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Memory care in South Franklin 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 South Franklin is about $5,102 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 98 communities, read 1557 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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.
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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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This is now Murrysville Rehab, and Nursing Health and Wellness. They have been really good. I would highly recommend them. They are really good at keeping couples together, and even in the same room.
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.
When you think "nursing home," what usually comes to mind is a place for people who need long-term medical care. That's true of our nursing home, but we also offer short-term help for people who just need to get back on their feet after an illness or injury. Whatever your specific needs, our goal...
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Alzheimer care A++. Good communication with Mom's POA. Listens to family concerns. Mom has adjusted very well in just 5 months. Most patient & caring staff I have ever known. I am confident in their...
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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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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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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.
Redstone Highlands is a continuing care retirement organization offering a variety of quality housing choices for older adults who prefer to live with peace of mind in a comfortable community. Living options include senior apartments, personal care, memory impairment and access to nursing care at...
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
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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.
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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If your family member is at a stage in life where daily help is needed, I would highly recommend the Country Cottage Personal Care home in the Latrobe area. If your family member can still drive and get...
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.
Country Cottage Personal Care is located on beautiful grounds in Pennsylvania. With St. Vincent Lake within a very short drive of Country Cottage, there are many great ways that you can explore the outdoors while still getting the personal care your loved one may need. There are some options...
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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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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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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.
Every day, Cambridge Falls Personal Care and Memory Care residents take part in activities that are designed to keep them happy and healthy. The community’s recreation schedule includes games, holiday celebrations, movies, and outings; there’s always an opportunity for residents to socialize and...

Cost of memory care in South Franklin, PA

The average cost of senior living in South Franklin is $5,102 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waynesburg, PA with an average of $4,225 per month.

Memory care costs in South Franklin, PA, vs. nearby cities

South Franklin, PA
$5,102/mo

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

South Franklin, PA
$5,102/mo
U.S. national average
$5,538/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,102/mo

Memory care costs in South Franklin, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,203/mo
Studio
$6,290/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,345/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,148/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,100/mo

Senior living costs in South Franklin vs. state and national costs

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Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: South Franklin, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSouth Franklin, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Memory Care$5,102/mo$5,446/mo$5,538/mo
Assisted Living$4,040/mo$4,444/mo$4,781/mo
Independent Living$3,721/mo$4,348/mo$4,187/mo
Memory Care
South Franklin, PA:$5,102/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,446/mo
U.S.:$5,538/mo
Assisted Living
South Franklin, PA:$4,040/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,444/mo
U.S.:$4,781/mo
Independent Living
South Franklin, PA:$3,721/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,348/mo
U.S.:$4,187/mo
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Memory care costs in South Franklin, PA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in South Franklin 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.
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
South Franklin, PA$7,030/mo$6,391/mo+10.0%
Pennsylvania$6,647/mo$6,175/mo+7.7%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
South Franklin, PA
2024 average cost:$7,030/mo
2023 average cost:$6,391/mo
Percent change:+10.0%
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 South Franklin

Recent reviews for memory care in South Franklin

Celebration Villa of Chippewa in Beaver Falls, PA

5.0
My mom spent the last 6yrs at Elmcroft Chippewa .She felt very at home there from the first day.We got to know the staff personally and they took care of her like family. When mom passed away in March I couldn't be with her because of COVID 19. But I knew she was not alone and she was being ...
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Easy Living Estates of New Stanton in Hunker, PA

4.4
We're very pleased with the care at this community with one major issue. It's a lovely place, very clean, and the staff are friendly. However, they cannot deal with any sort of intravenous care. Any sort of IV has to be done elsewhere, which may be an issue for some residents.

Paramount Senior Living at Cranberry in Mars, PA

4.0
My loved one was at Paramount at Cranberry on hospice for a brief time after a medical decline. They were a bright spot for our family during a very dark time.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Dedicated and compassionate staff. Several reviews highlight the staff's commitment to providing exceptional care, treating residents like family, and going above and beyond to ensure their well-being at Arden Courts Monroeville, A Memory Care Community, Hemsley House of Upper St. Clair, Whitetail Springs Transitional Assist ...
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Engaging activities tailored to residents' interests. Activities were another key factor in residents' satisfaction, with reviews for Arden Courts Monroeville, A Memory Care Community, Brookdale Latrobe, Newhaven Court at Lindwood, and Whitetail Springs Transitional Assisted Living and Memory Care Community praising the wide range of offeri ...
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Attractive and clean living spaces. Residents appreciate the cleanliness and attractiveness of their living spaces, as mentioned in reviews for Whitetail Springs Transitional Assisted Living and Memory Care Community, Ridgecrest of McCandless, and Ridgecrest at Cranberry Woods, which not only create a pleasant environment bu ...
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Comforting and homelike atmosphere. Many reviews express appreciation for the welcoming and homely atmosphere at their communities, such as Arden Courts Monroeville, A Memory Care Community, Cambridge Creekside Retirement Community, and Arden Courts North Hills, A Memory Care Community, which contribute to a sense of belongi ...
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Thoughtful communication with families. Families value clear and consistent communication from their loved ones' care teams, as highlighted in reviews for Ridgecrest of McCandless, Whitetail Springs Transitional Assisted Living and Memory Care Community, and Ashton Commons, ensuring they are informed and involved in their loved ...
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Personalized care plans for each resident. Residents' unique needs and preferences are addressed through individualized care plans, as indicated in reviews for Hemsley House of Upper St. Clair, Juniper Village at South Hills, and Whitetail Springs Transitional Assisted Living and Memory Care Community, allowing them to receive the ...
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South Franklin review score based on 482 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 482 reviews of 89 South Franklin memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The South Franklin 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

South Franklin review score compared against nearby cities

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South Franklin, PA89 facilities
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Green Hills, PA98 facilities
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East Washington, PA99 facilities

Review subcategories for South Franklin 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 482 reviews of 89 South Franklin memory care communities. This chart helps you compare South Franklin 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
3.9
4.1
Meals & dining
3.7
3.8
Activities
3.6
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.8
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South Franklin memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Franklin memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Franklin, 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 South Franklin 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 South Franklin that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
South Franklin, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
62.9%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
61.8%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.4%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.9%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
74.2%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
52.8%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.8%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
67.4%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
76.4%
69.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in South Franklin 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 South Franklin Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
South Franklin, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
67.4%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
53.9%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
65.2%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
27%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Franklin 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 South Franklin partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
South Franklin, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
29.2%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50.6%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
48.3%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.9%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
32.6%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in South Franklin 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 South Franklin communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South Franklin, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40.4%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.1%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
30.3%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.5%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Franklin 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 South Franklin offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
South Franklin, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
55.1%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
43.8%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40.4%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60.7%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.2%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.2%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.1%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39.3%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43.8%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.1%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
55.1%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
39.3%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.8%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.1%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in South Franklin

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 South Franklin protect seniors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Elizabeth Seton Memory Care Center, Apple Blossom and Harmony at Morgantown are the top-rated memory care facilities near South Franklin, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 98 memory care facilities near South Franklin, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in South Franklin, Pennsylvania is Elizabeth Seton Memory Care Center. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 98 memory care facilities near you in South Franklin, Pennsylvania typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in South Franklin, 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 South Franklin, 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 South Franklin, Pennsylvania ranges from $4 to $9995. The average Memory Care cost in South Franklin, Pennsylvania is $5,102. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in South Franklin, Pennsylvania typically starts at $4. 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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