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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Shanks Mill, PA
Memory care in Shanks Mill 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 Shanks Mill is about $5,198 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 10 communities, read 196 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
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9.3
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17 reviews
My brother had a degenerative neurological disease (PSP) with a fairly rapid onset and escalation. He and his family chose Heartfields when he reached a point of requiring more intensive oversight and 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.
Welcome to HeartFields, A Five Star Senior Living Community! Located in the Dearbought neighborhood, our beautiful, home-like, community, you will find 24-hour licensed nursing, dedicated caregivers, a secure dementia / Alzheimer's area, individual care plans, an on-site team of professionals,...
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8.9
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My loved one was previously a resident at Commonwealth Senior Living at Hagerstown and it was a great experience. The staff were so great with all of the residents and took the time just to chat. The...
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.
Commonwealth Senior Living at HagerstownSenior Living in Hagerstown, MD“We Listen, We Love, We Care, We Serve.”At Commonwealth Senior Living at Hagerstown, we make this pledge to our residents and families every day. We listen so we can get to know you, and with love and care, we can serve and...
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8.3
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75 reviews
My mom was previously a resident at Brookdale Hagerstown and overall it was a very good experience for her. The cleanliness and care services were good. The friendliness and the staff were both great....
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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8.0
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34 reviews
When we decided to move my dad from Gettysburg, PA, where he lived his entire life, I was filled with anxiety. Moving him to Somerford was wonderful! He feels like he is with family there. He loves the...
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.
Somerford Place - Frederick is our Alzheimer's Assisted Living community, and is on the same campus as Somerford House - Frederick, our Assisted Living community. Both properties are owned by Five Star Senior Living and located on the same campus. Somerford Place offers assisted living...
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38 reviews
The leadership team is wonderful. A few CNAs perform their job well, but for some, I am daily writing notes for tasks that were not accomplished. Some sanitary issues are not followed for my mother's 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.
We are continuing to admit new Residents, where possible and appropriate, to help residents and families in need. We will do all we can to help those who are in need of our services now and always. If you’re interested in learning more or want to get your Tour set up let us know. We look forward...
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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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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.
Robinwood is a tranquil, relaxing assisted living community located in Hagerstown, Maryland, within minutes of most of the area's entertainment and shopping. As an assisted living community, we strive to provide our residents with customized care to meet their needs. Our community offers spacious...
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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.
Tucked into the exclusive Worman’s Mill Village off Route 26 and Monocacy Boulevard in Frederick, Maryland, Village Crossing at Worman's Mill is a beautiful new Assisted Living and Memory Care residence with private rental apartments that keep you close to the charm and bustling activity of the...
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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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My mother is at Fahrney Keedy right now. She loves everything about the community even though we are in a pandemic. She has had wonderful experience with the staff members, and getting situated. The...
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.
Fahrney-Keedy Home and Village is nestled among the foothills of the picturesque Catoctin Mountains of Northern Washington County. This 90 acre Maryland retirement community offers breathtaking vistas in all directions. We are located just minutes from Interstates 70 or 81. As a...
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Cost of memory care in Shanks Mill, PA
The average cost of senior living in Shanks Mill is $5,198 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Arendtsville, PA with an average of $4,030 per month.
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What families are saying about memory care in Shanks Mill
Recent reviews for memory care in Shanks Mill
HeartFields Assisted Living at Frederick
4.3
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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Somerford House and Place Hagerstown
4.0
We chose Somerford House and Place Hagerstown because of the location of the facility, we liked their memory care unit, and the price of the facility compared to others that we looked at.
I would recommend this facility to others.
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
Shanks Mill memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shanks Mill memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shanks Mill, 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 Shanks Mill 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 Shanks Mill that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Shanks Mill, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
80%
65.1%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
70%
47.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
80%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
28.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.6%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
70%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
70%
72.4%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Shanks Mill 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 Shanks Mill Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shanks Mill, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
80%
73.9%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
60%
45.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
80%
70.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
30%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shanks Mill 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 Shanks Mill partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shanks Mill, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60%
44%
No sugar
No sugar
60%
41.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
70%
49.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
40%
16.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Shanks Mill 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 Shanks Mill communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shanks Mill, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60%
39.4%
Room service
Room service
50%
36.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
40%
22.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shanks Mill 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 Shanks Mill offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
70%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30%
33.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30%
27.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
80%
54.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
70%
51.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
80%
60.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
39.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30%
34.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30%
35.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60%
46.9%
Live performances
Live performances
60%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
30%
30.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
21.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60%
46%
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Frequently Asked Questions
HeartFields Assisted Living at Frederick, Sunrise of Frederick and Tranquillity at Fredericktowne are the top-rated memory care facilities near Shanks Mill, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 10 memory care facilities near Shanks Mill, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
The 10 memory care facilities near you in Shanks Mill, Pennsylvania typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Shanks Mill, 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 Shanks Mill, Pennsylvania ranges from $100 to $14700. The average Memory Care cost in Shanks Mill, Pennsylvania is $5,198. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Shanks Mill, Pennsylvania typically starts at $100. 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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