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Memory care in Oak Shade 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 Oak Shade is about $6,227 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 8 communities, read 68 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of Evergreen Estates
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9.2
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32 reviews
9.2
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32 reviews
5 star
57%
4 star
28%
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6%
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The food is fine. Just need to convince Mom it is not a restaurant and the staff is still learning her likes. So far Mom enjoys the bingo, found a book to read, and likes the puzzle selection. I really...
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.
Evergreen Estates Retirement Community is committed to giving the type of care that we would want and expect in a home where we would place our own parents and loved ones. Evergreen Estates Retirement Community is owned and operated by Titan SenQuest Inc. since 2001. At Evergreen Estates...
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Photo of Oak Leaf Manor South
2121 Photos available
8.6
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15 reviews
8.6
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15 reviews
5 star
73%
4 star
13%
3 star
7%
2 star
0%
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7%
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Everyone is great there. Food, activities, staff are all exceptional. Financial system is very good. Could use another helper. Overall very good. Nice and clean
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.
For those who need assistance with day-to-day tasks, or want someone close by 24 hours per day, Oak Leaf Manor is an ideal, less costly healthcare choice for personal care needs. Assistance and security are provided by trained, caring staff who take pride in delivering outstanding personal care...
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6.5
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7 reviews
6.5
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7 reviews
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14%
3 star
29%
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29%
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28%
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I would rate Jenner's Pond highly in all areas. The food is especially excellent. Many people here say one of the things that appealed to them was the friendliness of the community.
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.
The historic community of West Grove, Pennsylvania, provides an excellent opportunity for Jenner's Pond to relax and enjoy life in an idyllic setting. Full of historic charm and natural beauty, West Grove offers outstanding amenities to suit a variety of personal tastes and requirements. West...
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
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, 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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We chose Hart Heritage because it was much more attractive, pricing was comparable to others we looked into, and it was very clean. The location is also great as well. The room sizes are adequate for my mom....
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.
Hart Heritage Estates Assisted Living Street is an assisted living community located in lovely Street, Harford County, Maryland. Street, Maryland is lined with historic heritage and beautiful country winding roads. This very quaint and quiet town is an ideal place for settling down and...
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Cost of memory care in Oak Shade, PA

The average cost of senior living in Oak Shade is $6,227 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Delta, PA with an average of $5,675 per month.

Memory care costs in Oak Shade, PA, vs. nearby cities

Oak Shade, PA
$6,227/mo
$6,134/mo

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

Oak Shade, PA
$6,227/mo
U.S. national average
$5,523/mo

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

Memory Care
$6,227/mo

Memory care costs in Oak Shade, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,815/mo
Studio
$5,679/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,458/mo

Senior living costs in Oak Shade 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: Oak Shade, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeOak Shade, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Memory Care$6,227/mo$5,443/mo$5,523/mo
Assisted Living$5,193/mo$4,440/mo$4,770/mo
Independent Living$5,077/mo$4,353/mo$4,167/mo
Memory Care
Oak Shade, PA:$6,227/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,443/mo
U.S.:$5,523/mo
Assisted Living
Oak Shade, PA:$5,193/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,440/mo
U.S.:$4,770/mo
Independent Living
Oak Shade, PA:$5,077/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,353/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
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Memory care costs in Oak Shade, PA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Oak Shade 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.

Oak Shade, PAPA stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Oak Shade, PA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Oak Shade 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
Oak Shade, PA$7,085/mo$7,060/mo+0.4%
Pennsylvania$5,627/mo$5,360/mo+5.0%
National$5,614/mo$5,488/mo+2.3%
Oak Shade, PA
2024 average cost:$7,085/mo
2023 average cost:$7,060/mo
Percent change:+0.4%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$5,627/mo
2023 average cost:$5,360/mo
Percent change:+5.0%
National
2024 average cost:$5,614/mo
2023 average cost:$5,488/mo
Percent change:+2.3%
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What families are saying about memory care in Oak Shade

Recent reviews for memory care in Oak Shade

Freedom Village at Brandywine, a CCRC in Coatesville, PA

4.5
My mother has lived at Freedom Village since 1999, first in a beautiful condo, next in Assisted Living and finally in Skilled Care for the last 5 years. She is now 96 years old, legally blind, hard of hearing, and has advanced dementia. She spends most of her time in a wheelchair and is happy ...
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The Summit in Hockessin, DE

5.0
It has been difficult transition for my parent with their move to this community, but I know they are in good hands here. It is a good place for them to be, I know they are safe and being cared for well. We couldn't be happier with our choice to move our parents here. They have gotten involved ...
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Bel Air Assisted Living

5.0
They have been reaching out a lot because we can't come in to visit. It has been really nice to have video chats with my mom and we have come to visit on the porch, too, which is a nice spot. It is obvious they are being really careful and keeping everyone up to speed. My mom is doing great ...
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Oak Shade review score based on 26 family reviews

8.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 26 reviews of 7 Oak Shade memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Oak Shade 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

Oak Shade review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Oak Shade, PA7 facilities
8.5
Quarryville, PA190 facilities
7.4
Oxford, PA7 facilities

Review subcategories for Oak Shade 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 26 reviews of 7 Oak Shade memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Oak Shade 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.
Oak Shade, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.5
4.1
Friendliness
3.7
4.2
Care services
3.6
3.9
Staff
3.6
4.1
Meals & dining
3.5
3.8
Activities
3.6
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.8
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Oak Shade memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Oak Shade memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Oak Shade, 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 Oak Shade 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 Oak Shade that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Oak Shade, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
28.6%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
28.6%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
28.6%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.3%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
14.3%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
42.9%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Oak Shade 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 Oak Shade Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Oak Shade, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
57.1%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
28.6%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
57.1%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.3%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Oak Shade 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 Oak Shade partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Oak Shade, PANational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.6%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.6%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Oak Shade 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 Oak Shade communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Oak Shade, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.3%
31.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Oak Shade 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 Oak Shade offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Oak Shade, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
28.6%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.3%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.6%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.6%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
28.6%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.6%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.3%
34.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.6%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
28.6%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
31.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.6%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Oak Shade

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Evergreen Estates, Oak Leaf Manor South and Simpson at Jenner's Pond, a CCRC are the top-rated memory care facilities near Oak Shade, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 8 memory care facilities near Oak Shade, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
The 8 memory care facilities near you in Oak Shade, Pennsylvania typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Oak Shade, 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 Oak Shade, 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 Oak Shade, Pennsylvania ranges from $495 to $13860. The average Memory Care cost in Oak Shade, Pennsylvania is $6,227. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Oak Shade, Pennsylvania typically starts at $495. 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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