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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Saint Nicholas, PA
Memory care in Saint Nicholas 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 Saint Nicholas is about $5,129 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 77 communities, read 2094 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
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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.
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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Cost of memory care in Saint Nicholas, PA
The average cost of senior living in Saint Nicholas is $5,129 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Shenandoah, PA with an average of $3,932 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Saint Nicholas, PA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about memory care in Saint Nicholas
Recent reviews for memory care in Saint Nicholas
The Residences at Manatawny Village in Pottstown, PA
5.0
They did a good job catering to his food preferences, the staff was super friendly and super with him, care was outstanding. We would most definitely recommend this community to other families.
Tiffany Court at Kingston
5.0
I had looked at 6 facilities in South Carolina and 4 others in PA before choosing Tiffany Court. Tiffany Court was at least a level of magnitude above and beyond all of the others that I visited and assessed. Between the attentiveness and professionalism of the staff and the "homey" atmosphere, ...
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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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Compassionate and caring staff. Numerous reviews mention the kindness and attentiveness of staff members towards residents, creating a welcoming and supportive environment. At Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Old Orchard, they developed long-term friendships with residents and their families, and at Chestnu ...
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Secure and safe community. Several reviews emphasize the importance of safety features for residents with memory care needs. At Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Susquehanna, residents are free to walk outside in the fenced facility, providing a sense of independence while ensuring safety. At Saucon Val ...
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Thoughtfully planned activities. Activities catered to residents' interests and abilities helped keep them engaged and active. At South Mountain Memory Care, South Mountain Memory Care offered a variety of daily activities, which residents enjoyed and looked forward to. At Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Ol ...
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Frequent and clear communication. Families appreciated the open and ongoing dialogue between staff and themselves, ensuring everyone remained informed about their loved ones' care and well-being. At Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Old Orchard, the staff frequently updated families, and at South Mountain Memo ...
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Personalized care for unique needs. Catering to residents' individualized needs was a priority for several communities. At Heritage Hill Senior Community, staff in Shepherd's Garden provided excellent care for a resident with dementia, while at Tiffany Court at Kingston, Tiffany Court at Kingston accommodated a resident's need ...
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Thoughtful and timely transitions. Smooth transitions into memory care communities were crucial for both residents and their families. At Keystone Villa at Douglassville Personal Care, Keystone Villa welcomed new residents warmly and quickly helped them settle in. At South Mountain Memory Care, South Mountain Memory Care eval ...
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Saint Nicholas review score based on 622 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 622 reviews of 76 Saint Nicholas memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Saint Nicholas 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
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Review subcategories for Saint Nicholas 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 622 reviews of 76 Saint Nicholas memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Saint Nicholas 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.Saint Nicholas, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.4
Meals & dining
4.0
4.0
Activities
4.1
4.0
Value for cost*
4.2
4.0
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Saint Nicholas memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Saint Nicholas memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Saint Nicholas, 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 Saint Nicholas 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 Saint Nicholas that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Saint Nicholas, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
65.8%
65.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.7%
82.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
69.7%
71.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
47.4%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.1%
89.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
67.1%
61.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
68.4%
72.3%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Saint Nicholas 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 Saint Nicholas Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Saint Nicholas, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
68.4%
74.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
55.3%
46.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
64.5%
70.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.1%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Saint Nicholas 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 Saint Nicholas partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Saint Nicholas, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.6%
27.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
59.2%
44.5%
No sugar
No sugar
56.6%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
51.3%
50.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
31.6%
17.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Saint Nicholas 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 Saint Nicholas communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Saint Nicholas, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40.8%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
61.8%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
36.8%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.4%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Saint Nicholas 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 Saint Nicholas offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Saint Nicholas, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
59.2%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
33.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.2%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
59.2%
54.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64.5%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.8%
60.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.7%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40.8%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.8%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
61.8%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
63.2%
47.7%
Dances
Dances
36.8%
31.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60.5%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Aura Maris Senior Living of Palmyra, Keystone Villa at Ephrata and Chestnut Knoll are the top-rated memory care facilities near Saint Nicholas, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 77 memory care facilities near Saint Nicholas, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Saint Nicholas, Pennsylvania are Aura Maris Senior Living of Palmyra, Keystone Villa at Ephrata and Chestnut Knoll. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 77 memory care facilities near you in Saint Nicholas, Pennsylvania typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Saint Nicholas, 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 Saint Nicholas, 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 Saint Nicholas, Pennsylvania ranges from $1 to $13860. The average Memory Care cost in Saint Nicholas, Pennsylvania is $5,129. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Saint Nicholas, Pennsylvania typically starts at $1. 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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