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Memory care in Northwood 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 Northwood is about $5,268 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 20 communities, read 138 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of Colonial Courtyard Tyrone
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They are a bit short staffed but most health care facilities are. Our mom is in memory care and we are not displeased with any of the services at Tyrone. I would rank everything a 5. We feel very...
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.
Colonial Courtyard at Tyrone calls the picturesque area of Blair County, between Altoona and State College, home. Just a few minutes off Interstate 99, our community is easily accessible to all of our visitors, Friends and Families. Bordered by charming woods, our facility has a variety...
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3 reviews
8.0
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3 reviews
5 star
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My loved one seems to like the food. It is good value for the money. The staff is very interactive, with the residents. They could add more staff. Overall, I would recommend to other families.
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.
Photo of Colonial Courtyard at Clearfield
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9.9
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17 reviews
9.9
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17 reviews
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My mother has been a resident of Colonial Courtyard for several years. It is nice that each resident has their own private room where they can be surrounded by their own personal possessions which make 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.
Colonial Courtyard at Clearfield assisted living residence is an excellent solution when living alone is no longer an option.Our community offers a dedicated team with experience and dedication to give you around-the-clock assistance if needed in a beautiful living environment. Our new community...
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Photo of Richland Woods Assisted Living
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9.4
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5 reviews
9.4
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5 reviews
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Wonderful! That's the word that comes to my mind, when I think of the care that mom receives from the staff. I know mom's in great hands. They know her, assist her and urge her along with kindness. It seems...
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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Photo of Celebration Villa of Nittany Valley
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8.9
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12 reviews
8.9
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12 reviews
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This is a wonderful, caring place. The people are amazing and they listened to my needs. Both my parents live at this facility and I couldn’t be more relieved. It’s close to my home, it’s clean and inviting....
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.
Lease by October 29 and get $1,000 off your rent for the first three months. THAT’S A SAVINGS OF $3,000!*We are continuing to admit new Residents, where possible and appropriate, to help residents and families in need. We will do all we can to help those who are in need of our services now and...
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Photo of The Winds at Mattern Orchard
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8.6
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3 reviews
8.6
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3 reviews
5 star
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it is good
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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Photo of Juniper Village Wellspring at Brookline
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33 Floor plans available
8.0
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14 reviews
8.0
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Juniper has been a better fit for mom - she gave up some room space but got more staff/activities/care for about the same cost. They play balloon volleyball, beanbag tic-tac-toe, lots of singing, word games,...
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.
Juniper Village Wellspring at Brookline is a senior community located in the historic town of State College, Pennsylvania. Conveniently located near Penn State Golf Courses is the premier senior community. Housing at Juniper Village Wellspring at Brookline is secure and offers enclosed outdoor...
Photo of Harmony House Manor
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7.8
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7.8
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My loved one is currently a resident at Harmony House Manor. There is minimal staff at this facility. When I visit, I rarely actually see or talk to any employees. I have actually had NO communication with...
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 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania Harmony House Manor senior living community is a haven of peace and tranquility. It is located in a safe area that is ideal for seniors. It is also located near Conemaugh Valley Memorial Hospital which is a top notch hospital in Pennsylvania. The residents...
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7.5
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9 reviews
7.5
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We could not be happier and more pleased with Celebration. The entire staff has been wonderful with my mother-in-law. Very kind, understanding. Love the... Staff Food Activities The care provided Very...
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.
Lease by October 29 and get $1,000 off your rent for the first three months. THAT’S A SAVINGS OF $3,000!*We are continuing to admit new Residents, where possible and appropriate, to help residents and families in need. We will do all we can to help those who are in need of our services now and...
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Photo of Harmony at State College
99 Photos available
2222 Floor plans available
6.5
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6.5
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8 reviews
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Harmony is a very nice looking place and feels like an apartment building, not a facility. The staff is nice and seem to care about the residents.
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.
Welcome to Harmony at State CollegePersonal Care | Memory CareIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in State College, Pennsylvania, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security, support, services and supplies needed to...
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Photo of Juniper Village at Brookline Senior Living
2121 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
6.8
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34 reviews
6.8
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34 reviews
5 star
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3 star
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Overall experience. 4 for assisted living, 2 for skilled nursing. Juniper's skilled nursing facility is in need of a major cosmetic overhaul. It is very dark and dingy, compared to the assisted living...
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.
Juniper Village at Brookline Senior Living is a senior living community located in State Collage, PA. State College is a municipality located in Centre County and home to about 42,000 people in a bustling college town that's a mix of University of Pennsylvania students and local residents. Ranked...
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The memory care unit is new for the community. The staff are caring and very caring towards the residents. I feel they are new and the executive director told me that the nurses and caregivers had a lot...
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.
Every day, Cambridge Ebensburg residents take part in activities that are designed to keep them happy and healthy. The community’s recreation schedule includes games, holiday celebrations, movie night in the movie theater,sing alongs and more; there’s always an opportunity for residents to...
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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: 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 Northwood, PA

