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Memory care in Elizabethtown 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 Elizabethtown is about $5,623 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 5 communities, read 157 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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66 Photos available
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59 reviews
10
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59 reviews
5 star
73%
4 star
15%
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5%
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0%
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I moved here a year ago from Florida and was very nervous, but everyone here was so caring and I felt at ease. It never felt like I was in a facility, it felt like home and the staff felt like family. You...
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.
Palmyra Senior Living is small intimate personal care home specializing in Memory Care and Personal Care, offering 24 hour personalized assistance with care and supervision with all the comforts of home. Our home is located in the charming town of Palmyra, PA in a tranquil luxurious setting and...
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1313 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.2
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64 reviews
9.2
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64 reviews
5 star
74%
4 star
19%
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3%
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Most are very helpful, although somethings are said in a way that can be misleading. I'm kept basically well informed of any changes. The move went very well and she adjusted to fitting in realistically...
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.
Juniper Village at Mount Joy provides the keys to unlocking a great lifestyle for senior living! At Juniper Village we believe that maintaining and promoting an active body, an engaged mind, and a fulfilled spirit are keys to healthy aging. Whether you cherish quiet activities or spirited social...
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8.8
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47 reviews
8.8
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47 reviews
5 star
52%
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34%
3 star
4%
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6%
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4%
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Overall, the staff is friendly and the community is clean. It's a no-frills community compared to some, but for a resident in memory care who won't utilize the movie theater or sports bar that others offer,...
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.
Located in historic Maytown Pennsylvania, minutes from Lancaster, York, Elizabehtown, and Hershey, Paramount Senior Living at Lancaster County is surrounded by the scenic farmlands that make Lancaster County so special. Paramount Senior Living offers much more than a place to live, we offer a...
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3131 Floor plans available
7.8
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25 reviews
7.8
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25 reviews
5 star
32%
4 star
28%
3 star
16%
2 star
4%
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20%
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The working staff were very good and caring people, and eager to please. I was very disappointed with the Sales staff and the Health Director. My wife spent two consecutive periods in Respite Care. Her son...
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 to Harmony at HersheyIndependent Living | Personal Care | Memory CareIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Hershey, Pennsylvania, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security, support, services and...
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6.1
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7 reviews
6.1
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7 reviews
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14%
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29%
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5's across the board!! Professional administrative staff has been there for us every step of the way. Very hands-on team that cares for the residences and they have taken the time to get to know my dad....
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.
Oak Hill Village is a senior living community located in Middletown, a small borough in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. You can find this sleepy little town next to the Susquehanna River. In town, you will find a variety of fine dining and casual restaurants to enjoy. Let yourself stroll through...
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9.1
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14 reviews
9.1
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My 98-year-old mother passed away peacefully at Country Meadows 2 days ago. From the moment we first met the staff throughout the past 2-plus years mom was treated with the kind of love and care that made...
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 Elizabethtown, PA

The average cost of senior living in Elizabethtown is $5,623 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Yorkana, PA with an average of $5,394 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Elizabethtown, PA vs. nearby cities

Elizabethtown, PA
$5,623/mo
$5,580/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Elizabethtown, PA vs. the state and national average

Elizabethtown, PA
$5,623/mo
U.S. national average
$5,444/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Elizabethtown vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$5,623/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Elizabethtown, PA by room type

Semi-Private
$6,069/mo
Studio
$6,239/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,413/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,573/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Elizabethtown over time

Elizabethtown, PAPA stateNational

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What families are saying about memory care in Elizabethtown

Recent reviews for memory care in Elizabethtown

Butler Street Senior Living in Harrisburg, PA

3.9
The community has good staff; however I feel they are understaffed currently. There has been some staff turnover since my loved one moved into the community. Due to the staffing challenges this can cause delays in waiting for meals, care, and more. [name removed] the Director is wonderful; ...
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Oak Leaf Manor South in Millersville, PA

5.0
We chose Oak Leaf Manor South because of word of mouth, we have a friend who had her mom in here and they had all good things to say. I have never heard a bad thing about this community. Her room size is great for her needs. The staff members have been great about communicating and keeping us ...
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Country Meadows of Mechanicsburg

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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Elizabethtown review score based on 48 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 48 reviews of 5 Elizabethtown memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Elizabethtown 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

Elizabethtown review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Elizabethtown, PA5 facilities
8.0
York Haven, PA90 facilities
8.8
Marietta, PA5 facilities

Review subcategories for Elizabethtown 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 48 reviews of 5 Elizabethtown memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Elizabethtown 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.
Elizabethtown, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.4
Friendliness
4.1
4.5
Care services
3.6
4.2
Staff
3.9
4.4
Meals & dining
3.7
4.1
Activities
3.8
4.0
Value for cost*
3.5
4.0
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Elizabethtown memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elizabethtown memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elizabethtown, 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 Elizabethtown 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 Elizabethtown that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Elizabethtown, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
80%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
60%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
80%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
40%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
80%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60%
72.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Elizabethtown 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 Elizabethtown Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Elizabethtown, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
80%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
80%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
60%
70.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Elizabethtown 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 Elizabethtown partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Elizabethtown, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
40%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
80%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
80%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
60%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
18.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Elizabethtown 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 Elizabethtown communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Elizabethtown, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
60%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
80%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
80%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
40%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Elizabethtown 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 Elizabethtown offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Elizabethtown, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
80%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
80%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
80%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
80%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
80%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
80%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
60%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
80%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
80%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
80%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
40%
31.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
80%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
80%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 5 memory care facilities near Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania are Aura Maris Senior Living of Palmyra, Keystone Villa at Ephrata and Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Susquehanna. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 5 memory care facilities near you in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Elizabethtown, 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 Elizabethtown, 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 Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania ranges from $698 to $14700. The average Memory Care cost in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania is $5,623. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Elizabethtown, 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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