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Memory care in Anchor 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 Anchor is about $5,887 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 93 communities, read 2454 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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.
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We chose Hart Heritage because it was much more attractive, pricing was comparable to others we looked into, and it was very clean. The location is also great as well. The room sizes are adequate for my mom....
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.
Hart Heritage Estates Assisted Living Street is an assisted living community located in lovely Street, Harford County, Maryland. Street, Maryland is lined with historic heritage and beautiful country winding roads. This very quaint and quiet town is an ideal place for settling down and...
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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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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This is a great community for my loved one. The care is amazing here. The room is good. The staff is amazing and I can't say enough about them. My loved one feels comfortable here and is no longer asking...
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.
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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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, 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.
Carroll Lutheran Village is a not-for-profit life plan community. For over 40 years, we have helped individuals achieve their personal best in our full-service continuing care retirement community, which is why we’ve been recognized as Carroll’s Best for retirement living, assisted living and...
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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Cost of memory care in Anchor, PA

The average cost of senior living in Anchor is $5,887 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Yorkana, PA with an average of $5,600 per month.

Memory care costs in Anchor, PA, vs. nearby cities

Anchor, PA
$5,887/mo
$5,904/mo

Memory care costs in Anchor, PA, vs. state and national averages

Anchor, PA
$5,887/mo
U.S. national average
$5,538/mo

Memory care costs in Anchor, PA, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$5,887/mo

Memory care costs in Anchor, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,111/mo
Studio
$5,951/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,886/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,173/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,623/mo

Senior living costs in Anchor vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Anchor, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAnchor, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Memory Care$5,887/mo$5,446/mo$5,538/mo
Assisted Living$4,926/mo$4,444/mo$4,781/mo
Independent Living$4,098/mo$4,348/mo$4,187/mo
Memory Care
Anchor, PA:$5,887/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,446/mo
U.S.:$5,538/mo
Assisted Living
Anchor, PA:$4,926/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,444/mo
U.S.:$4,781/mo
Independent Living
Anchor, PA:$4,098/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,348/mo
U.S.:$4,187/mo
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Memory care costs in Anchor, PA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Anchor and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Memory care cost trends in Anchor, PA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Anchor have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Anchor, PA$6,353/mo$6,236/mo+1.9%
Pennsylvania$6,647/mo$6,175/mo+7.7%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Anchor, PA
2024 average cost:$6,353/mo
2023 average cost:$6,236/mo
Percent change:+1.9%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$6,647/mo
2023 average cost:$6,175/mo
Percent change:+7.7%
National
2024 average cost:$6,490/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Anchor

Recent reviews for memory care in Anchor

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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Phoebe Berks Village in Wernersville, PA

4.5
Was a little shocked on admission that they didn't ask more questions to get to know mom. I feel like we had to tell them about her routine rather than them ask the questions. It felt as though they were just going to wing it and I didn't love that feeling after helping my mom with her ADLs for ...
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Country Meadows Of West Shore in Mechanicsburg, PA

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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Comfortable and clean living spaces. Many reviews praise the cleanliness and maintenance of the residents' living spaces, creating a comfortable and welcoming environment. At Berkshire Commons, the memory care unit was recognized by the Alzheimer's Association for dementia care education, ensuring a high standard of living for re ...
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Friendly and professional staff. Several reviews highlight the kindness and dedication of the staff members, who go above and beyond to create a warm and caring atmosphere. For instance, at Eagleview Landing, the staff members were invested in getting to know their residents and went out of their way to provide excellent care ...
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Engaging activities for memory care residents. Residents and their families appreciate the various activities offered in memory care units, which help keep residents active and engaged. At Harmony at Hershey, the facility organized events for residents and their families, fostering a sense of community.
Thoughtful communication with families. Communication is a key priority for many senior living communities, and several reviews mention the staff's efforts to keep families informed and involved in their loved ones' care. For example, at Amoroso Wellness at York, the staff was responsive and updated families regularly on their loved ...
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Well-designed and secure facilities. Residents and their families value the safety and security measures in place, such as fenced-in grounds and secure exterior doors. At Arden Courts Susquehanna, A Memory Care Community, the facility's open design allowed residents to walk outdoors freely.
Individualized care plans and attention. Customized care is essential for memory care residents, and several reviews emphasize the importance of individualized attention. At Harmony at Hershey, staff members took the time to understand each resident's unique needs and provided personalized care accordingly.
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Anchor review score based on 656 family reviews

8.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 656 reviews of 85 Anchor memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Anchor 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

Anchor review score compared against nearby cities

8.8
Anchor, PA85 facilities
8.8
Elizabethtown, PA91 facilities
9.1
Marietta, PA5 facilities

Review subcategories for Anchor 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 656 reviews of 85 Anchor memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Anchor 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.
Anchor, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.0
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.2
Care services
3.7
3.9
Staff
4.0
4.1
Meals & dining
3.6
3.8
Activities
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.8
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Anchor memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Anchor memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Anchor, 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 Anchor 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 Anchor that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Anchor, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
67.1%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
55.3%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.6%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.8%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
68.2%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
41.2%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.6%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
68.2%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
62.4%
69.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Anchor 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 Anchor Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Anchor, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
68.2%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
58.8%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
68.2%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.2%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Anchor 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 Anchor partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Anchor, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30.6%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
56.5%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
51.8%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.9%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
29.4%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Anchor 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 Anchor communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Anchor, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
47.1%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
52.9%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
42.4%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Anchor 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 Anchor offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Anchor, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
61.2%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50.6%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
44.7%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.4%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.7%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
51.8%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50.6%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
61.2%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
43.5%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.6%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58.8%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Anchor

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Pennsylvania memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Anchor protect seniors.
Learn about Pennsylvania memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Arden Courts Susquehanna, A Memory Care Community, Senior Commons at Powder Mill and Bridges of Bent Creek are the top-rated memory care facilities near Anchor, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 93 memory care facilities near Anchor, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Anchor, Pennsylvania are Arden Courts Susquehanna, A Memory Care Community, Senior Commons at Powder Mill and The Residence at Village Greens. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 93 memory care facilities near you in Anchor, Pennsylvania typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Anchor, 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 Anchor, 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 Anchor, Pennsylvania ranges from $698 to $13860. The average Memory Care cost in Anchor, Pennsylvania is $5,887. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Anchor, 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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