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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Kennett Square, PA
If your loved one needs memory care in Kennett Square, A Place for Mom can help. With 13 memory care facilities in Kennett Square, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Kennett Square incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Kennett Square memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Kennett Square, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Forest Park, Kentmere and Brandywine Hills.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Newark, Wilmington and Oxford.
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9.4
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131 reviews
The building is old but kept up well. It has large windows with lots of light. One of the selling points for my Mom. But the windows are old and leaky. A contractor has measured them and we are told they are...
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.
Winner Best Assisted Living 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019! Offering Assisted Living as well as Memory Care. The Lorelton is truly unique. Privately owned by a local foundation not a corporation. Not-for-Profit and affordable. The Lorelton is considered to be in 'the Suburbs' of the city. Conveniently...
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9.3
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60 reviews
For our LO the décor was similar to her décor at home. After multiple unannounced visits I was always warmly greeted by staff and that still happens. The menu fit her taste and the meals continue to be...
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.
When you think of assisted living and memory care, what do you see? If cookie-cutter apartments, quiet hallways, bland food and stereotypical activities come to mind, then think again. Over twenty years of experience have taught us that today's seniors want more choices and are leading a more...
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9.1
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46 reviews
The staff. Well trained, friendly, always available, engages with residents & well staffed (always enough people). We would recommend the Sunrise of Westtown community to other families who may need a place...
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.
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 personal care...
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8.5
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53 reviews
The staff has been wonderful and helpful with my parents. They truly care and make it a family. [name removed] at the front desk has been going above and beyond with my parents making sure they feel welcome!...
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.
Just minutes from the Delaware/Pennsylvania state line, Sunrise of Wilmington is set in the heart of Brandywine Hundred. We pride ourselves in our dedication to creating a quality care alternative for seniors in the North Wilmington area. Step into a Sunrise Assisted Living community and you...
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8.5
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18 reviews
I'd say that while we expected a challenging transition from independent city life to assisted living, my uncle has been very happy there and that he's made a real home for himself there. We picked this...
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.
HarborChase of Wilmington Assisted Living and Memory Care, is a place where unrivaled hospitality and classic elegance converge in a timeless setting of peaceful tranquility. Here, you’ll find much more than amazing value in the award-winning cuisine, personalized housekeeping, exhilarating...
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8.4
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20 reviews
The Residences at Chadds Ford is a fabulous facility. Their food is amazing and their staff team is fabulous. Based on the experience we have had so far we would absolutely recommend them to other families.
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.
NOW OPEN! The Residence at Chadds Ford is a flagship community in west suburban Philadelphia, bringing the area a level of luxury, service and sophisticated lifestyle befitting the cultured, inquisitive, active seniors that we serve. We offer Independent Living, Personal Care and Memory Care....
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3.0
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9 reviews
Pretty expensive. Assisted living has concerts for activities, for memory care the activities vary. Food is delicious, we have eaten there several times and its amazing. They have a chef that went to a great...
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 Newest Retirement Community in Hockessin! The Suites at The Summit, our assisted living community complete with The Compass Memory Care community opened in Summer 2015. A Community Built with YOU in Mind Our staff is on hand 24/7, 365 days a year, for completion of personal care along with...
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5.7
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7 reviews
I would rate Jenner's Pond highly in all areas. The food is especially excellent. Many people here say one of the things that appealed to them was the friendliness of the community.
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 historic community of West Grove, Pennsylvania, provides an excellent opportunity for Jenner's Pond to relax and enjoy life in an idyllic setting. Full of historic charm and natural beauty, West Grove offers outstanding amenities to suit a variety of personal tastes and requirements. West...
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1.0
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5 reviews
We had one little glitch with the head nurse. She wanted to move my loved one into memory care after two weeks, but their admissions director and acting ED said he didn’t need that. So I was able to talk...
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 Hickman, a senior living residential and personal care community has been providing excellent care to the residents of Chester County and the surrounding area for over a century. Founded by two Quaker women in 1891, The Hickman is conveniently located in the heart of historic West Chester,...
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My mother in law had a life changing event about a year ago. She moved here from out of state and was living with us for a while and it was difficult for her. We looked at several places and decided on...
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.
Life is beautiful at Brandywine Senior Living. We have luxurious individual suites with a private bath and kitchen area. Meanwhile, on the other side of your door are services to meet your needs, and entertainment to enliven your spirit. With on-site–not–on–call licensed nurses...
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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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Cost of memory care in Kennett Square, PA
The average cost of senior living in Kennett Square is $5,855 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Atglen, PA with an average of $5,724 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Kennett Square, PA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about memory care in Kennett Square
Recent reviews for memory care in Kennett Square
Freedom Village at Brandywine, a CCRC in Coatesville, PA
4.5
My mother has lived at Freedom Village since 1999, first in a beautiful condo, next in Assisted Living and finally in Skilled Care for the last 5 years. She is now 96 years old, legally blind, hard of hearing, and has advanced dementia. She spends most of her time in a wheelchair and is happy ...
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The Residence at Chadds Ford in Glen Mills, PA
5.0
I would definitely recommend this community. It is brand new and extremely clean. The community has everything my mom needs. The staff is very friendly, kind, and attentive. The communication is great and they have built a relationship with us.
Arbor Terrace Exton
4.0
We like the modern takes the facility has, it is brand new so it jumps out at you as being quite lovely. Since it is a newer community and them having to start fro scratch there are a few areas that could use some improvement, and work out the kinks. Most of the staff members are pretty ...
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Kennett Square review score based on 72 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 72 reviews of 11 Kennett Square memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Kennett Square 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
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Review subcategories for Kennett Square 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 72 reviews of 11 Kennett Square memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Kennett Square 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.Kennett Square, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
4.5
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.4
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
3.9
4.0
Value for cost*
3.9
4.0
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Kennett Square memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Kennett Square memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Kennett Square, 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 Kennett Square 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 Kennett Square that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Kennett Square, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
72.7%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
63.6%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
72.7%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
36.4%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
63.6%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
72.7%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Kennett Square 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 Kennett Square Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Kennett Square, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
81.8%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
72.7%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
72.7%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
27.3%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Kennett Square 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 Kennett Square partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Kennett Square, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
54.5%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
54.5%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
54.5%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
54.5%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.2%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Kennett Square 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 Kennett Square communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Kennett Square, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
72.7%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
63.6%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
63.6%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
36.4%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Kennett Square 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 Kennett Square offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Kennett Square, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
72.7%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
63.6%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
63.6%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
72.7%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
72.7%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
72.7%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
63.6%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
72.7%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
72.7%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
72.7%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
72.7%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
36.4%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
54.5%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
72.7%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Merrill Gardens at West Chester, Foulk Living and Exton Senior Living are the top-rated memory care facilities near Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 13 memory care facilities near Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania are Merrill Gardens at West Chester and Lorelton. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 13 memory care facilities near you in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Kennett Square, 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 Kennett Square, 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 Kennett Square, Pennsylvania ranges from $495 to $12995. The average Memory Care cost in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania is $5,855. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania typically starts at $495. 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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