About Assisted LivingAssisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.Complete guide to assisted livingBest of 2024 Assisted Living Winners
About Memory CareMemory 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. Complete guide to memory careBest of 2024 Memory Care Winners
About Independent LivingIndependent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to independent livingBest of 2024 Independent Living Winners
About Senior LivingSenior living is a term used to describe various housing and care options for older adults from maintenance-free, 55+ facilities for active seniors, to secure, fully staffed facilities for seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia.
Complete guide to senior livingFind senior living facilities near you
About Nursing HomesNursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.Complete guide to Nursing Homes
About Home Care Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home. Complete guide to home careBest of 2024 Home Care Winners
About Senior ApartmentsSenior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to Senior Apartments
About Care HomesResidential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.Complete guide to care homes
Veteran ResourcesVA benefits for long-term care, such as Aid and Attendance benefits, can help eligible veterans and their surviving spouses pay for senior care.Guide to VA benefits for long-term care
More About Veterans Benefits
Senior Living Awards
How Our Service Works
Caregiver ResourcesAdd Review(866) 374-4058
Talk to a local advisor for FREE
6 Best Memory Care Facilities in Big Shanty, PA
If your loved one needs memory care in Big Shanty, A Place for Mom can help. With 6 memory care facilities in Big Shanty, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Big Shanty incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Big Shanty memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Big Shanty, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Olean, Dahoga and Allegany.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Olean, Dahoga and Allegany.
Big Shanty memory care facilities | 73 reviews
Showing 6 communities
Last Updated: 7/5/24
Sort by
Filter by
22 Photos available
9.9
Review score
25 reviews
This place is a blessing for families. They are very supportive and take very good care of us and feed us well. Keep us busy with fun things to do.
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.
Living with Alzheimer’s disease can be a challenging, confusing and frightening experience. Familiar surroundings become foreign, daily tasks get muddled and faces of loved ones may become unfamiliar. That’s why Memory Garden strives to foster an environment that promotes our residents’ sense of...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
77 Photos available
9.6
Review score
33 reviews
I tell everyone that I can't imagine a better place or a better staff than the Magnolia House!!I say it is a wonderful place , there is not one bad thing I could say...the staff are amazing, so kind to my...
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.
Our Community is a newly renovated assisted living offering 24 hour personalized assistance with care and supervision with all the comforts of home. Our home is located on 3+ acres in a tranquil setting and cozy environment, giving our residents the perfect atmosphere of socialization,...
77 Photos available
5 star
71%
4 star
29%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
The staff in the head office was wonderful, even though they have nursing staff you need to keep an eye on things and make sure your visiting and double-check with the staff and make sure everything is ok....
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.
Eden Heights of Olean offers a residential opportunity for seniors to focus on independence, friendship and fulfillment. At Eden Heights of Olean, our residents horizons grow, not constrict. They are enabled , not hindered .Residence at Eden Heights of Olean means having assistance so that day to...
1212 Photos available
5 star
20%
4 star
60%
3 star
20%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
The staff members we encountered were all very friendly, but during our loved ones stay the activities were still pretty limited. It also was nice to have the memory care unit separate from the other side,...
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
66 Photos available
6.0
Review score
3 reviews
I have a friend that lives at Manor Hills and the experience has been amazing. The rooms and facilities are clean and lovely and the staff are amazing and care very much the environment is friendly 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.
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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...
Our free advisors can help
- Compare local facilities
- Determine care type
- Schedule tours
- Evaluate pricing
Viewing 1-6 out of 6 communities
Cost of memory care in Big Shanty, PA
The average cost of senior living in Big Shanty is $5,517 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Falls Creek, PA with an average of $3,653 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Big Shanty, PA vs. nearby cities
Big Shanty, PA
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Big Shanty, PA vs. the state and national average
Big Shanty, PA
U.S. national average
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Big Shanty vs. other types of senior living
Memory Care
Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Big Shanty, PA by room type
Semi-Private
Studio
1 Bedroom
Discover the many ways to pay for senior living
Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.
