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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 392 memory care communities in PA using PA Depts. of Human Services & Health data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank memory care in PA
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392 homes
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Avg Walk Score: 46/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Pennsylvania. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 94The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Pennsylvania. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

Compare Memory Care around Pennsylvania

Info below is compiled from the PA Depts. of Human Services & Health, senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

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

With a legacy of 20 years, NursePartners has been a trusted provider of traditional home care, dementia care, and facility staffing. Founded and operated by Angela Geiger, a dedicated Registered Nurse and Certified Dementia Practitioner, their passion lies in caring for older adults. Setting themselves apart, NursePartners is one of only 13 nationally credentialed organizations authorized to practice, teach, and train in Teepa Snow’s renowned model of dementia care and support, known as the “Positive Approach to Care” (PAC). Their staff, clients, and families benefit from their extensive expertise and receive specialized training to establish genuine connections and provide exceptional support.
The home strives to enhance the overall well-being of seniors, fostering safe independence tailored to each individual’s needs. Embracing The GEM™ Level Approach to Dementia care in their specialized division, they focus on emphasizing the present and cherishing what remains to make life meaningful for those living with this evolving condition. By employing the Positive Physical Approach to Care™, they cater to the traditional home care needs of older adults, ensuring a holistic and positive caregiving experience. The journey begins with a complimentary informal health and wellness assessment, ensuring a tailored approach to care. Following the assessment, together with the client, they discuss a potential plan of care and meticulously select the most suitable Certified Nursing Assistant, introducing them personally. NursePartners is committed to surpassing expectations and looks forward to embarking on a rewarding partnership with you and your loved one.

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Overview of Morningside House of Collegeville

Morningside House of Collegeville is a nursing home in Collegeville, Pennsylvania, that offers skilled nursing and rehabilitation. This recently opened community is located on South Collegeville Road in a moderately walkable area, providing access to errands and services within walking distance. With a 110-bed capacity, the community currently maintains a 68% occupancy rate.

Respite care is available for families seeking temporary care arrangements while planning for longer-term needs. Short-term rehabilitation services are also provided to assist residents recovering from surgery or illness, aiming to maintain independence, while short-term stays are offered for those in need of temporary care. Hospice services are also provided to support residents and families during end-of-life care. Personal care assistance is tailored to individual needs, helping residents with daily living activities.

As a newly established community, operations and care programs continue to develop. Moreover, medication management, documentation procedures, emergency preparedness, and environmental safety practices are among the deficiencies identified, which were eventually addressed through corrective plans. No fines or license suspensions reported.

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Overview of Beechwood Court at Lafayette Manor

Offering personal care and rehabilitation services, Beechwood Court at Lafayette Manor is a nursing home in Uniontown, Pennsylvania. With a 64-bed capacity, the community maintains an occupancy rate of 80%. Located at 145 Lafayette Manor Road, it has a moderately walkable neighborhood where some nearby services are accessible on foot, but transportation is still generally required.

The community’s care options, which include rehabilitation and personal care, focus on older adults who need nursing support or are recovering from surgery or hospitalization. Inspections conducted by the Pennsylvania Department of Health have monitored performance over the years, with past attention given to medication management, staff education, and resident assessment procedures. Moreover, previous concerns and demonstrated improvement in implementing corrective measures, with its most recent examination finding no deficiencies.

A personal tour of Beechwood Court at Lafayette Manor is encouraged to better understand its available programs, activities, meal options, staffing levels, and monthly costs, especially since there is limited information available about its services.

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Overview of Eagleview Landing

Eagleview Landing is a 121-bed assisted living community located on Stockton Drive in Exton, Pennsylvania. Operated by Eagleview Landing LP, the mid-rise community accommodates 70 residents, reflecting a 58% occupancy rate, and offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments with pricing starting at $3,950 per month to suit a variety of living preferences.

Additionally, licensed nursing services and 24-hour staffing provide ongoing support for older adults, while enhanced personal care, hospice coordination, and life enrichment programs address changing care needs. Residents can also participate in outings to local restaurants and shopping destinations, encouraging social engagement beyond the community.

Three nutritious meals are served daily with consideration for individual preferences. Furthermore, residents have access to transportation services, complimentary Wi-Fi, an on-site salon and barber shop, and a pet-friendly environment that welcomes animal companions.

The surrounding neighborhood is somewhat walkable, allowing access to a few nearby services on foot, while most errands and appointments are more easily reached by car.

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Overview of Fayer Family Homecare

Home Care PGH, a family-owned company, provides non-medical in-home care services designed to help seniors maintain independence and age comfortably at home. Their mission is simple: to allow seniors to age with dignity and compassion, ensuring their continued well-being within the comfort of their own homes.

Their compassionate caregivers work closely with clients and families to create personalized care plans that address each senior’s specific needs. This may include assistance with daily living activities like bathing, dressing, medication reminders, and transportation.  They can also alleviate burdens by helping with meal preparation, light housekeeping, and errands.

Recognizing the importance of home care near me with social connection, Home Care PGH caregivers provide companionship and engaging activities to combat loneliness and isolation for well-being for their clients.

