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Memory care in Paxton 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 Paxton is about $5,765 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 67 communities, read 1675 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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.
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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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.
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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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,...
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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.
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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.
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, 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 Paxton, PA

The average cost of senior living in Paxton is $5,765 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sunbury, PA with an average of $5,481 per month.

Memory care costs in Paxton, PA, vs. nearby cities

Paxton, PA
$5,765/mo

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

Paxton, PA
$5,765/mo
U.S. national average
$5,614/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,765/mo

Memory care costs in Paxton, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,029/mo
Studio
$5,929/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,668/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,294/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,365/mo

Senior living costs in Paxton 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: Paxton, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typePaxton, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Memory Care$5,765/mo$5,443/mo$5,614/mo
Assisted Living$4,869/mo$4,440/mo$4,835/mo
Independent Living$3,580/mo$4,353/mo$4,167/mo
Memory Care
Paxton, PA:$5,765/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,443/mo
U.S.:$5,614/mo
Assisted Living
Paxton, PA:$4,869/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,440/mo
U.S.:$4,835/mo
Independent Living
Paxton, PA:$3,580/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,353/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
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Memory care costs in Paxton, PA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Paxton 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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Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Paxton, PA$6,360/mo$6,215/mo+2.3%
Pennsylvania$6,647/mo$6,175/mo+7.7%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Paxton, PA
2024 average cost:$6,360/mo
2023 average cost:$6,215/mo
Percent change:+2.3%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$6,647/mo
2023 average cost:$6,175/mo
Percent change:+7.7%
National
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 Paxton

Recent reviews for memory care in Paxton

Phoebe Berks Village in Wernersville, PA

4.5
Was a little shocked on admission that they didn't ask more questions to get to know mom. I feel like we had to tell them about her routine rather than them ask the questions. It felt as though they were just going to wing it and I didn't love that feeling after helping my mom with her ADLs for ...
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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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Hillside Senior Living in Montoursville, PA

5.0
Excellent Care and food is delicious. Memory Care has activities for the residents throughout the day. All the staff are very caring and give excellent care to the residents. The landscaping looks very nice, and the building is well maintained.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Compassionate and attentive caregivers. Many reviews praise the kindness and dedication of the staff at various communities. At Linden Village Senior Living Community, the assistants in memory care were friendly and took the time to get to know residents. At Juniper Village Wellspring at Brookline, staff members at Harmony went ab ...
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Wide range of engaging activities. Reviews highlight the variety of activities offered at senior living communities, which help residents stay active and engaged. At Viva Senior Living At Harrisburg, Viva Senior Living has activities like balloon volleyball, beanbag tic-tac-toe, singing, word games, and reading aloud. At Junip ...
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Effective communication between staff and families. Clear and consistent communication between staff and families is a crucial aspect of senior living communities. At Juniper Village at Brookline Senior Living, families were not always notified in a timely manner when a patient fell or a medication was changed. However, some communities, like ...
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Secure and safe environments. Safety is a major concern for many families when choosing a senior living community. Some communities, like Arden Courts Susquehanna, A Memory Care Community, have facilities that are completely fenced off to prevent residents from wandering away. Others, like Magnolias of Lancaster, have la ...
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Individualized care plans. Personalized care plans catered to residents' unique needs are essential for effective senior living. At Arden Courts Susquehanna, A Memory Care Community, Arden Courts staff individualizes care based on residents' situations and requirements. At Brookdale Harrisburg, a geriatric nurse noted ...
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Flexible and accommodating care. Flexibility and accommodation are vital for ensuring residents' comfort and satisfaction in senior living communities. At Arden Courts Susquehanna, A Memory Care Community, Arden Courts offers a well-kept facility, friendly staff, and a family oriented atmosphere. At Brookdale Grandon Farms, ...
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Paxton review score based on 496 family reviews

8.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 496 reviews of 60 Paxton memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Paxton 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

Paxton review score compared against nearby cities

8.9
Paxton, PA60 facilities
9.3
Millersburg, PA10 facilities
8.9
Berrysburg, PA71 facilities

Review subcategories for Paxton 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 496 reviews of 60 Paxton memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Paxton 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
3.7
3.9
Staff
3.9
4.1
Meals & dining
3.6
3.8
Activities
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.8
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Paxton memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Paxton memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Paxton, 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 Paxton 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 Paxton that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Paxton, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
58.3%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
43.3%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.7%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.3%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
58.3%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.7%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
53.3%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
53.3%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Paxton 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 Paxton Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Paxton, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
58.3%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
51.7%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
56.7%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.7%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Paxton 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 Paxton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Paxton, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.3%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
48.3%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46.7%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Paxton 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 Paxton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Paxton, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
43.3%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.7%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
41.7%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Paxton 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 Paxton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Paxton, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
55%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
46.7%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
41.7%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.7%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.3%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
55%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
35%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.7%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
51.7%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Paxton

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 Paxton protect seniors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Arden Courts Susquehanna, A Memory Care Community, Senior Commons at Powder Mill and Bridges of Bent Creek are the top-rated memory care facilities near Paxton, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 67 memory care facilities near Paxton, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Paxton, Pennsylvania are Arden Courts Susquehanna, A Memory Care Community, Senior Commons at Powder Mill and Keystone Villa at Ephrata. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 67 memory care facilities near you in Paxton, Pennsylvania typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Paxton, 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 Paxton, 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 Paxton, Pennsylvania ranges from $698 to $10545. The average Memory Care cost in Paxton, Pennsylvania is $5,765. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Paxton, Pennsylvania typically starts at $698. 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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