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Memory care in Kirkwood 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 Kirkwood is about $6,033 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 11 communities, read 165 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of Evergreen Estates
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9.2
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32 reviews
9.2
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32 reviews
5 star
57%
4 star
28%
3 star
6%
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3%
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6%
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The food is fine. Just need to convince Mom it is not a restaurant and the staff is still learning her likes. So far Mom enjoys the bingo, found a book to read, and likes the puzzle selection. I really...
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.
Evergreen Estates Retirement Community is committed to giving the type of care that we would want and expect in a home where we would place our own parents and loved ones. Evergreen Estates Retirement Community is owned and operated by Titan SenQuest Inc. since 2001. At Evergreen Estates...
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Photo of Oak Leaf Manor South
2121 Photos available
8.6
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15 reviews
8.6
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15 reviews
5 star
73%
4 star
13%
3 star
7%
2 star
0%
1 star
7%
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Everyone is great there. Food, activities, staff are all exceptional. Financial system is very good. Could use another helper. Overall very good. Nice and clean
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 those who need assistance with day-to-day tasks, or want someone close by 24 hours per day, Oak Leaf Manor is an ideal, less costly healthcare choice for personal care needs. Assistance and security are provided by trained, caring staff who take pride in delivering outstanding personal care...
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Photo of Legend of Lancaster
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8.2
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70 reviews
8.2
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70 reviews
5 star
51%
4 star
26%
3 star
13%
2 star
1%
1 star
9%
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All are 5...Were pleased. The size. Large enough to offer opportunities but small enough to not be overwhelming. The "loop" all on one floor. Can't get disoriented!
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 are committed to providing quality services in a caring, comfortable environment. Our professional and personalized services are designed to enhance the quality of life for those we serve. We are dedicated to those who entrust their housing and service needs to us. At Legend of Lancaster, we...
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Photo of Freedom Village at Brandywine, a CCRC
1212 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
8.0
Review score
30 reviews
8.0
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30 reviews
5 star
83%
4 star
0%
3 star
7%
2 star
3%
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7%
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My husband and I moved to IL at Freedom Village during the pandemic. the staff was so helpful as we navigated the real estate difficulties and made our move easy and smooth. We love the activities - I am...
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.
Are you ready for fewer chores and more adventures? Located in historic Chester County, our continuing care retirement community, also known as a CCRC, gives you access to four levels of care on one campus, including independent living, personal care home, memory care, and skilled nursing. Plus,...
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Photo of Simpson at Jenner's Pond, a CCRC
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6.5
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7 reviews
6.5
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7 reviews
5 star
0%
4 star
14%
3 star
29%
2 star
29%
1 star
28%
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I would rate Jenner's Pond highly in all areas. The food is especially excellent. Many people here say one of the things that appealed to them was the friendliness of the community.
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 historic community of West Grove, Pennsylvania, provides an excellent opportunity for Jenner's Pond to relax and enjoy life in an idyllic setting. Full of historic charm and natural beauty, West Grove offers outstanding amenities to suit a variety of personal tastes and requirements. West...
Photo of Tel Hai Retirement Community
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5 star
20%
4 star
60%
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0%
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20%
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The staff here is wonderful and I really appreciate the was that they took care of my mom. The community is clean and the rehab has been going very well. The food is good and I really have not had any...
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.
Lakeview is part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) situated in one of the most appealing areas of the country, where you'll be continually inspired by the beauty of your surroundings. With our Honey Brook, Pennsylvania address and Chester County setting, the community is bordered...
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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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
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, 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 Kirkwood, PA

The average cost of senior living in Kirkwood is $6,033 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Delta, PA with an average of $5,675 per month.

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

Kirkwood, PA
$6,033/mo
$6,134/mo

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

Kirkwood, PA
$6,033/mo
U.S. national average
$5,614/mo

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

Memory Care
$6,033/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,018/mo
Studio
$5,850/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,178/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,903/mo

Senior living costs in Kirkwood 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: Kirkwood, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeKirkwood, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Memory Care$6,033/mo$5,443/mo$5,614/mo
Assisted Living$5,185/mo$4,440/mo$4,835/mo
Independent Living$4,731/mo$4,353/mo$4,167/mo
Memory Care
Kirkwood, PA:$6,033/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,443/mo
U.S.:$5,614/mo
Assisted Living
Kirkwood, PA:$5,185/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,440/mo
U.S.:$4,835/mo
Independent Living
Kirkwood, PA:$4,731/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,353/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
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Memory care costs in Kirkwood, PA, over time

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

Kirkwood, PAPA stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Kirkwood, PA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Kirkwood 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
Kirkwood, PA$7,398/mo$7,062/mo+4.8%
Pennsylvania$6,483/mo$6,032/mo+7.5%
National$6,439/mo$6,063/mo+6.2%
Kirkwood, PA
2024 average cost:$7,398/mo
2023 average cost:$7,062/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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%
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What families are saying about memory care in Kirkwood

Recent reviews for memory care in Kirkwood

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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Keystone Villa at Ephrata

5.0
Keystone Villa has gone to great lengths to make sure our grandparents are well cared for and having fun! They love it and we love them there!

The Summit in Hockessin, DE

5.0
It has been difficult transition for my parent with their move to this community, but I know they are in good hands here. It is a good place for them to be, I know they are safe and being cared for well. We couldn't be happier with our choice to move our parents here. They have gotten involved ...
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Kirkwood review score based on 49 family reviews

8.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 49 reviews of 10 Kirkwood memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Kirkwood 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

Kirkwood review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Kirkwood, PA10 facilities
8.5
Quarryville, PA190 facilities
7.4
Oxford, PA7 facilities

Review subcategories for Kirkwood 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 49 reviews of 10 Kirkwood memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Kirkwood 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.
Kirkwood, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.4
4.1
Friendliness
3.7
4.2
Care services
3.3
3.9
Staff
3.5
4.1
Meals & dining
3.4
3.8
Activities
3.5
3.7
Value for cost*
3.3
3.8
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Kirkwood memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Kirkwood memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Kirkwood, 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 Kirkwood 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 Kirkwood that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Kirkwood, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
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
50%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
40%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
40%
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 Kirkwood 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 Kirkwood Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Kirkwood, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
60%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Kirkwood 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 Kirkwood partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Kirkwood, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Kirkwood 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 Kirkwood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Kirkwood, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
20%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Kirkwood 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 Kirkwood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Kirkwood, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
40%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
40%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Kirkwood

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