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Memory care in Penn Forest 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 Penn Forest is about $5,570 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 91 communities, read 2702 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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.
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.
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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.
Forest Manor Health Care Center is a new state of the art 120 bed Skilled Nursing Facility located just minutes off of Route 80 in Hope New Jersey. Forest Manor Health Care Center's $19 million dollar expansion is the region's newest, state-of-the-art skilled nursing and rehabilitation care...
Provides: Memory Care
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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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I just moved my parents in here earlier this month in independent living and I couldn't be more pleased. My mom was hesitant at first but after being there for a few days, she changed her tone. The staff has...
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
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
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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.
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This is a great community for my loved one. The care is amazing here. The room is good. The staff is amazing and I can't say enough about them. My loved one feels comfortable here and is no longer asking...
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
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 Penn Forest, PA

The average cost of senior living in Penn Forest is $5,570 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Penn Lake Park, PA with an average of $4,152 per month.

Memory care costs in Penn Forest, PA, vs. nearby cities

Penn Forest, PA
$5,571/mo

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

Penn Forest, PA
$5,571/mo
U.S. national average
$5,557/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,571/mo

Memory care costs in Penn Forest, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,788/mo
Studio
$5,921/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,354/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,173/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,623/mo

Senior living costs in Penn Forest 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: Penn Forest, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typePenn Forest, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Memory Care$5,571/mo$5,477/mo$5,557/mo
Assisted Living$4,089/mo$4,470/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,606/mo$4,361/mo$4,189/mo
Memory Care
Penn Forest, PA:$5,571/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,477/mo
U.S.:$5,557/mo
Assisted Living
Penn Forest, PA:$4,089/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,470/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Penn Forest, PA:$3,606/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,361/mo
U.S.:$4,189/mo
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Memory care costs in Penn Forest, PA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Penn Forest 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Penn Forest, PA$6,138/mo$5,648/mo+8.7%
Pennsylvania$6,647/mo$6,175/mo+7.7%
National$6,485/mo$6,145/mo+5.5%
Penn Forest, PA
2024 average cost:$6,138/mo
2023 average cost:$5,648/mo
Percent change:+8.7%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$6,647/mo
2023 average cost:$6,175/mo
Percent change:+7.7%
National
2024 average cost:$6,485/mo
2023 average cost:$6,145/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Penn Forest

Recent reviews for memory care in Penn Forest

Rittenhouse Village at Lehigh Valley in Allentown, PA

5.0
5 across the board. Love the staff members very caring of my mother in law who lives there but also my father in law who visits and has dinner with her daily. He raves about the food. Gloria doesn't really participate much but they always have her there during activities giving her the chance if ...
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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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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.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Engaging and social atmosphere. Residents at various communities, such as Arden Courts Old Orchard, A Memory Care Community, Celebration Villa of Mid Valley, and Chestnut Knoll, often mention the importance of social interactions and the wide range of activities offered to them. These activities help keep them engaged an ...
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Competent and caring nursing staff. Several reviews praise the nursing staff for their attentiveness to the medical needs of their loved ones. Families of residents at South Mountain Memory Care, Arden Courts Old Orchard, A Memory Care Community, and The Heritage of Green Hills express their satisfaction with how well the nu ...
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Thoughtful and considerate admission process. The admission process at different communities, including South Mountain Memory Care, Bentley Assisted Living at Branchville, and Chestnut Knoll, is highlighted as thorough and considerate in several reviews. Families appreciate the personalized attention given during this process and the ...
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Homey and welcoming interior design. Numerous reviews mention the inviting and warm interior design of the communities, such as Brookdale Dublin, Arden Courts Allentown, A Memory Care Community, and Cornerstone Living. This homey atmosphere helps make the transition for new residents smoother and more comfortable.
Effective communication between staff and families. Families value the open and consistent communication they receive from the staff. This is a common theme at communities like Chestnut Knoll, Arden Courts Old Orchard, A Memory Care Community, and Legend of Allentown, where families feel they are always informed about their loved ones' care ...
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Considerate and accommodating staff. Several reviews mention the staff's thoughtfulness and accommodations, as seen at Arden Courts Allentown, A Memory Care Community, Abode Care of Allentown, and Celebration Villa of Mid Valley. These accommodations help make life easier for both residents and their families, creating a more ...
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Penn Forest review score based on 679 family reviews

8.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 679 reviews of 86 Penn Forest memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Penn Forest 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

Penn Forest review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Penn Forest, PA86 facilities
8.1
Jim Thorpe, PA97 facilities
8.3
Weissport East, PA113 facilities

Review subcategories for Penn Forest 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 679 reviews of 86 Penn Forest memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Penn Forest 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.
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Cleanliness
4.0
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.2
Care services
3.8
3.9
Staff
4.0
4.1
Meals & dining
3.6
3.8
Activities
3.6
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.8
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Penn Forest memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Penn Forest memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Penn Forest, 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 Penn Forest 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 Penn Forest that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Penn Forest, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
62.8%
63.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
58.1%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.9%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
70.9%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
44.2%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90.7%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
68.6%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
68.6%
69.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Penn Forest 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 Penn Forest Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Penn Forest, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
68.6%
71.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
57%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
66.3%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
24.4%
25.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Penn Forest 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 Penn Forest partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Penn Forest, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
32.6%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
59.3%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
54.7%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
48.8%
49.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
37.2%
20.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Penn Forest 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 Penn Forest communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Penn Forest, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
43%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
61.6%
39.4%
Room service
Room service
44.2%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25.6%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Penn Forest 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 Penn Forest offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Penn Forest, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
59.3%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
54.7%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
39.5%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60.5%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64%
50.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64%
59.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.7%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.2%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60.5%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
61.6%
46.6%
Dances
Dances
37.2%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.9%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
61.6%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Penn Forest

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