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Memory care in Swales 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 Swales is about $5,605 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 42 communities, read 762 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Country Meadows is a wonderful home. My mother lived in independent living and my father needed more care in Pathways. My mother and father made many new friends. My mother loved exercise class with...
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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It starts with the friendly staff and a clean facility. Country Meadows serves tasty food and provides several choices, A variety of activities and exercise programs are available each day, including...
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, 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.
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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.
Schedule a visit with Silver Spring Personal Care Homeso you can see firsthand the level of commitment and caring we have to each and every resident at our senior care facility. We invite you to step inside our home - there is no better way to truly experience what we have to offer.
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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.
Helping Families. Enriching Lives. It’s more than just our duty, it defines who we are. At NewSeasons, everything we do revolves around our residents and their families. Our residents tell us at NewSeasons they get the best of both worlds – the comforts of home and the life-enriching...
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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
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
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, 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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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.
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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This is a nice community. The staff is caring and attentive. The menu has a large variety and could use some small improvements. They off her to participate in activities with the other residents. We would...
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.
Wolf Run Village is an assisted living community located in Hughesville, PA. We offer single and double residence rooms. Rooms are equipped with cable TV, individually controlled thermostats, and are fully carpeted. Some single rooms come with a private bathroom. Double rooms have kitchenettes,...

Cost of memory care in Swales, PA

The average cost of senior living in Swales is $5,605 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Millheim, PA with an average of $5,272 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Swales, PA vs. nearby cities

Swales, PA
$5,605/mo
$5,472/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Swales, PA vs. the state and national average

Swales, PA
$5,605/mo
U.S. national average
$5,409/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Swales vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$5,605/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Swales, PA by room type

Semi-Private
$5,128/mo
Studio
$5,919/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,891/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,769/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Swales over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Swales

Recent reviews for memory care in Swales

Butler Street Senior Living in Harrisburg, PA

3.9
The community has good staff; however I feel they are understaffed currently. There has been some staff turnover since my loved one moved into the community. Due to the staffing challenges this can cause delays in waiting for meals, care, and more. [name removed] the Director is wonderful; ...
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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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Nottingham Village in Northumberland, PA

5.0
during covid, they are doing a good job of trying to do activities safely. We had zoom calls and eventually they set up plexiglass visiting. The communication has been good throughout covid also. the property is nice, our tour was very nice and we got a lot of information. We are very ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Compassionate and caring staff. Many reviews praise the staff's compassion and attentiveness towards residents at various communities, such as Brookdale Grandon Farms, where they went above and beyond to ensure residents' safety and happiness. Families appreciate the long-term relationships that have been formed between resi ...
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Diverse range of activities. Communities like Artis Senior Living of West Shore offer a wide variety of activities tailored to residents' interests, including music, trivia nights, gardening classes, and museum outings. These activities help keep residents engaged and active, contributing to their overall satisfaction wit ...
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Thorough communication between families and staff. Reviews consistently mention the importance of clear and effective communication between families and staff, as seen at Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Susquehanna, where staff members are responsive to concerns and keep loved ones informed of any changes in their care or hea ...
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Personalized care and accommodations. At Linden Village A ProMedica Senior Living Community, some residents appreciate the individualized attention given to their needs, including accommodations for dietary restrictions and preferences. This level of customization helps ensure that each resident's experience is tailored to their u ...
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Clean and well-maintained facilities. Throughout the reviews, cleanliness and upkeep are consistently mentioned as crucial factors for residents' satisfaction. Facilities like Bridges of Bent Creek take pride in maintaining their living spaces, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable environment for residents.
Secure facilities for peace of mind. Families appreciate the security measures taken at communities like Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Susquehanna, which help ease concerns about their loved ones' safety. Secure facilities and ongoing staff supervision give residents the freedom to explore their surroundings w ...
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Swales review score based on 228 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 228 reviews of 38 Swales memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Swales 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

Swales review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Swales, PA38 facilities
8.4
McClure, PA42 facilities
8.5
Thompsontown, PA48 facilities

Review subcategories for Swales 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 228 reviews of 38 Swales memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Swales 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.
Swales, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.4
Meals & dining
4.0
4.0
Activities
4.1
3.9
Value for cost*
4.1
4.0
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Swales memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Swales memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Swales, 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 Swales 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 Swales that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
68.4%
65.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
48%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.4%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
71.1%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
34.2%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.4%
89.6%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60.5%
61.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
63.2%
72.4%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Swales 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 Swales Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Swales, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
68.4%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
57.9%
45.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
68.4%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.7%
26.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Swales 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 Swales partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Swales, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
34.2%
27.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
57.9%
44.1%
No sugar
No sugar
57.9%
41.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
57.9%
49.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21.1%
16.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Swales 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 Swales communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Swales, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
31.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60.5%
39.5%
Room service
Room service
50%
36.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26.3%
22.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Swales 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 Swales offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Swales, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
63.2%
45.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
57.9%
33.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
52.6%
28%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
63.2%
54.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
65.8%
51.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
65.8%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55.3%
39.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
52.6%
36%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
65.8%
47%
Live performances
Live performances
65.8%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
47.4%
30.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.2%
21.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
65.8%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 42 memory care facilities near Swales, Pennsylvania. See the full list.

The 42 memory care facilities near you in Swales, Pennsylvania typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Swales, 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 Swales, 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 Swales, Pennsylvania ranges from $1 to $14700. The average Memory Care cost in Swales, Pennsylvania is $5,605. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Swales, 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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