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7 Best Memory Care Facilities in Shades Glen, PA
Memory care in Shades Glen 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 Shades Glen is about $4,395 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 7 communities, read 63 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
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47 reviews
We are very happy with the facility and the care- they make every effort to keep residents in the assisted living level as long as possible.
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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9.4
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5 reviews
I believe the decision to go to Serenity was the best for both my dad and us. He can still remain as independent as possible while still in a structured environment which gives him that extra push to be as...
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.
Winner of the 2022 and 2023 Times-Tribune Readers' Choice award for "Best Personal Care"!Serenity Care provides personal care services in a supportive and social community environment. Our senior residents value their independence, yet need some assistance to ease the challenges of daily life. By...
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9.0
Review score
41 reviews
I would give a "5" to each .... they are fantastic and I highly recommend them Just based on the limited interactions I had with them .... They were great to me and I'm more than happy to let them know how...
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.
Nestled right inside The Valley With A Heart, Tiffany Court Senior Living is conveniently located in Kingston, near shopping, restaurants and places of worship. We offer transportation to a variety of local destinations, including doctor's offices, Wyoming Valley Mall and other exciting...
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8.0
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12 reviews
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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2.0
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3 reviews
I would highly recommend it based on my research with pricing and other facility. This one provides the services I need at a good value.
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.
Cambridge Riverview is so much more than just memory care; it’s an active, healthy lifestyle. Residents enjoy the comforts of home and the security of 24-hour care. A variety of weekday activities such as games, trivia, singalongs, and nail days keep everyone engaged and active. Church services...
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.
6.0
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2 reviews
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.
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Cost of memory care in Shades Glen, PA
The average cost of senior living in Shades Glen is $4,395 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Penn Lake Park, PA with an average of $4,136 per month.
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What families are saying about memory care in Shades Glen
Recent reviews for memory care in Shades Glen
Tiffany Court at Kingston
5.0
I had looked at 6 facilities in South Carolina and 4 others in PA before choosing Tiffany Court. Tiffany Court was at least a level of magnitude above and beyond all of the others that I visited and assessed. Between the attentiveness and professionalism of the staff and the "homey" atmosphere, ...
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Maple Shade Meadows Senior Living in Nesquehoning, PA
5.0
Finding mapleshade has been such a blessing to our family. The staff at mapleshade has become a part of our family! We have made the best decision for our dad. We couldn't thank the admissions team enough for helping us through this whole process and still answering any questions that may come ...
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Celebration Villa of Mid Valley in Peckville, PA
5.0
Everyone at Celebration Villa of Mid Valley is extremely friendly. The staff and residents. The room sizes are great and they also have a lot of good amenities offered for the residents there. I would recommend Celebration Villa of Mid Valley to other families looking for memory care.
Shades Glen review score based on 36 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 36 reviews of 7 Shades Glen memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Shades Glen 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
Shades Glen review score compared against nearby cities
6.9
Shades Glen, PA7 facilities
6.8
Bear Creek Village, PA5 facilities
6.2
Penn Lake Park, PA7 facilities
Review subcategories for Shades Glen 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 36 reviews of 7 Shades Glen memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Shades Glen 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.Shades Glen, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.0
4.4
Friendliness
4.2
4.5
Care services
3.8
4.2
Staff
4.1
4.4
Meals & dining
3.7
4.0
Activities
3.5
3.9
Value for cost*
3.8
4.0
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Shades Glen memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shades Glen memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shades Glen, 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 Shades Glen 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 Shades Glen that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Shades Glen, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
28.6%
65.1%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
42.9%
47.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.7%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
71.4%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
42.9%
28.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
85.7%
89.6%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
71.4%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
100%
72.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Shades Glen 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 Shades Glen Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shades Glen, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
57.1%
73.9%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
42.9%
45.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
57.1%
70.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
42.9%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shades Glen 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 Shades Glen partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shades Glen, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.9%
44%
No sugar
No sugar
42.9%
41.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.9%
49.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
42.9%
16.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Shades Glen 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 Shades Glen communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shades Glen, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.3%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57.1%
39.4%
Room service
Room service
14.3%
36.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shades Glen 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 Shades Glen offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shades Glen, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
42.9%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.9%
33.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
27.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.6%
54.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
71.4%
51.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.9%
60.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.6%
39.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
34.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.6%
35.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.1%
46.9%
Live performances
Live performances
57.1%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
30.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.1%
46%
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Gardens of Green Ridge, Heritage Hill Senior Community and Maple Shade Meadows Senior Living are the top-rated memory care facilities near Shades Glen, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 7 memory care facilities near Shades Glen, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
The 7 memory care facilities near you in Shades Glen, Pennsylvania typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Shades Glen, 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 Shades Glen, Pennsylvania ranges from $1 to $12045. The average Memory Care cost in Shades Glen, Pennsylvania is $4,395. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Shades Glen, 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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