Page 28 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.
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.
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.
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.
The Residence at Arrowood
MC
SNF
West Mifflin
84
Facility 84
PA AVG 105
Rank #227 / 367
D+Yes
23
Facility 23
PA AVG 45
Rank #311 / 401
Southwestern Healthcare Operations LLC16
6
Facility 6
PA AVG 4
Rank #194 / 330
88%
Facility 88%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #299 / 330
104
Facility 104
PA AVG 63
Rank #226 / 330
6.5
Facility 6.5
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #275 / 330
Profit
57
Facility 57
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #193 / 248
1.21
56.0%
Facility 56.0%
PA AVG 70.9%
Rank #253 / 317
The Garden at Pine Run Health Center
MC
AL
HC
HOS
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Doylestown
40
Facility 40
PA AVG 105
Rank #338 / 367
?Yes
94
Facility 94
PA AVG 45
Rank #8 / 401
Pine Run Village, Inc7
1
Facility 1
PA AVG 4
Rank #39 / 330
71%
Facility 71%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #240 / 330
27
Facility 27
PA AVG 63
Rank #47 / 330
3.9
Facility 3.9
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #202 / 330
Non-Profit--
82.5%
Facility 82.5%
PA AVG 70.9%
Rank #93 / 317
Willowbrook Place
MC
AL
NH
RC
Clarks Summit
80
Facility 80
PA AVG 105
Rank #238 / 367
?Yes
45
Facility 45
PA AVG 45
Rank #202 / 401
Clarks Summit Aid II Opco LLC31
3
Facility 3
PA AVG 4
Rank #104 / 330
77%
Facility 77%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #272 / 330
145
Facility 145
PA AVG 63
Rank #280 / 330
4.7
Facility 4.7
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #228 / 330
Profit
48
Facility 48
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #204 / 248
1.20-
Meadows Living Center at Country Meadows of Bethlehem
MC
AL
HOS
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Bethlehem
64
Facility 64
PA AVG 105
Rank #289 / 367
A+Yes
5
Facility 5
PA AVG 45
Rank #384 / 401
Country Meadows Of Northampton Associates LP35
1
Facility 1
PA AVG 4
Rank #39 / 330
46%
Facility 46%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #72 / 330
44
Facility 44
PA AVG 63
Rank #87 / 330
1.3
Facility 1.3
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #30 / 330
Profit--
48.4%
Facility 48.4%
PA AVG 70.9%
Rank #290 / 317
Serenity Care Kingston
MC
AL
RESC
Kingston
122
Facility 122
PA AVG 105
Rank #99 / 367
A-No
26
Facility 26
PA AVG 45
Rank #297 / 401
Serenity Care Kingston LLC20
2
Facility 2
PA AVG 4
Rank #82 / 330
60%
Facility 60%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #165 / 330
50
Facility 50
PA AVG 63
Rank #100 / 330
2.5
Facility 2.5
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #100 / 330
Profit--
49.2%
Facility 49.2%
PA AVG 70.9%
Rank #282 / 317
Legend Personal Care and Memory Care of Lititz
MC
AL
Lititz
100
Facility 100
PA AVG 105
Rank #169 / 367
CNo
91
Facility 91
PA AVG 45
Rank #17 / 401
Lititz Pch LLC30
7
Facility 7
PA AVG 4
Rank #214 / 330
63%
Facility 63%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #185 / 330
171
Facility 171
PA AVG 63
Rank #291 / 330
5.7
Facility 5.7
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #258 / 330
Profit--
75.0%
Facility 75.0%
PA AVG 70.9%
Rank #138 / 317
Glen Mills Senior Living
MC
AL
RC
Glen Mills
100
Facility 100
PA AVG 105
Rank #169 / 367
D+No
28
Facility 28
PA AVG 45
Rank #285 / 401
Snh Penn Tenant LLC23
7
Facility 7
PA AVG 4
Rank #214 / 330
70%
Facility 70%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #235 / 330
187
Facility 187
PA AVG 63
Rank #297 / 330
8.1
Facility 8.1
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #289 / 330
Profit
67
Facility 67
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #166 / 248
1.37
67.0%
Facility 67.0%
PA AVG 70.9%
Rank #191 / 317
Chestnut Ridge Retirement Living
MC
AL
NH
RC
Chester
130
Facility 130
PA AVG 105
Rank #73 / 367
DNo
11
Facility 11
PA AVG 45
Rank #358 / 401
Vs Wallingford LLC47
14
Facility 14
PA AVG 4
Rank #303 / 330
68%
Facility 68%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #224 / 330
504
Facility 504
PA AVG 63
Rank #329 / 330
10.7
Facility 10.7
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #312 / 330
Profit
97
Facility 97
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #98 / 248
1.52
50.8%
Facility 50.8%
PA AVG 70.9%
Rank #273 / 317
Commonwealth Senior Living at Harrisburg
MC
AL
IL
Harrisburg (Lawnton)
96
Facility 96
PA AVG 105
Rank #197 / 367
C-No
43
Facility 43
PA AVG 45
Rank #216 / 401
Harrisburg Al Operations LLC10
4
Facility 4
PA AVG 4
Rank #135 / 330
80%
Facility 80%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #281 / 330
92
Facility 92
PA AVG 63
Rank #215 / 330
9.2
Facility 9.2
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #298 / 330
Profit
100
Facility 100
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #91 / 248
1.15-
St. John Neumann Center
MC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Philadelphia (Northeast Philadelphia)
226
Facility 226
PA AVG 105
Rank #14 / 367
C-No
66
Facility 66
PA AVG 45
Rank #89 / 401
-13
4
Facility 4
PA AVG 4
Rank #135 / 330
100%
Facility 100%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #316 / 330
48
Facility 48
PA AVG 63
Rank #94 / 330
3.7
Facility 3.7
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #189 / 330
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96.3%
Facility 96.3%
PA AVG 70.9%
Rank #10 / 317

