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

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Photo of Heritage Grove at Indiana
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Our mother has been at Heritage Grove at Indiana for about a month. Like most older people, our mother didn't want to leave her home. Everyone we have met has been very nice and welcoming. The nursing staff,...
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.
Indiana Square is a community that offers assisted living and memory care services in Indiana, Pennsylvania. We understand every seniors' needs are different, and thanks to experienced caregivers, those needs can be met through individualized care plans. Round-the-clock compassionate caregivers...
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9.7
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13 reviews
9.7
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The initial experience at Richland Woods with my mother residing in a studio apartment and my father who was visiting daily did have a rocky start on the nursing front. In short from providing lengthy...
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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9.0
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We moved our loved one from Ohio to The Winds in Pennsylvania., Everyone at The Winds was very helpful!!!! Our loved one transfer was better than we expected. Although it does take some time for our family...
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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8.9
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14 reviews
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Colonial Courtyard was the right decision for us. My Mom is very content. She feels more confident knowing that someone is always around if she needs someone. All the employees are super nice. I...
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.
Colonial Courtyard at Tyrone calls the picturesque area of Blair County, between Altoona and State College, home. Just a few minutes off Interstate 99, our community is easily accessible to all of our visitors, Friends and Families. Bordered by charming woods, our facility has a variety...
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The memory care unit is new for the community. The staff are caring and very caring towards the residents. I feel they are new and the executive director told me that the nurses and caregivers had a lot...
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.
Every day, Cambridge Ebensburg residents take part in activities that are designed to keep them happy and healthy. The community’s recreation schedule includes games, holiday celebrations, movie night in the movie theater,sing alongs and more; there’s always an opportunity for residents to...
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The staff are friendly and helpful. The food seems really well made and they have a really nice kitchen. The residents all seem pretty content and the cost is unbeatable. It seems more like a communal...
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.
Situated in Johnstown, Pennsylvania Harmony House Manor senior living community is a haven of peace and tranquility. It is located in a safe area that is ideal for seniors. It is also located near Conemaugh Valley Memorial Hospital which is a top notch hospital in Pennsylvania. The residents...
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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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Cost of memory care in Elmora, PA

The average cost of senior living in Elmora is $4,608 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Irvona, PA with an average of $3,931 per month.

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

Elmora, PA
$4,608/mo

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

Elmora, PA
$4,608/mo
U.S. national average
$5,372/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,608/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,638/mo
Studio
$5,022/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,706/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,000/mo

Senior living costs in Elmora 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: Elmora, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeElmora, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Memory Care$4,608/mo$5,453/mo$5,372/mo
Assisted Living$3,653/mo$4,271/mo$4,612/mo
Independent Living$2,773/mo$4,265/mo$4,070/mo
Memory Care
Elmora, PA:$4,608/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Assisted Living
Elmora, PA:$3,653/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,271/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Independent Living
Elmora, PA:$2,773/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,265/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Memory care costs in Elmora, PA, over time

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

Elmora, PAPA stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Elmora, PA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Elmora 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
Elmora, PA$4,807/mo$3,040/mo+58.1%
Pennsylvania$5,342/mo$5,401/mo-1.1%
National$5,493/mo$5,526/mo-0.6%
Elmora, PA
2024 average cost:$4,807/mo
2023 average cost:$3,040/mo
Percent change:+58.1%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$5,342/mo
2023 average cost:$5,401/mo
Percent change:-1.1%
National
2024 average cost:$5,493/mo
2023 average cost:$5,526/mo
Percent change:-0.6%
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What families are saying about memory care in Elmora

Recent reviews for memory care in Elmora

Colonial Courtyard Tyrone

4.0
They are doing a great job. The staff is friendly, and it's clean. They are just finishing up a remodel, which they have handled very well. We are excited to have that done, and are pretty happy with them.

Richland Woods Assisted Living in Johnstown, PA

5.0
I feel very lucky to live here. This community is very comfortable. Everyone has been very nice to me. I can't say anything bad about anybody or anything. I'm very happy I decided to move to Richland Woods.

Heritage Grove at Indiana

4.8
My loved one Resides in the memory care part of this community. The staff are nice and attentive. They seem to be trained well in dealing with residents with dementia. Rooms are smaller but very well decorated and painted. [name removed] and [name removed] the directors are nice and ...
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Elmora review score based on 56 family reviews

8.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 56 reviews of 7 Elmora memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Elmora 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

Elmora review score compared against nearby cities

8.9
Elmora, PA7 facilities
8.9
Carrolltown, PA8 facilities
8.8

Review subcategories for Elmora 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 56 reviews of 7 Elmora memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Elmora 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.
Elmora, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.2
Care services
4.1
3.9
Staff
4.2
4.1
Meals & dining
3.9
3.8
Activities
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
4.0
3.8
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Elmora memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elmora memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elmora, 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 Elmora 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 Elmora that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Elmora, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
85.7%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
42.9%
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
85.7%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
42.9%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
85.7%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
71.4%
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 Elmora 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 Elmora Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Elmora, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
85.7%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
71.4%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
85.7%
72%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Elmora 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 Elmora partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Elmora, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
42.9%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
85.7%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
57.1%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.9%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
42.9%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Elmora 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 Elmora communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Elmora, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.6%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.9%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
14.3%
37.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Elmora 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 Elmora offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Elmora, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
71.4%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
71.4%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.9%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
71.4%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
85.7%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.1%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
85.7%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
57.1%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.9%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
71.4%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
85.7%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.1%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Elmora

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