Page 9 of Best Memory Care in Pennsylvania

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 396 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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Avg Walk Score: 47/ 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

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

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

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.
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.
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.
Brandywine Upper Providence
MC
AL
NH
RC
Phoenixville
132
Facility 132
PA AVG 94
Rank #86 / 552
Yes
8
Facility 8
PA AVG 47
Rank #610 / 657
Well Bl Opco LLC10
2
Facility 2
PA AVG 4
Rank #184 / 478
60%
Facility 60%
PA AVG 67.4%
Rank #149 / 478
41
Facility 41
PA AVG 63
Rank #246 / 478
4.1
Facility 4.1
PA AVG 5.1
Rank #250 / 478
For-Profit
125
Facility 125
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #39 / 357
1.60
59.1%
Facility 59.1%
PA AVG 69.7%
Rank #355 / 494
-
The Residence at Bala Cynwyd
MC
AL
IL
RC
Bala Cynwyd
86
Facility 86
PA AVG 94
Rank #266 / 552
No
72
Facility 72
PA AVG 47
Rank #131 / 657
Lcb Bala Cynwyd, LLC6
3
Facility 3
PA AVG 4
Rank #242 / 478
67%
Facility 67%
PA AVG 67.4%
Rank #214 / 478
22
Facility 22
PA AVG 63
Rank #118 / 478
3.7
Facility 3.7
PA AVG 5.1
Rank #219 / 478
For-Profit
81
Facility 81
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #149 / 357
1.56
57.0%
Facility 57.0%
PA AVG 69.7%
Rank #377 / 494
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Asbury Springhill
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Erie (Copperleaf)
44
Facility 44
PA AVG 94
Rank #483 / 552
Yes
9
Facility 9
PA AVG 47
Rank #602 / 657
Asbury Atlantic Inc8
0
Facility 0
PA AVG 4
Rank #1 / 478
63%
Facility 63%
PA AVG 67.4%
Rank #182 / 478
11
Facility 11
PA AVG 63
Rank #49 / 478
1.4
Facility 1.4
PA AVG 5.1
Rank #35 / 478
Non-Profit
37
Facility 37
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #295 / 357
1.16
72.7%
Facility 72.7%
PA AVG 69.7%
Rank #236 / 494
Private Rooms
Brookdale Grandon Farms
MC
AL
RESC
Mechanicsburg
120
Facility 120
PA AVG 94
Rank #126 / 552
Yes
4
Facility 4
PA AVG 47
Rank #644 / 657
Emeritus Corporation8
3
Facility 3
PA AVG 4
Rank #242 / 478
63%
Facility 63%
PA AVG 67.4%
Rank #182 / 478
54
Facility 54
PA AVG 63
Rank #302 / 478
6.8
Facility 6.8
PA AVG 5.1
Rank #385 / 478
For-Profit
79
Facility 79
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #161 / 357
1.52
62.5%
Facility 62.5%
PA AVG 69.7%
Rank #322 / 494
studio / 1 bed
Celebration Villa of Exeter
MC
AL
RC
Reading (Reiffton)
70
Facility 70
PA AVG 94
Rank #348 / 552
Yes
26
Facility 26
PA AVG 47
Rank #494 / 657
Ec Opco Reading LLC19
3
Facility 3
PA AVG 4
Rank #242 / 478
42%
Facility 42%
PA AVG 67.4%
Rank #41 / 478
51
Facility 51
PA AVG 63
