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Memory care in Lackawaxen 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 Lackawaxen is about $5,766 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 31 communities, read 816 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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.
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
What are you looking for in a nursing home? That's the first question we ask because in today's healthcare environment, you have more choices than ever. We offer short-term care to help you get well and return to your home. We also provide long-term nursing home care -- and more intensive...
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I was very impressed with the staff at Wesley. They are attentive to the residents, and extremely nice in their attitude. They quickly identified some issues with my mother after we moved her to the secure...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
Wesley Enhanced Living at Chestnut Hill Manor provides worry-free assisted living and dementia care, with a full range of amenities that enhance daily living. And, with our location in the magnificently scenic Pocono Mountains, Wesley Enhanced Living at Chestnut Hill Manor has a desirable...
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I just moved my parents in here earlier this month in independent living and I couldn't be more pleased. My mom was hesitant at first but after being there for a few days, she changed her tone. The staff has...
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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Facility is clean and staff is friendly and helpful, facility is as cheerful as it can be for that type of place. Rooms are decent size. My mom has a corner room with windows so her room gets lots of light....
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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Cost of memory care in Lackawaxen, PA

The average cost of senior living in Lackawaxen is $5,766 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Jessup, PA with an average of $4,777 per month.

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

Lackawaxen, PA
$5,766/mo
$5,085/mo
$5,265/mo

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

Lackawaxen, PA
$5,766/mo
U.S. national average
$5,535/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,766/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,422/mo
Studio
$6,343/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,526/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,540/mo

Senior living costs in Lackawaxen 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: Lackawaxen, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLackawaxen, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Memory Care$5,766/mo$5,443/mo$5,535/mo
Assisted Living$3,945/mo$4,441/mo$4,779/mo
Independent Living$3,811/mo$4,354/mo$4,184/mo
Memory Care
Lackawaxen, PA:$5,766/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,443/mo
U.S.:$5,535/mo
Assisted Living
Lackawaxen, PA:$3,945/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,441/mo
U.S.:$4,779/mo
Independent Living
Lackawaxen, PA:$3,811/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,354/mo
U.S.:$4,184/mo
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Memory care costs in Lackawaxen, PA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Lackawaxen 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Lackawaxen, PA$5,302/mo$5,347/mo-0.8%
Pennsylvania$6,647/mo$6,175/mo+7.7%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Lackawaxen, PA
2024 average cost:$5,302/mo
2023 average cost:$5,347/mo
Percent change:-0.8%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$6,647/mo
2023 average cost:$6,175/mo
Percent change:+7.7%
National
2024 average cost:$6,490/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Lackawaxen

Recent reviews for memory care in Lackawaxen

Mira Vie Brookfield in Belvidere, NJ

4.5
I had to place my husband in care while I had surgery and recovery. He was very happy, well cared for and enjoyed the entire time. All of the staff and employees were absolutely wonderful. I would recommend this facility to anyone. It really is a wonderful place.

Braemar Living at Wallkill in Middletown, NY

5.0
My mom is slowly getting adjusted to the community but the staff and everybody is wonderful there. It is a great place and a great place for her. They help her out since she cant be on her own. They have a lot of activities and do a lot of nice things during the day. They are caring and ...
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The Carlucci Home in Port Jervis, NY

5.0
When we were looking for a place for my mother we found visiting Assisted living homes to be great. However we wanted to know more. Reviews of verified prior residents or families were really important. I'm so glad we listened and visited The Carlucci Home. It was an easy drive from our home in ...
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Lackawaxen review score based on 194 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 194 reviews of 30 Lackawaxen memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Lackawaxen 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

Lackawaxen review score compared against nearby cities

8.0
Lackawaxen, PA30 facilities
7.6
Hawley, PA6 facilities
7.3
Honesdale, PA6 facilities

Review subcategories for Lackawaxen 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 194 reviews of 30 Lackawaxen memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Lackawaxen 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.
Lackawaxen, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.1
Friendliness
4.5
4.2
Care services
4.1
3.9
Staff
4.3
4.1
Meals & dining
4.0
3.8
Activities
4.1
3.7
Value for cost*
4.0
3.8
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Lackawaxen memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lackawaxen memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lackawaxen, 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 Lackawaxen 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 Lackawaxen that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Lackawaxen, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
60%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
60%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
86.7%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
70%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
50%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
86.7%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.7%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
76.7%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Lackawaxen 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 Lackawaxen Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lackawaxen, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.7%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
53.3%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
66.7%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.3%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lackawaxen 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 Lackawaxen partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lackawaxen, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
40%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
53.3%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46.7%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
36.7%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Lackawaxen 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 Lackawaxen communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lackawaxen, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
43.3%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
63.3%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
43.3%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.3%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lackawaxen 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 Lackawaxen offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lackawaxen, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
60%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
46.7%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.7%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.7%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
46.7%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.7%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
56.7%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
43.3%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.3%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
63.3%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Lackawaxen

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The Gardens of Green Ridge, Twin Cedar Senior Living and Mira Vie West Milford are the top-rated memory care facilities near Lackawaxen, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 31 memory care facilities near Lackawaxen, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Lackawaxen, Pennsylvania are Twin Cedar Senior Living, Spring Village at Pocono and Belle Reve Senior Living Community. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 31 memory care facilities near you in Lackawaxen, Pennsylvania typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Lackawaxen, 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 Lackawaxen, 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 Lackawaxen, Pennsylvania ranges from $690 to $12045. The average Memory Care cost in Lackawaxen, Pennsylvania is $5,766. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Lackawaxen, Pennsylvania typically starts at $690. 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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