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Memory care in Donaldson 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 Donaldson is about $5,606 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 90 communities, read 2797 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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.
Turn Retirement Dreams into a RealityLocated in heart of Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley is a community filled with activity and connections, providing countless ways to lead a healthy, fulfilling lifestyle. Life at our community offers generous opportunities to enjoy friendships, improve your...
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This is a nice community. The staff is caring and attentive. The menu has a large variety and could use some small improvements. They off her to participate in activities with the other residents. We would...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory 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.
Wolf Run Village is an assisted living community located in Hughesville, PA. We offer single and double residence rooms. Rooms are equipped with cable TV, individually controlled thermostats, and are fully carpeted. Some single rooms come with a private bathroom. Double rooms have kitchenettes,...
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I really enjoyed visiting my mom. The people were so sweet and kind. I think the rate was very reasonable. The facility is beautiful and very clean.
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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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The care provided for my loved one at Sacred Heart Senior Living by the Creek has been exceptional. The staff is very friendly and take good care of her needs. The atmosphere is really homey and warm. I have...
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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.
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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.
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, 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.
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 Donaldson, PA

The average cost of senior living in Donaldson is $5,606 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mechanicsville, PA with an average of $4,339 per month.

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

Donaldson, PA
$5,606/mo
$5,586/mo

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

Donaldson, PA
$5,606/mo
U.S. national average
$5,535/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,606/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,836/mo
Studio
$5,873/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,709/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,253/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,623/mo

Senior living costs in Donaldson 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: Donaldson, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDonaldson, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Memory Care$5,606/mo$5,443/mo$5,535/mo
Assisted Living$4,268/mo$4,441/mo$4,779/mo
Independent Living$2,382/mo$4,354/mo$4,184/mo
Memory Care
Donaldson, PA:$5,606/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,443/mo
U.S.:$5,535/mo
Assisted Living
Donaldson, PA:$4,268/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,441/mo
U.S.:$4,779/mo
Independent Living
Donaldson, PA:$2,382/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,354/mo
U.S.:$4,184/mo
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Memory care costs in Donaldson, PA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Donaldson 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 Donaldson, PA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Donaldson 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.
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Donaldson, PA$6,413/mo$6,252/mo+2.6%
Pennsylvania$6,647/mo$6,175/mo+7.7%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Donaldson, PA
2024 average cost:$6,413/mo
2023 average cost:$6,252/mo
Percent change:+2.6%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$6,647/mo
2023 average cost:$6,175/mo
Percent change:+7.7%
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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 Donaldson

Recent reviews for memory care in Donaldson

Rittenhouse Village at Lehigh Valley in Allentown, PA

5.0
5 across the board. Love the staff members very caring of my mother in law who lives there but also my father in law who visits and has dinner with her daily. He raves about the food. Gloria doesn't really participate much but they always have her there during activities giving her the chance if ...
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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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Donaldson review score based on 728 family reviews

8.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 728 reviews of 83 Donaldson memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Donaldson 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

Donaldson review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
Donaldson, PA83 facilities
8.7
Tremont, PA91 facilities
8.5
Branchdale, PA97 facilities

Review subcategories for Donaldson 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 728 reviews of 83 Donaldson memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Donaldson 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.
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Cleanliness
4.0
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.2
Care services
3.7
3.9
Staff
3.9
4.1
Meals & dining
3.6
3.8
Activities
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.8
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Donaldson memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Donaldson memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Donaldson, 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 Donaldson 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 Donaldson that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
66.3%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
57.8%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.8%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
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98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
71.1%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
45.8%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.8%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
67.5%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
63.9%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Donaldson 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 Donaldson Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Donaldson, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
67.5%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
61.4%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
66.3%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
19.3%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Donaldson 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 Donaldson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Donaldson, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
34.9%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
61.4%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
59%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
59%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
34.9%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Donaldson 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 Donaldson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Donaldson, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
49.4%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60.2%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
48.2%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.9%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Donaldson 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 Donaldson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Donaldson, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
63.9%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
56.6%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
45.8%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
63.9%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
65.1%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
67.5%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
61.4%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
47%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
49.4%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.3%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
65.1%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
42.2%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.5%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.7%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Donaldson

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 Donaldson 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, Chestnut Knoll and Bridges of Bent Creek are the top-rated memory care facilities near Donaldson, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 90 memory care facilities near Donaldson, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Donaldson, Pennsylvania are Arden Courts Susquehanna, A Memory Care Community, The Residence at Village Greens and Manor At Market Square. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 90 memory care facilities near you in Donaldson, Pennsylvania typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Donaldson, 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 Donaldson, 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 Donaldson, Pennsylvania ranges from $698 to $13860. The average Memory Care cost in Donaldson, Pennsylvania is $5,606. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Donaldson, 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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