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5 Best Memory Care Facilities in West Penn, PA

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Memory care in West Penn 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 West Penn is about $5,267 per month.

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 5 communities, read 262 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Allentown, Emmaus and Whitehall.

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Photo of Heritage Hill Senior Community
77 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.7
Review score
116 reviews
9.7
Review score
116 reviews
5 star
87%
4 star
9%
3 star
1%
2 star
0%
1 star
3%
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The community is clean, well maintained, and has a warm, welcoming feel. I felt confident my dad was in good hands. Would recommend
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.
Heritage Hill Senior Community is located in scenic Weatherly, Pennsylvania with beautiful views of the Pocono Mountains. Personal care and dementia are the two communities that we provide care for. We ensure that our residents get round the clock individual care. In our personal care program, we...
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Photo of Cornerstone Living
1515 Photos available
9.2
Review score
32 reviews
9.2
Review score
32 reviews
5 star
63%
4 star
22%
3 star
9%
2 star
3%
1 star
3%
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I would give a 5 for each one!! I’m extremely happy with Cornerstone Living. Honestly it’s been the best decision I could’ve made for my sister’s care. Everything from the support, communication, and how...
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.
We are a unique senior adult residence in Lehigh County, specializing in personal health care services for individuals living with Alzheimer or dementia. We adopted a university proven method of service. The services at Cornerstone Living provides exceptional security & compassionate care...
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99 Photos available
9.0
Review score
80 reviews
9.0
Review score
80 reviews
5 star
78%
4 star
11%
3 star
4%
2 star
3%
1 star
4%
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The staff is always friendly and ready to help with anything. Rooms are cleaned daily. Mom is very happy there, and I feel completely comfortable leaving her there. There are activities almost daily.
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.
MapleShade offers Personal Care and A Secured Dementia Unit. Please call for details.When it comes to Peace and Tranquility, MapleShade Meadows cannot be beat! Our one floor Senior Living Community is located along a picturesque creek in a meadow in the quiet town of Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania....
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1212 Photos available
8.3
Review score
33 reviews
8.3
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33 reviews
5 star
43%
4 star
30%
3 star
6%
2 star
12%
1 star
9%
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The staff who work directly with the residents care and work hard to ensure their needs are met even though working short personnel. Nice place and the scenery is beautiful
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.
Breathtaking views overlooking the Lehigh Gap, with a panoramic view of Blue Mountain...The Village at Palmerton is conveniently located near Palmerton Hospital. We are within walking distance from all of your shopping and banking needs. We ask you to come and visit with us and see the...
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Cost of memory care in West Penn, PA

The average cost of senior living in West Penn is $5,267 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Middleport, PA with an average of $4,582 per month.

Memory care costs in West Penn, PA, vs. nearby cities

West Penn, PA
$5,267/mo
$5,576/mo
$5,569/mo

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

West Penn, PA
$5,267/mo
U.S. national average
$5,660/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,267/mo

Memory care costs in West Penn, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,351/mo
Studio
$5,964/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,805/mo

Senior living costs in West Penn 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: West Penn, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWest Penn, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Memory Care$5,267/mo$5,533/mo$5,660/mo
Assisted Living$4,085/mo$4,538/mo$4,878/mo
Independent Living$3,812/mo$4,475/mo$4,272/mo
Memory Care
West Penn, PA:$5,267/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,533/mo
U.S.:$5,660/mo
Assisted Living
West Penn, PA:$4,085/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,538/mo
U.S.:$4,878/mo
Independent Living
West Penn, PA:$3,812/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,475/mo
U.S.:$4,272/mo
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Memory care costs in West Penn, PA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in West Penn 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
West Penn, PA$5,306/mo$5,332/mo-0.5%
Pennsylvania$6,267/mo$5,793/mo+8.2%
National$6,292/mo$5,893/mo+6.8%
West Penn, PA
2024 average cost:$5,306/mo
2023 average cost:$5,332/mo
Percent change:-0.5%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$6,267/mo
2023 average cost:$5,793/mo
Percent change:+8.2%
National
2024 average cost:$6,292/mo
2023 average cost:$5,893/mo
Percent change:+6.8%
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What families are saying about memory care in West Penn

Recent reviews for memory care in West Penn

Rittenhouse Village at Lehigh Valley in Allentown, PA

5.0
5 across the board. Love the staff members very caring of my mother in law who lives there but also my father in law who visits and has dinner with her daily. He raves about the food. Gloria doesn't really participate much but they always have her there during activities giving her the chance if ...
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South Mountain Memory Care in Emmaus, PA

5.0
My Mother has been a resident at South Mountain for 2 months now. Every time we come to visit her, she tells us how nice the place is, how clean it is, how good the food is and how she looks every day for something to be wrong with it, but she cannot find anything. If you knew my Mother you ...
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Whitehall Manor

5.0
When we are able to visit the community is kept very clean and we do see a lot of activities going on. The staff members have kept up great and consistent communication with our family which we love. We have no complaints to say about Whitehall Manor.

West Penn review score based on 52 family reviews

9.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 52 reviews of 4 West Penn memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The West Penn 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

West Penn review score compared against nearby cities

9.1
West Penn, PA4 facilities
8.1
Tamaqua, PA97 facilities
8.1
Coaldale, PA97 facilities

Review subcategories for West Penn 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 52 reviews of 4 West Penn memory care communities. This chart helps you compare West Penn 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.
West Penn, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.4
3.9
Friendliness
3.3
4.0
Care services
3.3
3.6
Staff
3.2
3.8
Meals & dining
3.3
3.5
Activities
3.3
3.5
Value for cost*
3.1
3.5
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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West Penn memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in West Penn memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in West Penn, 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 West Penn 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 West Penn that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
West Penn, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
100%
63.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
75%
47.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
100%
69.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
75%
28.2%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
100%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
100%
69.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in West Penn 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 West Penn Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
West Penn, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
100%
72%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
100%
45.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
100%
67.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25%
26.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in West Penn 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 West Penn partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
West Penn, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
27.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
100%
44.5%
No sugar
No sugar
75%
41.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
75%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
75%
22.2%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in West Penn 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 West Penn communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
West Penn, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
75%
39.9%
Room service
Room service
50%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
50%
22.9%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in West Penn 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 West Penn offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
West Penn, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
100%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
33%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
100%
53%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
100%
50.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
59.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
75%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
35.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
36.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
100%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
100%
47%
Dances
Dances
75%
31.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
75%
46%
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State regulations for memory care in West Penn

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