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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in West Donegal, PA

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Memory care in West Donegal 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 Donegal is about $5,917 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 93 communities, read 2454 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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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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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We chose Hart Heritage because it was much more attractive, pricing was comparable to others we looked into, and it was very clean. The location is also great as well. The room sizes are adequate for my mom....
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.
Hart Heritage Estates Assisted Living Street is an assisted living community located in lovely Street, Harford County, Maryland. Street, Maryland is lined with historic heritage and beautiful country winding roads. This very quaint and quiet town is an ideal place for settling down and...
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.
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This is a great community for my loved one. The care is amazing here. The room is good. The staff is amazing and I can't say enough about them. My loved one feels comfortable here and is no longer asking...
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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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
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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.
Carroll Lutheran Village is a not-for-profit life plan community. For over 40 years, we have helped individuals achieve their personal best in our full-service continuing care retirement community, which is why we’ve been recognized as Carroll’s Best for retirement living, assisted living and...
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.
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When my mother told me she wanted to relocate to the Towson area to be near me I knew it was time to look for just the right place. I toured both independent living and assisted living communities in the...
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.

Cost of memory care in West Donegal, PA

The average cost of senior living in West Donegal is $5,917 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Yorkana, PA with an average of $5,590 per month.

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

West Donegal, PA
$5,917/mo

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

West Donegal, PA
$5,917/mo
U.S. national average
$5,518/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,917/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,066/mo
Studio
$5,965/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,917/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,237/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,623/mo

Senior living costs in West Donegal 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 Donegal, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWest Donegal, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Memory Care$5,917/mo$5,435/mo$5,518/mo
Assisted Living$5,005/mo$4,436/mo$4,767/mo
Independent Living$4,117/mo$4,346/mo$4,181/mo
Memory Care
West Donegal, PA:$5,917/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,435/mo
U.S.:$5,518/mo
Assisted Living
West Donegal, PA:$5,005/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,436/mo
U.S.:$4,767/mo
Independent Living
West Donegal, PA:$4,117/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,346/mo
U.S.:$4,181/mo
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Memory care costs in West Donegal, PA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in West Donegal 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
West Donegal, PA$6,353/mo$6,236/mo+1.9%
Pennsylvania$6,647/mo$6,175/mo+7.7%
National$6,504/mo$6,180/mo+5.2%
West Donegal, PA
2024 average cost:$6,353/mo
2023 average cost:$6,236/mo
Percent change:+1.9%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$6,647/mo
2023 average cost:$6,175/mo
Percent change:+7.7%
National
2024 average cost:$6,504/mo
2023 average cost:$6,180/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
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What families are saying about memory care in West Donegal

Recent reviews for memory care in West Donegal

Freedom Village at Brandywine, a CCRC in Coatesville, PA

4.5
My mother has lived at Freedom Village since 1999, first in a beautiful condo, next in Assisted Living and finally in Skilled Care for the last 5 years. She is now 96 years old, legally blind, hard of hearing, and has advanced dementia. She spends most of her time in a wheelchair and is happy ...
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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

Compassionate and dedicated staff members. Numerous reviews mention the kindness and caring nature of the staff at different communities. For example, at Brookdale Grandon Farms, they went above and beyond to ensure residents felt like people and treated everyone with dignity, respect, and kindness. At Artis Senior Living of West Shor ...
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Immaculate and well-maintained facilities. Several reviews highlight the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities, including the private rooms, communal areas, and outdoor spaces. At Arden Courts Susquehanna, A Memory Care Community, the renovated bathrooms and high-end furniture in the library were praised, while Harmony at Hershey ...
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Varied and engaging activities. Communities offered a wide range of activities to keep residents socially active and engaged. For instance, at Manor At Market Square, residents enjoyed activities like singing, games, and social events. At Legend of Lancaster, the active family council in memory care was instrumental in sig ...
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Thoughtful and accommodating care plans. Reviews suggest that communities tailored care plans to meet individual residents' needs. For example, at Linden Village Senior Living Community, staff took time to really get to know residents and went out of their way to accommodate their routines. At Arden Courts Towson, A Memory Care Comm ...
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Excellent communication between staff and families. Families appreciated frequent and effective communication from their loved ones and staff. At Arden Courts Susquehanna, A Memory Care Community, the executive director was very caring and responsive, while Viva Senior Living At Harrisburg noted the helpfulness of staff in answering questions ...
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Secure and safe environments. Several reviews noted that communities provided secure and safe environments for residents. For instance, at Arden Courts Susquehanna, A Memory Care Community, the entire facility was fenced off to prevent wandering, while Magnolias of Lancaster mentioned larger TV rooms and larger food port ...
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West Donegal review score based on 681 family reviews

8.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 681 reviews of 86 West Donegal memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The West Donegal 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 Donegal review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
West Donegal, PA86 facilities
8.8
Elizabethtown, PA91 facilities
8.7
York Haven, PA95 facilities

Review subcategories for West Donegal 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 681 reviews of 86 West Donegal memory care communities. This chart helps you compare West Donegal 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 Donegal, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.3
Care services
3.8
3.9
Staff
4.0
4.1
Meals & dining
3.7
3.8
Activities
3.8
3.8
Value for cost*
3.8
3.8
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West Donegal memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in West Donegal memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in West Donegal, 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 Donegal 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 Donegal that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
West Donegal, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
66.3%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
55.8%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.7%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.8%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
67.4%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
40.7%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.7%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
67.4%
59%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
61.6%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in West Donegal 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 Donegal Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
West Donegal, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
67.4%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
58.1%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
67.4%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20.9%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in West Donegal 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 Donegal partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
West Donegal, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30.2%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
55.8%
43.8%
No sugar
No sugar
51.2%
40.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.3%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
30.2%
20.6%
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Availability of select dining options in West Donegal 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 Donegal communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
West Donegal, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
45.3%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
52.3%
39.2%
Room service
Room service
40.7%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.6%
22.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in West Donegal 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 Donegal offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
West Donegal, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
60.5%
44.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
43%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
59.3%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
61.6%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
51.2%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40.7%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
59.3%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
60.5%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
43%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.1%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58.1%
45.4%
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State regulations for memory care in West Donegal

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 Donegal protect seniors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 93 memory care facilities near West Donegal, Pennsylvania. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in West Donegal, Pennsylvania are Arden Courts Susquehanna, A Memory Care Community, Senior Commons at Powder Mill and The Residence at Village Greens. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 93 memory care facilities near you in West Donegal, Pennsylvania typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in West Donegal, 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 West Donegal, 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 West Donegal, Pennsylvania ranges from $698 to $13860. The average Memory Care cost in West Donegal, Pennsylvania is $5,917. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in West Donegal, 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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