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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Merwinsburg, PA

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Memory care in Merwinsburg 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 Merwinsburg is about $6,434 per month.

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 88 communities, read 3168 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Bethlehem, Easton and Whitehall.

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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My mom lives in assisted living here so I can only speak for that experience. She is very happy with the help she receives. She gets proper medical attention when she needs it and has been there for a year...
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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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 Buehrle Center is a senior living community centrally located in Topton, PA amongst the rolling hills of northeastern Berks County. Our vibrant community is close to both Allentown and Reading and just an easy drive to Philadelphia or New York City. With five colleges in the region and many...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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: 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.
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
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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.
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.
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: 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.
Independent LivingPine Run is a continuing care community where you’ll be able to enjoy our many services and amenities without an overwhelming financial investment.Pine Run residents pay a monthly fee which includes one meal daily, housekeeping, utilities, basic cable, scheduled transportation...
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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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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.

Cost of memory care in Merwinsburg, PA

The average cost of senior living in Merwinsburg is $6,434 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include East Side, PA with an average of $6,180 per month.

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

Merwinsburg, PA
$6,434/mo
U.S. national average
$7,121/mo

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

Memory Care
$6,434/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,545/mo
Studio
$7,083/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,475/mo

Senior living costs in Merwinsburg 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: Merwinsburg, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMerwinsburg, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Memory Care$6,434/mo$7,255/mo$7,121/mo
Assisted Living$4,925/mo$5,701/mo$5,909/mo
Independent Living$4,021/mo$3,813/mo$3,532/mo
Memory Care
Merwinsburg, PA:$6,434/mo
Pennsylvania:$7,255/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
Assisted Living
Merwinsburg, PA:$4,925/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,701/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Independent Living
Merwinsburg, PA:$4,021/mo
Pennsylvania:$3,813/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
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Memory care costs in Merwinsburg, PA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Merwinsburg 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Merwinsburg, PA$6,775/mo$6,391/mo+6.0%
Pennsylvania$5,595/mo$5,454/mo+2.6%
National$5,600/mo$5,552/mo+0.9%
Merwinsburg, PA
2024 average cost:$6,775/mo
2023 average cost:$6,391/mo
Percent change:+6.0%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$5,595/mo
2023 average cost:$5,454/mo
Percent change:+2.6%
National
2024 average cost:$5,600/mo
2023 average cost:$5,552/mo
Percent change:+0.9%
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What families are saying about memory care in Merwinsburg

Recent reviews for memory care in Merwinsburg

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.

South Mountain Memory Care in Emmaus, PA

5.0
My Mother has been a resident at South Mountain for 2 months now. Every time we come to visit her, she tells us how nice the place is, how clean it is, how good the food is and how she looks every day for something to be wrong with it, but she cannot find anything. If you knew my Mother you ...
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Fox Trail Memory Care Living at Chester

5.0
My family and I are very pleased. The employees are very friendly and do an outstanding job. The facility is very clean and well kept. The cleanliness, friendliness, and care services are excellent. I would recommend this place to everyone. We are just really pleased with everything.

Merwinsburg review score based on 669 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 669 reviews of 88 Merwinsburg memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Merwinsburg 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

Merwinsburg review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Merwinsburg, PA88 facilities
8.4
Bethlehem, PA229 facilities
8.2
Penn Forest, PA86 facilities

Review subcategories for Merwinsburg 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 669 reviews of 88 Merwinsburg memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Merwinsburg 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.
Merwinsburg, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.3
3.7
Friendliness
3.4
3.8
Care services
3.2
3.4
Staff
3.3
3.6
Meals & dining
3.1
3.3
Activities
3.1
3.3
Value for cost*
3.1
3.4
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Merwinsburg memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Merwinsburg memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Merwinsburg, 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 Merwinsburg 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 Merwinsburg that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Merwinsburg, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
64.8%
63.9%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
59.1%
47.3%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.9%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.9%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
71.6%
70%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
43.2%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
89.8%
89.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
68.2%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
68.2%
69.6%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Merwinsburg 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 Merwinsburg Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Merwinsburg, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
70.5%
72.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
59.1%
45.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
68.2%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.9%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Merwinsburg 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 Merwinsburg partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Merwinsburg, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
35.2%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
61.4%
44.8%
No sugar
No sugar
56.8%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
40.9%
22.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Merwinsburg 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 Merwinsburg communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Merwinsburg, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
45.5%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
61.4%
40.2%
Room service
Room service
44.3%
37.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Merwinsburg 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 Merwinsburg offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Merwinsburg, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
60.2%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
52.3%
33.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.5%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61.4%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64.8%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.8%
59.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
53.4%
39.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.5%
35.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.5%
36.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60.2%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
62.5%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
35.2%
32.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.1%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.5%
46.3%
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State regulations for memory care in Merwinsburg

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