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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in St Thomas, PA
Memory care in St Thomas 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 St Thomas is about $4,556 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 10 communities, read 185 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
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24 reviews
Magnolias is a great place for caring for your loved one. We currently have a 2nd family member in their care. Staff is very personable and attentive to both resident and family members. Chambersburg is...
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.
Situated on a beautiful campus in a charming and thriving neighborhood, Magnolias of Chambersburg combines all the amenities, social atmosphere, and personalized care of contemporary senior living with the comforts of home. It’s Senior Living at its finest and is just minutes from downtown....
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8.9
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15 reviews
My loved one was previously a resident at Commonwealth Senior Living at Hagerstown and it was a great experience. The staff were so great with all of the residents and took the time just to chat. The...
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.
At Viva Senior Living at Hagerstown we listen so we can get to know you, with love and care, we can serve and support you to live your best life. We think you’ll find that we’re not home-like — we’re home.Located in Hagerstown, MD, we are the only stand-alone specialized memory care community in...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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8.8
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17 reviews
My overall experience with Somerford has been very positive... although the amount of communication has great decreased (I suppose no news is good new)My bother has said the food is quite good. He does not,...
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.
Somerford House offers general Assisted Living on a beautifully landscaped campus in Hagerstown. Staff is on duty 24 hours a day to support and guide our residents, who experience gracious living and easy access to shopping, places of worship, and medical offices. Step inside our doors to...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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8.4
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78 reviews
My problem is that I am having trouble gaining weight due to my metabolism and medication. Sometimes I still feel hungry after meals. I gave a five to all categories except meals/dining where I gave a 3 out...
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.
Our lively and vibrant senior living community in Hagerstown, Md., which provides both assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care, is in an elegant building that feels much like a grand hotel of the past. Offering all the conveniences of big city living, our community is surrounded by...
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38 reviews
The leadership team is wonderful. A few CNAs perform their job well, but for some, I am daily writing notes for tasks that were not accomplished. Some sanitary issues are not followed for my mother's care....
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.
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 always. If you’re interested in learning more or want to get your Tour set up let us know. We look forward...
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Providence Place has multiple levels of care which is why we went with them. Our loved one is able to be here as his care increases. They also told us if needed, they would be able to get a lift which was...
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.
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The experience we have had with The Leland of Laurel Run has been very positive. I certainly recommend them. They did a really good job working with my sister to get her acclimated to the new place and...
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 Leland of Laurel Run strives to give our residents all the care, security and comforts of home. Newly renovated and opened in December, 2012, our unique setting downtown Waynesboro offers a step back in history. Once the Leland Hotel, the building has been purchased and re-purposed into a...
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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.
Robinwood is a tranquil, relaxing assisted living community located in Hagerstown, Maryland, within minutes of most of the area's entertainment and shopping. As an assisted living community, we strive to provide our residents with customized care to meet their needs. Our community offers spacious...
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Cost of memory care in St Thomas, PA
The average cost of senior living in St Thomas is $4,556 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Arendtsville, PA with an average of $4,249 per month.
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What families are saying about memory care in St Thomas
Recent reviews for memory care in St Thomas
Magnolias of Chambersburg
5.0
My wife began her Dementia journey in 2018. It slowly became worst over time. After 5 years I could not care for her. My children visited several facilities in our area and as a family, we chose Magnolias of Chambersburg. It was not easy for me, we have been married for 51 years. It turned out ...
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Somerford House and Place Hagerstown
4.0
We chose Somerford House and Place Hagerstown because of the location of the facility, we liked their memory care unit, and the price of the facility compared to others that we looked at.
I would recommend this facility to others.
The Leland of Laurel Run in Waynesboro, PA
5.0
We were welcomed from the very get go and the staff are lovely.
The place is very pretty, clean and happy
My Mom is adjusting really well and she wishes she had done this sooner
St Thomas review score based on 39 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 39 reviews of 9 St Thomas memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The St Thomas 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
St Thomas review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for St Thomas 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 39 reviews of 9 St Thomas memory care communities. This chart helps you compare St Thomas 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.St Thomas, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
4.5
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.4
Meals & dining
4.1
4.0
Activities
4.3
4.0
Value for cost*
3.9
4.0
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St Thomas memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in St Thomas memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in St Thomas, 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 St Thomas 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 St Thomas that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
St Thomas, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
77.8%
65.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
77.8%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
77.8%
71.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.7%
61.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
77.8%
72.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in St Thomas 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 St Thomas Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
St Thomas, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
77.8%
74.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
66.7%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
77.8%
70.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
33.3%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in St Thomas 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 St Thomas partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
St Thomas, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
44.4%
27.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
55.6%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
55.6%
41.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
66.7%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.2%
17.6%
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Availability of select dining options in St Thomas 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 St Thomas communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
St Thomas, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
31.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
55.6%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
44.4%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
22.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in St Thomas 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 St Thomas offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
St Thomas, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
55.6%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
44.4%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
44.4%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
77.8%
54.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
77.8%
60.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55.6%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.4%
36.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.6%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
55.6%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
44.4%
31.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.1%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.6%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Magnolias of Chambersburg, Viva Senior Living at Hagerstown and Somerford House and Place Hagerstown are the top-rated memory care facilities near St Thomas, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 10 memory care facilities near St Thomas, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
The 10 memory care facilities near you in St Thomas, Pennsylvania typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in St Thomas, Pennsylvania, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
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The cost of memory care facilities in St Thomas, Pennsylvania ranges from $160 to $9810. The average Memory Care cost in St Thomas, Pennsylvania is $4,556. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in St Thomas, Pennsylvania typically starts at $160. 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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