Page 7 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. 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.
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.
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.
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.
Ridgecrest Senior Living and Memory Care
MC
AL
RC
Pittsburgh
211
Facility 211
PA AVG 105
Rank #17 / 367
C-No
41
Facility 41
PA AVG 45
Rank #223 / 401
Ca Senior Mccandless Operator LLC20
12
Facility 12
PA AVG 4
Rank #281 / 330
60%
Facility 60%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #165 / 330
138
Facility 138
PA AVG 63
Rank #272 / 330
6.9
Facility 6.9
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #279 / 330
Profit
243
Facility 243
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #1 / 248
1.38
89.6%
Facility 89.6%
PA AVG 70.9%
Rank #48 / 317
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Elm Terrace Gardens
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Lansdale
250
Facility 250
PA AVG 105
Rank #8 / 367
?No
68
Facility 68
PA AVG 45
Rank #83 / 401
Elm Terrace Gardens42
14
Facility 14
PA AVG 4
Rank #303 / 330
55%
Facility 55%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #131 / 330
126
Facility 126
PA AVG 63
Rank #259 / 330
3.0
Facility 3.0
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #150 / 330
Non-Profit
119
Facility 119
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #46 / 248
1.57
28.0%
Facility 28.0%
PA AVG 70.9%
Rank #314 / 317
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
White Horse Village
MC
HC
HOS
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Newtown Square (Newtown Township)
79
Facility 79
PA AVG 105
Rank #245 / 367
?Yes
73
Facility 73
PA AVG 45
Rank #70 / 401
White Horse Village Inc22
2
Facility 2
PA AVG 4
Rank #82 / 330
36%
Facility 36%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #34 / 330
54
Facility 54
PA AVG 63
Rank #112 / 330
2.5
Facility 2.5
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #100 / 330
Non-Profit
71
Facility 71
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #156 / 248
1.31
78.5%
Facility 78.5%
PA AVG 70.9%
Rank #117 / 317
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Cumberland Crossings Retirement Community
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Wings Carlisle
59
Facility 59
PA AVG 105
Rank #312 / 367
?No
74
Facility 74
PA AVG 45
Rank #68 / 401
Lutheran Senior Services East21
4
Facility 4
PA AVG 4
Rank #135 / 330
38%
Facility 38%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #39 / 330
32
Facility 32
PA AVG 63
Rank #57 / 330
1.5
Facility 1.5
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #41 / 330
Non-Profit
59
Facility 59
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #187 / 248
1.34
67.8%
Facility 67.8%
PA AVG 70.9%
Rank #188 / 317
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Oakbridge Terrace at Southampton Estates
MC
AL
NH
RC
SNF
Southampton
57
Facility 57
PA AVG 105
Rank #315 / 367
?No
71
Facility 71
PA AVG 45
Rank #77 / 401
Acts Retirement Life Communities Inc16
0
Facility 0
PA AVG 4
Rank #1 / 330
31%
Facility 31%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #20 / 330
20
Facility 20
PA AVG 63
Rank #32 / 330
1.3
Facility 1.3
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #30 / 330
Non-Profit
64
Facility 64
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #175 / 248
1.49
75.4%
Facility 75.4%
PA AVG 70.9%
Rank #137 / 317
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Barclay Friends
MC
AL
CCRC
NH
RESC
SNF
West Chester
103
Facility 103
PA AVG 105
Rank #163 / 367
?Yes
35
Facility 35
PA AVG 45
Rank #250 / 401
Barclay Friends18
3
Facility 3
PA AVG 4
Rank #104 / 330
78%
Facility 78%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #274 / 330
84
Facility 84
PA AVG 63
Rank #198 / 330
4.7
Facility 4.7
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #228 / 330
Non-Profit
72
Facility 72
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #155 / 248
1.41
57.3%
Facility 57.3%
PA AVG 70.9%
Rank #247 / 317
Private / Shared SuitesA+
Country Meadows
MC
AL
IL
Mechanicsburg (Hampden Township)
180
Facility 180
PA AVG 105
Rank #26 / 367
A+Yes
41
Facility 41
PA AVG 45
Rank #223 / 401
Country Meadows Of West Shore LLC14
1
Facility 1
PA AVG 4
Rank #39 / 330
36%
Facility 36%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #34 / 330
18
Facility 18
PA AVG 63
Rank #27 / 330
1.3
Facility 1.3
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #30 / 330
Profit--
58.3%
Facility 58.3%
PA AVG 70.9%
Rank #235 / 317
-A+
The Patriot, a Choice Community
MC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Somerset
76
Facility 76
PA AVG 105
Rank #252 / 367
?No
55
Facility 55
PA AVG 45
Rank #140 / 401
Patriot Senior Living Operating Company LLC20
2
Facility 2
PA AVG 4
Rank #82 / 330
25%
Facility 25%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #14 / 330
37
Facility 37
PA AVG 63
Rank #68 / 330
1.9
Facility 1.9
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #57 / 330
Profit
49
Facility 49
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #203 / 248
1.23
51.3%
Facility 51.3%
PA AVG 70.9%
Rank #272 / 317
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Oakbridge Terrace at Normandy Farms Estates
MC
AL
HOS
IL
NH
PC
SNF
Blue Bell
58
Facility 58
PA AVG 105
Rank #313 / 367
A+No
48
Facility 48
PA AVG 45
Rank #177 / 401
Acts Retirement-Life Communities Inc16
2
Facility 2
PA AVG 4
Rank #82 / 330
31%
Facility 31%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #20 / 330
27
Facility 27
PA AVG 63
Rank #47 / 330
1.7
Facility 1.7
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #49 / 330
Non-Profit
59
Facility 59
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #187 / 248
1.23
82.8%
Facility 82.8%
PA AVG 70.9%
Rank #92 / 317
--
Orion Care
MC
AL
RESC
Allison Park
25
Facility 25
PA AVG 105
Rank #365 / 367
ANo
16
Facility 16
PA AVG 45
Rank #337 / 401
Orion Care LLC20
2
Facility 2
PA AVG 4
Rank #82 / 330
45%
Facility 45%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #64 / 330
52
Facility 52
PA AVG 63
Rank #106 / 330
2.6
Facility 2.6
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #115 / 330
Profit
20
Facility 20
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #241 / 248
2.00
56.0%
Facility 56.0%
PA AVG 70.9%
Rank #253 / 317
Private / Semi-Private RoomsA+