The average cost of senior living in Northwood is $5,268 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Irvona, PA with an average of $4,184 per month.

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

Northwood, PA
$5,268/mo
$5,151/mo

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

Northwood, PA
$5,268/mo
U.S. national average
$5,446/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,268/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,609/mo
Studio
$5,546/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,234/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,019/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Northwood over time

Northwood, PAPA stateNational

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What families are saying about memory care in Northwood

Recent reviews for memory care in Northwood

Olivia Village Assisted Living Residence in Tyrone, PA

4.7
My loved one seems to like the food. It is good value for the money. The staff is very interactive, with the residents. They could add more staff. Overall, I would recommend to other families.

The Winds at Mattern Orchard in Duncansville, PA

4.8
the staff is so friendly and helpful

Juniper Village at Brookline Senior Living in State College, PA

4.5
The staff has been very accommodating, especially regarding food - which is always an issue for my brother (4 in that category from him is good). I would recommend Juniper Village at Brookline to others.

Northwood review score based on 52 family reviews

7.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 52 reviews of 15 Northwood memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Northwood 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

Northwood review score compared against nearby cities

7.6
Northwood, PA15 facilities
7.8
Bellwood, PA22 facilities
7.8
Alexandria, PA23 facilities

Review subcategories for Northwood 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 52 reviews of 15 Northwood memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Northwood 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.
Northwood, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.4
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.4
Meals & dining
4.1
4.0
Activities
3.8
4.0
Value for cost*
4.2
4.0
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Northwood memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Northwood memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Northwood, 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 Northwood 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 Northwood that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Northwood, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
86.7%
65.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
46.7%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
80%
71.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
26.7%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
73.3%
61.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60%
72.3%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Northwood 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 Northwood Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Northwood, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
80%
74.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
60%
46.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
73.3%
70.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13.3%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Northwood 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 Northwood partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Northwood, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
27.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
73.3%
44.5%
No sugar
No sugar
60%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
53.3%
50.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
40%
17.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Northwood 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 Northwood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Northwood, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
46.7%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
46.7%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Northwood 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 Northwood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Northwood, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
66.7%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
66.7%
33.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
80%
54.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
73.3%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
60.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
73.3%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
60%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
53.3%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
73.3%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
73.3%
47.7%
Dances
Dances
40%
31.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.7%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Colonial Courtyard at Clearfield, Richland Woods Assisted Living and Colonial Courtyard Tyrone are the top-rated memory care facilities near Northwood, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.

There are 20 memory care facilities near Northwood, Pennsylvania. See the full list.

The 20 memory care facilities near you in Northwood, Pennsylvania typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Northwood, 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 Northwood, 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 Northwood, Pennsylvania ranges from $1000 to $10545. The average Memory Care cost in Northwood, Pennsylvania is $5,268. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Northwood, 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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