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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Guernsey, PA

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If your loved one needs memory care in Guernsey, A Place for Mom can help. With 82 memory care facilities in Guernsey, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in Guernsey incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Guernsey memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Guernsey, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Mechanicsburg, Carlisle and Gettysburg.
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Guernsey Memory Care Facilities | 2099 Reviews

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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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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.
Odyssey Assisted Living at Montevue is an assisted living community located in a quiet, unique and upscale neighborhood in Frederick, MD. It is a world-class memory care community living designed to assist residents to remain social, while enjoying the things that they loved doing before their...
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.
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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
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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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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...
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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.
Woodland Assisted Living is a beautiful adult care community located in Lovettsville, VA. We pride ourselves in giving the best quality care possible for the many residents living in the home. We understand how important it is for you to feel comfortable living your elderly parents in our care,...
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Cost of memory care in Guernsey, PA

The average cost of senior living in Guernsey is $5,467 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Arendtsville, PA with an average of $4,030 per month.

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

Guernsey, PA
$5,467/mo

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

Guernsey, PA
$5,467/mo
U.S. national average
$5,339/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,467/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,052/mo
Studio
$5,870/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,685/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,889/mo

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What families are saying about memory care in Guernsey

Recent reviews for memory care in Guernsey

Butler Street Senior Living in Harrisburg, PA

3.9
The community has good staff; however I feel they are understaffed currently. There has been some staff turnover since my loved one moved into the community. Due to the staffing challenges this can cause delays in waiting for meals, care, and more. [name removed] the Director is wonderful; ...
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HeartFields Assisted Living at Frederick

5.0
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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Vibralife in Mechanicsburg, PA

4.5
This facility is poorly run, poorly staffed and neglects the residents who are designated in the rehab section of the facility. I would never endorse this facility for any person. Your loved one will be hurt and his/her needs will not be satisfactorily met.

Guernsey review score based on 510 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 510 reviews of 75 Guernsey memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Guernsey 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

Guernsey review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Guernsey, PA75 facilities
8.2
Biglerville, PA76 facilities
8.5
Bendersville, PA78 facilities

Review subcategories for Guernsey 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 510 reviews of 75 Guernsey memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Guernsey 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
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.4
Meals & dining
4.0
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Activities
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Guernsey memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Guernsey memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Guernsey, 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 Guernsey 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 Guernsey that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Guernsey, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
64.2%
57.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
56.8%
43.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.4%
74.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
92.6%
89.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
69.1%
64.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
38.3%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
91.4%
80.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
63%
54.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
64.2%
64.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Guernsey 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 Guernsey Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Guernsey, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
70.4%
66.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
60.5%
41.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
61.7%
62.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
24.7%
23.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Guernsey 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 Guernsey partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Guernsey, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.2%
24.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
56.8%
39.6%
No sugar
No sugar
54.3%
37%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
49.4%
44.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21%
14.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Guernsey 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 Guernsey communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Guernsey, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
39.5%
28.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50.6%
34.4%
Room service
Room service
44.4%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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20%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Guernsey 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 Guernsey offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Guernsey, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
63%
40.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
44.4%
29.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40.7%
25.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
59.3%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
63%
46.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
65.4%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50.6%
35.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37%
30.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
48.1%
32.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
59.3%
42.2%
Live performances
Live performances
59.3%
42.6%
Dances
Dances
38.3%
27.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21%
19.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58%
41.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 82 memory care facilities near Guernsey, Pennsylvania. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Guernsey, Pennsylvania are Palmyra Senior Living and Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Susquehanna. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 82 memory care facilities near you in Guernsey, Pennsylvania typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Guernsey, 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 Guernsey, 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 Guernsey, Pennsylvania ranges from $160 to $14700. The average Memory Care cost in Guernsey, Pennsylvania is $5,467. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Guernsey, 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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