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5 Best Memory Care Facilities in Mount Gretna, PA

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Memory care in Mount Gretna 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 Mount Gretna is about $5,611 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 5 communities, read 155 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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I moved here a year ago from Florida and was very nervous, but everyone here was so caring and I felt at ease. It never felt like I was in a facility, it felt like home and the staff felt like family. You...
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.
Palmyra Senior Living is small intimate personal care home specializing in Memory Care and Personal Care, offering 24 hour personalized assistance with care and supervision with all the comforts of home. Our home is located in the charming town of Palmyra, PA in a tranquil luxurious setting and...
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9.1
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58 reviews
9.1
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58 reviews
5 star
57%
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17%
3 star
7%
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They were the only places I checked out when advised that they had an opening...... visited and found the place nice and friendly. Also I thought the monthly fee was reasonable. I would recommend them.
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.
General Overview: At Linden Village our residents have Choice, Purpose and Independence. Choices they make, Purposes they have and Independence they continue to enjoy. Our Continuum of Care offers a wide range of services on one Campus. Resident Programming is everyday with many different...
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7.9
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23 reviews
7.9
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26%
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17%
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Staff was very kind and helpful. Very clean, it looks like a hotel. I would definitely use them again if needed. Just like home, but better.
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.
Welcome to Harmony at HersheyIndependent Living | Personal Care | Memory CareIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Hershey, Pennsylvania, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security, support, services and...
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Country Meadows is a wonderful home. My mother lived in independent living and my father needed more care in Pathways. My mother and father made many new friends. My mother loved exercise class with...
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, 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.
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 Mount Gretna, PA

The average cost of senior living in Mount Gretna is $5,611 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Columbia, PA with an average of $5,423 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Mount Gretna, PA vs. nearby cities

Mount Gretna, PA
$5,611/mo
$5,779/mo
$5,557/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Mount Gretna, PA vs. the state and national average

Mount Gretna, PA
$5,611/mo
U.S. national average
$5,439/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Mount Gretna vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$5,611/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Mount Gretna, PA by room type

Studio
$5,889/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,656/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,810/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Mount Gretna over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Mount Gretna

Recent reviews for memory care in Mount Gretna

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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Oak Leaf Manor South in Millersville, PA

5.0
We chose Oak Leaf Manor South because of word of mouth, we have a friend who had her mom in here and they had all good things to say. I have never heard a bad thing about this community. Her room size is great for her needs. The staff members have been great about communicating and keeping us ...
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Phoebe Berks Village in Wernersville, PA

4.5
Was a little shocked on admission that they didn't ask more questions to get to know mom. I feel like we had to tell them about her routine rather than them ask the questions. It felt as though they were just going to wing it and I didn't love that feeling after helping my mom with her ADLs for ...
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Mount Gretna review score based on 60 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 60 reviews of 5 Mount Gretna memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Mount Gretna 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

Mount Gretna review score compared against nearby cities

9.0
Mount Gretna, PA5 facilities
8.2
Cornwall, PA12 facilities
8.4
Cleona, PA96 facilities

Review subcategories for Mount Gretna 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 60 reviews of 5 Mount Gretna memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Mount Gretna 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.
Mount Gretna, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.4
Meals & dining
4.3
4.0
Activities
4.4
4.0
Value for cost*
4.3
4.0
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Mount Gretna memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mount Gretna memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mount Gretna, 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 Mount Gretna 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 Mount Gretna that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Mount Gretna, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
60%
65.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
40%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60%
71.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60%
61.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
40%
72.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Mount Gretna 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 Mount Gretna Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Mount Gretna, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60%
74.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
60%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
60%
70.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Mount Gretna 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 Mount Gretna partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mount Gretna, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
40%
27.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
60%
41.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
17.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Mount Gretna 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 Mount Gretna communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mount Gretna, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
60%
31.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
40%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
22.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mount Gretna 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 Mount Gretna offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Mount Gretna, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
60%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
60%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
60%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
54.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
60.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
60%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
36.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
60%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
60%
31.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 5 memory care facilities near Mount Gretna, Pennsylvania. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Mount Gretna, Pennsylvania are Keystone Villa at Ephrata, Aura Maris Senior Living of Palmyra and Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Susquehanna. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 5 memory care facilities near you in Mount Gretna, Pennsylvania typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Mount Gretna, 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 Mount Gretna, 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 Mount Gretna, Pennsylvania ranges from $1000 to $14700. The average Memory Care cost in Mount Gretna, Pennsylvania is $5,611. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Mount Gretna, Pennsylvania typically starts at $1000. 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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