Your Guide to Paying for Care
Plan for and know your options for how to cover long-term care expenses.
Your Guide to VA Benefits
The VA provides two veterans benefits that can be used to offset the costs of long-term care.
Medicare and Medicaid
Understand the difference between these two public pay options, and what they cover.
What families are saying about memory care in Big Shanty
Recent reviews for memory care in Big Shanty
Manor Hills in Wellsville, NY
4.8
We chose Manor Hills because of the close proximity to our home as well as the value for the money. Sometimes it has been hard to get a hold of the administrative staff. Overall its been a good experience and I would recommend them.
Eden Heights of Olean
5.0
Eden Heights has professional and competent leadership staff. I visit my mom almost daily and find everyone caring and helpful. My mom loves it there.
Cambridge Warren Retirement Community
3.6
The staff members we encountered were all very friendly, but during our loved ones stay the activities were still pretty limited. It also was nice to have the memory care unit separate from the other side, it seemed like they had them more under control and could look out for them better.
Big Shanty review score based on 56 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 56 reviews of 6 Big Shanty memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Big Shanty 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
Big Shanty review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Big Shanty 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 56 reviews of 6 Big Shanty memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Big Shanty 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.Big Shanty, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.8
4.4
Friendliness
4.8
4.5
Care services
4.8
4.2
Staff
4.8
4.4
Meals & dining
4.4
4.0
Activities
4.6
3.9
Value for cost*
4.3
4.0
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
Big Shanty memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Big Shanty memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Big Shanty, 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 Big Shanty 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 Big Shanty that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Big Shanty, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
66.7%
65.1%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
83.3%
47.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
100%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
50%
28.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.6%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
100%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.7%
72.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Big Shanty 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 Big Shanty Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Big Shanty, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
83.3%
73.9%
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
100%
70.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
66.7%
26.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select dietary accommodations in Big Shanty 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 Big Shanty partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Big Shanty, 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
50%
49.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
16%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select dining options in Big Shanty 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 Big Shanty communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Big Shanty, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
66.7%
39.2%
Room service
Room service
16.7%
36.2%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select programs and activities in Big Shanty 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 Big Shanty offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Big Shanty, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
83.3%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
33.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
83.3%
54.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
83.3%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
83.3%
60.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
83.3%
39%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
34.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
35.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
83.3%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
83.3%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
30.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
21.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.7%
45.9%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Frequently Asked Questions
Memory Garden, The Magnolia and Eden Heights of Olean are the top-rated memory care facilities near Big Shanty, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 6 memory care facilities near Big Shanty, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
The 6 memory care facilities near you in Big Shanty, Pennsylvania typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Big Shanty, 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 Big Shanty, 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 Big Shanty, Pennsylvania ranges from $1731 to $9210. The average Memory Care cost in Big Shanty, Pennsylvania is $5,517. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Big Shanty, Pennsylvania typically starts at $1731. 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.
More questions?
Ask an A Place for Mom local advisor at no cost.
Memory Care in Cities Near Big Shanty
- Olean, New York
- Dahoga, Pennsylvania
- Allegany, New York
- Ceres, New York
- Lewis Run, Pennsylvania
- Aiken, Pennsylvania
- Betula, Pennsylvania
- South Carrollton, New York
- Crestview, New York
- Steamburg, New York
- Irvine Mills, New York
- St. Bonaventure, New York
- Shongo, New York
- Onoville, New York
- Peth, New York
- Limestone, New York
- Knapp Creek, New York
- Nichols Run, New York
- Four Mile, New York
- Kill Buck, New York
More options near Big Shanty, Pennsylvania
The information contained on this page is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical, legal or financial advice or create a professional relationship between A Place for Mom and the reader. Always seek the advice of your health care provider, attorney or financial advisor with respect to any particular matter, and do not act or refrain from acting on the basis of anything you have read on this site. Links to third-party websites are only for the convenience of the reader; A Place for Mom does not endorse the contents of the third-party sites.
Back to top