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If your loved one needs memory care in West Deer, A Place for Mom can help. With 17 memory care facilities in West Deer, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

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All the staff I've met have been very accommodating for my mom. She talks about them by name almost like they are friends. Ridgecrest always has something going on. My mom has been enjoying (and winning)...
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.
Ridgecrest is a vibrant senior living residence designed to help older adults enjoy the benefits of an active lifestyle and experience greater well-being. Conveniently located between McCandless Crossing and McIntyre Square.Ridgecrest offers spacious studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments, most...
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Make sure families get all the details regarding any additional costs related to services upfront and before you move in. Have them explain to the families who you contact for different questions whether it...
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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The facility was clean. The staff was friendly and caring. My mother needed assistance with bathing and was to get assistance with a shower twice a week. The showers didn't happen as promised despite...
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.
As of February 20, 2020 Magnolia Place of Saxonburg is under new local ownership and management.Located in the quaint Borough of Saxonburg and inspired by its deep roots and charm, Magnolia Place of Saxonburg blends assisted care and services with tradition and a bridge through time for those in...
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9.2
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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.
The Remington believes that everyone comes to us with their own experiences, identities and life stories. We’re honored to be part of these stories as residents continue to write them.Our culture fosters amazing connections between residents, families and caregivers. We know that heart plays a...
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We were amazed. Everything was far better than we expected. The staff were unbelievable. They did more than I would have expected them to do. The food seemed to be very good. My wife liked most of it. I...
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.
Sunrise of McCandless is located in the beautiful city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. We are close to hospitals, shopping Malls and all needed amenities. Our services include personal care, focusing on the individual needs of our residents. Our friendly staff is always ready to assist you in a...
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4747 Floor plans available
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There are good activities for the people in assisted living, but it could be better for those in memory care. Staff is very lovely and caring, but they are sometimes shorthanded, as seems to be the case...
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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The staff at Seasons of Saxonburg are very nice and very professional. They provide excellent care. The food is nutritious and very good. Very happy with the decision to have my Dad live there.
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.
Locally owned and managed, The Seasons of Saxonburg provides assisted care and memory care services for your loved ones. Nestled in the quaint borough of Saxonburg, The Seasons has close ties to the community.The Seasons offers on-site 24 hours nursing staff availability and personal care...
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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.
Vincentian Home celebrates a rich history of providing compassionate care, with comfortable accommodations. Celebrating its Centennial this year, Vincentian Home is located off of McKnight Road.Vincentian Home Memory Care combines all the benefits of catered, suburban living with a campus known...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
Welcome to Concordia at Rebecca Residence, a senior living facility owned and operated by Concordia Lutheran Ministries.Established in 1871, Concordia at Rebecca Residence is a nonprofit organization committed to providing a caring and dignified community for seniors. At our senior living...
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Alzheimer care A++. Good communication with Mom's POA. Listens to family concerns. Mom has adjusted very well in just 5 months. Most patient & caring staff I have ever known. I am confident in their...
Provides: Memory Care
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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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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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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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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.
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.
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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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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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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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 Pristine Pines of Wexford is an assisted living community you or your loved can truly call home when living at home is no longer a prudent option. First and foremost, our staff and management are committed to ensuring dignity, privacy and freedom for residents, coupled with...

Cost of memory care in West Deer, PA

The average cost of senior living in West Deer is $5,942 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Freeport, PA with an average of $4,688 per month.

Memory care costs in West Deer, PA, vs. nearby cities

West Deer, PA
$5,942/mo
$5,763/mo
$5,732/mo

Memory care costs in West Deer, PA, vs. state and national averages

West Deer, PA
$5,942/mo
U.S. national average
$5,339/mo

Memory care costs in West Deer, PA, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$5,942/mo

Memory care costs in West Deer, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,727/mo
Studio
$5,737/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,049/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,494/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,368/mo

Senior living costs in West Deer vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: West Deer, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWest Deer, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Memory Care$5,942/mo$5,400/mo$5,339/mo
Assisted Living$4,319/mo$4,283/mo$4,587/mo
Independent Living$5,889/mo$4,165/mo$4,064/mo
Memory Care
West Deer, PA:$5,942/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,400/mo
U.S.:$5,339/mo
Assisted Living
West Deer, PA:$4,319/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,283/mo
U.S.:$4,587/mo
Independent Living
West Deer, PA:$5,889/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,165/mo
U.S.:$4,064/mo
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What families are saying about memory care in West Deer

Recent reviews for memory care in West Deer

Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in North Hills in Pittsburgh, PA

4.0
[name removed] passed away last March. They were very caring and took great care of her. I feel that the close attention they give to their residents was amazing. One of the caretakers there treated mom as his own. Called her mama.

Asbury Heights in Pittsburgh, PA

4.0
I was in this community for a short time. the staff was nice and caring and helpful. I liked the meals that were served. They do offer activities to the residents that want to participate. This was a nice community and families might want to tour to see if this is what they are looking for.

Paramount Senior Living at Cranberry in Mars, PA

4.0
My loved one was at Paramount at Cranberry on hospice for a brief time after a medical decline. They were a bright spot for our family during a very dark time.

West Deer review score based on 67 family reviews

7.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 67 reviews of 17 West Deer memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The West Deer 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

West Deer review score compared against nearby cities

7.8
West Deer, PA17 facilities
8.3
Tarentum, PA27 facilities
8.4
Arnold, PA32 facilities

Review subcategories for West Deer 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 67 reviews of 17 West Deer memory care communities. This chart helps you compare West Deer 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.
West Deer, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.4
Meals & dining
4.0
4.0
Activities
4.0
4.0
Value for cost*
4.0
4.0
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West Deer memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in West Deer memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in West Deer, 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 West Deer 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 West Deer that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
West Deer, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
57.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
61.1%
43.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.9%
74.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
94.4%
89.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.7%
64.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.4%
80.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
55.6%
54.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
61.1%
64.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in West Deer 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 West Deer Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
West Deer, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
55.6%
66.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
44.4%
41.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
61.1%
62.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.7%
23.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in West Deer 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 West Deer partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
West Deer, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.1%
24.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.9%
39.6%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
37%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.7%
44.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
14.5%
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Availability of select dining options in West Deer 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 West Deer communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
West Deer, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
28.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.4%
34.4%
Room service
Room service
22.2%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
20%
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Availability of select programs and activities in West Deer 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 West Deer offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
West Deer, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
40.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
29.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.1%
25.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.9%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
46.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.9%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.4%
35.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
30.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.2%
32.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
42.2%
Live performances
Live performances
44.4%
42.6%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
27.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.8%
19.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.4%
41.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 17 memory care facilities near West Deer, Pennsylvania. See the full list.

The 17 memory care facilities near you in West Deer, Pennsylvania typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in West Deer, 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 West Deer, 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 West Deer, Pennsylvania ranges from $5 to $100000. The average Memory Care cost in West Deer, Pennsylvania is $5,942. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in West Deer, Pennsylvania typically starts at $5. 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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