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9 Best Memory Care Facilities in South Mountain, PA
Memory care in South Mountain 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 South Mountain is about $4,370 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 9 communities, read 170 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
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9.9
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24 reviews
Magnolias is a great place for caring for your loved one. We currently have a 2nd family member in their care. Staff is very personable and attentive to both resident and family members. Chambersburg is...
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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8.9
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15 reviews
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.
At Viva Senior Living at Hagerstown we listen so we can get to know you, with love and care, we can serve and support you to live your best life. We think you’ll find that we’re not home-like — we’re home.Located in Hagerstown, MD, we are the only stand-alone specialized memory care community in...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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8.1
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79 reviews
My problem is that I am having trouble gaining weight due to my metabolism and medication. Sometimes I still feel hungry after meals. I gave a five to all categories except meals/dining where I gave a 3 out...
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...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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7.5
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39 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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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.
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.
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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Cost of memory care in South Mountain, PA
The average cost of senior living in South Mountain is $4,370 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Arendtsville, PA with an average of $4,320 per month.
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What families are saying about memory care in South Mountain
Recent reviews for memory care in South Mountain
Magnolias of Chambersburg
5.0
My wife began her Dementia journey in 2018. It slowly became worst over time. After 5 years I could not care for her. My children visited several facilities in our area and as a family, we chose Magnolias of Chambersburg. It was not easy for me, we have been married for 51 years. It turned out ...
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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
South Mountain review score based on 31 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 31 reviews of 8 South Mountain memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The South Mountain 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
South Mountain review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for South Mountain 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 31 reviews of 8 South Mountain memory care communities. This chart helps you compare South Mountain 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.South Mountain, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.4
Meals & dining
4.2
4.1
Activities
4.3
4.0
Value for cost*
4.1
4.0
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South Mountain memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Mountain memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Mountain, 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 South Mountain 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 South Mountain that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
South Mountain, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
75%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
75%
48.1%
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
75%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
37.5%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
62.5%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
75%
72.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in South Mountain 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 South Mountain Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
South Mountain, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
75%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
62.5%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
75%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Mountain 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 South Mountain partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
South Mountain, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
37.5%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
62.5%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
18.1%
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Availability of select dining options in South Mountain 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 South Mountain communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South Mountain, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
37.5%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Mountain 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 South Mountain offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
South Mountain, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.5%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.5%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
75%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.5%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
75%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.5%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
37.5%
31.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.5%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Magnolias of Chambersburg, Viva Senior Living at Hagerstown and Somerford House and Place Hagerstown are the top-rated memory care facilities near South Mountain, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 9 memory care facilities near South Mountain, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
The 9 memory care facilities near you in South Mountain, Pennsylvania typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in South Mountain, 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 South Mountain, 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 South Mountain, Pennsylvania ranges from $160 to $14700. The average Memory Care cost in South Mountain, Pennsylvania is $4,370. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in South Mountain, 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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