South Mountain Memory Care

Overview of South Mountain Memory Care

Enjoy quality care and peace of mind in South Mountain Memory Care, a welcoming community in Emmaus, PA, providing specialized memory care. They provide cozy and easy-to-navigate accommodations for residents’ safety and convenient delivery of care. A team of compassionate and highly skilled care professionals is also available to support residents with their daily needs while helping them live their best lives without worry.

The intimate layout of the campus and living spaces prevents excessive stimulation and gives residents a peaceful environment for enjoying tailored activities. Mealtimes are always enjoyable with tasty and healthy meals, flexible dining options, and thoughtful dining services. At South Mountain Memory Care, they go the extra mile to accommodate residents’ holistic needs in a warm and nurturing environment.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 28 Rank #513 / 522Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 513th out of 522 homes we track in Pennsylvania for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Pennsylvania facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Pennsylvania that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #147 / 626Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 147th out of 626 homes we track in Pennsylvania for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Pennsylvania facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Pennsylvania that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
67 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #112 / 464Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 112th out of 464 homes we track in Pennsylvania for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Pennsylvania average, with its Statewide rank out of 464. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Pennsylvania that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
82.1% This home usually has availability
Higher than the Pennsylvania average: 68.8%
Occupied beds
23 / 28

About this community

License Details

Facility TypePersonal Care Homes
IssuanceSeptember 17, 2025
ExpirationSeptember 17, 2026 Expires in 25 days
CountyLehigh
License LevelFULL
License Number227210

Ownership & Operating Entity

South Mountain Memory Care is legally operated by South Mountain Memory Care LLC.

Profit StatusFor-profit

Type Of Units

Alzheimer's
28 units
Total beds
28 units

State Inspection Report (PA)

October 2, 2025
48 Total Daily Staff PA avg: 76.9 Rank #259 / 356 Total Daily Staff — State benchmarked This home is ranked 259th out of 356 homes we track in Pennsylvania for total daily staff. Shows this facility's total daily staff compared to the Pennsylvania average among 356 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Pennsylvania that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
36 Waking Staff
0 Resident Support Staff
24 Residents Served
5 Hospice Residents

Secured Dementia Care Unit (PA)

Entire Home
28 Capacity
24 Residents Served

Resident Conditions (PA)

Age 60+ 24 (100%)
Mobility Need 24 (100%)

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Inspection History

In Pennsylvania, the Department of Human Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Health (for nursing homes) conduct unannounced inspections to verify adherence to state regulations.

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Pennsylvania state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Overall vs. PA average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 4 Better Metrics better than Pennsylvania average:
• Total citations (59% below)
• Citations per inspection (52% below)
• Inspections with citations (50% below)
• Inspection citation rate (46% below)

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityPA Averagevs. PA Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 2663 This facility has 59% fewer total citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (26 vs. PA avg 63).↓ 59% better Rank #155 / 477 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 155th out of 477 homes we track in Pennsylvania for total citations. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Pennsylvania average among 477 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Pennsylvania that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 2.45.05 This facility has 52% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (2.4 vs. PA avg 5.05).↓ 52% better Rank #108 / 477 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 108th out of 477 homes we track in Pennsylvania for citations per inspection. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Pennsylvania average among 477 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Pennsylvania that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityPA Averagevs. PA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 1111 This facility has total inspections in line with the Pennsylvania average (11 vs. PA avg 11).— At avg
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 48 This facility has 50% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (4 vs. PA avg 8).↓ 50% better
Inspection citation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation. 36%67% This facility has 31 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (36% vs. PA avg 67%).↓ 31% better Rank #25 / 477 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 25th out of 477 homes we track in Pennsylvania for % of inspections with citations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Pennsylvania average among 477 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Pennsylvania that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: Private Suites

