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5 Best Memory Care Facilities in Dark Water, PA
Memory care in Dark Water 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 Dark Water is about $4,345 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 5 communities, read 198 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
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77 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.6
Review score
101 reviews
My mother has been a resident at Heritage Hill Senior Community for nearly a year, and it truly feels like home for her. Before choosing Heritage Hill, we explored several senior living options, but none...
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...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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9.5
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67 reviews
I have seen many assisted living facilities and when you walk in the door to Maple Shade Meadows you can just feel the vibe of kindness. There is a large staff that is on top of everything. I’m relieved 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.
MapleShade offers Personal Care and A Secured Dementia Unit. Please call for details.When it comes to Peace and Tranquility, MapleShade Meadows cannot be beat! Our one floor Senior Living Community is located along a picturesque creek in a meadow in the quiet town of Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania....
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
88 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.9
Review score
8 reviews
All the staff have been there for any questions or issue I have or my brother has had. Staff are visible and make themselves available every time I'm there. They approach me with any new issues with 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.
Retirement should be about finding new interests and actively engaging in life, but it is also a time to sit back and reflect on life and to rest and relax. Serenity Gardens is a senior living community in the small town of Kulpmont, Pennsylvania offers residents a chance to find themselves in...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
33 Photos available
8.9
Review score
16 reviews
They are friendly and caring people. They have made my father in law feel right at home , And that in turn makes my husband and I feel at peace.
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 Mill Personal Care Home in Tower City, PA is the ideal backdrop for your long-term care in a peaceful environment. You’ll find yourself feeling just like you’re at home with your own family. Located right near the bustling town center, this home is perfect for those who need a little...
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At Fritzingertown Senior Living Center they take really good care of mom. Their communication is outstanding. The staff tell us when anything happens. They have called right away when mom falls. They notify...
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.
Nestled in beautiful Butler Valley, Fritzingertown Senior Living Community offers the finest in Assisted and Independent Living in charming studios and one bedroom suites. Our Evergreen Residence is dedicated to providing a secure and supportive environment for residents with Alzheimer's and...
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Cost of memory care in Dark Water, PA
The average cost of senior living in Dark Water is $4,345 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Frackville, PA with an average of $3,957 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Dark Water, PA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Dark Water, PA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about memory care in Dark Water
Recent reviews for memory care in Dark Water
Serenity Gardens in Kulpmont, PA
5.0
The caregivers are very good in this challenging job. The dementia unit is called Ivy Lane. My Dad has been there about 2 weeks and has transitioned well. He has a roommate who looks after him.
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.
Fritzingertown Senior Living Center in Drums, PA
5.0
For the three or so weeks we were at Fritzingertown, we were completely satisfied, no complaints. It was close by, so it was easy to stop by every day, sometimes 2 or 3 times a day! If there had been any issues, they would've gotten it. The staff was very friendly, and when we first took my ...
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Dark Water review score based on 59 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 59 reviews of 5 Dark Water memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Dark Water 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
Dark Water review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Dark Water 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 59 reviews of 5 Dark Water memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Dark Water 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.Dark Water, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.8
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.6
4.2
Staff
4.7
4.4
Meals & dining
4.5
4.1
Activities
4.7
4.0
Value for cost*
4.5
4.0
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Dark Water memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dark Water memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dark Water, 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 Dark Water 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 Dark Water that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dark Water, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
80%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
80%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
100%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
80%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
100%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
100%
72.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Dark Water 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 Dark Water Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dark Water, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
80%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
60%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
100%
70.2%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dark Water 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 Dark Water partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dark Water, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
60%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
40%
18.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Dark Water 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 Dark Water communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dark Water, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
40%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
40%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dark Water 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 Dark Water offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dark Water, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
80%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
80%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
100%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
80%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
80%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
80%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
80%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
60%
31.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
80%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Heritage Hill Senior Community, Maple Shade Meadows Senior Living and Serenity Gardens are the top-rated memory care facilities near Dark Water, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 5 memory care facilities near Dark Water, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Dark Water, Pennsylvania are Heritage Hill Senior Community and Maple Shade Meadows Senior Living. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 5 memory care facilities near you in Dark Water, Pennsylvania typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Dark Water, 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 Dark Water, 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 Dark Water, Pennsylvania ranges from $1 to $78000. The average Memory Care cost in Dark Water, Pennsylvania is $4,345. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Dark Water, Pennsylvania typically starts at $1. 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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