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Memory care in East Donegal 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 East Donegal is about $6,029 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 115 communities, read 3318 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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.
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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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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.
Carroll Lutheran Village is a not-for-profit life plan community. For over 40 years, we have helped individuals achieve their personal best in our full-service continuing care retirement community, which is why we’ve been recognized as Carroll’s Best for retirement living, assisted living and...
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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
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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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The difficult decision to move my mother into a memory care facility was eased after visiting Arden Courts. It’s a noticeably clean facility, with fresh food provided at mealtimes, as well as snacks and...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Arden Courts of Pikesville was designed exclusively for individuals in early-to-mid stages of Alzheimer's disease. Arden Courts offers all the services normally associated with an assisted living facility, however, the services have been modified to take into account the unique needs of the...
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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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Cost of memory care in East Donegal, PA

The average cost of senior living in East Donegal is $6,029 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Yorkana, PA with an average of $5,623 per month.

Memory care costs in East Donegal, PA, vs. nearby cities

East Donegal, PA
$6,029/mo
$5,922/mo

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

East Donegal, PA
$6,029/mo
U.S. national average
$5,557/mo

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

Memory Care
$6,029/mo

Memory care costs in East Donegal, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,149/mo
Studio
$5,984/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,077/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,463/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,623/mo

Senior living costs in East Donegal vs. state and national costs

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Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: East Donegal, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEast Donegal, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Memory Care$6,029/mo$5,477/mo$5,557/mo
Assisted Living$4,843/mo$4,470/mo$4,796/mo
Independent Living$4,037/mo$4,363/mo$4,191/mo
Memory Care
East Donegal, PA:$6,029/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,477/mo
U.S.:$5,557/mo
Assisted Living
East Donegal, PA:$4,843/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,470/mo
U.S.:$4,796/mo
Independent Living
East Donegal, PA:$4,037/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,363/mo
U.S.:$4,191/mo
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Memory care costs in East Donegal, PA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in East Donegal 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.

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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
East Donegal, PA$6,358/mo$6,264/mo+1.5%
Pennsylvania$6,647/mo$6,175/mo+7.7%
National$6,485/mo$6,145/mo+5.5%
East Donegal, PA
2024 average cost:$6,358/mo
2023 average cost:$6,264/mo
Percent change:+1.5%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$6,647/mo
2023 average cost:$6,175/mo
Percent change:+7.7%
National
2024 average cost:$6,485/mo
2023 average cost:$6,145/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in East Donegal

Recent reviews for memory care in East Donegal

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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Arbor Terrace Exton

4.0
We like the modern takes the facility has, it is brand new so it jumps out at you as being quite lovely. Since it is a newer community and them having to start fro scratch there are a few areas that could use some improvement, and work out the kinks. Most of the staff members are pretty ...
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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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Seamless move-in process with helpful staff. Many reviews mention the ease of the move-in process at various communities, with friendly and accommodating staff making the transition smooth for both residents and their families. At Keystone Villa at Douglassville Personal Care, for instance, the facility workers handled the move-in proced ...
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Communication and updates from staff. Several families express appreciation for transparent and regular communication from community staff about their loved ones' care and daily life. At Harmony at Hershey, the lack of consistent contact and updates was a concern for some, but overall, the majority of reviews praise the open lines ...
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Thoughtful and caring approach to dementia care. Reviews highlight the compassionate and individualized care given to residents with dementia, with staff going above and beyond to create a supportive and engaging environment. At Artis Senior Living of West Shore, for example, the residential care team worked to pair residents with companions ...
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Warm and welcoming community atmosphere. Families and residents alike mention the friendly and inclusive atmosphere at their senior living communities. At Bel Air Assisted Living, the welcoming nature of the staff and the sense of community among residents contributed to a positive experience for both the resident and their family.
Engaging and stimulating activities for residents. Weekly activities tailored to residents' interests and abilities help keep seniors active and engaged at their communities. From arts and crafts to exercise classes and social events, these offerings encourage interaction and promote overall well-being. At Oak Leaf Manor South, some reviews me ...
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Considerate and flexible meal options. Reviews emphasize the importance of quality meals and accommodating dietary needs, with some communities offering customized meal plans and menu choices. At Harmony at West Shore, for instance, the dining team worked with residents and their families to ensure that individual preferences and r ...
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East Donegal review score based on 851 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 851 reviews of 107 East Donegal memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The East Donegal 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

East Donegal review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
East Donegal, PA107 facilities
9.1
Marietta, PA5 facilities
8.9
Wrightsville, PA9 facilities

Review subcategories for East Donegal 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 851 reviews of 107 East Donegal memory care communities. This chart helps you compare East Donegal 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
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.2
Care services
3.7
3.9
Staff
3.9
4.1
Meals & dining
3.6
3.8
Activities
3.7
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.8
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East Donegal memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in East Donegal memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in East Donegal, 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 East Donegal 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 East Donegal that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
East Donegal, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
71%
63.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
59.8%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.2%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.1%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
71%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
45.8%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.2%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
72.9%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
68.2%
69.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in East Donegal 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 East Donegal Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
East Donegal, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
72%
71.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
63.6%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
72%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25.2%
25.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in East Donegal 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 East Donegal partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
East Donegal, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.6%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
63.6%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
58.9%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
52.3%
49.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
30.8%
20.8%
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Availability of select dining options in East Donegal 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 East Donegal communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
East Donegal, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
48.6%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57%
39.4%
Room service
Room service
45.8%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.6%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in East Donegal 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 East Donegal offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
East Donegal, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
66.4%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
53.3%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
49.5%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
63.6%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
67.3%
50.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
69.2%
59.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55.1%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
55.1%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
63.6%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
64.5%
46.6%
Dances
Dances
47.7%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.9%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.6%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in East Donegal

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 East Donegal protect seniors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Paramount Senior Living at Lancaster County, Juniper Village at Mount Joy and Arden Courts Susquehanna, A Memory Care Community are the top-rated memory care facilities near East Donegal, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 115 memory care facilities near East Donegal, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in East Donegal, Pennsylvania are Arden Courts Susquehanna, A Memory Care Community, Senior Commons at Powder Mill and The Residence at Village Greens. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 115 memory care facilities near you in East Donegal, Pennsylvania typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in East Donegal, 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 East Donegal, 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 East Donegal, Pennsylvania ranges from $698 to $13860. The average Memory Care cost in East Donegal, Pennsylvania is $6,029. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in East Donegal, 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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