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6 Best Memory Care Facilities in Dorrance, PA
Memory care in Dorrance 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 Dorrance is about $4,430 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 6 communities, read 162 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
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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...
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9.6
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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
9.1
Review score
43 reviews
Mom was very happy there. I just wanted to add, that from [date removed] when she entered TC until she passed in [date removed], she needed to go into NH rehab facilities a few times for extra therapy, 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.
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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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...
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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...
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.
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Cost of memory care in Dorrance, PA
The average cost of senior living in Dorrance is $4,430 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Berwick, PA with an average of $3,877 per month.
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What families are saying about memory care in Dorrance
Recent reviews for memory care in Dorrance
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.
Dorrance review score based on 54 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 54 reviews of 6 Dorrance memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Dorrance 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
Dorrance review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Dorrance 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 54 reviews of 6 Dorrance memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Dorrance 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.Dorrance, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.4
Friendliness
4.3
4.5
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.4
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.0
Value for cost*
4.2
4.0
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Dorrance memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dorrance memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dorrance, 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 Dorrance 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 Dorrance that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dorrance, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
33.3%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
66.7%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
83.3%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
83.3%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
66.7%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
83.3%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
83.3%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
100%
72.1%
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 Dorrance 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 Dorrance Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dorrance, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.7%
74%
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
83.3%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
33.3%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dorrance 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 Dorrance partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dorrance, PANational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
50%
18.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Dorrance 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 Dorrance communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dorrance, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
16.7%
36.9%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select programs and activities in Dorrance 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 Dorrance offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dorrance, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
31.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.7%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Heritage Hill Senior Community, Serenity Care Kingston and Maple Shade Meadows Senior Living are the top-rated memory care facilities near Dorrance, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 6 memory care facilities near Dorrance, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Dorrance, 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 6 memory care facilities near you in Dorrance, Pennsylvania typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Dorrance, 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 Dorrance, 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 Dorrance, Pennsylvania ranges from $1 to $10106. The average Memory Care cost in Dorrance, Pennsylvania is $4,430. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Dorrance, 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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