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Memory care in Dorset 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 Dorset is about $5,781 per month.

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 134 communities, read 4295 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Allentown, Emmaus and Whitehall.

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Photo of Keystone Villa at Ephrata
1313 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
8.6
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52 reviews
8.6
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52 reviews
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My mother has gone through a lot of changes in the last few years. She started at Keystone with my father after covid because they were too sick to take care of each other and keep track of their meds. My...
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.
Photo of Meadow Glen at Phoebe Richland
55 Photos available
1111 Floor plans available
8.5
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14 reviews
8.5
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14 reviews
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The staff is great! The private room is spacious. The administration team is top-notch. Everything is very clean. We know he is well taken care of.
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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Photo of Serenity Care Kingston
1212 Photos available
8.5
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7 reviews
8.5
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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...
Photo of The Palmerton
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8.3
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33 reviews
8.3
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33 reviews
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The staff who work directly with the residents care and work hard to ensure their needs are met even though working short personnel. Nice place and the scenery is beautiful
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.
Breathtaking views overlooking the Lehigh Gap, with a panoramic view of Blue Mountain...The Village at Palmerton is conveniently located near Palmerton Hospital. We are within walking distance from all of your shopping and banking needs. We ask you to come and visit with us and see the...
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Photo of Phoebe Berks Village
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8.2
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Everyone in the administrative process were helpful and answered all our questions to our satisfaction. The staff at the front desk were friendly. When we saw the house keepers the were polite and had...
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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Photo of Legend of Allentown
1919 Photos available
8.2
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41 reviews
8.2
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41 reviews
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Legend is a nice place. It seems to be kept clean. Staff is nice. I would recommend them to others who are searching for a place for their loved one.
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.
At Legend of Allentown, you’ll find a vibrant atmosphere that values both community and individuality. Gathering areas are purposefully designed to make life more engaging, convenient and social, while a variety of residential floorplans offer comfortable, private retreats in which you can...
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1616 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.2
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36 reviews
8.2
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The staff really worked well with my MIL and going to dialysis. At times it was hard to get in touch with her but part of this is due to her memory issues. They took great care of her until she passed away...
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.
Mifflin Court is a Genesis senior living community located in quaint and historic Shillington, PA. The picture perfect town is like something out of a storybook and actually served as the basis for the town of Olinger in the fictional books by legendary author John Updike. We offer all the...
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8.2
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8.2
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We were very happy with our experience at Manatawny. [name removed] was very helpful and worked with us to be able to place [name removed] even though he was in the edge of not being able to be placed. We...
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.
The Residences at Manatawny Village is a senior living community located in Pottstown, Pennsylvania. The community resides in the center of a productive farming and dairy region and has access to the nearby historic diatrict of Pottstown which offers tremendous opportunities for social,...
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Photo of South Mountain Memory Care
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8.0
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Mom was only there for 4 months. She passed away after a cancer diagnosis in October. The director and nurses were extremely kind and kept me informed of issues with mom's health & welfare. The entire...
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.
South Mountain Memory Care was built on the “Small House” concept. This concept has been found to be most the most successful environment for those with memory issues in that it creates a sense of home, confidence of surroundings, and ultimately happiness with residents.Research indicates that...
Photo of Complete Care at Brakeley Park
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As a nurse, I wanted my mom to be placed in a facility that had good nurses and overall care. I was blown away by how attentive the staff are, how kind and caring they all are. Even the support staff and the...
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.
Brakeley Park Center is a small senior living community in Phillipsburg New Jersey. Our specialty is providing premier senior living services with a focus on individualized attention. Our small town is located where the Delaware and Lehigh Rivers meet so we are able to enjoy the delights of small...
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Photo of Foulkeways at Gwynedd
3535 Photos available
8.0
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4 reviews
8.0
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4 reviews
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Everything at Foulkeways at Gwynedd has been excellent! The main reason we chose this facility is because of the walkability. Indoors and out.
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.
Steeped in the time-honored Quaker traditions of honesty and integrity, respect for simplicity and quality, and an abiding belief in the unique worth of every human being, Foulkeways at Gwynedd has been providing unwavering standards of excellence to residents for over 50 years. A pioneer among...
Photo of Berkshire Commons
1010 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
7.8
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42 reviews
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This is an amazing place! My mom is so happy here! Beautiful facility. Clean and always decorated beautifully for each season. Friendly and caring staffing. You get a sense of family and caring from ALL...
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.
