Page 6 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. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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.
Dock Woods
MC
AL
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Lansdale
80
Facility 80
PA AVG 105
Rank #239 / 368
No
21
Facility 21
PA AVG 45
Rank #322 / 404
Hatfield Mennonite Homes Inc?25
4
Facility 4
PA AVG 4
Rank #105 / 324
52%
Facility 52%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #95 / 324
58
Facility 58
PA AVG 63
Rank #118 / 324
2.3
Facility 2.3
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #81 / 324
Non-Profit
92
Facility 92
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #114 / 248
1.35
85.0%
Facility 85.0%
PA AVG 68.5%
Rank #63 / 332
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Oakbridge Terrace at Granite Farms Estates
MC
AL
HC
HOS
IL
NH
PC
SNF
Media
61
Facility 61
PA AVG 105
Rank #299 / 368
No
93
Facility 93
PA AVG 45
Rank #11 / 404
Acts Retirement-Life Communities Inc?19
0
Facility 0
PA AVG 4
Rank #1 / 324
37%
Facility 37%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #30 / 324
59
Facility 59
PA AVG 63
Rank #121 / 324
3.1
Facility 3.1
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #151 / 324
Non-Profit
71
Facility 71
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #156 / 248
1.20
73.8%
Facility 73.8%
PA AVG 68.5%
Rank #7 / 332
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Our Lady of the Alleghenies Residence
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Hollidaysburg
40
Facility 40
PA AVG 105
Rank #339 / 368
No
79
Facility 79
PA AVG 45
Rank #46 / 404
Garvey Manor Nursing Home?15
0
Facility 0
PA AVG 4
Rank #1 / 324
33%
Facility 33%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #18 / 324
21
Facility 21
PA AVG 63
Rank #29 / 324
1.4
Facility 1.4
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #30 / 324
Non-Profit
26
Facility 26
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #232 / 248
1.00
70.0%
Facility 70.0%
PA AVG 68.5%
Rank #196 / 332
--
Friendship Village of South Hills
MC
AL
CCRC
IL
NH
SNF
Upper St Clair
102
Facility 102
PA AVG 105
Rank #167 / 368
Yes
8
Facility 8
PA AVG 45
Rank #372 / 404
Lifespace Communities Inc?19
11
Facility 11
PA AVG 4
Rank #260 / 324
47%
Facility 47%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #68 / 324
41
Facility 41
PA AVG 63
Rank #71 / 324
2.2
Facility 2.2
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #73 / 324
Non-Profit
110
Facility 110
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #70 / 248
1.38
80.4%
Facility 80.4%
PA AVG 68.5%
Rank #103 / 332
1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Asbury Springhill
MC
AL
CCRC
IL
NH
SNF
Erie (Copperleaf)
44
Facility 44
PA AVG 105
Rank #335 / 368
Yes
9
Facility 9
PA AVG 45
Rank #367 / 404
Asbury Atlantic IncA+19
1
Facility 1
PA AVG 4
Rank #1 / 324
42%
Facility 42%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #43 / 324
21
Facility 21
PA AVG 63
Rank #29 / 324
1.1
Facility 1.1
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #13 / 324
Non-Profit
37
Facility 37
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #220 / 248
1.16
75.0%
Facility 75.0%
PA AVG 68.5%
Rank #149 / 332
Private Rooms-
Ecumenical Retirement Community
MC
AL
IL
Harrisburg (Susquehanna)
88
Facility 88
PA AVG 105
Rank #216 / 368
Yes
41
Facility 41
PA AVG 45
Rank #225 / 404
Ecumenical Communities IncA28
3
Facility 3
PA AVG 4
Rank #105 / 324
54%
Facility 54%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #116 / 324
60
Facility 60
PA AVG 63
Rank #126 / 324
2.1
Facility 2.1
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #64 / 324
Non-Profit
63
Facility 63
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #178 / 248
1.00
71.6%
Facility 71.6%
PA AVG 68.5%
Rank #155 / 332
Studio / Suite-
The Woods at Cedar Run
MC
AL
IL
RC
Camp Hill
79
Facility 79
PA AVG 105
Rank #246 / 368
No
26
Facility 26
PA AVG 45
Rank #299 / 404
Vs Woods LLCB+30
6
Facility 6
PA AVG 4
Rank #217 / 324
43%
Facility 43%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #47 / 324
85
Facility 85
PA AVG 63
Rank #193 / 324
2.8
Facility 2.8
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #122 / 324
Profit
79
Facility 79
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #144 / 248
1.36
87.3%
Facility 87.3%
PA AVG 68.5%
Rank #143 / 332
-A+
Mountain View Senior Living
MC
RC
Greensburg (Hempfield Township)
130
Facility 130
PA AVG 105
Rank #74 / 368
No
41
Facility 41
PA AVG 45
Rank #225 / 404
Mountain View Senior Living LLCB-21
13
Facility 13
PA AVG 4
Rank #181 / 324
57%
Facility 57%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #141 / 324
66
Facility 66
PA AVG 63
Rank #149 / 324
3.1
Facility 3.1
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #151 / 324
Profit
81
Facility 81
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #134 / 248
1.37
49.2%
Facility 49.2%
PA AVG 68.5%
Rank #308 / 332
Private / Semi PrivateA+
Artis Senior Living of Yardley
MC
NH
Morrisville
72
Facility 72
PA AVG 105
Rank #265 / 368
No
50
Facility 50
PA AVG 45
Rank #166 / 404
Senior Living Of Lower Makefield LLCB-13
3
Facility 3
PA AVG 4
Rank #181 / 324
69%
Facility 69%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #224 / 324
54
Facility 54
PA AVG 63
Rank #105 / 324
4.2
Facility 4.2
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #209 / 324
Profit
132
Facility 132
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #33 / 248
2.00
93.1%
Facility 93.1%
PA AVG 68.5%
Rank #89 / 332
Suite-
Providence Place Senior Living of Lancaster
MC
AL
IL
Lancaster (Woodlawn)
125
Facility 125
PA AVG 105
Rank #84 / 368
Yes
56
Facility 56
PA AVG 45
Rank #134 / 404
Providence Place Of Lancaster AssociatesB-12
4
Facility 4
PA AVG 4
Rank #217 / 324
75%
Facility 75%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #259 / 324
43
Facility 43
PA AVG 63
Rank #77 / 324
3.6
Facility 3.6
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #177 / 324
Profit
124
Facility 124
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #40 / 248
1.48
79.2%
Facility 79.2%
PA AVG 68.5%
Rank #97 / 332
Studio / 1 Bed-

