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Memory care in Upper 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 Upper Paxton is about $5,676 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 59 communities, read 1547 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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.
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, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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,...
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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 Upper Paxton, PA

The average cost of senior living in Upper Paxton is $5,676 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wiconsico, PA with an average of $5,451 per month.

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

Upper Paxton, PA
$5,676/mo

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

Upper Paxton, PA
$5,676/mo
U.S. national average
$5,492/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,676/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,149/mo
Studio
$5,948/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,750/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,903/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,252/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Upper Paxton over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Upper Paxton

Recent reviews for memory care in Upper Paxton

Oak Leaf Manor South in Millersville, PA

5.0
We chose Oak Leaf Manor South because of word of mouth, we have a friend who had her mom in here and they had all good things to say. I have never heard a bad thing about this community. Her room size is great for her needs. The staff members have been great about communicating and keeping us ...
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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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Personalized care and attentive staff. Several reviews emphasis the individualized attention and caring nature of the staff in various communities, such as The Woods At Cedar Run and Legend of Lititz, where families mention the staff's dedication to getting to know residents and catering to their specific needs.
Secure and engaging community environments. Reviews highlight the importance of the secure and engaging community environments for seniors with memory care needs. At Bridges of Bent Creek, the memory care unit has activities for residents throughout the day, keeping them active and involved.
Communicative and supportive staff. A number of reviews praise the open communication and support from the staff, as seen in Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Susquehanna and Viva Senior Living At Harrisburg, where families appreciate being kept informed about their loved ones' care and concerns being addressed ...
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Flexible care plans. Some families highlight the importance of having flexible care plans to cater to their loved ones' evolving needs. In Country Meadows of Hershey, the staff was accommodating and helped ensure a smooth transition for a dementia patient.
Well-maintained facilities. Many reviews commend the cleanliness and upkeep of the facilities, with communities like Magnolias of Lancaster and Artis Senior Living of West Shore being mentioned for their overall appearance and maintenance.
Thoughtful and compassionate end-of-life care. Several families share their appreciation for the compassionate end-of-life care provided by communities, such as Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Susquehanna and Harmony at Hershey, where staff members go above and beyond to make the final moments comfortable and peaceful f ...
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Upper Paxton review score based on 468 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 468 reviews of 54 Upper Paxton memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Upper 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

Upper Paxton review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Upper Paxton, PA54 facilities
9.1
Millersburg, PA8 facilities
9.1
Elizabethville, PA7 facilities

Review subcategories for Upper 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 468 reviews of 54 Upper Paxton memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Upper 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
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.4
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
4.2
4.0
Value for cost*
4.0
4.1
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Upper Paxton memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Upper Paxton memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Upper 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 Upper 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 Upper Paxton 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
68.5%
65.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
51.9%
48.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.1%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
68.5%
71.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
37%
28.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.1%
89.6%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
61.1%
61.4%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
64.8%
72.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Upper 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 Upper Paxton Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Upper Paxton, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
68.5%
74.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
59.3%
46.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
64.8%
70.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.7%
26.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Upper 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 Upper Paxton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Upper Paxton, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
31.5%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
59.3%
45%
No sugar
No sugar
57.4%
42%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
53.7%
50.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
27.8%
19.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Upper 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 Upper Paxton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Upper Paxton, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
48.1%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
59.3%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
48.1%
37.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.5%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Upper 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 Upper Paxton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Upper Paxton, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
64.8%
46%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
33.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
28.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
59.3%
54.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64.8%
52%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
61.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
59.3%
40%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44.4%
35.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
53.7%
36.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
64.8%
47.8%
Live performances
Live performances
64.8%
48%
Dances
Dances
40.7%
32%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37%
22.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
61.1%
46.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 59 memory care facilities near Upper Paxton, Pennsylvania. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Upper Paxton, Pennsylvania are Keystone Villa at Ephrata, Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Susquehanna and Senior Commons at Powder Mill. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 59 memory care facilities near you in Upper 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 Upper 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 Upper 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 Upper Paxton, Pennsylvania ranges from $698 to $14700. The average Memory Care cost in Upper Paxton, Pennsylvania is $5,676. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Upper 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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