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6 Best Memory Care Facilities in Akron, PA
If your loved one needs memory care in Akron, A Place for Mom can help. With 6 memory care facilities in Akron, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Akron incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Akron memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Akron, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Lebanon, Reading and Ephrata.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Lebanon, Reading and Ephrata.
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My mother-in-law moved into Keystone Villa in Ephrata approximately two months ago. She couldn't be happier! Her apartment is spacious, the staff are very friendly and the food is very good. She tells us...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Magnolias felt like we were walking into my mom's HOME again! The atmosphere here is cozy, decorative, busy with activities and filled with caring staff that will treat your family member with compassion,...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Magnolias of Lancaster provides a comfortable, home-like setting with programs and services designed specifically for individuals with Alzheimer's disease or other memory impairments. Magnolias of Lancaster offers private and companion suites in a comfortable neighborhood environment. Unique...
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Very friendly, on top of things, feels like your home. They have different size rooms, all are pretty big. They do laundry for you every day, give you toiletries if needed. I would recommend them to other...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Evergreen Estates Retirement Community is committed to giving the type of care that we would want and expect in a home where we would place our own parents and loved ones. Evergreen Estates Retirement Community is owned and operated by Titan SenQuest Inc. since 2001. At Evergreen Estates...
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The meals are of good quality. The move in was a smooth process. Like many places, they are short of help. I would recommend this facility, as they do a lot of things right and they seem to care about their...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
We are committed to providing quality services in a caring, comfortable environment. Our professional and personalized services are designed to enhance the quality of life for those we serve. We are dedicated to those who entrust their housing and service needs to us. At Legend of Lititz, we...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Cost of memory care in Akron, PA
The average cost of senior living in Akron is $5,773 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mountville, PA with an average of $5,416 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Akron, PA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about memory care in Akron
Recent reviews for memory care in Akron
Freedom Village at Brandywine, a CCRC in Coatesville, PA
4.5
My mother has lived at Freedom Village since 1999, first in a beautiful condo, next in Assisted Living and finally in Skilled Care for the last 5 years. She is now 96 years old, legally blind, hard of hearing, and has advanced dementia. She spends most of her time in a wheelchair and is happy ...
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Oak Leaf Manor South in Millersville, PA
5.0
We chose Oak Leaf Manor South because of word of mouth, we have a friend who had her mom in here and they had all good things to say. I have never heard a bad thing about this community. Her room size is great for her needs. The staff members have been great about communicating and keeping us ...
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Evergreen Estates in Lancaster, PA
5.0
Everything seems to be going very well there at this time. I haven't spent too much time there, but the times that we have talked to the staff they are all very helpful. I get the newsletter, which featured two pictures of my mother. I was concerned that she would feel cooped up inside because ...
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Akron review score based on 43 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 43 reviews of 6 Akron memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Akron review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores
Akron review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Akron memory care
When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 43 reviews of 6 Akron memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Akron resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.Akron, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
4.5
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.4
Meals & dining
3.9
4.0
Activities
4.4
3.9
Value for cost*
4.2
4.0
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Akron memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Akron memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Akron, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select care services in Akron memory care
Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Akron that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Akron, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
66.7%
65%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
47.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.7%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
50%
28.2%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.6%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.7%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.7%
72.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Akron memory care
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Akron Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Akron, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.7%
73.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
66.7%
45.7%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
66.7%
70.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
33.3%
26.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Akron memory care
Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Akron partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Akron, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
27.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
66.7%
43.8%
No sugar
No sugar
66.7%
41%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
66.7%
49.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
16%
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Availability of select dining options in Akron memory care
Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Akron communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Akron, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
66.7%
31.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
39.1%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
36.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Akron memory care
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Akron offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Akron, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
66.7%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
66.7%
33.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
54.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
60.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
66.7%
39%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
66.7%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
35.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
46.7%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
47.1%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
30.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
21.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.7%
45.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Keystone Villa at Ephrata, Palmyra Senior Living and Berkshire Commons are the top-rated memory care facilities near Akron, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 6 memory care facilities near Akron, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
The 6 memory care facilities near you in Akron, Pennsylvania typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Akron, Pennsylvania, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Akron, Pennsylvania, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Akron, Pennsylvania ranges from $152 to $14700. The average Memory Care cost in Akron, Pennsylvania is $5,773. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Akron, Pennsylvania typically starts at $152. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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