Page 29 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. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over 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.
Chestnut Ridge Retirement Living
MC
AL
NH
RC
Chester
130
Facility 130
PA AVG 105
Rank #74 / 368
No
11
Facility 11
PA AVG 45
Rank #361 / 404
Vs Wallingford LLCD47
14
Facility 14
PA AVG 4
Rank #308 / 324
68%
Facility 68%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #217 / 324
504
Facility 504
PA AVG 63
Rank #323 / 324
10.7
Facility 10.7
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #306 / 324
Profit
97
Facility 97
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #98 / 248
1.52
50.8%
Facility 50.8%
PA AVG 68.5%
Rank #274 / 332
-
Commonwealth Senior Living at Harrisburg
MC
AL
IL
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--
Asbury Heights
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Pittsburgh
120
Facility 120
PA AVG 105
Rank #108 / 368
Yes
47
Facility 47
PA AVG 45
Rank #188 / 404
Asbury Healthcare, LLC?5
1
Facility 1
PA AVG 4
Rank #62 / 324
100%
Facility 100%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #310 / 324
25
Facility 25
PA AVG 63
Rank #35 / 324
5.0
Facility 5.0
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #226 / 324
Non-Profit--
36.7%
Facility 36.7%
PA AVG 68.5%
Rank #320 / 332
-
Paramount Senior Living at Chambersburg Road
MC
AL
HOS
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Fayetteville
100
Facility 100
PA AVG 105
Rank #170 / 368
No
23
Facility 23
PA AVG 45
Rank #314 / 404
Paramount Senior Living At Fayetteville LLC?15
3
Facility 3
PA AVG 4
Rank #1 / 324
60%
Facility 60%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #158 / 324
56
Facility 56
PA AVG 63
Rank #112 / 324
3.7
Facility 3.7
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #182 / 324
Profit--
45.0%
Facility 45.0%
PA AVG 68.5%
Rank #301 / 332
-
Hillside Manor Personal Care Home
MC
AL
RESC
Uniontown
76
Facility 76
PA AVG 105
Rank #253 / 368
No
64
Facility 64
PA AVG 45
Rank #100 / 404
Hillside Manor Personal Care Home IncA-33
13
Facility 13
PA AVG 4
Rank #284 / 324
42%
Facility 42%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #43 / 324
72
Facility 72
PA AVG 63
Rank #164 / 324
2.2
Facility 2.2
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #73 / 324
Profit--
44.7%
Facility 44.7%
PA AVG 68.5%
Rank #302 / 332
-
Woodland Heights
MC
AL
IL
RC
Williamsport
124
Facility 124
PA AVG 105
Rank #94 / 368
No
88
Facility 88
PA AVG 45
Rank #21 / 404
Williamsport Home, IncB+17
1
Facility 1
PA AVG 4
Rank #1 / 324
59%
Facility 59%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #151 / 324
56
Facility 56
PA AVG 63
Rank #112 / 324
3.3
Facility 3.3
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #163 / 324
Non-Profit----
Morningside House of Collegeville
MC
AL
HOS
RC
Collegeville
110
Facility 110
PA AVG 105
Rank #139 / 368
Yes
64
Facility 64
PA AVG 45
Rank #100 / 404
Landings Opco1, LLCC+24
4
Facility 4
PA AVG 4
Rank #105 / 324
67%
Facility 67%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #204 / 324
131
Facility 131
PA AVG 63
Rank #255 / 324
5.5
Facility 5.5
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #245 / 324
Profit--
68.2%
Facility 68.2%
PA AVG 68.5%
Rank #176 / 332
-
Above All Senior Living Care LLC
MC
AL
HOS
IL
RC
Allentown
36
Facility 36
PA AVG 105
Rank #352 / 368
No
28
Facility 28
PA AVG 45
Rank #287 / 404
Above All Senior Living Care LLCC10
1
Facility 1
PA AVG 4
Rank #1 / 324
80%
Facility 80%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #275 / 324
61
Facility 61
PA AVG 63
Rank #130 / 324
6.1
Facility 6.1
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #261 / 324
Profit
21
Facility 21
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #239 / 248
1.00--
Seaton Springwood
MC
AL
York
123
Facility 123
PA AVG 105
Rank #98 / 368
Yes
45
Facility 45
PA AVG 45
Rank #203 / 404
Haven At Springwood Opco LLCD-16
10
Facility 10
PA AVG 4
Rank #217 / 324
81%
Facility 81%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #282 / 324
166
Facility 166
PA AVG 63
Rank #282 / 324
10.4
Facility 10.4
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #304 / 324
Profit--
97.6%
Facility 97.6%
PA AVG 68.5%
Rank #60 / 332
Studio
Legend of Lancaster
MC
AL
Lancaster
100
Facility 100
PA AVG 105
Rank #170 / 368
Yes
66
Facility 66
PA AVG 45
Rank #90 / 404
Lancaster Pch LLCD33
14
Facility 14
PA AVG 4
Rank #314 / 324
70%
Facility 70%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #228 / 324
352
Facility 352
PA AVG 63
Rank #315 / 324
10.7
Facility 10.7
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #306 / 324
Profit--
73.0%
Facility 73.0%
PA AVG 68.5%
Rank #98 / 332
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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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Asbury Heights

700 Bower Hill Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15243
Overview of Asbury Heights

Asbury Heights, a historic and trusted provider of senior living services, has been a Pittsburgh staple for over 115 years. At Asbury Heights, the dedicated team has built a wonderful community that offers comprehensive accommodations for seniors in search of a spectrum of care. Offering independent living, personal care, nursing, rehabilitation, and memory care services, this community has maintained a high standard of service delivered with compassion. Asbury Heights truly feels like home to its residents. This community stands on a sprawling, beautiful campus with features for leisure activities; Asbury Heights is also equipped with a beauty salon, café, post office, and chapel. Nursing home residents are under inpatient or outpatient programs with therapy and other specific treatment plans. Furthermore, personal care and memory care residents have access to assistance with daily tasks with help from the dedicated staff. For those in search of independent living, Asbury Heights provides amenities and activities to encourage an active lifestyle.

