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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Shippensburg, PA
Memory care in Shippensburg 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 Shippensburg is about $5,432 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 64 communities, read 1426 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
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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, 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.
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...
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
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.
Odyssey Assisted Living at Montevue is an assisted living community located in a quiet, unique and upscale neighborhood in Frederick, MD. It is a world-class memory care community living designed to assist residents to remain social, while enjoying the things that they loved doing before their...
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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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Cost of memory care in Shippensburg, PA
The average cost of senior living in Shippensburg is $5,432 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 Shippensburg
Recent reviews for memory care in Shippensburg
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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HeartFields Assisted Living at Frederick
5.0
HeartFields has been great, we have had a great experience so far. Our loved one recently went to the hospital for some health concerns and HeartField has gotten him back to feeding himself. The staff members are extremely friendly and we are very pleased with the care services. The community is ...
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Harmony at Martinsburg
4.5
I moved my mom to Harmony @ Martinsburg from Delaware. The care she is receiving here is exceptional. She was quite a difficult resident for several months. Along with her dementia, she was angry and could be aggressive. The staff were patient and loving. Checking on her frequently and ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Compassionate and caring staff. Many reviews praise the kindness, attentiveness, and patience of the staff in the different communities, such as Magnolias of Chambersburg, Brookdale Grandon Farms, and Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Susquehanna. They form genuine relationships with residents and their f ...
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Engaging activities for residents. Activities are a key aspect of many senior living communities, and residents in Artis Senior Living of West Shore, Brookdale Grandon Farms, and Harmony at Hershey enjoy the variety of options, including singing, games, movies, and outings. These activities help keep residents active and so ...
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Clean and well-maintained facilities. Several reviews highlight the importance of cleanliness and upkeep in their communities, such as Bridges of Bent Creek, Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Susquehanna, and Somerford House and Place Hagerstown. The clean and attractive surroundings contribute to a positive li ...
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Flexible dining options. Many communities, like Artis Senior Living of West Shore, The Woods At Cedar Run, and Harmony at West Shore, offer varied meal choices and accommodations for dietary restrictions, ensuring that residents have enjoyable dining experiences tailored to their needs.
Communication and transparency between staff and families. Effective communication is crucial for families and their loved ones in senior living communities. Reviews in Harmony at Hershey, Artis Senior Living of West Shore, and Somerford House and Place Hagerstown detail the importance of clear, frequent updates from caregivers and staff.
Personalized care for individual needs. Personalized care is essential for seniors with unique requirements, as seen in reviews for Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Susquehanna, Harmony at West Shore, and Country Meadows of Hershey. Communities that cater to individual needs help ensure residents feel supported ...
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Shippensburg review score based on 396 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 396 reviews of 56 Shippensburg memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Shippensburg 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
Shippensburg review score compared against nearby cities
8.5
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Review subcategories for Shippensburg 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 396 reviews of 56 Shippensburg memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Shippensburg 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.Shippensburg, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.4
Meals & dining
3.9
4.0
Activities
4.1
4.0
Value for cost*
4.0
4.0
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Shippensburg memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shippensburg memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shippensburg, 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 Shippensburg 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 Shippensburg that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Shippensburg, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
71.4%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
60.7%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.2%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
76.8%
71.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
35.7%
28.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.2%
89.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
69.6%
61.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.1%
72.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Shippensburg 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 Shippensburg Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shippensburg, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
75%
74.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
60.7%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
69.6%
70.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25%
26.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shippensburg 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 Shippensburg partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shippensburg, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.6%
27.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60.7%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
55.4%
41.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
53.6%
50%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
32.1%
17.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Shippensburg 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 Shippensburg communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shippensburg, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
46.4%
31.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
58.9%
39.7%
Room service
Room service
50%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26.8%
22.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shippensburg 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 Shippensburg offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shippensburg, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
64.3%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
44.6%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
46.4%
28.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.1%
54.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
67.9%
51.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
71.4%
60.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
57.1%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.1%
34.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
53.6%
36.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
64.3%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
62.5%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
39.3%
31.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.4%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
64.3%
46.3%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Magnolias of Chambersburg, Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Susquehanna and Spring Arbor of Frederick are the top-rated memory care facilities near Shippensburg, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 64 memory care facilities near Shippensburg, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania is Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Susquehanna. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 64 memory care facilities near you in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Shippensburg, 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 Shippensburg, 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 Shippensburg, Pennsylvania ranges from $160 to $14700. The average Memory Care cost in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania is $5,432. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Shippensburg, 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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