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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Buck, PA
Memory care in Buck 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 Buck is about $4,419 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 10 communities, read 216 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
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51 reviews
Wonderful folks that work here at the Gardens. We have a family member who has been a resident for the past 2 years, and my wife and I couldn't be happier with the staff and overall care of the...
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.
The Gardens of Green Ridge can be found in Scranton, the sixth largest city in Pensylvania. Counting a little over 90,000 people, Scranton is large enough to be of interest to tourism, yet small enough to have that intimate small town feel. The Gardens of Green Ridge prides itself on being a...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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33 Floor plans available
9.8
Review score
97 reviews
My mother is a resident of Heritage Hill Senior Community. In her words..... "The staff is so nice and caring. The food is really good. And the best part is all the activities I can be a part of." Hearing...
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.
Heritage Hill Senior Community is located in scenic Weatherly, Pennsylvania with beautiful views of the Pocono Mountains. Personal care and dementia are the two communities that we provide care for. We ensure that our residents get round the clock individual care. In our personal care program, we...
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9.6
Review score
7 reviews
5 for all categories. Our total experience with having our mom in Serenity Care was excellent. Our family's experience at Serenity Care Kingston was excellent. The staff was caring, professional 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.
Winner of the 2022 and 2023 Times-Tribune Readers' Choice award for "Best Personal Care"!Serenity Care provides personal care services in a supportive and social community environment. Our senior residents value their independence, yet need some assistance to ease the challenges of daily life. By...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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55 Floor plans available
9.0
Review score
42 reviews
Tiffany Courtney is a beautiful facility. Their PT department is fantastic. Their recreation and activity services wonderful. The food is very good. My brother in law improved a lot there and has been able...
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.
Nestled right inside The Valley With A Heart, Tiffany Court Senior Living is conveniently located in Kingston, near shopping, restaurants and places of worship. We offer transportation to a variety of local destinations, including doctor's offices, Wyoming Valley Mall and other exciting...
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8.0
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12 reviews
Meals and dining were excellent. Cost was a but this was best facility in area for dementia specific care. The facility was on a large lot enclosed with a fence so residents could walk around outside...
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.
Sometimes caring for a loved one can become more than a caregiver can manage at home, especially in cases of Alzheimer's Disease and other forms of dementia. Oakwood Terrace is a specialized alternative for the time when home care is no longer possible but skilled care may not yet be...
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5.5
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5 reviews
I would recommend to others. The place is clean and well kept, the staff is friendly, and my father in law seems very happy over there. We picked them over other places because of the prices.
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.
Cambridge Riverview is so much more than just memory care; it’s an active, healthy lifestyle. Residents enjoy the comforts of home and the security of 24-hour care. A variety of weekday activities such as games, trivia, singalongs, and nail days keep everyone engaged and active. Church services...
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...
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.
6.0
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2 reviews
My mom lives in assisted living here so I can only speak for that experience. She is very happy with the help she receives. She gets proper medical attention when she needs it and has been there for a year...
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, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Cost of memory care in Buck, PA
The average cost of senior living in Buck is $4,419 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Penn Lake Park, PA with an average of $4,161 per month.
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What families are saying about memory care in Buck
Recent reviews for memory care in Buck
Tiffany Court at Kingston
5.0
I had looked at 6 facilities in South Carolina and 4 others in PA before choosing Tiffany Court. Tiffany Court was at least a level of magnitude above and beyond all of the others that I visited and assessed. Between the attentiveness and professionalism of the staff and the "homey" atmosphere, ...
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Cambridge Riverview in Larksville, PA
4.9
I would highly recommend it based on my research with pricing and other facility. This one provides the services I need at a good value.
Maple Shade Meadows Senior Living in Nesquehoning, PA
5.0
Incredibly kind and helpful. Answered all our questions even when we asked several times.
Room sizes and amenities offered in memory care are very adequate.
I highly recommend Maple Shade Meadows for memory care.
Buck review score based on 77 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 77 reviews of 10 Buck memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Buck 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
Buck review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Buck 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 77 reviews of 10 Buck memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Buck 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.Buck, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
4.4
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.4
Meals & dining
4.2
4.0
Activities
4.2
4.0
Value for cost*
4.3
4.0
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Buck memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Buck memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Buck, 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 Buck 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 Buck that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Buck, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
40%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
70%
71.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
40%
28.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90%
89.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
70%
61.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
90%
72.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Buck 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 Buck Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Buck, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60%
74.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
60%
70.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
30%
26.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Buck 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 Buck partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Buck, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10%
27.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
30%
41.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
50%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
40%
17.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Buck 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 Buck communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Buck, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10%
31.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
39.7%
Room service
Room service
10%
36.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Buck 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 Buck offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Buck, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30%
28.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30%
54.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
70%
51.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
60.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
34.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30%
36.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
60%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
20%
31.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
46.3%
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Gardens of Green Ridge, Heritage Hill Senior Community and Maple Shade Meadows Senior Living are the top-rated memory care facilities near Buck, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 10 memory care facilities near Buck, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Buck, Pennsylvania are The Gardens of Green Ridge, Heritage Hill Senior Community and Maple Shade Meadows Senior Living. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 10 memory care facilities near you in Buck, Pennsylvania typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Buck, 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 Buck, 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 Buck, Pennsylvania ranges from $70 to $12045. The average Memory Care cost in Buck, Pennsylvania is $4,419. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Buck, Pennsylvania typically starts at $70. 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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