Rank #292 / 478
2.7
Facility 2.7
PA AVG 5.1
Rank #147 / 478
For-Profit
79
Facility 79
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #161 / 357
1.52
77.1%
Facility 77.1%
PA AVG 69.7%
Rank #187 / 494
Studio / 2 Bed
Artis Senior Living of Yardley
MC
NH
Morrisville
72
Facility 72
PA AVG 94
Rank #339 / 552
No
50
Facility 50
PA AVG 47
Rank #282 / 657
Senior Living Of Lower Makefield LLC11
4
Facility 4
PA AVG 4
Rank #298 / 478
82%
Facility 82%
PA AVG 67.4%
Rank #380 / 478
52
Facility 52
PA AVG 63
Rank #296 / 478
4.7
Facility 4.7
PA AVG 5.1
Rank #289 / 478
For-Profit
132
Facility 132
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #35 / 357
2.00
80.6%
Facility 80.6%
PA AVG 69.7%
Rank #144 / 494
Suite
Norbert Personal Care
MC
AL
RESC
Pittsburgh (Carrick)
102
Facility 102
PA AVG 94
Rank #198 / 552
No
51
Facility 51
PA AVG 47
Rank #274 / 657
Norbert Inc16
4
Facility 4
PA AVG 4
Rank #298 / 478
56%
Facility 56%
PA AVG 67.4%
Rank #115 / 478
33
Facility 33
PA AVG 63
Rank #201 / 478
2.1
Facility 2.1
PA AVG 5.1
Rank #76 / 478
For-Profit
95
Facility 95
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #116 / 357
1.53
59.8%
Facility 59.8%
PA AVG 69.7%
Rank #345 / 494
-
Arden Courts – ProMedica Memory Care Community (Jefferson Hills)
MC
AL
IL
RC
Jefferson Hills
60
Facility 60
PA AVG 94
Rank #398 / 552
No
15
Facility 15
PA AVG 47
Rank #567 / 657
Arden Courts Of Jefferson Hills Pa LLC18
4
Facility 4
PA AVG 4
Rank #298 / 478
39%
Facility 39%
PA AVG 67.4%
Rank #30 / 478
23
Facility 23
PA AVG 63
Rank #130 / 478
1.3
Facility 1.3
PA AVG 5.1
Rank #31 / 478
For-Profit
84
Facility 84
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #135 / 357
2.00
70.0%
Facility 70.0%
PA AVG 69.7%
Rank #263 / 494
-
The Philadelphia Protestant Home
MC
IL
NH
SNF
Philadelphia (Northeast Philadelphia)
188
Facility 188
PA AVG 94
Rank #23 / 552
No
76
Facility 76
PA AVG 47
Rank #103 / 657
Philadelphia Protestant Home7
1
Facility 1
PA AVG 4
Rank #108 / 478
43%
Facility 43%
PA AVG 67.4%
Rank #42 / 478
11
Facility 11
PA AVG 63
Rank #49 / 478
1.6
Facility 1.6
PA AVG 5.1
Rank #45 / 478
Non-Profit--
50.0%
Facility 50.0%
PA AVG 69.7%
Rank #419 / 494
-
Oakbridge Terrace at Southampton Estates
MC
AL
NH
RC
SNF
Southampton
57
Facility 57
PA AVG 94
Rank #420 / 552
No
71
Facility 71
PA AVG 47
Rank #134 / 657
Acts Retirement Life Communities Inc5
0
Facility 0
PA AVG 4
Rank #1 / 478
60%
Facility 60%
PA AVG 67.4%
Rank #149 / 478
12
Facility 12
PA AVG 63
Rank #63 / 478
2.4
Facility 2.4
PA AVG 5.1
Rank #108 / 478
Non-Profit
64
Facility 64
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #201 / 357
1.49
57.9%
Facility 57.9%
PA AVG 69.7%
Rank #366 / 494
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Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every PA community we track that reports that metric, not just the 396 on this page.

