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The average monthly cost of Memory Care in Pennsylvania is $7,255, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Deardorffs Mill area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

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The experience we have had with The Leland of Laurel Run has been very positive. I certainly recommend them. They did a really good job working with my sister to get her acclimated to the new place 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.
The Leland of Laurel Run strives to give our residents all the care, security and comforts of home. Newly renovated and opened in December, 2012, our unique setting downtown Waynesboro offers a step back in history. Once the Leland Hotel, the building has been purchased and re-purposed into a...
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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, 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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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.
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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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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My mother is at Fahrney Keedy right now. She loves everything about the community even though we are in a pandemic. She has had wonderful experience with the staff members, and getting situated. The...
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.
Fahrney-Keedy Home and Village is nestled among the foothills of the picturesque Catoctin Mountains of Northern Washington County.  This 90 acre Maryland retirement community offers breathtaking vistas in all directions.  We are located just minutes from Interstates 70 or 81. As a...
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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...
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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.
Odyssey Assisted Living at Montevue is an assisted living community located in a quiet, unique and upscale neighborhood in Frederick, MD. It is a world-class memory care community living designed to assist residents to remain social, while enjoying the things that they loved doing before their...
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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When my mother told me she wanted to relocate to the Towson area to be near me I knew it was time to look for just the right place. I toured both independent living and assisted living communities in the...
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.

Cost of memory care in Deardorffs Mill, PA

The average cost of senior living in Pennsylvania is $7,255 per month as compared to $7,121 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Pennsylvania vs. national costs

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Column communityType: Community type
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typePennsylvaniaU.S.Cost difference
Memory Care$7,255/mo$7,121/mo1.9% above national median
Assisted Living$5,701/mo$5,909/mo3.5% below national median
Independent Living$3,813/mo$3,532/mo8.0% above national median
Memory Care
Pennsylvania:$7,255/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
Cost difference:1.9% above national median
Assisted Living
Pennsylvania:$5,701/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Cost difference:3.5% below national median
Independent Living
Pennsylvania:$3,813/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
Cost difference:8.0% above national median
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What families are saying about memory care in Deardorffs Mill

Recent reviews for memory care in Deardorffs Mill

HeartFields Assisted Living at Frederick

5.0
My experience at Heartfields was excellent! I couldn’t have placed [name removed] in a more caring, professional environment. I would recommend Heartfields to anyone. It was a difficult time for me and they made it easier on a daily basis to continue to help [name removed]

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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Atrium Village by Cogir in Owings Mills, MD

4.3
The COVID environment has made it hard. The community was going to start bringing the activities back, and then a staff member tested positive. So the residents had to be back in isolation, and it has been a long period of time. The community has done a great job with the COVID situation. ...
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Deardorffs Mill review score based on 658 family reviews

8.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 658 reviews of 87 Deardorffs Mill memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Deardorffs Mill 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

Deardorffs Mill review score compared against nearby cities

8.8
Deardorffs Mill, PA87 facilities
8.9
Hampden, PA62 facilities
8.6
Chambersburg, PA48 facilities

Review subcategories for Deardorffs Mill 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 658 reviews of 87 Deardorffs Mill memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Deardorffs Mill 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.
Deardorffs Mill, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.2
3.7
Friendliness
3.2
3.8
Care services
2.9
3.4
Staff
3.0
3.6
Meals & dining
2.9
3.3
Activities
3.0
3.3
Value for cost*
2.8
3.4
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Deardorffs Mill memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Deardorffs Mill memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Deardorffs Mill, 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 Deardorffs Mill 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 Deardorffs Mill that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Deardorffs Mill, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
69%
63.9%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
57.5%
47.3%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.7%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.9%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
69%
70%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
36.8%
28.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.7%
89.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
67.8%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
65.5%
69.6%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Deardorffs Mill 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 Deardorffs Mill Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Deardorffs Mill, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
71.3%
72.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
63.2%
45.7%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
70.1%
68.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
26.4%
26.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Deardorffs Mill 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 Deardorffs Mill partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Deardorffs Mill, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.6%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60.9%
44.9%
No sugar
No sugar
56.3%
41.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
49.4%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
34.5%
23.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Deardorffs Mill 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 Deardorffs Mill communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Deardorffs Mill, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
43.7%
32.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54%
40.3%
Room service
Room service
44.8%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.4%
23.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Deardorffs Mill 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 Deardorffs Mill offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Deardorffs Mill, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
63.2%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
47.1%
33.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
44.8%
29.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
63.2%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64.4%
51.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
59.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
51.7%
39.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44.8%
36%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
51.7%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
59.8%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
62.1%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
42.5%
32.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58.6%
46.4%
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State regulations for memory care in Deardorffs Mill

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 Deardorffs Mill protect seniors.
Learn about Pennsylvania memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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