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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Markelsville, PA
If your loved one needs memory care in Markelsville, A Place for Mom can help. With 60 memory care facilities in Markelsville, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Markelsville incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Markelsville memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Markelsville, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Camp Curtin, Uptown and Capitol Heights.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Harrisburg, Mechanicsburg and Carlisle.
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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.
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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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Everyone has a opinion and their own way at looking at things. So are the reviews of Fair Haven. The facility is older but is well maintained. It’s kept clean and organized. My mother-in-law entered Fair...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Fair Havens Assisted LivingFair Havens Assisted Living is a senior living community located in the lovely city of Hanover, Pennsylvania. The historic town of Hanover boasts many attractions and interesting features including the nearby Codorus State Park and Lake Marburg. The views and nearby...
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Cost of memory care in Markelsville, PA
The average cost of senior living in Markelsville is $5,273 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Newville, PA with an average of $4,988 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Markelsville, PA vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Markelsville, PA by room type
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What families are saying about memory care in Markelsville
Recent reviews for memory care in Markelsville
Butler Street Senior Living in Harrisburg, PA
3.9
The community has good staff; however I feel they are understaffed currently. There has been some staff turnover since my loved one moved into the community. Due to the staffing challenges this can cause delays in waiting for meals, care, and more. [name removed] the Director is wonderful; ...
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Vibralife in Mechanicsburg, PA
4.5
This facility is poorly run, poorly staffed and neglects the residents who are designated in the rehab section of the facility. I would never endorse this facility for any person. Your loved one will be hurt and his/her needs will not be satisfactorily met.
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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Markelsville review score based on 352 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 352 reviews of 53 Markelsville memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Markelsville 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
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Review subcategories for Markelsville 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 352 reviews of 53 Markelsville memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Markelsville 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.Markelsville, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.4
Meals & dining
3.9
4.0
Activities
4.0
3.9
Value for cost*
4.0
4.0
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Markelsville memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Markelsville memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Markelsville, 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 Markelsville 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 Markelsville that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Markelsville, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
64.2%
65.1%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
49.1%
47.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.1%
82.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
67.9%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
35.8%
28.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.1%
89.6%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
64.2%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
62.3%
72.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Markelsville 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 Markelsville Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Markelsville, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
64.2%
73.9%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
56.6%
45.7%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
58.5%
70.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.9%
26.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Markelsville 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 Markelsville partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Markelsville, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.3%
27.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
54.7%
43.8%
No sugar
No sugar
52.8%
41%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
49.1%
49.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20.8%
16%
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Availability of select dining options in Markelsville 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 Markelsville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Markelsville, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
43.4%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
58.5%
39.2%
Room service
Room service
47.2%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.8%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Markelsville 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 Markelsville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Markelsville, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
62.3%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50.9%
33.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
47.2%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.5%
54.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64.2%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.3%
60.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.7%
39%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39.6%
34.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
49.1%
35.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
64.2%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
64.2%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
39.6%
30.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.1%
21.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.3%
45.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Palmyra Senior Living, Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Susquehanna and Juniper Village at Mount Joy are the top-rated memory care facilities near Markelsville, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 60 memory care facilities near Markelsville, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
The 60 memory care facilities near you in Markelsville, Pennsylvania typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Markelsville, 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 Markelsville, 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 Markelsville, Pennsylvania ranges from $1 to $14700. The average Memory Care cost in Markelsville, Pennsylvania is $5,273. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Markelsville, Pennsylvania typically starts at $1. 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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