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Building Type: Single-story

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Exercise Programs

Places of interest near South Mountain Memory Care

Address 0.7 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Emmaus's city center to South Mountain Memory Care's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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. 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.
Elm Terrace Gardens
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Lansdale
250
Facility 250
PA AVG 93
Rank #8 / 522
No
68
Facility 68
PA AVG 47
Rank #143 / 626
Elm Terrace Gardens16
6
Facility 6
PA AVG 4
Rank #375 / 477
81%
Facility 81%
PA AVG 67.4%
Rank #376 / 477
86
Facility 86
PA AVG 63
Rank #386 / 477
5.4
Facility 5.4
PA AVG 5.1
Rank #333 / 477
Non-Profit
119
Facility 119
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #49 / 356
1.57
30.4%
Facility 30.4%
PA AVG 68.8%
Rank #461 / 464
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Providence Place Senior Living at the Collegeville Inn
MC
AL
IL
Collegeville
150
Facility 150
PA AVG 93
Rank #46 / 522
Yes
52
Facility 52
PA AVG 47
Rank #247 / 626
Providence Place Of Collegeville Associates13
3
Facility 3
PA AVG 4
Rank #241 / 477
77%
Facility 77%
PA AVG 67.4%
Rank #330 / 477
74
Facility 74
PA AVG 63
Rank #360 / 477
5.7
Facility 5.7
PA AVG 5.1
Rank #353 / 477
For-Profit
169
Facility 169
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #8 / 356
1.46
77.3%
Facility 77.3%
PA AVG 68.8%
Rank #161 / 464
Studio / Suite
Traditions of Lansdale
MC
AL
IL
Lansdale
150
Facility 150
PA AVG 93
Rank #46 / 522
No
52
Facility 52
PA AVG 47
Rank #247 / 626
Ivq Lansdale Opco LP14
3
Facility 3
PA AVG 4
Rank #241 / 477
79%
Facility 79%
PA AVG 67.4%
Rank #349 / 477
79
Facility 79
PA AVG 63
Rank #375 / 477
5.6
Facility 5.6
PA AVG 5.1
Rank #350 / 477
For-Profit
93
Facility 93
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #119 / 356
1.39
44.7%
Facility 44.7%
PA AVG 68.8%
Rank #426 / 464
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Sanatoga Court
MC
AL
NH
SNF
Pottstown
85
Facility 85
PA AVG 93
Rank #245 / 522
Yes
25
Facility 25
PA AVG 47
Rank #475 / 626
227 Evergreen Road Operations LLC8
3
Facility 3
PA AVG 4
Rank #241 / 477
63%
Facility 63%
PA AVG 67.4%
Rank #182 / 477
50
Facility 50
PA AVG 63
Rank #285 / 477
6.3
Facility 6.3
PA AVG 5.1
Rank #370 / 477
For-Profit
54
Facility 54
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #239 / 356
1.06
58.8%
Facility 58.8%
PA AVG 68.8%
Rank #331 / 464
Studio / 1 Bed
South Mountain Memory Care
MC
Emmaus (Macungie)
28
Facility 28
PA AVG 93
Rank #513 / 522
No
67
Facility 67
PA AVG 47
Rank #147 / 626
South Mountain Memory Care LLC11
0
Facility 0
PA AVG 4
Rank #1 / 477
36%
Facility 36%
PA AVG 67.4%
Rank #25 / 477
26
Facility 26
PA AVG 63
Rank #155 / 477
2.4
Facility 2.4
PA AVG 5.1
Rank #108 / 477
For-Profit
48
Facility 48
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #259 / 356
2.00
82.1%
Facility 82.1%
PA AVG 68.8%
Rank #112 / 464
Private Suites

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Financial Assistance for
Memory Care in Pennsylvania

South Mountain Memory Care is located in Emmaus, Pennsylvania.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Pennsylvania.

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Community HealthChoices (CHC)

PA Medicaid CHC

Age 65+ or disabled
General Pennsylvania resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).
PA

Managed care model; high urban demand (e.g., Philadelphia, Pittsburgh).

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., bathing, dressing) Respite care (up to 240 hours/year) Adult day care ($70/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Pennsylvania OPTIONS Program

PA OPTIONS

Age 60+
General Pennsylvania resident, at risk of nursing home placement.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month individual, varies by region
Asset Limits $8,000 individual
PA

Cost-sharing required above certain income; rural/urban balance.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Adult day care (~$70/day) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Living Independence for the Elderly (LIFE)

Pennsylvania LIFE (PACE)

Age 55+
General PA resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with LIFE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) for Medicaid enrollees.
PA

16 providers in 25 counties (e.g., Allegheny, Luzerne); LIFE branding unique to PA.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Respite Therapies

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Pennsylvania Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General PA resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
PA

Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Pennsylvania Family Caregiver Support Program

Age
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; PA resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) No strict cap; reimbursements up to $600/month if care recipient income < ~$2,322/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
PA

High demand; includes grandparent caregivers.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Supplies (~$2,000/year) Caregiver training

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Pennsylvania VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General PA resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
PA

High veteran population; supports rural/urban care needs.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program (PTRR)

Pennsylvania Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program

Age 65+
General PA resident, homeowner/renter (or widow/er 50+, disabled 18+).
Income Limits (2025) ~$45,000/year individual or couple, excludes half of Social Security
Asset Limits Not assessed; income-focused.
PA

Rebates up to $1,000; ~600,000 eligible annually.

Benefits
Rebates ($250-$1,000 based on income; e.g., $1,000 if income < $8,000)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Pennsylvania SFMNP

Age 60+
General PA resident, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month individual, 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
PA

Vouchers (~$50/season) via 52 AAAs; serves ~200,000 annually.

Benefits
Vouchers (~$50/season) for fresh produce at approved markets

Frequently Asked Questions about South Mountain Memory Care

What neighborhood is South Mountain Memory Care in?

South Mountain Memory Care is in the Macungie neighborhood of Emmaus.

Is South Mountain Memory Care in a walkable area?

South Mountain Memory Care has a walk score of 67. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of South Mountain Memory Care?

According to PA state health department records, South Mountain Memory Care's license number is 227210.

When does South Mountain Memory Care's license expire?

According to PA state health department records, South Mountain Memory Care's license expires on September 17, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at South Mountain Memory Care?

South Mountain Memory Care's occupancy is 82.1%.

Are pets allowed at South Mountain Memory Care?

No, South Mountain Memory Care has a no-pet policy.

Does South Mountain Memory Care operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

South Mountain Memory Care is registered as a for-profit in PA.

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