Page 5 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. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Number of inspections triggered by complaints or allegations. Useful for spotting facilities that receive frequent complaint-driven scrutiny.
Share of inspections that resulted in citations, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of citations this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total citations ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Reported profit orientation for the operator or facility (e.g. for-profit vs nonprofit), as provided in state licensing or disclosure data.
Total daily staff count from Pennsylvania inspection/licensing data (headcount snapshot), when reported.
The total number of staff employed per resident. A number greater than or = to 1 is a positive care signal.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Bethlehem Manor
MC
AL
IL
Bethlehem (West Side)
75
Facility 75
PA AVG 105
Rank #256 / 368
No
73
Facility 73
PA AVG 45
Rank #70 / 404
Bethlehem Manor Senior Living LLCB+29
9
Facility 9
PA AVG 4
Rank #217 / 324
52%
Facility 52%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #95 / 324
71
Facility 71
PA AVG 63
Rank #161 / 324
2.4
Facility 2.4
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #87 / 324
Profit
65
Facility 65
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #173 / 248
1.63
41.3%
Facility 41.3%
PA AVG 68.5%
Rank #322 / 332
StudioA+
Celebration Villa of Chippewa
MC
AL
RC
Beaver Falls
85
Facility 85
PA AVG 105
Rank #219 / 368
Yes
48
Facility 48
PA AVG 45
Rank #178 / 404
Ec Opco Chippewa LLCB+27
13
Facility 13
PA AVG 4
Rank #260 / 324
56%
Facility 56%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #134 / 324
66
Facility 66
PA AVG 63
Rank #149 / 324
2.4
Facility 2.4
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #87 / 324
Profit
107
Facility 107
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #75 / 248
1.43
83.5%
Facility 83.5%
PA AVG 68.5%
Rank #40 / 332
-A
The Birches of Lehigh Valley
MC
AL
Easton
130
Facility 130
PA AVG 105
Rank #74 / 368
Yes
44
Facility 44
PA AVG 45
Rank #208 / 404
The Birches Of Lehigh Opco LLCB+19
13
Facility 13
PA AVG 4
Rank #181 / 324
68%
Facility 68%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #217 / 324
42
Facility 42
PA AVG 63
Rank #74 / 324
2.2
Facility 2.2
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #73 / 324
Profit
146
Facility 146
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #19 / 248
1.54
84.6%
Facility 84.6%
PA AVG 68.5%
Rank #179 / 332
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Arcadia at Limerick Pointe
MC
AL
IL
RC
Limerick (Lindberg Heights)
122
Facility 122
PA AVG 105
Rank #100 / 368
No
38
Facility 38
PA AVG 45
Rank #239 / 404
Arcadia At Limerick Pointe LLCB+16
6
Facility 6
PA AVG 4
Rank #181 / 324
69%
Facility 69%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #224 / 324
26
Facility 26
PA AVG 63
Rank #38 / 324
1.6
Facility 1.6
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #38 / 324
Profit
118
Facility 118
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #48 / 248
1.42
62.3%
Facility 62.3%
PA AVG 68.5%
Rank #177 / 332
Private / 1 Bed / 2 Bed Room-
The Hearth at Drexel
MC
AL
RC
Bala Cynwyd
85
Facility 85
PA AVG 105
Rank #219 / 368
Yes
58
Facility 58
PA AVG 45
Rank #126 / 404
Mary J Drexel HomeB+35
6
Facility 6
PA AVG 4
Rank #181 / 324
49%
Facility 49%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #79 / 324
112
Facility 112
PA AVG 63
Rank #232 / 324
3.2
Facility 3.2
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #155 / 324
Non-Profit
115
Facility 115
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #54 / 248
1.55
88.2%
Facility 88.2%
PA AVG 68.5%
Rank #51 / 332
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
The Heritage of Green Hills Care Center
MC
AL
HOS
IL
NH
PC
RC
Reading
90
Facility 90
PA AVG 105
Rank #209 / 368
No
93
Facility 93
PA AVG 45
Rank #11 / 404
Heritage Campus Green Hills Opco LLCB+13
4
Facility 4
PA AVG 4
Rank #181 / 324
62%
Facility 62%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #174 / 324
39
Facility 39
PA AVG 63
Rank #65 / 324
3.0
Facility 3.0
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #143 / 324
Non-Profit
111
Facility 111
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #65 / 248
1.59
78.9%
Facility 78.9%
PA AVG 68.5%
Rank #110 / 332
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Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Susquehanna
MC
Harrisburg (Susquehanna)
64
Facility 64
PA AVG 105
Rank #290 / 368
No
42
Facility 42
PA AVG 45
Rank #221 / 404
Arden Courts Susquehanna Of Harrisburg Pa LLCA-25
3
Facility 3
PA AVG 4
Rank #105 / 324
36%
Facility 36%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #27 / 324
66
Facility 66
PA AVG 63
Rank #149 / 324
2.6
Facility 2.6
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #108 / 324
Profit
98
Facility 98
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #96 / 248
2.00
98.4%
Facility 98.4%
PA AVG 68.5%
Rank #4 / 332
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Spring Village at Pocono
MC
AL
RESC
East Stroudsburg
105
Facility 105
PA AVG 105
Rank #156 / 368
No
77
Facility 77
PA AVG 45
Rank #54 / 404
Bfg Pocono Springing, LLCB+28
5
Facility 5
PA AVG 4
Rank #62 / 324
54%
Facility 54%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #116 / 324
89
Facility 89
PA AVG 63
Rank #203 / 324
3.2
Facility 3.2
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #155 / 324
Profit
143
Facility 143
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #23 / 248
1.64
77.1%
Facility 77.1%
PA AVG 68.5%
Rank #79 / 332
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The Glen at Willow Valley
MC
NH
SNF
Lancaster
76
Facility 76
PA AVG 105
Rank #253 / 368
Yes
6
Facility 6
PA AVG 45
Rank #383 / 404
Willow Valley Communities?14
2
Facility 2
PA AVG 4
Rank #1 / 324
29%
Facility 29%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #12 / 324
11
Facility 11
PA AVG 63
Rank #8 / 324
0.8
Facility 0.8
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #6 / 324
Non-Profit
59
Facility 59
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #187 / 248
1.00
65.8%
Facility 65.8%
PA AVG 68.5%
Rank #111 / 332
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The Heritage at St. Paul Homes
MC
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Greenville
125
Facility 125
PA AVG 105
Rank #84 / 368
Yes
66
Facility 66
PA AVG 45
Rank #90 / 404
St Paul Homes?21
2
Facility 2
PA AVG 4
Rank #62 / 324
52%
Facility 52%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #95 / 324
53
Facility 53
PA AVG 63
Rank #102 / 324
2.5
Facility 2.5
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #93 / 324
Non-Profit
122
Facility 122
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #43 / 248
1.51
76.0%
Facility 76.0%
PA AVG 68.5%
Rank #199 / 332
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Bethlehem Manor

