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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Washington Square, PA

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If your loved one needs memory care in Washington Square, A Place for Mom can help. With 44 memory care facilities in Washington 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 Washington Square incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Washington Square memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Washington Square, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

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What I appreciated the most was the affordable cost of care. I wish they paid more attention to hygiene. But the staff is great at calming the residents down during meltdowns.
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.
Dedicated to yesterday's traditions and today's conveniences! Springfield Residences is an assisted and independent living community located in beautiful Chestnut Hill. Our elegant country campus is easily accessible to both Philadelphia and Montgomery Counties. Call today to tour our lovely...
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This transition has been not an easy one for my mother but the staff at the Bright View have been incredible. She’s finally participating in activities and engaging with other residents.
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.
Located on East Germantown Pike in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, Brightview East Norriton is the area's only full-service, rental retirement community. This inviting community brings together the best apartments and convenient services for Independent Living as well as support and care for...
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27 reviews
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It's important to understand all the fees and expectations before moving into the facility, and families need to be strong advocates for their loved ones. I had a rent issue, which I believe has now been...
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.
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 only steps away, 24...
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An excellent sales person and the facility is beautiful. Pros- Great decor, a pool, doctors on site, a hair and nail salon too, a nice courtyard, and a walking path through the adjoining community are all...
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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My mom is a newer resident at Brightview Wayne and everything has been great so far. The staff seem very responsive, she likes the food and the move in process was smooth.
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.
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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My parents lived at Gwynedd Estates for 2 years, in a 2 BR, 2 BA apartment. I give an A+ star to every single part of Gwynedd: the staff, the people who live there, the value for money, the individual...
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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My mother chose the life plan at Elm Terrace moving into Independent Living. Thank God she did! Shortly after she moved in she needed skilled care for rehab after a fall. The therapist worked so hard to get...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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, 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, 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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Staff are wonderful. Activities wonderful. Food is good but could be better. Kitchen service is slow. The carpeting needs to be replaced in common areas. Individual room are spacious, clean and very nice.
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...

Cost of memory care in Washington Square, PA

The average cost of senior living in Washington Square is $5,911 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Souderton, PA with an average of $5,704 per month.

Memory care costs in Washington Square, PA, vs. nearby cities

Washington Square, PA
$5,911/mo

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

Washington Square, PA
$5,911/mo
U.S. national average
$5,372/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,911/mo

Memory care costs in Washington Square, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,651/mo
Studio
$5,613/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,805/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,678/mo

Senior living costs in Washington Square 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: Washington Square, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWashington Square, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Memory Care$5,911/mo$5,453/mo$5,372/mo
Assisted Living$5,103/mo$4,271/mo$4,612/mo
Independent Living$4,257/mo$4,265/mo$4,070/mo
Memory Care
Washington Square, PA:$5,911/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Assisted Living
Washington Square, PA:$5,103/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,271/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Independent Living
Washington Square, PA:$4,257/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,265/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Memory care costs in Washington Square, PA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Washington Square 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 Washington Square, PA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Washington Square 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
Washington Square, PA$6,645/mo$6,176/mo+7.6%
Pennsylvania$6,647/mo$6,175/mo+7.7%
National$6,504/mo$6,180/mo+5.2%
Washington Square, PA
2024 average cost:$6,645/mo
2023 average cost:$6,176/mo
Percent change:+7.6%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$6,647/mo
2023 average cost:$6,175/mo
Percent change:+7.7%
National
2024 average cost:$6,504/mo
2023 average cost:$6,180/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
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What families are saying about memory care in Washington Square

Recent reviews for memory care in Washington Square

Brandywine at Senior Suites in East Norriton, PA

5.0
First, you need to see this facility. They did a major renovation and it looks so different. It has been modernized and looks amazing. My Mom has been at Brandywine for a few years. It is a tough decision to make when your loved one needs more care than what you can give. The apartments are ...
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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.

Artman Lutheran Home in Ambler, PA

5.0
Dave the activity man is such a asset to Artman ,he is really trying to help my Mom and all the residents .He takes a real interest and will find family members and update them on how their loved one is doing .My Mom really likes him ! So glad he is there !

Washington Square review score based on 436 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 436 reviews of 37 Washington Square memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Washington 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

Washington Square review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Washington Square, PA37 facilities
8.4
Norristown, PA47 facilities
8.4
Bridgeport, PA46 facilities

Review subcategories for Washington 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 436 reviews of 37 Washington Square memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Washington 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.
Washington Square, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.0
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.3
Care services
3.8
3.9
Staff
3.9
4.1
Meals & dining
3.5
3.8
Activities
3.6
3.8
Value for cost*
3.6
3.8
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Washington Square memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Washington Square memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington Square that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Washington Square, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
75.7%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
64.9%
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
78.4%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
40.5%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
73%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
78.4%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Washington 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 Washington Square Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Washington Square, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
75.7%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
75.7%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
78.4%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
27%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Washington 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 Washington Square partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Washington Square, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
48.6%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
75.7%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
70.3%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
64.9%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
40.5%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Washington 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 Washington Square communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Washington Square, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
64.9%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
75.7%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
59.5%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
43.2%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Washington 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 Washington Square offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Washington Square, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
75.7%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
64.9%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
54.1%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
73%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
75.7%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
73%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
67.6%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
73%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
67.6%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
73%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
73%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
48.6%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.4%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
73%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Washington Square

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Blue Bell Place, Morningside House of Blue Bell and Sunrise of Lafayette Hill are the top-rated memory care facilities near Washington Square, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 44 memory care facilities near Washington Square, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Washington Square, Pennsylvania are Azalea at Cinnaminson, The Pathways at Warrington and Morningside House of Towamencin. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 44 memory care facilities near you in Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington Square, Pennsylvania ranges from $151 to $12995. The average Memory Care cost in Washington Square, Pennsylvania is $5,911. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Washington Square, Pennsylvania typically starts at $151. 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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