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Memory care in Mc Knightstown 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 Mc Knightstown is about $4,532 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 12 communities, read 127 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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When my mom was diagnosed with dementia/Alzheimers, I felt lost and unsure and horribly sad. She went from being a vibrant, engaged woman to someone who began closing in on herself. Fast forward about 5...
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.
Situated on a beautiful campus in a charming and thriving neighborhood, Magnolias of Chambersburg combines all the amenities, social atmosphere, and personalized care of contemporary senior living with the comforts of home. It’s Senior Living at its finest and is just minutes from downtown....
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While I am fairly independent here the staff are fabulous. Each is patient and gently redirects confused residents. I enjoy the food realizing there are many tastes to satisfy. Some residents are difficult...
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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44 Floor plans available
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Everyone was super helpful and friendly. Cleanliness of facility. Happy residents. Spontaneous interactions between all levels of staff and residents. The atmosphere was truly one of family
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.
Our lively and vibrant senior living community in Hagerstown, Md., which provides both assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care, is in an elegant building that feels much like a grand hotel of the past. Offering all the conveniences of big city living, our community is surrounded by...
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The experience we have had with The Leland of Laurel Run has been very positive. I certainly recommend them. They did a really good job working with my sister to get her acclimated to the new place and...
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 Leland of Laurel Run strives to give our residents all the care, security and comforts of home. Newly renovated and opened in December, 2012, our unique setting downtown Waynesboro offers a step back in history. Once the Leland Hotel, the building has been purchased and re-purposed into a...
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Providence Place has multiple levels of care which is why we went with them. Our loved one is able to be here as his care increases. They also told us if needed, they would be able to get a lift which was...
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, 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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Everyone has a opinion and their own way at looking at things. So are the reviews of Fair Haven. The facility is older but is well maintained. It’s kept clean and organized. My mother-in-law entered Fair...
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.
Fair Havens Assisted LivingFair Havens Assisted Living is a senior living community located in the lovely city of Hanover, Pennsylvania. The historic town of Hanover boasts many attractions and interesting features including the nearby Codorus State Park and Lake Marburg. The views and nearby...
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Cost of memory care in Mc Knightstown, PA

The average cost of senior living in Mc Knightstown is $4,532 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Arendtsville, PA with an average of $4,320 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Mc Knightstown, PA vs. nearby cities

Mc Knightstown, PA
$4,532/mo

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

Mc Knightstown, PA
$4,532/mo
U.S. national average
$5,483/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Mc Knightstown vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$4,532/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Mc Knightstown, PA by room type

Semi-Private
$5,159/mo
Studio
$6,010/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,791/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,458/mo

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What families are saying about memory care in Mc Knightstown

Recent reviews for memory care in Mc Knightstown

The Leland of Laurel Run in Waynesboro, PA

5.0
We were welcomed from the very get go and the staff are lovely. The place is very pretty, clean and happy My Mom is adjusting really well and she wishes she had done this sooner

Tree Of Life Memory Care in Hanover, PA

5.0
Fair Havens is a very good place. The friendliness of the staff, cleanliness of the facility, care, and services were all good.

Brookdale Hagerstown

5.0
If I could score Brookdale 25 out of 5 I would, it's that great! They are 100% at everything they do. I have never experienced a senior living community that cares this much about the residents. The food is very satisfying, especially their holiday dinners are amazing. All of the staff in ...
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Mc Knightstown review score based on 27 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 27 reviews of 7 Mc Knightstown memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Mc Knightstown 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

Mc Knightstown review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Mc Knightstown, PA7 facilities
8.7
Arendtsville, PA13 facilities
8.3
Gettysburg, PA117 facilities

Review subcategories for Mc Knightstown 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 27 reviews of 7 Mc Knightstown memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Mc Knightstown 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
4.5
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.4
4.2
Staff
4.7
4.4
Meals & dining
4.3
4.1
Activities
4.2
4.0
Value for cost*
4.3
4.1
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Mc Knightstown memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mc Knightstown memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mc Knightstown, 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 Mc Knightstown 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 Mc Knightstown that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Mc Knightstown, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
71.4%
65.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
42.9%
48.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
71.4%
71.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.6%
28.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.6%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
57.1%
61.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
42.9%
72.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Mc Knightstown 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 Mc Knightstown Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Mc Knightstown, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
71.4%
74.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
28.6%
46.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
57.1%
70.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
28.6%
26.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Mc Knightstown 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 Mc Knightstown partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mc Knightstown, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.9%
44.9%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
41.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.9%
50.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
19.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Mc Knightstown 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 Mc Knightstown communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mc Knightstown, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.3%
32.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.6%
40.3%
Room service
Room service
28.6%
37.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mc Knightstown 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 Mc Knightstown offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Mc Knightstown, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
28.6%
46%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.6%
33.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
71.4%
54.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.1%
51.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.1%
61.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.6%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.3%
35.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.6%
36.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.9%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
42.9%
48%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
31.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.1%
46.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Magnolias of Chambersburg, Tree of Life Personal Care Home and Brookdale Hagerstown are the top-rated memory care facilities near Mc Knightstown, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.

There are 12 memory care facilities near Mc Knightstown, Pennsylvania. See the full list.

The best memory care facility near you in Mc Knightstown, Pennsylvania is Magnolias of Chambersburg. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

The 12 memory care facilities near you in Mc Knightstown, Pennsylvania typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Mc Knightstown, 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 Mc Knightstown, 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 Mc Knightstown, Pennsylvania ranges from $160 to $14700. The average Memory Care cost in Mc Knightstown, Pennsylvania is $4,532. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Mc Knightstown, 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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