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Overview of Ridgecrest Senior Living and Memory Care

Ridgecrest Senior Living and Memory Care offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Pittsburgh, PA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while a resident keeps their own living space, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The range may be a good fit for someone who needs daily support, a secured memory care setting, or temporary care during a caregiver’s absence. With 211 beds, Ridgecrest is a larger community, with more residents, staff, and usually more programming than a small home. Housing includes studios, one bedroom residences, and two bedroom residences, so a resident can choose a single private space, while a two bedroom may suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion.

A Walk Score of 41 places the area in a car dependent setting. Most errands require a car or a ride. Ca Senior Mccandless Operator operates the community.

Starting Price $5,585/Month Info Pricing updated on October 8th, 2026

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Elm Terrace Gardens

660 N Broad St, Lansdale, PA 19446
Overview of Elm Terrace Gardens

Make the Most of Every Stage of Life at Elm Terrace Gardens

Elm Terrace Gardens, a not-for-profit senior living community in Lansdale, PA, offers a full continuum of care designed to meet residents’ needs today and in the future. Whether you are seeking the independence and convenience of maintenance-free living, the support of personal care, specialized memory care, short-term rehabilitation, long-term nursing care, or a respite stay, Elm Terrace provides compassionate services in a vibrant, community setting.

Residents enjoy the peace of mind that comes with 24-hour security, an emergency call system in every apartment, and access to comprehensive healthcare services right on campus. Our professional team is here to provide support when needed—so residents can focus on living life to the fullest.