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Dock Woods

275 Dock Dr, Lansdale, PA 19446
Overview of Dock Woods

With a capacity of 80 beds, Dock Woods is a personal care home in Lansdale, Pennsylvania, that offers independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care. The community currently maintains an occupancy rate of 85%, with an average resident stay of 244 days. Studio, one-, and two-bedroom apartments, independent living villas are also offered, along with the Serenata neighborhood for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.

Along with a non-profit and a HUD Affordable Housing designation, the community accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Additionally, daily nursing care averages 4 hours and 41 minutes per resident, including 1 hour and 7 minutes of registered nurse care and 2 hours and 53 minutes of certified nurse aide support. Registered nurse coverage is also strong.

A fitness center, multiple dining venues, community gardens, a chapel, courtyards, walking paths, a woodworking shop, and gift shops are available. Moreover, recreational activities, themed events, and religious services further encourage wellness and social interaction.

State inspections have identified areas for improvement related to care processes, environmental safety, and documentation. However, corrective plans have been implemented, and follow-up inspections confirmed continued compliance efforts.

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Overview of Oakbridge Terrace at Granite Farms Estates

Oakbridge Terrace at Granite Farms Estates offers nursing home, assisted living, home care, hospice care, independent living, memory care, palliative care, and skilled nursing in Media, PA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private living space, and memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Nursing home and skilled nursing provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while home care provides support where a person lives. Hospice care supports end-of-life needs, and palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom management for serious illness.

Respite care offers a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Rehabilitation services and short-term rehab support a temporary recovery-focused stay, while the range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move outside the community.

The community has 61 beds. Total nurse staffing is 4h 58m per resident per day, representing the daily nurse staffing time allocated to each resident. Medicare and private pay are accepted, giving families those payment routes for eligible care.

The Walk Score is 93, described as a walker’s paradise, so daily errands do not require a car and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Oakbridge Terrace at Granite Farms Estates is operated by Acts Retirement-Life Communities.

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Overview of Our Lady of the Alleghenies Residence

Our Lady of the Alleghenies Residence offers nursing home, assisted living, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing in Hollidaysburg, PA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks, independent living offers private residential living without daily care, and nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for a resident at risk of wandering. With several care levels, the community may be a good fit for someone whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

The residence has 40 beds, placing it in the smaller-community range where staff and residents can get to know one another. Total nurse staffing is 4h 32m per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time allocated to each resident.

Our Lady of the Alleghenies Residence opened in 1965 and offers rehabilitation services. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, and Garvey Manor Nursing Home operates the residence; a Walk Score of 79 means most errands can be completed on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may still reach nearby shops and services independently.

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Overview of Friendship Village of South Hills

At Friendship Village of South Hills, authenticity is at the core of everything they do. This exceptional community offers genuine care in a delightful atmosphere and environment, providing a range of services that encompass assisted living levels of care, memory care therapy, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation. Residents will relish the experience of small-town living and embrace the serenity of their surroundings, knowing that they have access to comprehensive nursing home care when needed.

