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Memory care in New Lancaster 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 New Lancaster is about $4,602 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 13 communities, read 174 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Overall, it’s a very family oriented environment. My husband and I have lived her for a year and enjoy it. We love the caring staff and the excellent care. We enjoy are days and all the happenings offered.
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.
Situated on a beautiful campus in a charming and thriving neighborhood, Magnolias of Chambersburg combines all the amenities, social atmosphere, and personalized care of contemporary senior living with the comforts of home. It’s Senior Living at its finest and is just minutes from downtown....
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What we like the most about Bridges of Bent Creek is the environment is so calming and relaxing. The staff is very in touch with the residents needs. Clean , no bad odors. Friendly, informative and caring. I...
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.
The Bridges at Bent Creek Senior Living is located off of Route 14 in Mechanicsburg. Our community offers a relaxing and peaceful setting. With several outdoor areas, along with a walking trail, our residents have the opportunity to enjoy nature.Through our partnership with Fox rehabilitation we...
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What we like the most about the community is the layout is very conducive for allowing the staff to easily monitor the residents. Yes we would recommend Legend at Silver Creek to other families based on the...
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.
Located on the West Shore, just a few miles off Interstate 81, Legend at Silver Creek offers beautiful amenities, spacious apartments, and the area’s best personal care and memory care services. Here, residents enjoy a maintenance-free independent lifestyle focused on wellness for the whole...
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The executive director is responsive and helpful. The staff is very friendly and attentive. The director of nursing is unresponsive and unhelpful. They need a new food vendor. In August food was great. Now...
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 West ShoreIndependent Living | Personal Care | Memory CareIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security, support, services...
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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.
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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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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Providence Place has multiple levels of care which is why we went with them. Our loved one is able to be here as his care increases. They also told us if needed, they would be able to get a lift which was...
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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The experience we have had with The Leland of Laurel Run has been very positive. I certainly recommend them. They did a really good job working with my sister to get her acclimated to the new place and...
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.
The Leland of Laurel Run strives to give our residents all the care, security and comforts of home. Newly renovated and opened in December, 2012, our unique setting downtown Waynesboro offers a step back in history. Once the Leland Hotel, the building has been purchased and re-purposed into a...
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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
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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Cost of memory care in New Lancaster, PA

The average cost of senior living in New Lancaster is $4,602 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mont Alto, PA with an average of $4,246 per month.

Memory care costs in New Lancaster, PA, vs. nearby cities

New Lancaster, PA
$4,602/mo

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

New Lancaster, PA
$4,602/mo
U.S. national average
$5,614/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,602/mo

Memory care costs in New Lancaster, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,528/mo
Studio
$6,305/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,002/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,621/mo

Senior living costs in New Lancaster 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: New Lancaster, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNew Lancaster, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Memory Care$4,602/mo$5,443/mo$5,614/mo
Assisted Living$4,728/mo$4,440/mo$4,835/mo
Independent Living$4,065/mo$4,353/mo$4,167/mo
Memory Care
New Lancaster, PA:$4,602/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,443/mo
U.S.:$5,614/mo
Assisted Living
New Lancaster, PA:$4,728/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,440/mo
U.S.:$4,835/mo
Independent Living
New Lancaster, PA:$4,065/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,353/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
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Memory care costs in New Lancaster, PA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in New Lancaster 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
New Lancaster, PA$6,344/mo$5,466/mo+16.1%
Pennsylvania$5,405/mo$5,325/mo+1.5%
National$5,491/mo$5,520/mo-0.5%
New Lancaster, PA
2024 average cost:$6,344/mo
2023 average cost:$5,466/mo
Percent change:+16.1%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$5,405/mo
2023 average cost:$5,325/mo
Percent change:+1.5%
National
2024 average cost:$5,491/mo
2023 average cost:$5,520/mo
Percent change:-0.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in New Lancaster

Recent reviews for memory care in New Lancaster

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

Magnolias of Chambersburg

4.8
Knowing my father in law who was diagnosed with dementia is in a safe environment and still has the freedom to move around as he wishes is a great comfort to my husband and I. He is loved and cared for very well by the staff. A dementia diagnosis is a difficult one, and Chambersburg is so ...
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Legend at Silver Creek in Mechanicsburg, PA

5.0
Honestly, since I don't actually reside there, I have to rely on my mom's input n she has had no issues and loves it there. I'd call it 5 across the board! The staff and activities are the two things she mentions the most. I definitely would recommend them... as long as it fits their financial ...
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New Lancaster review score based on 74 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 74 reviews of 10 New Lancaster memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The New Lancaster 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

New Lancaster review score compared against nearby cities

9.2
New Lancaster, PA10 facilities
8.8
Shippensburg, PA64 facilities

Review subcategories for New Lancaster 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 74 reviews of 10 New Lancaster memory care communities. This chart helps you compare New Lancaster 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.
New Lancaster, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.1
Friendliness
4.4
4.2
Care services
3.7
3.9
Staff
4.1
4.1
Meals & dining
3.8
3.8
Activities
4.2
3.7
Value for cost*
3.9
3.8
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New Lancaster memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in New Lancaster memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in New Lancaster, 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 New Lancaster 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 New Lancaster that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
New Lancaster, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
40%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
90%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
40%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in New Lancaster 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 New Lancaster Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
New Lancaster, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
60%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in New Lancaster 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 New Lancaster partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
New Lancaster, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in New Lancaster 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 New Lancaster communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
New Lancaster, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
40%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in New Lancaster 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 New Lancaster offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
New Lancaster, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
30%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
30%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in New Lancaster

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 New Lancaster protect seniors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Magnolias of Chambersburg, Bridges of Bent Creek and Legend at Silver Creek are the top-rated memory care facilities near New Lancaster, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 13 memory care facilities near New Lancaster, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in New Lancaster, Pennsylvania is Magnolias of Chambersburg. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 13 memory care facilities near you in New Lancaster, Pennsylvania typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in New Lancaster, 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 New Lancaster, 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 New Lancaster, Pennsylvania ranges from $160 to $12950. The average Memory Care cost in New Lancaster, Pennsylvania is $4,602. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in New Lancaster, Pennsylvania typically starts at $160. 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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