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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Forward, PA

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If your loved one needs memory care in Forward, A Place for Mom can help. With 11 memory care facilities in Forward, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Squirrel Hill North, Mount Washington and Friendship.
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Photo of Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Jefferson Hills
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They were good to her I think she liked it there for the most part. The staff seemed real nice and they liked her, said they would miss her. Thank you again for your help.
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.
For nearly 25 years, Arden Courts Memory Care has catered to the special needs of individuals with memory loss. Staffed by specially trained caregivers, Arden Courts cares for individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Each community features home like common areas,...
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9.4
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27 reviews
9.4
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27 reviews
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The staff there is wonderful the employees the manager's everything about that place is awesome. My parents are doing so much better there. I feel so much better and more at peace so I don't have to worry so...
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.
Paramount Senior Living has been serving the older adult population for over 20 years. Paramount provides quality healthcare in an upscale environment. Paramount has a commitment to provide its residents excellence in service and to enrich their quality of life. We offer apartment style living...
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33 Floor plans available
8.6
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24 reviews
8.6
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The facility has a great outdoor area that residents can access without escorts. It is set up as different neighborhoods on one floor which completes a circle. This makes it less confusing for residents...
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.
For personalized memory care services, you are in great hands with Artis of South Hills. The Artis Way empowers residents with their own individual preferences and passions as we ensure that your care is personalized and adaptive to your loved one’s uniqueness. From our purpose-built interiors...
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I believe that Mount Vernon of Elizabeth is a 5 star rated facility because of the friendliness and empathy of all staff members, the care services, and the overall experience my mom had when she was a...
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.
Mount Vernon of Elizabeth is located in scenic Elizabeth Township, approximately 20 miles south of downtown Pittsburgh. Boasting a breathtaking view atop the second highest point in Allegheny County, we provide nurturing personal care, respite services, and secured dementia care. In...
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My loved one was only there a couple of months. I would recommend this community. They did the best in providing gluten free meals. The room was ok, I believe the furniture could be updated. ...
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.
Welcome to Mt Vernon of South Park, offering personal care, dementia-dedicated unit long and short-term stays. Our community is ranch-style or one-level living and our philosophy promotes compassion and dedication as we strive to provide a secure, home-like atmosphere for our residents. We have...
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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.
Senior Care Plaza is a 75 bed personal care home at the "front door" of McKeesport.  Where " CARE " is our middle name, we believe in caring for the whole person: body, mind, and spirit.  We pride ourselves in providing quality care for an affordable rate.  We welcome you to tour...
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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I am very happy with this place. My loved one is very well taken care of and kept busy with so many activities and entertainment! The ratio of staff to residents is more than I’ve seen anywhere else in my...
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 Hallsworth House is a senior care facility located in Monessen, PA. We are known for our ability to care for patients with Dementia and Alzheimer conditions. However, we also have a new Independence Wing for the senior that is capable of communicating their needs to our well trained staff....
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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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Woodcliffe Manor is hands down the best facility I could have chosen for my father. Sure the place is out of date but the care is wonderful. The staff knew my entire family by the first week. Sure the...
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.
Seated in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, Woodcliffe Manor Senior Living provides your loved one with a high quality, affordable, comfortable alternative to nursing home care. Our belief, caring people do make a difference, is manifested in everything we do. Our facility and staff is specifically...
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Cost of memory care in Forward, PA

The average cost of senior living in Forward is $5,943 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Glassport, PA with an average of $5,777 per month.

Memory care costs in Forward, PA, vs. nearby cities

Forward, PA
$5,943/mo
$5,938/mo

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

Forward, PA
$5,943/mo
U.S. national average
$5,372/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,943/mo

Memory care costs in Forward, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,620/mo
Studio
$19,801/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,205/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,090/mo

Senior living costs in Forward 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: Forward, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeForward, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Memory Care$5,943/mo$5,453/mo$5,372/mo
Assisted Living$3,528/mo$4,271/mo$4,612/mo
Independent Living$3,482/mo$4,265/mo$4,070/mo
Memory Care
Forward, PA:$5,943/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Assisted Living
Forward, PA:$3,528/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,271/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Independent Living
Forward, PA:$3,482/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,265/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Memory care costs in Forward, PA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Forward and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Forward, PAPA stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Forward, PA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Forward have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Forward, PA$7,030/mo$5,973/mo+17.7%
Pennsylvania$6,483/mo$6,032/mo+7.5%
National$6,456/mo$6,090/mo+6.0%
Forward, PA
2024 average cost:$7,030/mo
2023 average cost:$5,973/mo
Percent change:+17.7%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$6,483/mo
2023 average cost:$6,032/mo
Percent change:+7.5%
National
2024 average cost:$6,456/mo
2023 average cost:$6,090/mo
Percent change:+6.0%
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What families are saying about memory care in Forward

Recent reviews for memory care in Forward

Easy Living Estates of New Stanton in Hunker, PA

4.4
We're very pleased with the care at this community with one major issue. It's a lovely place, very clean, and the staff are friendly. However, they cannot deal with any sort of intravenous care. Any sort of IV has to be done elsewhere, which may be an issue for some residents.

Hallsworth House in Monessen, PA

5.0
Great place for a loved one, the nurses are very attentive and caring!

Sunrise of McCandless in Pittsburgh, PA

4.0
I feel that they are doing a great job with mom. The whole family feels that this community has brought life back into mom. Mom has become the natural social butterfly since coming here. The staff is very attentive and accommodating to mom.

Forward review score based on 39 family reviews

8.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 39 reviews of 10 Forward memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Forward 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

Forward review score compared against nearby cities

8.8
Forward, PA10 facilities
8.2
Monongahela, PA28 facilities
8.8
New Eagle, PA10 facilities

Review subcategories for Forward 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 39 reviews of 10 Forward memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Forward 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.
Forward, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
4.3
Care services
4.1
3.9
Staff
4.3
4.1
Meals & dining
4.2
3.8
Activities
3.9
3.8
Value for cost*
3.9
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Forward memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Forward memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Forward, 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 Forward 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 Forward that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Forward, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
70%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
50%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
80%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
80%
74%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Forward 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 Forward Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Forward, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
70%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
30%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Forward 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 Forward partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Forward, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
40%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
60%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
30%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Forward 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 Forward communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Forward, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
10%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
50%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Forward 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 Forward offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Forward, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
40%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Forward

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Pennsylvania memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Forward protect seniors.
Learn about Pennsylvania memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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