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Overview of Brandywine Upper Providence

Brandywine Upper Providence is a remarkable senior living community set in the tranquil Black Rock Road, Phoenixville, PA, that provides assisted living and memory care. Create unforgettable moments in the stunning and well-built residences of Brandywine Upper Providence. The community prides itself on a team of compassionate and highly qualified professionals delivering round-the-clock care and support for residents to enjoy their independence wholly and do what they love.

Enjoyable activities and engaging programs are orchestrated for seniors to keep learning and experience new things. With its dedication to improving seniors’ quality of life, the community serves healthy and tasty meals that satisfy dietary needs and preferences. Brandywine Upper Providence is a great place for a relaxing retirement with its ethereal campus filled with wonderful amenities and pet-friendly spaces.

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Overview of The Residence at Bala Cynwyd

Nestled in the heart of the historic and charming town of Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, The Residence at Bala Cynwyd stands as a beacon of refined senior living. This vibrant community offers a comfortable and enriching lifestyle, blending convenience with a warm sense of community. Dedicated to meeting its residents’ diverse needs and preferences, The Residence at Bala Cynwyd provides a spectrum of services, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care. This comprehensive approach ensures that each resident receives tailored support, fostering a sense of well-being and fulfillment.

The Residence at Bala Cynwyd isn’t just a place to live; it’s a place to thrive—a community where residents flourish, build meaningful connections, and embrace each day with vitality. Discover the art of refined senior living at The Residence at Bala Cynwyd—where life is lived to the fullest. Elegance meets functionality in the spacious and refined apartments, offering residents a comfortable and stylish retreat. The community’s commitment to a holistic lifestyle is evident in its diverse dining options, wellness center, and engaging programs catering to residents’ interests. Residents at The Residence at Bala Cynwyd enjoy proximity to amenities, including shops, restaurants, parks, and cultural attractions. It’s not just a residence; it’s a thriving hub in a delightful town where every day presents new opportunities for exploration and enjoyment.

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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 Brookdale Grandon Farms

Brookdale Grandon Farms has been a fixture on Grandon Way in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, for 48 years. It’s a 120-bed community that handles assisted living, memory care, and residential care. You’ll find a 30-unit Secured Dementia Care Unit there, which currently supports 21 residents.

If you’re planning to visit, keep in mind the area has a Walk Score of 4. Essentially, you’ll need a car or some form of transportation to get anywhere off-site. On the plus side, the Helen M. Simpson Rehabilitation Hospital is just over a mile away, which is helpful if you or your loved one needs quick access to follow-up care.

The facility is currently at 63% capacity, with 75 of the 120 beds filled. For budgeting, assisted living costs $3,800 per month, while memory care is $9,960 per month. They offer studio and one-bedroom floor plans. You’ll find licensed nurses and CNAs on-site 24/7. They also handle support services like lab testing, therapy, podiatry, hearing checks, and medical transport; plus, housekeeping is included.

The common areas are well-designed for a variety of needs. There’s a library, a beauty and barber shop, a chapel, a private dining room, a game room, walking paths, and plenty of green space. The kitchen focuses on seasonal ingredients, and the activity calendar is quite active, with options like B-fit fitness classes, card games, movie nights, and pet therapy. And yes, pets are welcome, which is always a bonus.

Looking at the history, state inspections have generally focused on medication management, environmental safety, care documentation, and resident rights. Ms. Denise Warren is the current Interim CEO. If you’re looking for a long-standing, full-service place in Mechanicsburg with a solid dementia unit and reliable on-site support, this is definitely a community worth considering.

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Overview of Celebration Villa of Exeter

Tucked in the charming Reading, Pennsylvania, Celebration Villa of Exeter offers an exceptional living experience through its personal care and respite care services. Boasting a delectable array of ten dining options, residents are treated to a diverse culinary experience that caters to their preferences. This award-winning facility radiates a warm culture that fosters a strong sense of connection and community, making it a truly inviting and engaging place to call home.

Conveniently located near natural parks, restaurants, and shopping areas, residents have the opportunity to explore their surroundings and enjoy a well-rounded lifestyle. Regular local outings add an element of excitement, complementing the diverse range of activities and events that residents can take part in. With a variety of floor plans available, Celebration Villa of Exeter provides personalized care across multiple levels, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and short-term respite care. This community stands as a testament to unmatched care and a commitment to creating a vibrant and fulfilling senior living experience.

Contact Celebration Villa of Exeter

Overview of Artis Senior Living of Yardley

Artis Senior Living of Yardley is ranked as the prime nursing facility for personalized care. Their well-trained care staff approaches exceptional care for residents adhering to their unique tailored care. Categorized as a boutique senior living community, the memory care and assisted living for seniors promotes a welcoming environment. Independence is highly encouraged by the staff even while getting assistance and management in their daily lives. At Artis Senior Living, residents will discover the grandeur of care and priority they get to receive.