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Overview of Floral Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center

Located in Yardley, PA, Floral Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center is a dependable senior living community that offers Memory Care, Respite Care, and Companion Living. The community features a variety of studio floor plans that residents can freely personalize with their treasured mementos, making each room personal and unique to each resident. Committed to providing care that supports residents throughout their aging experience, the community features a team of dedicated professionals trained to provide various levels of care.

The community features their Meaningful Moments program that incorporates past patterns and routines into the life of each resident dealing with memory loss to ensure the highest quality of life possible. A fully supervised, success-oriented activities program and regularly scheduled social events with family involvement are carried out to give residents plenty of opportunities to get moving. Three nutritious meals served daily, with snacks available throughout the day provides residents with the nourishment and energy they need to continue living their lifestyles.

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Overview of Legend Personal Care and Memory Care of Lititz

Featuring 100 beds, Legend Personal Care and Memory Care of Lititz is a nursing home in Lititz, Pennsylvania, that offers personal care and memory care. The community currently serves 75 residents in its West Millport Road location, providing convenient access to errands and amenities within walking distance.

Companion services, respite care, and wellness programs, supported by 24-hour staffing, are provided to support older adults’ overall health and management. Memory care is also available, providing specialized care to those living with cognitive-related conditions. Furthermore, personal care provides residents with tailored assistance for their daily living activities.

Focusing on quality and flexibility, the community’s dining services include thoughtfully prepared meals served in welcoming dining areas. Flexible meal schedules and casual dining opportunities also accommodate a variety of preferences and routines. Additionally, a bistro café offers additional dining choices throughout the day, and private dining spaces are available for family gatherings and special occasions.

Daily activities and events are also conducted to encourage social interaction and community involvement. Amenities include a hair salon, library, movie theater, chapel, spa services, courtyard, patio, post office, and country kitchen. The surrounding neighborhood’s Walk Score of 91 also makes it easy for visiting family members to access nearby services on foot.

Contact Legend Personal Care and Memory Care of Lititz

Overview of Forest City Personal Care

Forest City Personal Care is a nursing home in Forest City, Pennsylvania, offering independent living options, personal care, long-term support, and short-term rehabilitation. The community accommodates various payment methods, including Medicare, which accounts for 84% of incoming individuals, who typically stay an average of 19 days for rehabilitation, followed by Medicaid at 9%, and private financing at 7%. Managed by Drew Sparks, this 36-bed community also features organized recreational programming and a professional dining service.

Over the past seven years, state evaluations point to noticeable difficulties in recent periods, with the most recent inspection revealing compliance gaps concerning outdated annual health evaluations and missing resident assessments. On a positive note, no formal complaints have been substantiated. Moreover, a monetary fine was issued, with ongoing compliance themes involving pharmaceutical handling, food preparation safety, fire drill tracking, and employee education.

While Forest City Personal Care could adequately serve short-term Medicare rehabilitation patients, its lower staffing ratios and clinical scores warrant thorough evaluation before arranging long-term placement.

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Viva Memory Care at Dresher

1424 Dreshertown Rd, Dresher, PA 19025
Overview of Viva Memory Care at Dresher

Receive tailored care in a home-like environment with Viva Memory Care at Dresher, an excellent community in Dresher, PA, offering compassionate memory care. Their specialized memory care program is designed to give residents the right amount of care and support to maintain their independence and make the most of their days. The private, semi-private, and companion suites on the campus are designed to help residents with Alzheimer’s or dementia safely and easily navigate their living environment.

A team of kind and specially-trained caregivers is always available to calmly and respectfully help residents with their daily routines and provide all their care needs. For wellness, residents are offered fresh, nutritious meals daily and a wide selection of fun and engaging activities to engage in. Viva Memory Care at Dresher always strives to deliver high-quality care in a nurturing environment that fosters comfort, peace, and happiness for all.

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Marian Manor

2695 Winchester Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15220
Overview of Marian Manor

A member of the Vincentian Home, Marian Manor is sponsored by the Sisters of the Holy Spirit; hence, residents are in a faith-based environment with a strong sense of spiritual atmosphere. The home provides graceful living for long-term or short-term or long-term stays in a cozy nurturing environment focused on skilled nursing and rehabilitation. Vincentian Home Home provides services for inpatient and outpatient care; assisting everyday living with enriching activities that contribute to a high success rate for recovery.  
The lifestyle is centered on the improvement of each individual’s wellness. They offer 24-hour care, housekeeping, and medication management. Other community highlights include indoor and outdoor common areas, country kitchen restaurant-style dining, and well-kept bedrooms.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Memory Care in Pennsylvania

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Pennsylvania?

Assisted living in Pennsylvania supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

Does Pennsylvania Medicaid cover memory care?

Pennsylvania Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for memory care, but most states (including Pennsylvania) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is memory care?

Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, with secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and routines built to reduce confusion and wandering.

How many memory care communities are listed on this page?

This page features 392 memory care communities in Pennsylvania. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right memory care community in Pennsylvania?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Pennsylvania, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting memory care communities in Pennsylvania?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.