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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in South Sterling, PA
Memory care in South Sterling 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 Sterling is about $4,601 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 12 communities, read 313 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
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I am here just for the step-down program. Everyone here is helpful and always will to do whatever they need to td to keep you comfortable and happy. If you have an accident, they are quick to help and they...
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.
The Gardens of Green Ridge can be found in Scranton, the sixth largest city in Pensylvania. Counting a little over 90,000 people, Scranton is large enough to be of interest to tourism, yet small enough to have that intimate small town feel. The Gardens of Green Ridge prides itself on being a...
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I placed my mother at Twin Cedar Senior living [date removed]. I could no longer care for her at home . I was very happy with the staff, food activities and overall everything! my mother is doing very well...
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.
Life at Twin CedarTwin Cedar Senior Living is an award winning assisted living/personal care home that offers a wonderful lifestyle in a perfect location, bordering New York and New Jersey giving our residents family and friends the ability to visit with ease. Our home is a 37-bed assisted living...
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126 reviews
I visited eleven different assisted living facilities in NJ and PA before picking Pocono at Spring Village for my father. I definitely made the right choice for him even though Spring Village is a little bit...
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.
Spring Village at Pocono is a senior living community located in the lovely hamlet of East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. This gorgeous senior living community is also situated right in the midst of the scenic and breathtaking Pocono Mountain area is the northern region of Pennsylvania. This places...
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18 reviews
Celebration villas has been great for Dad. The staff is very good with communication regarding Dad and they care about his well-being there.
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.
Lease by October 29 and get $1,000 off your rent for the first three months. THAT’S A SAVINGS OF $3,000!*We are continuing to admit new Residents, where possible and appropriate, to help residents and families in need. We will do all we can to help those who are in need of our services now and...
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Meals and dining were excellent. Cost was a but this was best facility in area for dementia specific care. The facility was on a large lot enclosed with a fence so residents could walk around outside...
Provides: Memory Care
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.
Sometimes caring for a loved one can become more than a caregiver can manage at home, especially in cases of Alzheimer's Disease and other forms of dementia. Oakwood Terrace is a specialized alternative for the time when home care is no longer possible but skilled care may not yet be...
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We like the facility, mom's studio with 3 closets, big shower and the attentive staff. And attentive administration! Based on our experience so far we would recommend this community to other families.
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.
Conveniently tucked in the sheltering pines is a breath of fresh air. The Pines at Clarks Summit Senior Living, a personal care facility like no other. When it comes time to look for that extra sense of security for your loved one, The Pines is the ideal place. From personal care to Memory...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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My mom lives in assisted living here so I can only speak for that experience. She is very happy with the help she receives. She gets proper medical attention when she needs it and has been there for a year...
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: 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.
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I was very impressed with the staff at Wesley. They are attentive to the residents, and extremely nice in their attitude. They quickly identified some issues with my mother after we moved her to the secure...
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.
Wesley Enhanced Living at Chestnut Hill Manor provides worry-free assisted living and dementia care, with a full range of amenities that enhance daily living. And, with our location in the magnificently scenic Pocono Mountains, Wesley Enhanced Living at Chestnut Hill Manor has a desirable...
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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.
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, 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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Cost of memory care in South Sterling, PA
The average cost of senior living in South Sterling is $4,601 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bear Creek Village, PA with an average of $4,597 per month.
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What families are saying about memory care in South Sterling
Recent reviews for memory care in South Sterling
Twin Cedar Senior Living in Shohola, PA
5.0
The community was wonderful, and I can't recommend this community enough.
There was always an aide there to assist my loved one. They made sure she was taken care of in her final days. There was an aide who sat with her overnight, until she passed away.
They made sure her pain medication ...
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Spring Village at Pocono in East Stroudsburg, PA
5.0
I give a 5 to all categories. My experience with all the staff has been so good. My brother is happy and well taken care of. His room is always cleaned up and he is very satisfied with the food. I recommend this facility to anyone who asks me about it. I am so grateful for all of your help with ...
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Celebration Villa of Mid Valley in Peckville, PA
4.3
When it comes to the cleanliness of the community the lobby smells like stale urine. We have not eaten there are been to the dining room so we cannot comment on that category. It is expensive, but they are a secured facility and the price doesn't increase with her level of care.
South Sterling review score based on 89 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 89 reviews of 12 South Sterling memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The South Sterling 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 Sterling review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for South Sterling 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 89 reviews of 12 South Sterling memory care communities. This chart helps you compare South Sterling 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.South Sterling, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.8
4.4
Friendliness
4.9
4.5
Care services
4.9
4.2
Staff
4.9
4.4
Meals & dining
4.7
4.1
Activities
4.8
4.0
Value for cost*
4.6
4.0
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South Sterling memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Sterling memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Sterling, 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 Sterling 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 Sterling that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
South Sterling, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
58.3%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
58.3%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
83.3%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.7%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
50%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
83.3%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
58.3%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
83.3%
72.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in South Sterling 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 Sterling Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
South Sterling, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
58.3%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
46.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
58.3%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.7%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Sterling 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 Sterling partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
South Sterling, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
44.5%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
50.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
18.2%
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Availability of select dining options in South Sterling 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 Sterling communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South Sterling, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
39.9%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
37%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Sterling 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 Sterling offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
50%
45.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
33.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.7%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.3%
51.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
60.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
39.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
35%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
36.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.7%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
41.7%
47.7%
Dances
Dances
25%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.3%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
46.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Gardens of Green Ridge, Twin Cedar Senior Living and Spring Village at Pocono are the top-rated memory care facilities near South Sterling, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 12 memory care facilities near South Sterling, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in South Sterling, Pennsylvania are The Gardens of Green Ridge, Twin Cedar Senior Living and Spring Village at Pocono. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 12 memory care facilities near you in South Sterling, 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 Sterling, 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 Sterling, 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 Sterling, Pennsylvania ranges from $70 to $12403. The average Memory Care cost in South Sterling, Pennsylvania is $4,601. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in South Sterling, Pennsylvania typically starts at $70. 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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