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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Central, PA

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If your loved one needs memory care in Central, A Place for Mom can help. With 12 memory care facilities in Central, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Squirrel Hill South, New Homestead and Glen Hazel.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Greensburg, Murrysville and Uniontown.

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The front liners like the nurses and CNAs are doing their job just fine. Doesn't need to be perfect but they did their best considering them being understaffed at times Medication: I was not able to ask why...
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.
Greensburg, Pennsylvania is a beautiful place to live, offering old world charm with modern amenities. If you have been considering finding a place for your loved one to stay, you need look no further than New Haven Court at Lindwood. Located within the city, we pride ourselves on being able to...
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The staff is friendly - nice. They listen to your requests and any questions / issues have been resolved. My mom was at another facility and when I would talk and ask questions I was basically ignored - they...
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 a valley surrounded by the scenic Laurel Mountains with great views of the countryside, we have both personal care home and memory care all on one campus, so you’ll have the care you need when you need it.  Here you have the freedom to experiment with new hobbies, re-ignite your...
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My mom passed away 11 months ago, but during the time she was there, I always knew she was safe, fed well, received her medication daily, was kept clean, and simply cared for. The staff built a personal ...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
A secure and safe unit. Our location enables quick access to and from seven area hospitals and multiple social and medical service agencies. Walnut Ridge Memory Care has been specifically designed, staffed and programmed to encourage our residents to adapt to a safe and secure community...
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My stepmom has been at Walden View for years. This is her home and she is happy here. They have everything she needs. As the years have gone by she has needed extra care which they provide. They have a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Walden's View Senior Living is a senior community located in North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, which is a city in Westmoreland County. This beautiful city is home to several historic sites, such as the Fullerton Inn, as well as easy access to shopping, dining and recreational opportunities. Whether...
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The communication and care are top notch. Our mom is treated like a family member. Beautiful church located within and beautiful grounds for walking. Mom likes the food and her private room with attached...
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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My aunt is doing well here at this community. She is being cared for very well. The staff is kind and helpful. It is a nice community, they do a good job with the cleanliness. They are providing her with...
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.
When we founded Easy Living Estates in 1988, our purpose was to create assisted living and personal care facilities where residents would enjoy the most independence possible. We create a strong sense of community with other residents and staff, provide excellent daily care and specialized...
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Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Wellspring at Huntingdon Ridge is a beautiful assisted living facility located in North Huntingdon, PA. We offer tons of activities to keep our residents active physically and to help them socialize among their peers. We have great rooms such as the music room that can be enjoyed at any time....
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If your family member is at a stage in life where daily help is needed, I would highly recommend the Country Cottage Personal Care home in the Latrobe area. If your family member can still drive and get...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Country Cottage Personal Care is located on beautiful grounds in Pennsylvania. With St. Vincent Lake within a very short drive of Country Cottage, there are many great ways that you can explore the outdoors while still getting the personal care your loved one may need. There are some options...
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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.
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Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
As you get older, you will probably have more medical issues to deal with than you previously did. This is not a bad thing, it is just a fact of life that must be addressed accordingly. One way to address this is through the help of Geri-Care Plus. At our senior living facility, we will give you...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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.
Find out for yourself why more people are choosing to live at Redstone Highlands! Redstone Highlands has been providing quality living options to individuals, age 55 and better since 1980.  As a non-profit organization, Redstone Highlands makes a commitment to meet resident needs now...

Cost of memory care in Central, PA

The average cost of senior living in Central is $6,592 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Connellsville, PA with an average of $3,591 per month.

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

Central, PA
$6,592/mo
$6,256/mo

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

Central, PA
$6,592/mo
U.S. national average
$5,372/mo

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

Memory Care
$6,592/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,022/mo
Studio
$5,102/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,442/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,213/mo

Senior living costs in Central 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: Central, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCentral, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Memory Care$6,592/mo$5,453/mo$5,372/mo
Assisted Living$2,980/mo$4,271/mo$4,612/mo
Independent Living$2,828/mo$4,265/mo$4,070/mo
Memory Care
Central, PA:$6,592/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Assisted Living
Central, PA:$2,980/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,271/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Independent Living
Central, PA:$2,828/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,265/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Memory care costs in Central, PA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Central 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
Central, PA$7,953/mo$7,595/mo+4.7%
Pennsylvania$5,743/mo$5,449/mo+5.4%
National$5,815/mo$5,499/mo+5.7%
Central, PA
2024 average cost:$7,953/mo
2023 average cost:$7,595/mo
Percent change:+4.7%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$5,743/mo
2023 average cost:$5,449/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,815/mo
2023 average cost:$5,499/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
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What families are saying about memory care in Central

Recent reviews for memory care in Central

Easy Living Estates of New Stanton in Hunker, PA

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

Hallsworth House in Monessen, PA

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

Walden's View Senior Living in North Huntingdon, PA

5.0
After many months of using an in home caregiver for mom we decided we just couldn't do it anymore. My mom was lonely an we were all snapping with each other. Since we moved her to Waldens view she is like a new person. She has made some new friends, goes to all kinds of activities they have ...
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Central review score based on 52 family reviews

8.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 52 reviews of 11 Central memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Central 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

Central review score compared against nearby cities

8.9
Central, PA11 facilities
8.8
Hunker, PA6 facilities
8.8
New Stanton, PA9 facilities

Review subcategories for Central 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 52 reviews of 11 Central memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Central 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.
Central, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.1
Friendliness
4.6
4.3
Care services
4.4
3.9
Staff
4.5
4.1
Meals & dining
3.9
3.8
Activities
3.9
3.7
Value for cost*
4.3
3.8
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Central memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Central memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Central, 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 Central 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 Central that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Central, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
63.6%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
81.8%
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
100%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
63.6%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
81.8%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
100%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Central 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 Central Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Central, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
72.7%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
45.5%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
72.7%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
45.5%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Central 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 Central partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Central, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.2%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.3%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
27.3%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
54.5%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.2%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Central 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 Central communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Central, PANational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.3%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
18.2%
37.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Central 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 Central offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Central, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
36.4%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.3%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.3%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
72.7%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.5%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.5%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.4%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.3%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.4%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.4%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
36.4%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
18.2%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.1%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.5%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Central

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 Central protect seniors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Newhaven Court at Lindwood, Brookdale Latrobe and Mountain View Memory Care are the top-rated memory care facilities near Central, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 12 memory care facilities near Central, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Central, Pennsylvania is Elizabeth Seton Memory Care Center. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 12 memory care facilities near you in Central, Pennsylvania typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Central, 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 Central, 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 Central, Pennsylvania ranges from $5 to $100000. The average Memory Care cost in Central, Pennsylvania is $6,592. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Central, 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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