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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 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 | 1.22 | 0 | - |
| 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 |
Offering personal care, nursing, and memory care, Hidden Meadows on the Ridge, the Laurels is a nursing home in Sellersville, Pennsylvania. Occupancy is at 84%, with 42 current residents within its 50-bed setting.
Some errands are available within walking distance, but most services require transportation, as it is located in a relatively walkable neighborhood. Furthermore, scheduled transportation services are available to help residents attend appointments and participate in activities outside the community.
Social club activities, fitness opportunities, organized events, and concierge services are offered to encourage engagement and well-being daily. Chef-prepared meals are also made fresh on-site. Supporting military veterans, the community also provides a dedicated Veterans program. Additional services include weekly housekeeping and maintenance, helping to ensure a comfortable and well-maintained living environment.
Featuring a wide range of care options, Harmony House Manor is an 84-bed personal care home in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, that offers personal care and a specialized Alzheimer’s care unit, along with 24-hour staffing. Its location on Lamberd Avenue is highly walkable, where most daily errands are accessible on foot.
With an occupancy rate of 33%, the community has availability, allowing immediate placements. On the other hand, the community also collaborates with visiting physicians and nursing agencies and provides pharmacy delivery services to minimize off-site trips.
Focusing on supportive, hands-on care, the community provides assistance with personal care, housekeeping, laundry, and medication management. Three home-cooked, nutritionally balanced meals are also served each day, along with snacks and beverage options.
Activities and events include recreational programming, worship services, birthday and holiday celebrations, and shared meals with family and friends. An on-site beauty salon and outdoor patios also offer additional opportunities for convenience, relaxation, and social interaction.
Over the past five years, state inspections show that previous concerns involving staff qualifications, medication administration, and environmental upkeep have been addressed through corrective measures. The most recent inspection also reported no deficiencies, indicating compliance with applicable standards.
Overlooking 15 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds in Lafayette Hill, PA, Spring Mill Pointe is a serene senior living community, offering a blissful environment for independent living. Residents needing extra care and support are offered with assisted living services and access to skilled nursing and memory support should they need it. Featuring an array of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, the community guarantees a comfortable living pace where they can fully relax and rest.
Recognized as one of the Best Assisted Living communities by the U.S. News and World Report, the community provides its excellence when it comes to care services. With access to vibrant activities, lifelong learning opportunities, and a plethora of amenities, residents are sure to enjoy a fulfilling and engaging retirement experience. Here, residents are presented with the tools and opportunities they need to thrive during their golden years.
Overlooking the beautiful scenery located on Belmont Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, Hayes Manor is an exceptional retirement community that offers various care options including personal care, memory care, and 24-hour care. As a non-profit retirement home, Hayes Manor features 12 independent living apartments with breathtaking sceneries and 53 spacious personal care rooms. With a professional team of nurses and nurse assistants, Hayes Manor provides comfortable stay and quality care to its residents.
Hayes Manor is a serene retirement community that provides safe and comfortable accommodations to its residents. Here, they ensure the quality of life of the seniors through daily activities such as Bingo, exercise classes, yoga, arts and crafts, and computer classes. Hayes Manor also features a weekly social hour that residents may participate in. Healthy meals are provided three times a day with morning and evening snacks. Soaking in the serenity of the community, Hayes Manor ensures a comfortable retirement.
Offering independent living, personal care, and memory support, Ecumenical Retirement Community of Harrisburg II is a nursing home in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The community has 104 beds and maintains an occupancy rate of 76%. Its location on Wilhelm Road is in a car-dependent area where most errands and activities require transportation, which works for residents and families with reliable access to a vehicle.
Programs centered on Safety & Wellness and Community Outreach reflect a commitment to resident well-being and engagement with the broader local community. Serving older adults who require medical care, assistance with daily living activities, and continuous support, the community’s services are designed to meet a range of needs, including short-term rehabilitation and long-term skilled nursing care.
State inspections have identified recurring concerns related to medication management, environmental cleanliness, and care documentation, which were corrected. Ecumenical Retirement Community of Harrisburg II is best understood through an in-person visit, which can provide a better understanding of daily operations, care practices, dining options, activities, and available amenities.
Visiting Angels in Exton is reliable for families seeking assisted living home care services. Their dedicated team of professionals offers compassionate assistance during challenging times, ensuring families experience the actual benefits of senior care. With a proven track record of expert care, they personalize their services to meet each patient’s unique needs, promoting independence and dignity in the comfort of their own home.
Visiting Angels caregivers practice a friendly and family-like approach to helping seniors feel secure, emotionally supported, and socially connected. Offering personal home care services, dementia care, respite care, and companion care, the caregivers are guided by a profound commitment to providing exceptional one-on-one care while treating their caregiving staff with the utmost respect.
Hillside Senior Living is a nurturing community in Montoursville, PA where residents can thrive. The caring staff is devoted to addressing individual needs, ensuring that every resident feels at home. With comfortable accommodations and a variety of amenities, residents can enjoy delicious meals, participate in engaging activities, and build meaningful social connections.
Abode Care of Allentown, located on 29th Street SW in southwest Allentown, Pennsylvania, is a 150-bed assisted living, memory care, and respite care community owned and operated by Abode Care of Allentown LLC. The facility is in its initial year of operation and runs at roughly 61 percent occupancy. The campus features indoor social lounges, a spacious outdoor patio, a strict no-pet policy, and gourmet-style meal services with structured snack periods.
Licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants manage the 24-hour clinical support structure, maintaining approximately 115 total staff members with 86 on duty during peak waking hours. Regulatory reviews have addressed administrative protocols, staff training compliance, medication tracking, and resident safety systems, which the facility managed through targeted employee retraining and completed corrective action plans.
The neighborhood carries a walkability score of 5 out of 100, indicating an entirely car-dependent layout where visits, medical appointments, and off-campus errands require a vehicle.
Prospective residents and family members exploring regional multi-level care options can reach the Allentown administrative office to check current bed availability.
The Hillside Senior Living Community is a pet-friendly community on Four Mile Drive in Montoursville, Pennsylvania, that offers personal care and respite care within a 60-bed home. The community also enforces a philosophy that believes residents don’t have to choose between their companion animals and the care they need. With beautiful outdoor spaces that give older adults room to move and breathe, the community has a setting where daily life goes beyond indoor routines.
Along with a calendar of programs, activities, and social events, the community also provides chef-prepared meals with desserts nightly. Respite care is also available for families seeking temporary support, as well as personal care to support residents in their daily routines. The community maintains a staffing presence that provides individual attention to each resident, with 70 staff members on-site daily, including 53 during waking hours.
The Hillside Senior Living continuously strengthens its operational practices around documentation, support planning, staff training, and incident reporting. This is reflected in its recent inspections, which found no deficiencies. With its location, some services are available within walking distance, but transportation will still be beneficial for most errands.
Symphony Square is a compassionate senior living community located in Montgomery County, Cynwyd, PA, offering personal care and specialized memory care services. The community provides residents the comfort of receiving attentive support and care from a licensed team of nurses, a medication technician, and care partner. The community ensures a cozy residence with spacious apartment options, including a studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartment designed for utmost comfort and safety.
The community ensures plenty of fun and enriching opportunities with its broad range of activities, events, and wellness programs. A culinary team carefully prepares delicious menus that are tailored to provide residents’ individual nutritional needs. With 24/7 supervision and support from a dedicated team, access to comprehensive care, nourishing meals, and nurturing environment, residents are able to live a comfortable retirement life at Symphony Square.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these memory care communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
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.



















