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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Gillespie, PA

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Memory care in Gillespie 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 Gillespie is about $7,525 per month.

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 83 communities, read 1723 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Greensburg, Uniontown and Monroeville.

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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.
    The Pristine Pines of Wexford is an assisted living community you or your loved can truly call home when living at home is no longer a prudent option. First and foremost, our staff and management are committed to ensuring dignity, privacy and freedom for residents, coupled with...
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 The Pristine Pines of Franklin Park, assisted living means dignity, privacy and freedom for you or your loved one, with just the right level of social activities, support and personalized care to keep life in its proper balance.    Our dedication and...
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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.
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.
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 Do Care! Windy Hill Village is state licensed for 47 beds and we believe that being a modest sized facility enables our staff to offer the best care specifically tailored to you. Perched atop a little hill in Kingwood, WV you will enjoy restored happiness, new friendships, annual...
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.
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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My gram spent 3 years at this home. The owner is very friendly, very easy to work with. The home is out of the way a bit, but I liked that aspect of it. They have a huge back porch and a courtyard type area....
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 Gillespie, PA

The average cost of senior living in Gillespie is $7,525 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hempfield, PA with an average of $6,580 per month.

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

Gillespie, PA
$7,525/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

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

Memory Care
$7,525/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,812/mo
Studio
$7,603/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,093/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,478/mo

Senior living costs in Gillespie 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: Gillespie, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGillespie, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Memory Care$7,525/mo$7,186/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$5,842/mo$5,655/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$3,830/mo$3,724/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Gillespie, PA:$7,525/mo
Pennsylvania:$7,186/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Gillespie, PA:$5,842/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,655/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Gillespie, PA:$3,830/mo
Pennsylvania:$3,724/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Memory care costs in Gillespie, PA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Gillespie 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 average 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Gillespie, PA$6,975/mo$6,401/mo+9.0%
Pennsylvania$6,850/mo$6,442/mo+6.3%
National$6,685/mo$6,446/mo+3.7%
Gillespie, PA
2024 average cost:$6,975/mo
2023 average cost:$6,401/mo
Percent change:+9.0%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$6,850/mo
2023 average cost:$6,442/mo
Percent change:+6.3%
National
2024 average cost:$6,685/mo
2023 average cost:$6,446/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
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What families are saying about memory care in Gillespie

Recent reviews for memory care in Gillespie

Easy Living Estates of New Stanton in Hunker, PA

4.4
We're very pleased with the care at this community with one major issue. It's a lovely place, very clean, and the staff are friendly. However, they cannot deal with any sort of intravenous care. Any sort of IV has to be done elsewhere, which may be an issue for some residents.

Hallsworth House in Monessen, PA

5.0
Great place for a loved one, the nurses are very attentive and caring!

Walden's View Senior Living in North Huntingdon, PA

5.0
After many months of using an in home caregiver for mom we decided we just couldn't do it anymore. My mom was lonely an we were all snapping with each other. Since we moved her to Waldens view she is like a new person. She has made some new friends, goes to all kinds of activities they have ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and caring staff. Several reviews mention the kindness and attentiveness of the staff at their community, creating a family like atmosphere for residents. At Elizabeth Seton Memory Care Center, one family member expresses relief that their loved one is receiving top-quality, compassionate care, while another re ...
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Extensive range of activities. Residents enjoy a variety of activities designed to stimulate their minds and keep them engaged. Communities like Elizabeth Seton Memory Care Center and Whitetail Springs Transitional Assisted Living and Memory Care Community offer regular activities such as singing, arts and crafts, games, ...
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Immaculate and comfortable living spaces. Many reviews praise the cleanliness and updated features of the living spaces, including private rooms with en-suite bathrooms and common areas. Cambridge Creekside Retirement Community and Whitetail Springs Transitional Assisted Living and Memory Care Community are examples of communities w ...
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Consistent and open communication. Families value the clear and frequent communication from staff about their loved ones' care and well-being. Staff at Arden Courts Monroeville, A Memory Care Community and Hemsley House of Upper St. Clair are commended for their willingness to address concerns and keep loved ones' families in ...
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Personalized care plans. Customized care plans cater to each resident's unique needs, ensuring they receive the best possible care. At Elizabeth Seton Memory Care Center, staff go above and beyond to accommodate dietary restrictions and individual preferences, while Newhaven Court at Lindwood focuses on creating a w ...
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Secure and safe living environment. Safety is a top priority in senior living communities. At Cambridge Creekside Retirement Community and Arden Courts Monroeville, A Memory Care Community, residents and their families feel assured by the secure living arrangements and attention to residents' safety, allowing them peace of min ...
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Gillespie review score based on 462 family reviews

8.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 462 reviews of 83 Gillespie memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Gillespie 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

Gillespie review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
Gillespie, PA83 facilities
8.6
Peters, PA64 facilities
0
Hempfield, PA0 facilities

Review subcategories for Gillespie 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 462 reviews of 83 Gillespie memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Gillespie 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.
Gillespie, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.3
3.7
Friendliness
3.4
3.8
Care services
3.1
3.5
Staff
3.2
3.7
Meals & dining
3.0
3.4
Activities
2.9
3.3
Value for cost*
2.9
3.4
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Gillespie memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gillespie memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gillespie, 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 Gillespie 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 Gillespie that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Gillespie, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
69.9%
63.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
65.1%
47.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.2%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
79.5%
69.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
56.6%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.8%
89.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
71.1%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
81.9%
69.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Gillespie 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 Gillespie Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Gillespie, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
73.5%
72.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
59%
45.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
69.9%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
27.7%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Gillespie 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 Gillespie partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gillespie, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
36.1%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
55.4%
44.8%
No sugar
No sugar
53%
41.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50.6%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
41%
22.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Gillespie 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 Gillespie communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gillespie, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
44.6%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.8%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
33.7%
37.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25.3%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gillespie 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 Gillespie offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gillespie, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
61.4%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
48.2%
33.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
43.4%
29%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
67.5%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
61.4%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.4%
59.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.2%
39.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.8%
35.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50.6%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60.2%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
60.2%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
43.4%
32.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.1%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60.2%
46.3%
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State regulations for memory care in Gillespie

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