815 Pennsylvania Ave, Bethlehem, PA 18018
Overview of Bethlehem Manor

Nestled in the neighborhood of Bethlehem, PA, Bethlehem Manor is a classic senior living community, offering compassionate independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. Committed to providing residents with unmatched accommodations, the community features an array of carefully designed residences that fosters a home-like atmosphere and comfortable living experience. A team of fully qualified and skillfully trained care experts are available any time of the day to offer various services, such as personal care, daily living assistance, and more.

Encouraging residents to stay active and engaged on a daily basis, the community also offers a multitude of activities and programs that everyone can enjoy. The community partners with reliable third-party care providers to provide residents with additional care services, such as rehabilitation, podiatry services, and psychiatry services. Here, residents can rest easy knowing that they will be provided with quality care and services.

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Overview of Celebration Villa of Chippewa

Located in Beaver Falls, Celebration Villa of Chippewa, caters to any senior living lifestyle you need. Offering memory care and enhanced personal care, and respite, Celebration’s friendly and welcoming staff of professionals provides support with daily living activities bolstering residents’ feeling of independence.

Celebration Villa also specializes in assisted living and memory care, allowing residents to access the support of a continuum of care. Residents can choose from studio or semi-private suites designed with comfort and safety in mind. These suites feature emergency call systems and various accessibility features to promote independence as much as possible. Celebration Villa truly sets itself apart with its unique Best Friends™ approach. This resident-centered philosophy emphasizes building strong relationships with each resident, getting to know their life stories, preferences, and quirks to develop a sense of belonging and emotional well-being but ensures caregivers can provide the most personalized and supportive care possible.

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Overview of The Birches of Lehigh Valley

Tucked in the harmonious neighborhood of Freemansburg Avenue, Easton, PA, The Birches of Lehigh Valley is a distinct senior living community that offers personal care and memory care. Keep your dignity with the snug and spacious studios and one-bedroom apartments of the community. Moreover, a dedicated and highly trained team goes above and beyond to lend extra hands around the clock for seniors to make the most of their best years.

Exciting activities and engaging programs accompany seniors as they go about their day. The community utilizes FOX Therapy Rehabilitation for residents to maintain an active lifestyle. Eat well and feel great with delicious and healthy meals that cater to nutritional needs and preferences. The Birches of Lehigh Valley is ideal for seniors who want to maximize their freedom.

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Overview of Arcadia at Limerick Pointe

Taking pride in their personalized approach to care, Arcadia at Limerick Pointe is a welcoming community in Limerick, PA that offers various levels of care. Residents here can choose between independent living, personal care, and memory care services to satisfy their needs. As a family-owned community, they ensure each resident is given exceptional support with their daily activities so they can enjoy the life they want.

Those living with memory conditions like Alzheimer’s are provided with research-based programming designed to improve their cognition. Residents here also enjoy the comfort of having 24/7 care teams, warm meals served daily, and fun activities held regularly. Here, everyone is provided with just the right amount of care to ensure they are well-cared for while maintaining their freedom and independence.