Berkshire Commons is an award winning senior living community, located in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country, sits on the picturesque grounds of the Reading Country Club. Residents, friends and families alike call our luxurious community 'The Place to Be,' with its premiere location and...
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Photo of Hemsley House of Paoli
1010 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
7.8
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48 reviews
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We had a great experience. Unfortunately, my father was only there for a very short amount of time because he died about 2 weeks after he moved in. The nursing staff was amazing. They did everything to make...
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.
We’re welcoming brighter days as our residents have the chance to enjoy group activities, communal dining, social events, and indoor visitation, subject to community operating status.Community & Location Highlights:-Located in Malvern, Pennsylvania, in the heart of Willistown Township just...
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Photo of Magnolias of Lancaster
1515 Photos available
7.7
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40 reviews
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Staff have been wonderful getting to know my mom and understanding her through her good days and bad days. I appreciate the updates and the staff have been wonderful to work with. She has been to 2 other...
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.
Magnolias of Lancaster provides a comfortable, home-like setting with programs and services designed specifically for individuals with Alzheimer's disease or other memory impairments. Magnolias of Lancaster offers private and companion suites in a comfortable neighborhood environment. Unique...
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Photo of Rittenhouse Village at Lehigh Valley
1717 Photos available
7.5
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76 reviews
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Facilities are great, always clean so that's great. As far as staff , they have a turnover rate and that hurts residents when it comes to trusting who's taking care of their needs. The long time staff...
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.
Rittenhouse Village at Lehigh Valley is conveniently located in an upscale medical and professional park across from Lehigh Valley Hospital. Our residents enjoy stunning views of Lehigh Parkway and the convenience of having top-notch physicians and specialty medical practices just minutes away....
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Photo of Parkland Manor
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7.5
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The food is good. The staff seems to do a good job with care. There are a lot of activities for the residents. The room sizes are large for a single occupancy. The cleanliness is hit or miss. Good Shepherd...
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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Photo of Lehigh Commons
1515 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
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7.2
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36 reviews
7.2
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36 reviews
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The staff is very attentive to the patients and I know my husband enjoys the meals being served. There are activities easy to follow for the patients that are interested in them.
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.
For more than 25 years, Lehigh Commons has been providing quality health care services in a comfortable and safe environment to our residents. Together, with our team of dedicated staff members, we are committed to providing customized care and attention that fosters independence in a respected...
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Photo of Above and Beyond at the Knights
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Above and Beyond at the Knights has been a lifesaver for my dad. They are beyond amazing to him Not fancy if you want frills not the place if you want care then this is where you need to be.
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.
We offer a home like setting and cheerful smiles from our professional staff who greet you everyday. Our caring staff offers the assistance you need while respecting your independence. Our peaceful setting, restaurant style dining experience, activities and beautiful setting combine to create...
Photo of Bethlehem Manor Memory Care
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I was very happy with Bethlehem Manor. Bethlehem Manor memory care is no longer at the same location. The staff at the market Street location went above and beyond and being helpful and caring. [name...
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.
Photo of The Highlands At Wyomissing a CCRC
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The staff is wonderful and caring. Having everything under one roof is ideal. We love that my Dad has a choice as to where to eat his meals and that one day s included each day. The food is fantastic and...
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.
The Highlands at Wyomissing is a nonprofit continuing care retirement community (CCRC) located in charming Wyomissing, PA, where the retirement living is stimulating and the ambience gracious. Built in 1989, The Highlands is situated on 113 acres of gently rolling land with tree-lined roads and...
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Our loved one has since passed but she had moved into The Heritage of Green Hills which is a new facility that looks like a 4-star hotel. There were lots of different events, nice and friendly staff and...
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.
The Heritage of Green Hills is a full-service, independent living, personal care and memory care community located on 78 acres of rolling hills in Berks County, Pa. The Heritage is a vibrant, healthy life plan community. The community is focused on helping residents reach their highest level of...
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Photo of Serenity Gardens
2020 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
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The facility was clean and well maintained. The room was a perfect size for two people to share. The room was furnished with a dresser for each person along with a closet for each. The staff that I met were...
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...
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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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Everyone is very caring and kind. My mom enjoys being there. They are like their own little family. There are some repairs that need to be made to the facility such as they need a new roof and the carpet...
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.
Welcome home to Greenfield of Perkiomen Valley! We are located in a beautiful & historic region of Montgomery County about 40 miles northwest of Center City Philadelphia. Schwenksville is the gateway to the Perkiomen Trail, which is a 19-mile scenic trail running along the Perkiomen Creek....
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No problems, and they have gone above and beyond. The staff is great, they call in advance, any changes and they are calling me. It can be multiple calls daily, very clean. Their staff is on top of...
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 Dorset, PA