A dedicated and compassionate staff ensures that every resident’s needs, whether in assisted living or memory care, are attentively met, fostering a sense of comfort and security. Therapies specifically designed for memory care therapy are readily available, promoting cognitive well-being and enhancing the quality of life. Certified medical professionals are on hand around the clock, offering peace of mind and personalized care, especially for those requiring nursing home care. The home epitomizes senior living at its finest, creating an environment where individuals can thrive and truly enjoy their golden years.

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Overview of Asbury Springhill

Asbury Springhill provides independent living, assisted living, memory care, and nursing care services for seniors in Erie. The community provides high-quality senior care that allows residents to stay active and maintain individuality; they ensure that residents live their best lives by creating an environment that cultivates personal growth and blossoming friendships in a cozy setting.

Asbury Springhill lets us residents expect more with the benefits they receive during their stay. They have provided individualized care plans with flexible programs and services for comfort and stability. They provide 24-hour licensed support by a team of professional and compassionate care staff, beautiful and thoughtfully designed interiors, and specialized programming for holistic wellness.

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Overview of Ecumenical Retirement Community

With an 88-bed capacity, Ecumenical Retirement Community is a personal care home in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, offering independent living, personal care, assisted living, and memory care. The community also features a single-story setting with a variety of studio and suite residences available. Currently, it has 63 beds occupied, reflecting a 72% occupancy rate.

Three freshly prepared meals each day, weekly housekeeping and linen services, transportation assistance, nursing and personal care support are provided, along with specialized therapeutic services for cognitive conditions. Licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants also support residents. Additionally, social activities, community outreach programs, and fitness opportunities are available. The community is also pet-friendly.

Meanwhile, the neighborhood has a Walk Score of 41, suggesting that most errands and appointments are more convenient by car.

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Overview of The Woods at Cedar Run

Thirty-six years at 824 Lisburn Rd in Camp Hill gives The Woods at Cedar Run one of the longer operating histories in the local market. The 79-bed community carries assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care under one roof, with Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center just over two miles away. The neighborhood sits at a Walk Score of 26, so residents and families should plan around cars for most trips.

Current occupancy is 73%, with 58 of 79 beds filled. A 19-unit secured dementia care unit called Life Stories is on site, serving residents with Alzheimer’s and related conditions separately from the general community. Studio and one-bedroom apartments come in furnished or unfurnished configurations.

The care team includes licensed nurses and CNAs providing personal care and respite services. Restaurant-style dining with chef-prepared meals anchors the food program, with options for doctor-recommended diets built in. Amenities across the campus include gardens, walking trails, outdoor patios, a fitness center, a solarium dining room, a chapel, a movie theater, and salon services. The community also runs a program called LifeBridges.

State inspections have tended to concentrate on medication management, staffing and staff credentials, and resident rights and protections.

Mr. Jeffrey Stoner administers the community on behalf of VS Woods LLC. For families looking at memory care or assisted living near Camp Hill, The Woods at Cedar Run offers a long-established setting with a dedicated dementia unit, a full amenity campus, and most of its beds currently occupied.

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Overview of Mountain View Senior Living

Mountain View Senior Living provides memory care and respite care in Greensburg, PA. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone living with dementia who may be at risk of wandering, while respite care provides a short stay when a resident’s usual caregiver needs time to travel or recover.

The community has 130 beds, with private and shared living arrangements. A private option provides a single living space, while a shared room suits someone who wants to live with a companion. Mountain View Senior Living is in the Hempfield Township neighborhood, and its Walk Score of 41 places it in a car dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride.

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Overview of Artis Senior Living of Yardley

Artis Senior Living of Yardley offers memory care and nursing care in Morrisville, PA. Memory care provides a secured, supervised setting for someone living with dementia, while nursing care provides licensed nursing care on site; having both care levels may suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without leaving the community.

The community has 72 beds and is operated by Senior Living Of Lower Makefield. The starting price is $8,745, but the confirmed facts do not identify which care level or services that amount covers. A Walk Score of 50 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach certain nearby destinations independently.

Contact Artis Senior Living of Yardley

Overview of Providence Place Senior Living of Lancaster

Providence Place Senior Living of Lancaster provides a home that aims to provide an enjoyable lifestyle that promotes convenience and growth. Offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care for seniors, management hopes residents discover possibilities where anything can happen at home. The upscale retirement home heeds a warm, welcoming, family-like, dedicated approach to senior care.

Residential living at Providence Place is built around a rich history, important landmarks, and a top-notch service. Within the community, scheduled local transportation is available upon request, a calendar of activities is given to each resident, a planned list of classes and outings, therapy services, and specialized memory care activities. Personalized care includes daily health checks and medication management, regardless of whether the resident is on a short-term or long-term stay.

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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.