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Overview of The Hearth at Drexel

Live the retirement of your dreams with The Hearth at Drexel, a blissful retreat in Bala Cynwyd, PA, offering assisted living, memory care, and respite care. Beautifully furnished and cozy studio to two-bedroom floor plans are provided in a nurturing and welcoming environment to optimize residents’ comfort and familiarity. Secured and specialized memory care units are also available for those with cognitive conditions. A responsible and well-trained team helps with residents’ needs 24/, providing exceptional and personalized care.

There’s no need to worry about recreation and wellness, with the community’s thoughtfully curated calendar of activities and naturally lit communal spaces. Here, residents enjoy restaurant-style dining with delicious and well-balanced meals, alongside delightful snacks, catering to dietary needs and preferences. With its well-maintained landscapes and beautiful gardens, residents enjoy the utmost care they deserve.

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Overview of The Heritage of Green Hills Care Center

The Heritage of Green Hills Care Center in Reading, PA offers assisted living, hospice care, independent living, memory care, nursing care, palliative care and respite care. That range may suit a resident whose needs could change over time, since care can continue within one community rather than requiring a move to a new setting. The community has 90 beds and is operated by Heritage Campus Green Hills Opco.

Assisted living helps with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing and medication while a resident maintains private living space. Independent living provides private living with community services for residents who do not need daily care, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Nursing care supports residents with ongoing clinical needs, hospice care focuses on comfort at the end of life, and palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom relief during serious illness; Respite care provides a short stay while a usual caregiver travels or recovers. A Walk Score of 93 places the area in the walker’s paradise band, meaning daily errands do not require a car and a resident who no longer drives can still complete them independently.

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Overview of Arden Courts a ProMedica Memory Care Community in Susquehanna

Arden Courts of Susquehanna is a distinguished senior living community that has been providing exceptional memory care services for nearly a quarter of a century. With a focus on preserving independence, residents receive compassionate care tailored to their individual needs. The dedicated team of caregivers is available 24/7 to offer assistance and support, ensuring a high level of care and security. Here, residents have access to a wide range of enriching activities that promote cognitive, physical, and emotional well-being. These activities are designed to stimulate the mind, energize the body, and uplift the spirit, fostering a sense of engagement and fulfillment. The community places a strong emphasis on staff education and training, ensuring that the latest dementia caregiving techniques are employed to provide residents with the best possible care.

Arden Courts of Susquehanna offers comfortable common areas, including inviting kitchens, family rooms, and beautifully landscaped walking paths in a secure backyard, creating a homelike environment. Each resident enjoys the privacy and convenience of self-contained house communities, featuring their own bedrooms, living rooms, dining rooms, kitchens, half-baths, and laundry areas. Additionally, residents can socialize and participate in various activities in the shared spaces, such as arts and craft studios and wellness centers. Discover the peace of mind knowing that your loved one is in a safe, engaging, and caring environment at Arden Courts of Susquehanna. 

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Spring Village at Pocono

329 East Brown Street, East Stroudsburg, PA 19301
Overview of Spring Village at Pocono

Spring Village at Pocono in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, delivers assisted living, memory care, residential care, and respite stays. Personal care assistants help residents handle daily tasks like bathing and medication routines while maintaining independent apartment living. The secured memory care section provides focused supervision for residents with cognitive challenges, and short-term rehabilitation services aid those recovering from illness or injury.

Bfg Pocono Springing manages this 105-bed location. Residents have access to full-service dining with prepared meals and snacks, an on-site salon and spa, and a schedule of group events. Daily activities range from guided exercise classes and art sessions to scenic group rides. Outdoor errands are manageable nearby thanks to a 77 out of 100 walk score, and facility-arranged transportation supports additional travel needs.

Families evaluating care options in the area can contact Spring Village at Pocono to request details on prospective openings or arrange a campus visit.

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Overview of The Glen at Willow Valley

The Glen at Willow Valley provides nursing home, memory care, and skilled nursing care in Lancaster, PA. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while Memory Support serves residents with Alzheimer’s disease and other cognitive disorders. The community may be a good fit for someone who needs specialized memory support for a cognitive disorder.

The community has 76 beds. Total nurse staffing is 5h 40m per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time assigned to each resident. Short-term rehabilitation and therapy services support recovery after surgery or illness, and Medicare can help cover eligible short-term skilled care after a hospital stay; private pay is also accepted.

A fully equipped country kitchen lets residents grab a snack or cook a meal, while the beauty salon provides an on-site personal-care service. Pets are allowed, and Willow Valley Communities operates the community.

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Overview of The Heritage at St. Paul Homes

The Heritage at St. Paul Homes in Greenville, PA offers independent living, memory care, respite care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, and respite care offers a short stay when a resident’s usual caregiver needs temporary relief.

The range of care levels can suit a resident whose needs may change over time or a family caregiver who needs temporary support. The community has 125 beds, with total nurse staffing of 4 hours and 29 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time available for each resident.

Rehab Services and short-term rehabilitation support a limited recovery period, while Home-Based Services extend support to care delivered in a resident’s home. Pets are allowed, so a resident can keep a pet with them.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families those payment paths for eligible care. St. Paul Homes operates the community. A Walk Score of 66 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to complete some errands independently.

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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.