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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Kistler, PA

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Memory care in Kistler 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 Kistler is about $5,263 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 34 communities, read 430 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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I've had some dear friends with loved ones there and I've been there a few years ago. I know they were very happy with the care and it's a very, very nice place.
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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Cost of memory care in Kistler, PA

The average cost of senior living in Kistler is $5,263 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Marklesburg, PA with an average of $4,849 per month.

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

Kistler, PA
$5,263/mo

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

Kistler, PA
$5,263/mo
U.S. national average
$5,535/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,263/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,388/mo
Studio
$6,195/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,068/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,933/mo

Senior living costs in Kistler 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: Kistler, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeKistler, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Memory Care$5,263/mo$5,443/mo$5,535/mo
Assisted Living$4,144/mo$4,441/mo$4,779/mo
Independent Living$3,874/mo$4,354/mo$4,184/mo
Memory Care
Kistler, PA:$5,263/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,443/mo
U.S.:$5,535/mo
Assisted Living
Kistler, PA:$4,144/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,441/mo
U.S.:$4,779/mo
Independent Living
Kistler, PA:$3,874/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,354/mo
U.S.:$4,184/mo
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Memory care costs in Kistler, PA, over time

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

Kistler, PAPA stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Kistler, PA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Kistler 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
Kistler, PA$7,064/mo$6,473/mo+9.1%
Pennsylvania$6,460/mo$6,032/mo+7.1%
National$6,429/mo$6,063/mo+6.0%
Kistler, PA
2024 average cost:$7,064/mo
2023 average cost:$6,473/mo
Percent change:+9.1%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$6,460/mo
2023 average cost:$6,032/mo
Percent change:+7.1%
National
2024 average cost:$6,429/mo
2023 average cost:$6,063/mo
Percent change:+6.0%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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What families are saying about memory care in Kistler

Recent reviews for memory care in Kistler

Country Meadows Of West Shore in Mechanicsburg, PA

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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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.

The Leland of Laurel Run in Waynesboro, PA

5.0
We were welcomed from the very get go and the staff are lovely. The place is very pretty, clean and happy My Mom is adjusting really well and she wishes she had done this sooner

Kistler review score based on 134 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 134 reviews of 26 Kistler memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Kistler 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

Kistler review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Kistler, PA26 facilities
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Mount Union, PA34 facilities
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Cedar Crest, PA32 facilities

Review subcategories for Kistler 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 134 reviews of 26 Kistler memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Kistler 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.
Kistler, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.2
Care services
3.8
3.9
Staff
4.0
4.1
Meals & dining
3.6
3.8
Activities
3.9
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.8
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Kistler memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Kistler memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Kistler, 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 Kistler 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 Kistler that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Kistler, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
69.2%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
53.8%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.2%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.2%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
69.2%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
38.5%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.2%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
61.5%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
61.5%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Kistler 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 Kistler Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Kistler, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
65.4%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
53.8%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
65.4%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
26.9%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Kistler 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 Kistler partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Kistler, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.9%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
57.7%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
57.7%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
57.7%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
23.1%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Kistler 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 Kistler communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Kistler, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
34.6%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
53.8%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
38.5%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.4%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Kistler 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 Kistler offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Kistler, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
53.8%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
53.8%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.5%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
65.4%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.7%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.7%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
53.8%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.3%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.2%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.8%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
57.7%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
42.3%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
38.5%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.7%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Kistler

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