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Overview of The Residence at Arrowood

Operated by Southwestern Healthcare Operations, The Residence at Arrowood is an 84-bed, two-story memory care and skilled nursing community in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania. Operating for six years, it currently serves 47 residents at 56 percent occupancy.

The community offers memory care and skilled nursing services, with transportation services for around five trips monthly. As part of daily activities, occupants can access fitness and recreation programming. The facility welcomes pets, a crucial amenity for many senior residents wanting to maintain their long-held companion relationships. West Mifflin has a Walk Score of 23, so it’s a car-dependent setting where most errands require personal transportation, typical of the Pittsburgh region’s suburban landscape. This location offers access to nearby hospitals, shopping, and other community services.

The Residence at Arrowood operates under Pennsylvania Department of Human Services oversight and upholds staffing standards without waivers. Spanning six years, the inspection data mirrors The Residence at Arrowood’s regulatory history during its development since 2020.

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Overview of The Garden at Pine Run Health Center

The Garden at Pine Run Health Center offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, skilled nursing, home care, hospice care, and respite care in Doylestown, PA. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication management. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision, nursing home and skilled nursing provide licensed nursing care around the clock, home care supports a person in their residence, and hospice care addresses end-of-life and comfort needs.

Respite care provides a short stay for someone whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to a new community. The center has 40 beds, making it a smaller community where staff and residents get to know each other.

Total nurse staffing is 3h 59m per resident/day, representing daily nurse staffing time assigned to each resident. A Walk Score of 94 / 100 places the area in a walker’s paradise, where daily errands do not require a car, so a resident who no longer drives can still complete routine errands independently on foot. Medicare and private pay are accepted; Medicare may apply to short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, while private pay uses personal funds.

Residents can use the pool, clay and fine arts studio, outdoor garden area, and resident flower and vegetable garden for recreation and time outside. Restaurant-style dining offers a variety of meal options, and special diets are available for residents with dietary requirements. Rehabilitation services provide therapy as part of a resident’s care, pets are allowed, and Pine Run Village operates the community.

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Overview of Willowbrook Place

Tucked away in Luzerne County, Clarks Summit, PA, Willowbrook Place is an astonishing senior living community that offers personal care, short-term care, and respite stays. Residents are provided compassionate care services 24/7 at the comfort of their spacious and comfortable accommodations. The community features an array of healthcare services that empower residents to lead a healthy life, including on-site lab work and physician care, PT/OT/Speech therapy, and access to primary care, podiatry, and psych.

Residents are guaranteed to stay active and live a high-spirited lifestyle with plenty of engaging and stimulating activities conducted on-site, including monthly family events, daily exercise program, movie nights, crafts, ice cream socials, massage, meditation, and monthly birthday celebrations. Home cooked meals, made from the freshest ingredients are available to ensure residents eat healthy and get the nourishment they need for the day. Moreover, a wide array of amenities make residents’ live much easier and convenient

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Overview of Meadows Living Center at Country Meadows of Bethlehem

Meadows Living Center at Country Meadows of Bethlehem supplies a full spectrum of senior care in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The facility features independent living for self-sufficient residents, assisted living for help with personal tasks like dressing and medication, and a secured memory care unit for individuals requiring supervision. Round-the-clock licensed skilled nursing, rehabilitation services, hospice care, and short-term respite stays round out the offerings.

This varied setup allows residents to shift to higher tiers of care as personal health requirements evolve. Country Meadows of Northampton Associates manages this 64-bed community. Residents can bring their pets to live with them, adding a familiar touch of home.

Prospective families considering multi-level care options in Bethlehem can reach out to Meadows Living Center to evaluate programs and check current room availability.

