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Memory care in South Waverly 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 Waverly is about $6,507 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 8 communities, read 182 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of Brookdale Castle Gardens
1414 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.5
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94 reviews
9.5
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94 reviews
5 star
44%
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44%
3 star
9%
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0%
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I would give a 5 for all categories - very nice facility all around. I would definitely recommend it. The aides were great (one was not but she was dealt with immediately and let go). The physical layout,...
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.
The Hearth is proud to offer Viking Pure Solutions’ electrochemically activated cleaning and disinfecting systems for our residents in each of our communities! This revolutionary safe and effective cleaner provides protection for our residents, teams, and families providing state of the art...
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Photo of Brookdale Vestal West
1111 Photos available
8.6
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27 reviews
8.6
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27 reviews
5 star
49%
4 star
33%
3 star
7%
2 star
4%
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7%
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The only issue was the medicine dispensing. They had problems keeping things correct and problems keeping people in that department. However, what we like the most about Brookdale Vestal is the people! They...
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.
We can help your one find purpose and belonging.Our community has purposeful programs that offer the care you and your family need for different stages of dementia. Along with our programming, you’ll have peace of mind knowing there is trained staff on-site 24 hours a day, seven days a week. If...
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Photo of Walden Place
2222 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
8.4
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34 reviews
8.4
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34 reviews
5 star
64%
4 star
21%
3 star
12%
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0%
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3%
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The staff is very attentive to the residents . My mom really likes the food there. There are activities throughout the week to keep them busy. Overall, I am just very impressed with what I have experienced...
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.
Walden Place offers an active lifestyle with premier services and amenities-- in a warm family, oriented community. We realize that you are looking for a community that offers the services of a well respected Assisted Living community, but we want to offer you more. We want to preserve your...
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Photo of Brookdale Ithaca MC
88 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
7.9
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7 reviews
7.9
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7 reviews
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29%
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14%
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14%
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I definitely would tell them that everyone there is so very caring, kind and compassionate. All meals are excellent. The facility is always so clean, they always have beautiful flowers on the dining tables...
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.
Nothing says home like cozy spaces and people who care.If you and your family are looking for memory care and support, we can help. Our Alzheimer's and dementia care community, also known as Clare Bridge, is rooted in “a person-centered approach”. That means we help our residents find a sense of...
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The Courtyards at Bethany Village is a nice and clean community. We know we made the best choice for our needs. The staff does a good job of providing care for my mother-in-law. They provide activities 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 Courtyards at Bethany Village is helping a growing population of seniors and their families meet the challenges of aging. The Courtyards is an assisted living community that provides residents with a caring, nurturing environment, comfortable studio or a suite style apartment which is...
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We had heard mixed review, but he building has been under new management since the middle of 2017 and the care my mother got was great. The staff were very friendly and nice. Outstanding therapy staff...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
Absolut Care of Endicott sits on a hill on the Northwest edge of the Village of Endicott. Located just west of Binghamton, NY, Endicott is a picturesque village, originally home of IBM.Absolut Care of Endicott houses 160 people needing a variety of care services. The facility has four distinct...
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.
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Cost of memory care in South Waverly, PA

The average cost of senior living in South Waverly is $6,507 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Eagles Mere, PA with an average of $4,380 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in South Waverly, PA vs. nearby cities

South Waverly, PA
$6,507/mo
$6,507/mo

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

South Waverly, PA
$6,507/mo
U.S. national average
$5,439/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in South Waverly vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$6,507/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in South Waverly, PA by room type

Semi-Private
$6,383/mo
Studio
$6,123/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,821/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,543/mo

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What families are saying about memory care in South Waverly

Recent reviews for memory care in South Waverly

Absolut of Endicott

5.0
Great staff, great care and I really enjoy the facility. Huge positive changes in the last 6 months

Walden Place in Cortland, NY

4.8
The staff at Walden Place are very helpful and cooperative, especially considering that they are short-staffed. They are doing the very best they can. And the staff who are there are great. The facility has been very nice. It's very comfortable, and they decorate nicely for every little ...
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Brookdale Vestal West

4.0
Brookdale west was very clean and had friendly staff. Excellent quality of care food was good although I didn't like that family is not allowed in the dining room. Activities were plentiful and looked interesting. Good value for cost but I think it would be better and more fair to spread out the ...
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South Waverly review score based on 30 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 30 reviews of 8 South Waverly memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The South Waverly 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 Waverly review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
South Waverly, PA8 facilities
8.6
Sayre, PA8 facilities
8.6
Greens Landing, PA8 facilities

Review subcategories for South Waverly 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 30 reviews of 8 South Waverly memory care communities. This chart helps you compare South Waverly 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 Waverly, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
4.5
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.7
4.4
Meals & dining
4.3
4.0
Activities
4.1
4.0
Value for cost*
4.0
4.0
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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South Waverly memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Waverly memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Waverly, 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 Waverly 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 Waverly that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
South Waverly, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
62.5%
65.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25%
48.1%
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
75%
71.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
25%
61.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
72.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in South Waverly 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 Waverly Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
South Waverly, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
75%
74.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
75%
70.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
50%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Waverly 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 Waverly partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
South Waverly, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
27.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.5%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
37.5%
41.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.5%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
37.5%
17.6%
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Availability of select dining options in South Waverly 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 Waverly communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South Waverly, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
31.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
12.5%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
22.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Waverly 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 Waverly offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
South Waverly, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
62.5%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.5%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
75%
54.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
75%
60.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.5%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.5%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
36.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
50%
31.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Castle Gardens, Brookdale Vestal West and Walden Place are the top-rated memory care facilities near South Waverly, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.

There are 8 memory care facilities near South Waverly, Pennsylvania. See the full list.

The 8 memory care facilities near you in South Waverly, 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 Waverly, 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 Waverly, 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 Waverly, Pennsylvania ranges from $1190 to $8130. The average Memory Care cost in South Waverly, Pennsylvania is $6,507. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in South Waverly, Pennsylvania typically starts at $1190. 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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