Life at Elm Terrace also includes chef-prepared dining, housekeeping, transportation, and beautifully maintained grounds. With a full calendar of recreational activities, exercise programs, and opportunities for enrichment, residents have endless ways to stay active, engaged, and connected.

At Elm Terrace Gardens, residents and their families find comfort knowing that quality care and a supportive community are always close at hand.

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White Horse Village

535 Gradyville Road, Newtown Square, PA 19073
Overview of White Horse Village

White Horse Village in Newtown Square, PA, offers independent living, memory care, home care, hospice care, respite care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing services. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care around the clock, home care supports residents in their own living spaces, and hospice care addresses end of life needs. Respite care provides a short stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The range of living and care options may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since moving between care levels can occur without leaving the community. White Horse Village has 79 beds, giving families a clear sense of the community’s residential capacity without indicating how care is delivered. Total nurse staffing is 5 hours and 51 minutes per resident per day, representing the amount of nursing staff time assigned to each resident across a day.

Medicare and private pay are accepted. Medicare applies to short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence, while private pay allows a family to fund care directly. Studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom residences are available, including layouts suitable for a single resident or a couple moving together.

Dining options include multiple venues and sample menus, so residents can review meal offerings and use different dining settings. Rehabilitation services and short term rehabilitation support temporary recovery needs, and pets are allowed so a resident may continue living with a pet. A Walk Score of 73 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still reach nearby destinations independently.

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Overview of Cumberland Crossings Retirement Community

Cumberland Crossings Retirement Community offers nursing home and skilled nursing care, assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Carlisle, PA. Independent living provides private living without daily care, while assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision, and nursing home and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Several care levels in one community allow a resident whose needs grow to move to a different level of care without leaving the community. Respite care is also available for short stays, which suits a family caregiver who needs time to travel or recover. Cumberland Crossings Retirement Community has 59 beds. That places it in the smaller-community range, where staff and residents can get to know each other.

A Walk Score of 74 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot. A resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. The community has an on-site swimming pool, fitness center, outdoor walking paths, transportation, and rehabilitation services, giving residents options for exercise, outdoor movement, rides, and therapy.

Dining options include meals tailored to residents’ needs and preferences. Medicare and private pay are accepted. Medicare is relevant to covered short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, while private pay means paying directly. Lutheran Senior Services East operates the community, and Matt Pavalko serves as director.

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Overview of Oakbridge Terrace at Southampton Estates

Oakbridge Terrace at Southampton Estates provides nursing home and skilled nursing care, assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Southampton, PA. Skilled nursing provides nursing care on site around the clock, while assisted living supports daily tasks and memory care offers a secured setting with supervision. Respite care provides a short stay for someone whose usual caregiver needs time away, and the range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time.

The community has 57 beds. Total nurse staffing is 4h 51m per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time allocated to each resident. Medicare and private pay are accepted; Medicare covers short-term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long-term residence.

On-site licensed therapists provide rehabilitation without arranging transportation elsewhere, and short-term rehabilitation supports a temporary stay focused on recovery. A full-time nurse practitioner, doctor, licensed clinical social worker, recreation therapist, and chaplain are on staff, providing clinical, social, recreational, and spiritual support. Acts Retirement Life Communities operates the community.

A Walk Score of 71 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still reach nearby destinations independently.

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Barclay Friends

700 N Franklin St, West Chester, PA 19380
Overview of Barclay Friends

Barclay Friends offers nursing home care, assisted living, continuing care retirement community services, memory care, residential care, and skilled nursing in West Chester, PA. Assisted living helps with bathing, dressing, and medication while allowing a resident to live in a private or shared suite. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia, while residential care supports residents who need personal care.

Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Several care levels are available within one community, which may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move elsewhere. Barclay Friends opened in 1893 and has 103 beds.

Private suites provide an individual living space, while shared suites can suit someone who wants to live with a companion. Rehabilitation services help residents regain or maintain function, and gardening and horticultural therapy offer activities centered on plants. A beauty and barber salon, fitness room, wellness activities, special interest groups, and lecture and entertainment events provide on site options for grooming, exercise, personal interests, and scheduled activities.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 39 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time assigned per resident. Pets are allowed, so a resident may be able to keep a pet in the community. With a Walk Score of 35 out of 100, the setting is car dependent, and most errands require a car or a ride.