Starting Price $3,042/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Overview of Serenity Care Kingston

Tucked away in the serene neighborhood of Luzerne County, Kingston, PA, Serenity Care Kingston is a reliable senior living community that offers assisted living and memory care. The community offers private, semi-private, and companion suites with full bathrooms and a secure memory-care unit for residents living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of memory loss. A team of dedicated professionals provide residents with personalized care and support, ensuring they are able to continue living independently and actively.

Residents enjoy a full social calendar of events, ensuring they stay active, engage, and live a fulfilling lifestyle that enriches their lives. Services such as laundry, housekeeping, and linens offer residents plenty of time to spend on leisure, entertainment, or bonding with family and friends. A wide range of delightful amenities are available to provide residents with plenty of opportunities for physical enrichment, relaxation, and fulfilling living experiences.

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Overview of Legend Personal Care and Memory Care of Lititz

Legend Personal Care and Memory Care of Lititz offers assisted living and memory care in Lititz, PA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for a resident who may be at risk of wandering. Having both care levels in one community may suit someone whose needs could grow over time, as well as someone living with dementia who needs a supervised setting.

The community has 100 beds, with a starting price of $5,795 for families to use as an initial figure when planning for care. Respite care offers a short stay while a usual caregiver travels or recovers. Lititz Pch operates the community.

Residents can receive personal care services at the hair salon and spa. Outdoor seating is available in the courtyard and patio, and transportation can help a resident reach destinations outside the community without driving. A bistro café, country kitchen, movie theater, library, chapel and private dining provide places for everyday activities, meals and gatherings. With a Walk Score of 91, the area falls in the walker’s paradise band, where daily errands do not require a car, allowing a resident who no longer drives to get out independently.

Starting Price $5,795/Month Info Pricing updated on March 20th, 2026

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Overview of Glen Mills Senior Living

Glen Mills Senior Living offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Glen Mills, PA. Assisted living helps with daily tasks while allowing a resident to maintain their own living space, and memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Respite care supports a short-term stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Having assisted living and memory care on the same campus can allow a resident whose needs grow to move between care levels without leaving the community. The community has 100 beds and is operated by Snh Penn Tenant.

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Overview of Chestnut Ridge Retirement Living

Chestnut Ridge Retirement Living in Chester, PA, offers assisted living, memory care, nursing care, and respite care. Assisted living includes help with dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps their own living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while nursing care supports residents who need ongoing nursing attention.

Respite care offers a short stay while a usual caregiver travels or recovers. Because several care levels are available, Chestnut Ridge Retirement Living may be a good fit for someone whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move to another community. The community has 130 beds and is operated by Vs Wallingford, with chef-prepared meals provided on site and LifeBridges offered as a specific community program.

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Overview of Commonwealth Senior Living at Harrisburg

Operated by Harrisburg Al Operations Llc, Commonwealth Senior Living at Harrisburg is an assisted living, independent living, and memory care community on Kempton Avenue in the heart of Harrisburg’s arts and cultural district. It serves 87 residents in its 96 beds, with a dedicated 24-unit Alzheimer’s care program for those needing specialized memory support.

The facility draws on its neighborhood’s cultural vitality, urging residents to visit local museums and attend theater performances daily. This arts-focused approach reflects the community’s philosophy of enrichment and engagement. Staff comprises licensed nurses who provide direct care, anchored by dedicated housekeeping and maintenance teams who keep the residence tidy and cozy. Here, dining is a focal component of daily life. The skilled chefs prepare nutritious, home-cooked meals using fresh ingredients and tailor menus to each resident’s dietary preferences and nutritional needs. The community also handles billing in an easy, no-hassle way, lessening stress for families navigating care arrangements. The neighborhood scores 43 for walkability, so some nearby services are walkable, with most errands and outings requiring transportation. For visiting family members, this somewhat walkable location has a balance of accessibility and a calmer residential feel near Harrisburg’s cultural institutions.

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St. John Neumann Center

10400 Roosevelt Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19116
Overview of St. John Neumann Center

St. John Neumann Center is a nursing home that provides skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation, and long-term care for older adults in a 226-bed setting on Roosevelt Boulevard in Philadelphia. With a relatively walkable neighborhood, it offers convenient access to nearby services for residents and visiting family members. Moreover, an average length of stay of 130 days also reflects a combination of individuals recovering after hospitalization and those requiring ongoing nursing support. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are also accepted, giving families multiple payment options.

The community’s staffing structure helps meet the medical and personal care needs of older adults with varying levels of support. In addition, approximately 4 hours and 11 minutes of nursing care are provided each day. Registered nurses provide an average of 38 minutes per resident, nurse aides contribute 2 hours and 6 minutes of hands-on assistance, and licensed nurses add another 46 minutes of specialized care.

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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.