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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Briar Creek, PA
If your loved one needs memory care in Briar Creek, A Place for Mom can help. With 30 memory care facilities in Briar Creek, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Briar Creek incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Briar Creek memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Briar Creek, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Wilkes-Barre, Bloomsburg and Edwardsville.
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I was very impressed with the staff at Wesley. They are attentive to the residents, and extremely nice in their attitude. They quickly identified some issues with my mother after we moved her to the secure...
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.
Wesley Enhanced Living at Chestnut Hill Manor provides worry-free assisted living and dementia care, with a full range of amenities that enhance daily living. And, with our location in the magnificently scenic Pocono Mountains, Wesley Enhanced Living at Chestnut Hill Manor has a desirable...
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The care provided for my loved one at Sacred Heart Senior Living by the Creek has been exceptional. The staff is very friendly and take good care of her needs. The atmosphere is really homey and warm. I have...
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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Cost of memory care in Briar Creek, PA
The average cost of senior living in Briar Creek is $4,297 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Berwick, PA with an average of $3,781 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Briar Creek, PA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about memory care in Briar Creek
Recent reviews for memory care in Briar Creek
Tiffany Court at Kingston
5.0
I had looked at 6 facilities in South Carolina and 4 others in PA before choosing Tiffany Court. Tiffany Court was at least a level of magnitude above and beyond all of the others that I visited and assessed. Between the attentiveness and professionalism of the staff and the "homey" atmosphere, ...
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Nottingham Village in Northumberland, PA
5.0
during covid, they are doing a good job of trying to do activities safely. We had zoom calls and eventually they set up plexiglass visiting. The communication has been good throughout covid also.
the property is nice, our tour was very nice and we got a lot of information.
We are very ...
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Vintage Knolls in Danville, PA
4.8
They're on and off short staffed, so sometimes there's a wait for things. No bad effects that I've noticed.
There are special treats (snow cones, cookies, etc.) most afternoons.
The head nurse, who's responsible for everyday care, is a Rockstar. The facility is right next door to a Geisinger ...
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Briar Creek review score based on 156 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 156 reviews of 27 Briar Creek memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Briar Creek 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
Briar Creek review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Briar Creek 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 156 reviews of 27 Briar Creek memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Briar Creek 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.Briar Creek, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.4
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.4
Meals & dining
4.3
4.0
Activities
4.4
4.0
Value for cost*
4.4
4.0
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Briar Creek memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Briar Creek memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Briar Creek, 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 Briar Creek 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 Briar Creek that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Briar Creek, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
59.3%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
44.4%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.9%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
63%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
48.1%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.9%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
63%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
70.4%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Briar Creek 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 Briar Creek Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Briar Creek, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
59.3%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
44.4%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
63%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.8%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Briar Creek 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 Briar Creek partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Briar Creek, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.8%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40.7%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
37%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
51.9%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.2%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Briar Creek 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 Briar Creek communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Briar Creek, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.2%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.1%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
29.6%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.8%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Briar Creek 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 Briar Creek offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Briar Creek, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
51.9%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.2%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.1%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.6%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.9%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.2%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25.9%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.9%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
55.6%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
29.6%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
3.7%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
51.9%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Gardens of Green Ridge, Heritage Hill Senior Community and Serenity Care Kingston are the top-rated memory care facilities near Briar Creek, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 30 memory care facilities near Briar Creek, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Briar Creek, Pennsylvania are The Gardens of Green Ridge, Heritage Hill Senior Community and Maple Shade Meadows Senior Living. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 30 memory care facilities near you in Briar Creek, Pennsylvania typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Briar Creek, 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 Briar Creek, 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 Briar Creek, Pennsylvania ranges from $1 to $8912. The average Memory Care cost in Briar Creek, Pennsylvania is $4,297. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Briar Creek, Pennsylvania typically starts at $1. 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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