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Memory care in Shamokin 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 Shamokin is about $5,480 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 65 communities, read 1682 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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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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: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
What are you looking for in a nursing home? That's the first question we ask because in today's healthcare environment, you have more choices than ever. We offer short-term care to help you get well and return to your home. We also provide long-term nursing home care -- and more intensive...
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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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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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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...
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Cost of memory care in Shamokin, PA

The average cost of senior living in Shamokin is $5,480 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bloomsburg, PA with an average of $4,674 per month.

Memory care costs in Shamokin, PA, vs. nearby cities

Shamokin, PA
$5,480/mo
$5,398/mo

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

Shamokin, PA
$5,480/mo
U.S. national average
$5,535/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,480/mo

Memory care costs in Shamokin, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,829/mo
Studio
$5,841/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,664/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,057/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,623/mo

Senior living costs in Shamokin 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: Shamokin, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShamokin, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Memory Care$5,480/mo$5,443/mo$5,535/mo
Assisted Living$4,167/mo$4,441/mo$4,779/mo
Independent Living$3,202/mo$4,354/mo$4,184/mo
Memory Care
Shamokin, PA:$5,480/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,443/mo
U.S.:$5,535/mo
Assisted Living
Shamokin, PA:$4,167/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,441/mo
U.S.:$4,779/mo
Independent Living
Shamokin, PA:$3,202/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,354/mo
U.S.:$4,184/mo
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Memory care costs in Shamokin, PA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Shamokin 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
Shamokin, PA$6,472/mo$6,157/mo+5.1%
Pennsylvania$6,647/mo$6,175/mo+7.7%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Shamokin, PA
2024 average cost:$6,472/mo
2023 average cost:$6,157/mo
Percent change:+5.1%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$6,647/mo
2023 average cost:$6,175/mo
Percent change:+7.7%
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2024 average cost:$6,490/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Shamokin

Recent reviews for memory care in Shamokin

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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Country Meadows Of West Shore in Mechanicsburg, PA

4.5
The past 60 days has been an overwhelming journey for our family as we navigated our parents hospitalizations, rehabilitations, moves from an independent living facility to assisted living at Country Meadows, and the eventual death of our father. It’s not an understatement to say that the staff ...
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Hillside Senior Living in Montoursville, PA

5.0
Excellent Care and food is delicious. Memory Care has activities for the residents throughout the day. All the staff are very caring and give excellent care to the residents. The landscaping looks very nice, and the building is well maintained.

Shamokin review score based on 466 family reviews

8.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 466 reviews of 60 Shamokin memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Shamokin 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

Shamokin review score compared against nearby cities

8.8
Shamokin, PA60 facilities
8.8
8.8
Tharptown, PA60 facilities

Review subcategories for Shamokin 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 466 reviews of 60 Shamokin memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Shamokin 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.
Shamokin, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.2
Care services
3.7
3.9
Staff
4.0
4.1
Meals & dining
3.7
3.8
Activities
3.9
3.7
Value for cost*
3.8
3.8
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Shamokin memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shamokin memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shamokin, 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 Shamokin 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 Shamokin that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Shamokin, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
61.7%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
51.7%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.3%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.7%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
43.3%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.3%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
63.3%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
61.7%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Shamokin 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 Shamokin Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shamokin, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
63.3%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
58.3%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
65%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.3%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shamokin 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 Shamokin partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shamokin, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
35%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
58.3%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
55%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
56.7%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
35%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Shamokin 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 Shamokin communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shamokin, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
46.7%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
58.3%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
46.7%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.3%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shamokin 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 Shamokin offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shamokin, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
61.7%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
56.7%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
48.3%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
63.3%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.7%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
46.7%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
63.3%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
63.3%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
41.7%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Shamokin

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Arden Courts Susquehanna, A Memory Care Community, Bridges of Bent Creek and The Residence at Village Greens are the top-rated memory care facilities near Shamokin, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 65 memory care facilities near Shamokin, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Shamokin, Pennsylvania are Arden Courts Susquehanna, A Memory Care Community, The Residence at Village Greens and Manor At Market Square. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 65 memory care facilities near you in Shamokin, Pennsylvania typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Shamokin, 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 Shamokin, 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 Shamokin, Pennsylvania ranges from $698 to $13860. The average Memory Care cost in Shamokin, Pennsylvania is $5,480. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Shamokin, Pennsylvania typically starts at $698. 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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