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Overview of Paramount Senior Living at Chambersburg Road

Paramount Senior Living at Chambersburg Road in Fayetteville, Pennsylvania, offers nursing home, assisted living, hospice care, independent living, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps a private living space. Independent living is suited to someone who wants community services without daily care.

Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for a person living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Hospice care focuses on comfort and support for residents with end of life needs, while respite care offers a short stay for a family caregiver who needs time to travel or recover. The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs change over time. The community has 100 beds.

Rehabilitation services include skilled nursing and rehabilitation as well as outpatient rehabilitation therapy, so residents can receive therapy without an inpatient rehabilitation stay. Transportation is available for appointments or other destinations, and home health care is one of the community’s specific programs. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 31 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time assigned per resident. Paramount Senior Living at Fayetteville operates the community. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted.

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Overview of Hillside Manor Personal Care Home

Hillside Manor Personal Care Home provides assisted living, memory care, and residential care in Uniontown, Pennsylvania. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication, while a resident keeps a private or shared room. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Residential care provides a staffed home setting with ongoing support.

Hillside Manor may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time. Having three care types may allow a move between care levels without leaving the community. The home has 76 beds, with private rooms for individual living space and semi private rooms for shared living.

Meals are served in a diner style setting from the 1950s, and special diets are accommodated. The home is fully wheelchair accessible, so residents who use wheelchairs can navigate the physical environment. A Walk Score of 64 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, meaning some errands can be completed on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to manage some trips independently.

James Stambaugh is the owner, and Rebecca Svec, CRNP, is the director.

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Overview of Woodland Heights

Woodland Heights offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Williamsport, PA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps a private living space. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care.

Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. With all four care types available, Woodland Heights can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time because care can change without leaving the community.

The community has 124 beds. A Walk Score of 88 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Private bus transportation is also available.

Residents have access to a pool and fitness center for onsite exercise, along with outdoor spaces and a salon and spa for time outside and personal grooming. Woodland Heights is operated by Williamsport Home.

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Overview of Morningside House of Collegeville

Morningside House of Collegeville offers assisted living, hospice care, memory care, and respite care in Collegeville, PA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while allowing a resident to maintain a private living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while hospice supports a resident receiving end of life care and respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs time away.

Assisted living and memory care are available together. That may suit a resident whose care needs grow over time, since the person can remain within the community rather than starting over elsewhere. Short term rehabilitation is also available for a temporary, recovery focused stay, and the community has 110 beds; Landings Opco1 operates it.

Pets are allowed, so a resident may be able to continue living with a pet after moving in. A Walk Score of 64 places the area in the somewhat walkable range, meaning some errands can be completed on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to manage certain outings independently. Morningside House of Collegeville may be a good fit for someone who needs assisted living or memory care and whose family may also need short term respite or hospice support.

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Overview of Above All Senior Living Care

Above All Senior Living Care offers assisted living, hospice care, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Allentown, PA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication, while independent living provides a private living arrangement without daily care.

Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Hospice care supports residents receiving end of life care, and respite care offers a short stay for a family caregiver who needs time to travel or recover.

Several care levels are available here. That may suit a resident whose needs change over time and who may be able to move between care levels without leaving the community. The community has 36 beds, placing it in the smaller community range where staff and residents can get to know each other.

Staff are present 24 hours a day. Assistance is available overnight as well as during the day, and a doctor is on staff for physician care. Rehabilitation services allow a resident to receive therapy through the facility rather than arrange it elsewhere. Meals include an Alzheimer’s special diet, giving residents with Alzheimer’s a meal option aligned with that care need.

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Overview of Seaton Springwood

Located in York, Pennsylvania, Seaton Springwood is an assisted living community operated by Haven At Springwood Opco LLC. The two-story community has 123 beds, offers studio apartments for older adults, and maintains an occupancy rate of approximately 85%.

State inspections have focused on medication management, staff training, documentation practices, and resident care procedures. Follow-up reviews have confirmed that corrective actions were implemented, with ongoing audits supporting continued compliance with state requirements.

Situated in a residential neighborhood, the community provides convenient access for family visits. The surrounding area has a Walk Score of 45, allowing some nearby errands to be completed on foot, although most trips require a car or other transportation. Touring the apartments and observing daily routines can help families determine whether the community is a good fit for their loved one’s needs.

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Overview of Legend of Lancaster

Legend of Lancaster is an elegant luxury personal care and memory care that enhances the standard of living of seniors in the city. Management and staff have also embodied dedication and professionalism to provide residents with healthy and well-balanced holistic wellness. Legend of Lancaster is one of the homes offering unparalleled care for residential assisted living and memory care for seniors.

Legend of Lancaster provides a resident-centered approach where amenities and services are designed to meet the needs of each senior through their life enrichment program, which offers local excursions with a vibrant social group and history lectures to meet their educational needs. They boast their Gold Leaf Dining program, which promotes an experience of delight for exquisite flavors of chef-prepared nutritious meals.

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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.