The average cost of senior living in Dorset is $5,781 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Middleport, PA with an average of $4,582 per month.

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

Dorset, PA
$5,781/mo
$5,576/mo

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

Dorset, PA
$5,781/mo
U.S. national average
$5,660/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,781/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,622/mo
Studio
$7,204/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,266/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,593/mo

Senior living costs in Dorset 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: Dorset, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDorset, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Memory Care$5,781/mo$5,533/mo$5,660/mo
Assisted Living$4,118/mo$4,539/mo$4,879/mo
Independent Living$3,586/mo$4,477/mo$4,272/mo
Memory Care
Dorset, PA:$5,781/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,533/mo
U.S.:$5,660/mo
Assisted Living
Dorset, PA:$4,118/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,539/mo
U.S.:$4,879/mo
Independent Living
Dorset, PA:$3,586/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,477/mo
U.S.:$4,272/mo
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Memory care costs in Dorset, PA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Dorset 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.

Dorset, PAPA stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Dorset, PA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Dorset 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.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Dorset, PA$6,415/mo$6,005/mo+6.8%
Pennsylvania$6,645/mo$6,173/mo+7.6%
National$6,495/mo$6,160/mo+5.4%
Dorset, PA
2024 average cost:$6,415/mo
2023 average cost:$6,005/mo
Percent change:+6.8%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$6,645/mo
2023 average cost:$6,173/mo
Percent change:+7.6%
National
2024 average cost:$6,495/mo
2023 average cost:$6,160/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
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What families are saying about memory care in Dorset

Recent reviews for memory care in Dorset

Freedom Village at Brandywine, a CCRC in Coatesville, PA

4.5
My mother has lived at Freedom Village since 1999, first in a beautiful condo, next in Assisted Living and finally in Skilled Care for the last 5 years. She is now 96 years old, legally blind, hard of hearing, and has advanced dementia. She spends most of her time in a wheelchair and is happy ...
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The Pathways at Warrington

5.0
From the initial interview/tour of the facility through the final moments of my Dad's stay at Pathways, our family felt loved, supported and encouraged by the entire staff. What an amazing culture they have! If possible, we would give more than 5 stars for what we experienced and the service ...
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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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Compassionate and attentive staff. Reviews consistently mention the kindness and care of staff members at various communities, such as Blue Bell Place and Heritage Hill, where residents and their families have developed long-term friendships with caregivers.
Variety of activities to encourage socializing. Families praise the range of activities offered at different communities, like Arden Courts and Manor at Marketplace, which help residents stay engaged and active through movie nights, museum outings, and gardening classes.
Thorough and consistent communication. Families appreciate clear and frequent communication with their loved ones and community staff, ensuring that care needs are met and everyone is informed. Facilities like Arden Courts and Chestnut Knoll prioritize open dialogue between families and staff.
Individually tailored care plans. Communities like South Mountain Memory Care and Spring Village at Pocono cater to the unique needs of their residents, creating personalized care plans to accommodate individual preferences and care requirements.
Quality meals and dining experiences. Throughout reviews, the quality of food stands out as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction. Communities like Eagleview Landing and Arbor Terrace prioritize nutritious meals and accommodating dietary restrictions to ensure that residents look forward to mealtimes every day.
Well-maintained interior spaces and grounds. Reviews frequently emphasize the importance of cleanliness and upkeep in residents' living experiences. Facilities like Linden Village and Magnolias of Lancaster prioritize the maintenance of both private rooms and communal spaces, including gardens and walking trails.
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Dorset review score based on 1,014 family reviews

8.3
Review score123 facilities1014 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 1014 reviews of 123 Dorset memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Dorset 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

Dorset review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Dorset, PA123 facilities
8.3
New Ringgold, PA126 facilities
8.1
Tamaqua, PA97 facilities

Review subcategories for Dorset 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 1,014 reviews of 123 Dorset memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Dorset 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.
Dorset, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.4
3.9
Friendliness
3.5
4.0
Care services
3.3
3.6
Staff
3.4
3.8
Meals & dining
3.1
3.5
Activities
3.2
3.5
Value for cost*
3.2
3.5
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Dorset memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dorset memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dorset, 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 Dorset 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 Dorset that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dorset, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
69.1%
63.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
62.6%
47.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.9%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
74.8%
69.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
49.6%
28.2%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.1%
89.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
72.4%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
70.7%
69.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Dorset 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 Dorset Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dorset, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
71.5%
72%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
63.4%
45.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
72.4%
67.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
24.4%
26.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dorset 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 Dorset partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dorset, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
35%
27.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
64.2%
44.5%
No sugar
No sugar
61.8%
41.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
56.1%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
42.3%
22.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Dorset 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 Dorset communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dorset, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
53.7%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
67.5%
39.9%
Room service
Room service
52.8%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30.1%
22.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dorset 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 Dorset offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dorset, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
65.9%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
57.7%
33%
Community service programs
Community service programs
48%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
65.9%
53%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
68.3%
50.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
70.7%
59.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
56.1%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
52%
35.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
52.8%
36.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
65%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
65.9%
47%
Dances
Dances
43.1%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.1%
22.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
65.9%
46%
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State regulations for memory care in Dorset

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Chestnut Knoll, Blue Bell Place and Morningside House of Collegeville are the top-rated memory care facilities near Dorset, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 134 memory care facilities near Dorset, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Dorset, Pennsylvania are Morningside House of Collegeville, The Birches at Harleysville and Keystone Villa at Douglassville Personal Care. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 134 memory care facilities near you in Dorset, Pennsylvania typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Dorset, 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 Dorset, 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 Dorset, Pennsylvania ranges from $151 to $13860. The average Memory Care cost in Dorset, Pennsylvania is $5,781. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Dorset, Pennsylvania typically starts at $151. 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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