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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Penowa, PA

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

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

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Fairywood, Oakwood and East Carnegie.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Mount Lebanon, Wheeling and Weirton.

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Photo of Apple Blossom
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66 Floor plans available
9.5
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40 reviews
9.5
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40 reviews
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18%
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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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11 Photo available
9.2
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28 reviews
9.2
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28 reviews
5 star
53%
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21%
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She's getting good care here but it's extremely expensive. I wish it didn't cost so much and it's hard to watch her money disappearing with each monthly payment.
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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Photo of The Pines of Mt. Lebanon
2424 Photos available
8.9
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63 reviews
8.9
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63 reviews
5 star
39%
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25%
3 star
21%
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5%
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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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8.7
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36 reviews
8.7
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36 reviews
5 star
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33%
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11%
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6%
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The activities gets a 4 out of 5 because they are inconsistent at times. The Memory Care units are small. The employees made sure to introduce themselves to me and ask questions about my LO. If there is a...
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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8.6
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10 reviews
8.6
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10 reviews
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Whenever you place a loved one in a facility there is equal impact on that person and the entire family. Asbury Heights worked to ease as many of our misgivings as possible. The administration staff met...
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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Photo of Juniper Village at South Hills
1212 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.6
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31 reviews
8.6
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31 reviews
5 star
49%
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23%
3 star
6%
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16%
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The communication was fantastic. It's a beautiful property. Despite being clearly short staffed everyone seemed to have a positive culture. He passed [date removed] or so after I moved him there and hospice...
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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8.6
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11 reviews
8.6
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11 reviews
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I chose Hawthorne Woods because when visited it was class, friendly and felt comfortable, the food is very good, and if you' are not taking advantage of the many Activities offered. The staff is very caring
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.
An established community in the city of Washington for more than 17 years, Hawthorne Woods by New Perspective will get to know what’s most important to you. We feature a friendly and compassionate team, quality care, and warm surroundings that will put you at ease. Lounge in the Adirondack chairs...
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44 Floor plans available
8.0
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53 reviews
8.0
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53 reviews
5 star
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What we like the most about Sunrise of Upper St. Clair is that it is very clean and friendly staff. Yes, I would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far.
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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7.1
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51 reviews
7.1
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51 reviews
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12%
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The location is good. The facility is clean. People are nice. They try to be as helpful as they can. Room sizes are pretty good. in fact from the places I visited, this was one of the better places regarding...
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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6.5
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6 reviews
6.5
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6 reviews
5 star
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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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Harmony at Diamond Ridge is a beautiful new community with outstanding amenities, activities, and caring professionals. I personally toured nine facilities, looking for a place that I thought was ideal for...
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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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.
Southminster Place is a licensed, personal care community on the Presbyterian SeniorCare Network Washington Campus. We assist residents with their daily personal needs while providing opportunities for socialization and programming that can enhance their lifestyle.Woodside Place of Washington was...

Cost of memory care in Penowa, PA

The average cost of senior living in Penowa is $5,743 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Shippingport, PA with an average of $5,036 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Penowa, PA vs. nearby cities

Penowa, PA
$5,743/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Penowa, PA vs. the state and national average

Penowa, PA
$5,743/mo
U.S. national average
$5,364/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Penowa vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$5,743/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Penowa, PA by room type

Semi-Private
$4,759/mo
Studio
$5,749/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,089/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,481/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,950/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Penowa over time

Penowa, PAPA stateNational

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What families are saying about memory care in Penowa

Recent reviews for memory care in Penowa

Paramount Senior Living of Peters Township in McMurray, PA

3.8
We chose this community because my father knew the staff and he had been in the rooms. The room sizes were very spacious. There was a nice variety of food and you could always get other options from the menu if you wanted, but it was limited as far as dietary needs. My favorite part about the ...
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Juniper Village at South Hills in Pittsburgh, PA

5.0
From what we can see on the first floor everything is very clean and very beautiful. All of the staff members are nice and we do think they give great care services. We have not heard of any complaints from our loved one about the food, in fact she is doing much better there then she would be at ...
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Asbury Heights in Pittsburgh, PA

4.0
So far we are pleased with my mothers move to this community. She is doing well, and receiving good care. This is a good, safe community with kind people. When we visit the community is nice, and clean. It is a expensive community. So I would recommend it, if you have deep pockets.

Penowa review score based on 111 family reviews

7.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 111 reviews of 12 Penowa memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Penowa 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

Penowa review score compared against nearby cities

7.7
Penowa, PA12 facilities
8.2
West Middletown, PA97 facilities
8.1
Burgettstown, PA100 facilities

Review subcategories for Penowa 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 111 reviews of 12 Penowa memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Penowa 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.
Penowa, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.4
Friendliness
4.2
4.5
Care services
3.8
4.2
Staff
4.1
4.4
Meals & dining
3.6
4.1
Activities
3.5
4.0
Value for cost*
3.6
4.0
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Penowa memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Penowa memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Penowa, 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 Penowa 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 Penowa that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Penowa, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
83.3%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
66.7%
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
83.3%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
66.7%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
91.7%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
83.3%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Penowa 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 Penowa Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Penowa, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
100%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
91.7%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
91.7%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.7%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Penowa 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 Penowa partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Penowa, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
75%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
66.7%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
58.3%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
50%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Penowa 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 Penowa communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Penowa, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
75%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
91.7%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
66.7%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
66.7%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Penowa 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 Penowa offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Penowa, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
91.7%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
58.3%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
75%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
83.3%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
83.3%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
91.7%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
83.3%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
66.7%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
75%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
83.3%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
83.3%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
66.7%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
58.3%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
83.3%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Apple Blossom, Paramount Senior Living of Peters Township and The Pines of Mt. Lebanon are the top-rated memory care facilities near Penowa, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.

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

The 17 memory care facilities near you in Penowa, Pennsylvania typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Penowa, 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 Penowa, 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 Penowa, Pennsylvania ranges from $5 to $100000. The average Memory Care cost in Penowa, Pennsylvania is $5,743. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Penowa, 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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