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Compare Memory Care around Reading (Metro Area)
The information below is reported by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services and Department of Health.
| Chestnut Knoll |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Boyertown | 119
Facility
119
PA AVG
94
Rank
#144 / 555 | No |
71
Facility
71
PA AVG
46
Rank
#135 / 668 | Gahc3 Boyertown Pa Alf Trs Sub LLC | 86
Facility
86
PA AVG
83
Rank
#193 / 460 | 21 | 1
Facility
1
PA AVG
4
Rank
#110 / 482 | 61.9%
Facility
61.9%
PA AVG
72.7%
Rank
#190 / 482 | 53
Facility
53
PA AVG
63
Rank
#308 / 482 | 2.5
Facility
2.5
PA AVG
5.7
Rank
#130 / 482 | Profit | 154
Facility
154
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#14 / 361 | 1.52 |
88.2%
Facility
88.2%
PA AVG
68.8%
Rank
#54 / 485 | Studio / Suite |
| Greenfield Senior Living of Perkiomen Valley |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Reading | - | No |
45
Facility
45
PA AVG
46
Rank
#342 / 668 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Manatawny Manor |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Reading | - | No |
17
Facility
17
PA AVG
46
Rank
#551 / 668 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Overview of Chestnut Knoll
Discover a close-knit family feel at Chestnut Knoll, a thriving senior living community in Berks County, Boyertown, PA, offering compassionate personal care and memory care services. The community provides a variety of accommodations to cater to residents’ varying needs and preferences. Residents are also encouraged to personalize their living spaces and bring their furry friends to keep them company.
A kind and hardworking team works around-the-clock to ensure residents are provided with utmost support and care – from dressing, bathing, meals, activities, medication management, and so much more. With weekly housekeeping and linen services, as well as maintenance services, residents are free of tiring chores and have more time to participate in the community activities and wellness programs. An array of appealing amenities, including a beauty salon, beautifully landscaped grounds, outdoor patios, private dining room, a library, activity rooms, and sitting rooms, provides plenty of spaces for making new connections or enjoying some time alone.
Overview of Manatawny Manor
Manatawny Manor is a memory care community located in Reading, Pennsylvania. The site has a Walk Score of 17, indicating a car-dependent environment. This metric is a relevant factor for families considering facility accessibility and proximity.
The operational model is defined by specific staffing metrics. Nurse aides provide 2 hours and 7 minutes of direct care per resident daily. Registered nurses and LPNs/LVNs provide the remaining clinical coverage. Available services include rehabilitation, respite stays, personal care, and continuous licensed nursing support. This structure is designed for residents with significant daily care requirements.
The staffing data and service categories indicate a systemic focus on high care loads. Manatawny Manor is specifically configured for residents requiring structured memory care or post-acute recovery supported by clinical staff.
Greenfield Senior Living of Perkiomen Valley sits in the Schwenksville area of Reading, Pennsylvania, offering independent living, personal care, and memory care on a single campus. The neighborhood’s Walk Score of 45 puts it in somewhat walkable territory, which in practice means most trips still need a car. That’s worth knowing for families who visit regularly.
The three-tier care structure is the most meaningful thing the profile communicates. Independent living, personal care, and memory care in one location means residents can move between levels of support without uprooting from familiar surroundings or staff. For families navigating a diagnosis that tends to progress, that kind of continuity carries real weight.
Day-to-day logistics are covered: the community offers meals, housekeeping, transportation, and respite stays. Respite access in particular serves families managing care at home who need short-term relief without placing a loved one somewhere unfamiliar.
Memory care is the most clinically specialized service on site. For families in the Reading area whose primary concern is dementia care in a setting that can also accommodate aging-in-place across multiple support levels, Greenfield Senior Living of Perkiomen Valley addresses that need directly.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these memory care communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
Weighting overview
- 35%Resident Experience
- 25%Regulatory
- 15%Visual Media
- 10%Website
- 10%Stability
- 5%Environment
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
- Includes
- Occupancy Rate
- Bed Options
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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 Reading, PA
What is the average cost of memory care in Reading, PA?
The average monthly cost of memory care in Reading, PA is approximately $5,000. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.
What is the price range for memory care in Reading, PA?
Memory care in Reading, PA typically ranges from $4,000–$6,500 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.
What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at memory care communities in Reading, PA?
Memory care communities in Reading, PA typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:5–1:8.
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 3 memory care communities in Reading, PA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
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