Artis has designed a lifestyle for seniors that allows them to live independently; so they’ve created amenities and services that cater to that goal. To name a few of these would be their essential services: three meals served daily, room service, housekeeping and daily trash disposal, and 24-hour nursing care.

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Overview of Norbert Personal Care

Situated in Allegheny County, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Norbert Personal Care is a dedicated senior living community that offers assisted living and memory care. The community provides a safe and secure environment for daily living with their well-designed accommodations that feature private bathrooms and emergency call system for quick responses during emergencies and needs. Round-the-clock assistance and supervision is provided by a dedicated team.

Whether it’s assistance with personal grooming and hygiene, medication administration, or housekeeping, residents are guaranteed to find the support they need within the community. Three delicious meals and snacks are served daily to ensure residents get their daily nourishment and energy they need to actively participate in everyday activities. The community conducts a wide array of energizing activities, programs and events to keep residents entertained, engaged and thriving.

Contact Norbert Personal Care

Overview of Arden Courts – ProMedica Memory Care Community (jefferson Hills)

Arden Courts Memory Care Community Jefferson Hills is a unique senior living community residing in the peaceful Wray Large Road, Jefferson Hills, PA, specializing in memory care. Focusing on seniors with Alzheimer’s and related dementia, the community features elegant and meticulously designed accommodation fostering comfort and familiarity. With its commitment to enhancing residents’ well-being, Arden Courts Memory Care Community Jefferson Hills delivers top-tier care and support with a competent and highly skilled team.

Experience unrivaled care and safety with the community’s cozy and senior-friendly spaces. Moreover, residents enjoy the warm and welcoming environment of the community for an active and well-connected lifestyle. Arden Courts Memory Care Community Jefferson Hills strives to provide a safe place for seniors to age with grace in with its serene courtyard and walking paths.

Contact Arden Courts – ProMedica Memory Care Community (Jefferson Hills)

Overview of The Philadelphia Protestant Home

The Philadelphia Protestant Home is a senior living community that offers independent living, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation services– all with personalized care programs. Residents of the independent living community maintain an active and maintenance-free lifestyle while receiving comprehensive and attentive care. The Pathways Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center residents receive top-notch care. The Philadelphia Protestant Home maintains a professional and compassionate service that aims to offer the necessary support for the residents to maintain a level of independence.
PPH residents are able to choose from a list of engaging activities to choose from such as social events, enriching programs, and recreational activities. From entertainment to comfort, management ensures that residents are able to maintain well-balanced well-being. Other community services include intensive therapy, health and wellness programs, and wound care.

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Overview of Oakbridge Terrace at Southampton Estates

Oakbridge Terrace at Southampton Estates is a 57-bed personal care community at 238 Street Road in Southampton, Pennsylvania, operated by non-profit ACTS Retirement-Life Communities. The facility provides assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation, and respite services. Medicare and private pay are accepted, with 24-hour staffing and a 33-bed special care memory unit in Bucks County.

The facility is rated 5 stars by CMS, with all four sub-ratings above Pennsylvania’s average. Across three inspections since 2021, the facility averaged 4 deficiencies per year, 15 percent better than the 4.7 state average, without substantiated complaints, fines, and enforcement actions. Deficiencies have been limited to food storage, documentation, and training hours, with no resident-harm findings. On-site clinical resources include a full-time nurse practitioner, licensed therapists, and a licensed clinical social worker. Occupancy is at 58 percent, below Pennsylvania’s 78.7 percent average, with the special care memory unit operated at 14 of 33 beds in the latest inspection, indicating current availability in personal and memory care. Nurse hours run 4h 36m per resident per day, essentially matching the 4h 35m state average.

The community fits older adults seeking assisted living or memory care in an ACTS non-profit campus in Bucks County. It has current availability across care levels.

Contact Oakbridge Terrace at Southampton Estates

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 396 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.