters Township in McMurray, PA. This esteemed community offers independent living, personal care, assisted living, dementia care, home health care, and hospice care, all supported by 24-hour on-site nurses and a full-service physical therapy program. Having a well-trained and passionate team, residents can receive the utmost care and support they deserve.

Paramount Senior Living at Peters Township promotes a vibrant and welcoming environment for seniors to feel a sense of belonging and live to the fullest. Engage in enriching social, educational, and recreational programs, plus enjoy daily afternoon socials and group transportation. The community’s delicious, well-balanced meals cater to every palate, ensuring dining is a delight. Equipped with the right tools and people, seniors can make the most out of their living experience with Paramount Senior Living at Peters Township.

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Overview of Brookdale Grayson View

Located in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, Brookdale Grayson View offers a variety of care options to meet the diverse needs of seniors, including assisted living, memory care, and independent living. The community provides several floor plans, including studio and one-bedroom options, allowing residents to find a space that suits their preferences. Seniors can enjoy a vibrant lifestyle with activities such as exploring their creativity in the arts and crafts studio. With utilities and maintenance typically included, residents can focus on making the most of their days.

The community features a fitness center, library, and coffee shop, ensuring there is always something to do. For those looking for relaxation, there is a beauty/barber shop and serene courtyard and garden. The dining experience is exceptional, with restaurant-style meals and menus tailored to residents’ preferences. With 24/7 availability for emergencies, residents can have peace of mind knowing help is always nearby. Choosing Brookdale Grayson View means choosing a community that prioritizes comfort, convenience, and a fulfilling lifestyle.

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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.