Starting Price $107/Day Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Country Meadows

4905 E Trindle Rd, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
Overview of Country Meadows

Country Meadows has been part of the Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania landscape for 43 years. Located at 4905 E Trindle Rd in the Hampden Township neighborhood and operated by Country Meadows Of West Shore LLC, the 180-bed community offers three levels of care: assisted living, independent living, and memory support. Most trips off campus call for a car or the community’s own transportation service, as the area carries a Walk Score of 41.

Housing comes in a range of configurations. Studios, one- and two-bedroom apartments, alcove suites, and efficiencies are all available, with no buy-in fee and shared living as an option. Starting price is $3,897 per month. At present, 104 of 180 beds are occupied, a 58% occupancy rate that gives the campus a quieter footprint than some larger communities at capacity.

Care is delivered across all three tracks by licensed nurses and CNAs. Residents who need short-term recovery have access to rehabilitation and short-term rehab services on-site, so post-acute care doesn’t have to mean leaving the building. Memory support is offered as a distinct level of care rather than a single-purpose wing layered onto a general assisted living unit.

The Dynamic Living Wellness Program, run by a fitness professional, structures the activity calendar around outings, entertainment, and social connection. Restaurant-style dining, a spa, garden and patio spaces, a fitness center and gym, and a concierge round out the day-to-day environment. The community is pet-friendly, and volunteer programs are active.

State inspections have tended to concentrate on areas like medication management, fire-safety systems, emergency preparedness, and care planning and documentation.

Country Meadows is a well-established multi-level community with a broad range of housing options, on-site rehabilitative services, and a dedicated memory care track, positioned for older adults in the greater Harrisburg area who want flexibility in both care level and living arrangement.

Starting Price $3,897/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Overview of The Patriot, a Choice Community

The Patriot, a Choice Community provides nursing home, nursing care, skilled nursing, memory care, hospice care, palliative care, and respite care in Somerset, PA. Nursing and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for a resident at risk of wandering. Hospice care supports residents nearing the end of life, while palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom management.

Respite care provides a short stay for someone whose usual caregiver needs time to travel or recover. The community may suit families seeking temporary support as well as residents needing ongoing nursing or memory care. There are 76 beds. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 8 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time allocated to each resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families those payment routes to consider for care. A Walk Score of 55 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. Patriot Senior Living Operating Company operates the community.

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Overview of Oakbridge Terrace at Normandy Farms Estates

Oakbridge Terrace at Normandy Farms Estates offers nursing home care, assisted living, hospice care, independent living, memory care, palliative care, and skilled nursing in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living helps with tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision, and skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Hospice and palliative care focus on comfort. The range of care levels can suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to a different community. The community has 58 beds, creating a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other.

Rehabilitation services and short term rehab provide time limited support focused on recovery. Respite care offers a short stay when someone’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover, and 24 hour staffing means staff are available around the clock. A Walk Score of 48 places the area in a car dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride; a resident who no longer drives would need transportation for those trips. Oakbridge Terrace at Normandy Farms Estates is operated by Acts Retirement Life Communities.

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Orion Care

2191 Ferguson Rd, Allison Park, PA 15101
Overview of Orion Care

Orion Care provides assisted living, memory care, and residential care in Allison Park, PA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication management. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone living with dementia. Having several care types in one community can suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

The home has 25 beds. That smaller size may suit someone who prefers a community where staff and residents can get to know each other. Private rooms provide space for one resident, while semi-private rooms accommodate a shared arrangement. Orion Care opened in 1985.

Residents can spend time outside in a secured courtyard, along a walking path, on the back deck, across a large lawn, and in wooded outdoor areas. Activities include socialization, reminiscence, therapeutic exercise, relaxation, and common daily tasks, giving residents both structured and spontaneous ways to spend their time. Respite care provides short stays when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. A doctor is on staff.

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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