About Assisted LivingAssisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.Complete guide to assisted livingBest of 2025 Assisted Living Winners
About Memory CareMemory 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. Complete guide to memory careBest of 2025 Memory Care Winners
About Independent LivingIndependent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to independent livingBest of 2025 Independent Living Winners
About Senior LivingSenior living is a term used to describe various housing and care options for older adults from maintenance-free, 55+ facilities for active seniors, to secure, fully staffed facilities for seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia. Complete guide to senior livingFind senior living facilities near you
About Nursing HomesNursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.Complete guide to Nursing Homes
About Senior ApartmentsSenior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to Senior Apartments
About Care HomesResidential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.Complete guide to care homes
Veteran ResourcesVA benefits for long-term care, such as Aid and Attendance benefits, can help eligible veterans and their surviving spouses pay for senior care.Guide to VA benefits for long-term care
Senior Living Home

10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Elmora, PA

Answer a few questions to get personalized results
Who are you searching for?

Memory care in Elmora 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 Elmora is about $4,746 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 32 communities, read 371 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

As you explore memory care near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like  You may also consider nearby communities such as Johnstown, Altoona and Ebensburg.

Elmora Memory Care Facilities | 371 Reviews

Showing 27 communities
Last Updated: 12/5/25
Sort by
Filter by
Review Score
Distance
See communities with
Amenities
Providers
5 star
0%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
Everyone at Melody Manor has been great. How they work with my dad and take a personal interest has made a very difficult thing to do, a little easier. Melody Manor is very clean.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Melody Manor Personal Care Home was started 27 years ago and has been family owned and operated since then. We are a 43 bed facility offering semi-private and private rooms. Each room is decorated in a style that offers warmth and comfort. We have trained and qualified staff members that work...
Photo of Redstone Highlands-Murrysville
5 star
0%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
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.
Redstone Highlands is a continuing care retirement organization offering a variety of quality housing choices for older adults who prefer to live with peace of mind in a comfortable community. Living options include senior apartments, personal care, memory impairment and access to nursing care at...
Inline cta image

Our free advisors can help

  • Compare local facilities
  • Determine care type
  • Schedule tours
  • Evaluate pricing

Cost of memory care in Elmora, PA

The average cost of senior living in Elmora is $4,746 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Ehrenfeld, PA with an average of $4,169 per month.

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

Elmora, PA
$4,746/mo

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

Elmora, PA
$4,746/mo
U.S. national average
$5,523/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,746/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,780/mo
Studio
$5,901/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,525/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,428/mo

Senior living costs in Elmora 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: Elmora, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeElmora, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Memory Care$4,746/mo$5,443/mo$5,523/mo
Assisted Living$3,831/mo$4,440/mo$4,770/mo
Independent Living$2,843/mo$4,353/mo$4,167/mo
Memory Care
Elmora, PA:$4,746/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,443/mo
U.S.:$5,523/mo
Assisted Living
Elmora, PA:$3,831/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,440/mo
U.S.:$4,770/mo
Independent Living
Elmora, PA:$2,843/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,353/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.

Memory care costs in Elmora, PA, over time

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

Elmora, PAPA stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Elmora, PA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Elmora 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
Elmora, PA$7,042/mo$6,458/mo+9.0%
Pennsylvania$6,483/mo$6,032/mo+7.5%
National$6,439/mo$6,063/mo+6.2%
Elmora, PA
2024 average cost:$7,042/mo
2023 average cost:$6,458/mo
Percent change:+9.0%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$6,483/mo
2023 average cost:$6,032/mo
Percent change:+7.5%
National
2024 average cost:$6,439/mo
2023 average cost:$6,063/mo
Percent change:+6.2%
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.

Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about memory care in Elmora

Recent reviews for memory care in Elmora

Olivia Village Assisted Living Residence in Tyrone, PA

4.7
My loved one seems to like the food. It is good value for the money. The staff is very interactive, with the residents. They could add more staff. Overall, I would recommend to other families.

Harmony at State College

4.8
My loved one is very happy with activities and meals. They offer nail polishing, trips, and more for the residents to participate in. One reason we choose the community was because of all the activities the community has to offer . We feel like the community has become extended family to my ...
Read more

Juniper Village Wellspring at Brookline in State College, PA

5.0
This is an ideal memory care facility. The team of caregivers are well trained, patient, loving, caring and dependable. They always have the best interests of the residents in their hearts. The facility was designed and built to optimize the function of memory care. The building is very well ...
Read more

Elmora review score based on 154 family reviews

8.5
Review score27 facilities154 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 154 reviews of 27 Elmora memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Elmora 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

Elmora review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Elmora, PA27 facilities
8.7
Carrolltown, PA29 facilities
8.6

Review subcategories for Elmora 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 154 reviews of 27 Elmora memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Elmora 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.
Elmora, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.1
Friendliness
4.4
4.2
Care services
4.2
3.9
Staff
4.3
4.1
Meals & dining
3.8
3.8
Activities
4.0
3.7
Value for cost*
4.1
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Elmora memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elmora memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elmora, 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 Elmora 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 Elmora that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Elmora, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
74.1%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
63%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
74.1%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
37%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
70.4%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
81.5%
69.2%
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 Elmora 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 Elmora Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Elmora, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
74.1%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
55.6%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
59.3%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
40.7%
25.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Elmora 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 Elmora partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Elmora, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.2%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
63%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
63%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
51.9%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
37%
20.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Elmora 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 Elmora communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Elmora, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.1%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
40.7%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.8%
22.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Elmora 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 Elmora offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Elmora, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
55.6%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
55.6%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.6%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.6%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.1%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55.6%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
48.1%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.4%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
59.3%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
63%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
40.7%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
63%
45.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

State regulations for memory care in Elmora

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Colonial Courtyard at Clearfield, Elizabeth Seton Memory Care Center and Heritage Grove at Indiana are the top-rated memory care facilities near Elmora, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 32 memory care facilities near Elmora, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Elmora, Pennsylvania are Colonial Courtyard at Clearfield and Elizabeth Seton Memory Care Center. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 32 memory care facilities near you in Elmora, Pennsylvania typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Elmora, 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 Elmora, 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 Elmora, Pennsylvania ranges from $1100 to $10760. The average Memory Care cost in Elmora, Pennsylvania is $4,746. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Elmora, Pennsylvania typically starts at $1100. 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.
Photo cta image

More questions?

Ask an A Place for Mom local advisor at no cost.

The information contained on this page is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical, legal or financial advice or create a professional relationship between A Place for Mom and the reader. Always seek the advice of your health care provider, attorney or financial advisor with respect to any particular matter, and do not act or refrain from acting on the basis of anything you have read on this site. Links to third-party websites are only for the convenience of the reader; A Place for Mom does not endorse the contents of the third-party sites.
Back to top