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Memory care in Alfarata offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Alfarata is about $5,585 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 37 communities, read 650 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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.
Schedule a visit with Silver Spring Personal Care Homeso you can see firsthand the level of commitment and caring we have to each and every resident at our senior care facility. We invite you to step inside our home - there is no better way to truly experience what we have to offer.
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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.
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.
What are you looking for in a nursing home? That's the first question we ask because in today's healthcare environment, you have more choices than ever. We offer short-term care to help you get well and return to your home. We also provide long-term nursing home care -- and more intensive...
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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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I've had some dear friends with loved ones there and I've been there a few years ago. I know they were very happy with the care and it's a very, very nice place.
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.
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.
Helping Families. Enriching Lives. It’s more than just our duty, it defines who we are. At NewSeasons, everything we do revolves around our residents and their families. Our residents tell us at NewSeasons they get the best of both worlds – the comforts of home and the life-enriching...
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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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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.
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.
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.
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Cost of memory care in Alfarata, PA

The average cost of senior living in Alfarata is $5,585 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Millheim, PA with an average of $5,310 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Alfarata, PA vs. nearby cities

Alfarata, PA
$5,585/mo
$5,516/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Alfarata, PA vs. the state and national average

Alfarata, PA
$5,585/mo
U.S. national average
$5,451/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Alfarata vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$5,585/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Alfarata, PA by room type

Semi-Private
$5,323/mo
Studio
$6,173/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,962/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,760/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Alfarata over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Alfarata

Recent reviews for memory care in Alfarata

Butler Street Senior Living in Harrisburg, PA

3.9
The community has good staff; however I feel they are understaffed currently. There has been some staff turnover since my loved one moved into the community. Due to the staffing challenges this can cause delays in waiting for meals, care, and more. [name removed] the Director is wonderful; ...
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Country Meadows of Mechanicsburg

4.5
The past 60 days has been an overwhelming journey for our family as we navigated our parents hospitalizations, rehabilitations, moves from an independent living facility to assisted living at Country Meadows, and the eventual death of our father. It’s not an understatement to say that the staff ...
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Olivia Village Assisted Living Residence in Tyrone, PA

4.7
My loved one seems to like the food. It is good value for the money. The staff is very interactive, with the residents. They could add more staff. Overall, I would recommend to other families.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and welcoming staff. Numerous reviews mention the friendly and caring nature of the staff across different communities, making residents and their families feel like part of the family. At Brookdale Grandon Farms, the staff's kindness and attentiveness to residents resulted in numerous heartfelt recommendations to ...
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Varied activities based on residents' interests. Residents appreciate the diverse range of activities offered at multiple communities, catering to various interests and abilities. At Artis Senior Living of West Shore, residents enjoy activities such as painting, music, and board games, while Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in ...
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Clear and consistent communication. Families value the open and regular communication between staff and themselves at various communities. The staff at Harmony at West Shore, Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Susquehanna, and Viva Senior Living At Harrisburg keep families informed of their loved ones' care, e ...
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Personalized care for unique needs. Reviews demonstrate that staff at different communities, including The Woods At Cedar Run and Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Susquehanna, provide individualized care tailored to residents' specific requirements. This approach ensures that residents receive the best possibl ...
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Secure facilities for peace of mind. Families value the sense of safety and security at various communities, such as Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Susquehanna and Juniper Village Wellspring at Brookline, which cater to memory care residents. Facilities with secured areas give families peace of mind knowing t ...
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Delicious and nutritious meals. Meals are an essential part of residents' daily lives at numerous communities. At Artis Senior Living of West Shore, residents enjoy the meals and dining experience, while Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Susquehanna accommodates dietary restrictions and individual preferenc ...
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Alfarata review score based on 203 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 203 reviews of 33 Alfarata memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Alfarata 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

Alfarata review score compared against nearby cities

8.0
Alfarata, PA33 facilities
8.1
Burnham, PA39 facilities
8.5
Mifflintown, PA41 facilities

Review subcategories for Alfarata 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 203 reviews of 33 Alfarata memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Alfarata 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.
Alfarata, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.4
Meals & dining
3.9
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.0
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4.0
4.0
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Alfarata memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Alfarata memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Alfarata, 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 Alfarata 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 Alfarata that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Alfarata, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
69.7%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
54.5%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
69.7%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
36.4%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
63.6%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.7%
72.1%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Alfarata 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 Alfarata Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Alfarata, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
69.7%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
60.6%
46.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
66.7%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
24.2%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Alfarata 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 Alfarata partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Alfarata, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60.6%
44.5%
No sugar
No sugar
60.6%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
57.6%
50.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
27.3%
18.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Alfarata 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 Alfarata communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Alfarata, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
48.5%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60.6%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
54.5%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27.3%
23.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Alfarata 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 Alfarata offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Alfarata, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
63.6%
45.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
54.5%
33.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
54.5%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
63.6%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
63.6%
51.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.6%
60.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60.6%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
51.5%
35%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60.6%
36.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
63.6%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
63.6%
47.7%
Dances
Dances
48.5%
31.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
36.4%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
63.6%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 37 memory care facilities near Alfarata, Pennsylvania. See the full list.

The best memory care facility near you in Alfarata, Pennsylvania is Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Susquehanna. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

The 37 memory care facilities near you in Alfarata, Pennsylvania typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Alfarata, 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 Alfarata, 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 Alfarata, Pennsylvania ranges from $698 to $14700. The average Memory Care cost in Alfarata, Pennsylvania is $5,585. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Alfarata, Pennsylvania typically starts at $698. 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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