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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Mc Donald, PA

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

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Photo of Paramount Senior Living of Peters Township
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9.5
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33 reviews
9.5
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33 reviews
5 star
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The admission process was seamless. The facility is very well staffed with competent people and the amenities are great. I have been a Director of Nursing in the geriatric field for most of my 50 year...
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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9.1
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49 reviews
9.1
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49 reviews
5 star
47%
4 star
29%
3 star
8%
2 star
6%
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My experience with my parents at Tapestry. Excellent!!! I would recommend it to everyone. Might even go there in the future, For myself.
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.
AT MOON TOWNSHIP, IT’S ALL ABOUT YOUTapestry Senior Living knows that you are a unique person with a rich story. You have particular wants and needs — that doesn’t change whether you live in a house, memory care neighborhood, assisted living apartment, treehouse or igloo. The great news for...
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9.1
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71 reviews
9.1
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71 reviews
5 star
40%
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28%
3 star
18%
2 star
4%
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10%
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The experience we had in the eight months my sister was a resident was top notch, from the administrator to the "blue angels" as my sister called her caregivers, to [name removed] the building maintenance...
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.
At The Pines of Mount Lebanon we balance the unique small-town persona of Mt. Lebanon with the active qualities of city living. Our Senior Living and Memory Care communities enjoy the fusion of both in all aspects of the lifestyle and community experience. Our gorgeous outdoor floral gardens and...
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Photo of Juniper Village at South Hills
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33 Floor plans available
8.5
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36 reviews
8.5
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36 reviews
5 star
44%
4 star
22%
3 star
14%
2 star
14%
1 star
6%
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Overall staff is great and professional especially in the memory care unit. The facility itself continues to improve the atmosphere and environment for all patients. I particularly enjoyed seeing the new...
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 in a beautiful home-like environment. Guided by our mission statement, Juniper Village of South Hills offers families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living services. From...
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Photo of Sunrise of Upper St. Clair
1212 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.2
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57 reviews
8.2
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57 reviews
5 star
37%
4 star
42%
3 star
12%
2 star
2%
1 star
7%
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The staff is always very helpful and friendly and I especially am pleased with the care and dignity that they always display to the residents.
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 Senior Living of Upper St. Clair provides seniors with a caring community to live in and call home. This community is located in the busy city of Pittsburgh, PA. Pittsburgh is a part of Allegheny County, and it offers much to do and see. Guests of our residents will enjoy checking out the...
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8.2
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11 reviews
8.2
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11 reviews
5 star
36%
4 star
55%
3 star
9%
2 star
0%
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I chose Asbury because it is close to my home, has spacious rooms with tall windows looking out at the nice grounds, a cheery bright dining room, lovely outside areas to sit and enjoy the weather and other...
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.
For more than a century, Asbury Heights, a part of UPMC Senior Communities, has been a leading continuing care retirement community with a focus on improving the lives of older adults. Located in the Mt. Lebanon suburb of Pittsburgh on a campus spanning 27 acres, we are well known for our...
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8.2
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58 reviews
8.2
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58 reviews
5 star
21%
4 star
33%
3 star
17%
2 star
12%
1 star
17%
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Staff pretty good activities my sister doesn't do any of them! Food average judging what my sister has told me plus she eats in room a lot. The staff especially head nurse keeps me informed how my sister is...
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.
Located in charming Bridgeville, Pennsylvania, our senior living community offers residents a warm, relaxing environment, engaged and friendly staff, and personalized care. We offer a secured memory care unit as well. At Celebration Villa of Lakemont Farms in Bridgeville, we treat residents like...
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2.0
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6 reviews
2.0
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6 reviews
5 star
33%
4 star
17%
3 star
0%
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17%
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My mother received wonderful care at Friendship Village Rehab/Nursing Center after her car accident. She was very depressed and injured. The therapists had her laughing and smiling on day one. For that, I...
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.
Friendship Village of South Hills, a continuing care retirement community located in Upper St. Clair, Pennsylvania. Celebrating our 35 year of enriching the lives of seniors, Friendship Village of South Hills has recently achieved "Certified Center for Successful Aging" status. We are one of...
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7.1
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6 reviews
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Facility is very clean and well maintained. There are frequent activities offered and the dining experience offers a variety of food options along with daily specials and there is a bistro the has drinks and...
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 Mc Donald, PA

The average cost of senior living in Mc Donald is $6,162 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Burgettstown, PA with an average of $5,578 per month.

Memory care costs in Mc Donald, PA, vs. nearby cities

Mc Donald, PA
$6,162/mo
$6,065/mo

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

Mc Donald, PA
$6,162/mo
U.S. national average
$5,372/mo

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

Memory Care
$6,162/mo

Memory care costs in Mc Donald, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,781/mo
Studio
$5,701/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,169/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,029/mo

Senior living costs in Mc Donald 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: Mc Donald, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMc Donald, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Memory Care$6,162/mo$5,453/mo$5,372/mo
Assisted Living$4,542/mo$4,271/mo$4,612/mo
Independent Living$6,465/mo$4,265/mo$4,070/mo
Memory Care
Mc Donald, PA:$6,162/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Assisted Living
Mc Donald, PA:$4,542/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,271/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Independent Living
Mc Donald, PA:$6,465/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,265/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Memory care costs in Mc Donald, PA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Mc Donald 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.

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Memory care cost trends in Mc Donald, PA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Mc Donald 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
Mc Donald, PA$5,888/mo$4,875/mo+20.8%
Pennsylvania$6,372/mo$5,863/mo+8.7%
National$6,411/mo$5,984/mo+7.1%
Mc Donald, PA
2024 average cost:$5,888/mo
2023 average cost:$4,875/mo
Percent change:+20.8%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$6,372/mo
2023 average cost:$5,863/mo
Percent change:+8.7%
National
2024 average cost:$6,411/mo
2023 average cost:$5,984/mo
Percent change:+7.1%
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What families are saying about memory care in Mc Donald

Recent reviews for memory care in Mc Donald

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.

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.

Mc Donald review score based on 116 family reviews

7.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 116 reviews of 9 Mc Donald memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Mc Donald 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

Mc Donald review score compared against nearby cities

7.8
Mc Donald, PA9 facilities
8.0
Oakdale, PA19 facilities
7.8
Cecil-Bishop, PA13 facilities

Review subcategories for Mc Donald 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 116 reviews of 9 Mc Donald memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Mc Donald 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.
Mc Donald, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.6
4.1
Friendliness
3.7
4.3
Care services
3.2
3.9
Staff
3.5
4.1
Meals & dining
3.2
3.8
Activities
3.1
3.8
Value for cost*
3.1
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Mc Donald memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mc Donald memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mc Donald, 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 Mc Donald 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 Mc Donald that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Mc Donald, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
88.9%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
77.8%
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
88.9%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
77.8%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
100%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
100%
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 Mc Donald 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 Mc Donald Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Mc Donald, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
100%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
100%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
100%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.2%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Mc Donald 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 Mc Donald partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mc Donald, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
44.4%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
88.9%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
88.9%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
77.8%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
55.6%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Mc Donald 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 Mc Donald communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mc Donald, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
77.8%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
88.9%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
66.7%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
77.8%
23.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Mc Donald 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 Mc Donald offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Mc Donald, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
100%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
55.6%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
77.8%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
88.9%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
88.9%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
100%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
88.9%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
77.8%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
77.8%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
88.9%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
88.9%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
77.8%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
66.7%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
88.9%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Mc Donald

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 Mc Donald protect seniors.
Learn about Pennsylvania memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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