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The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Bucks County, PA for 2024

There are about 646,000 people in Bucks County, PA, of whom nearly 20% are seniors aged 65 and older. Seniors across the region are at a higher risk...

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What to Consider About Memory Care in Bucks County

Located northeast of Philadelphia, Bucks County's population is 628,341 people, and 18.1 percent of the population is 65 or older, which is an age bracket prone to Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia.

Alzheimer's Special Care Units (SCUs), as they're called in Pennsylvania are licensed and governed by the Office of Long-Term Living and are available to offer support to people with cognitive ailments. There are 13 SCUs in the Bucks County that seniors and their families can select from, including three in Yardley, two in Newtown and another eight throughout the county.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in Bucks County

 

  • Pennsylvania seniors aged 60 and above enjoy tax-exempt retirement income, including Social Security benefits, pensions, and funds from other retirement accounts. This senior-friendly exemption and the low sales tax rate may leave extra room in a family's budget for memory care.
  • Bucks County's climate is very close to the national average. It gets 48 inches of rain, 23 inches of snow and 205 sunny days as compared to U.S. norms of 39, 26, and 205, respectively. July high temperatures are a comfortable 85 degrees, and the January lows can drop to 21. The county also received a 48 Comfort Index from Sperling, which is six points below the U.S. average. The temperate weather is great for seniors who prefer four distinct seasons and enjoy supervised outdoor activities throughout the year.
  • The Bucks County cost of living rating is high at 132 compared to the national median, 100. Housing and transportation are especially high at 169 and 139, respectively. Utilities are closer to the U.S. mean at 105, and grocery costs are even at 100. Healthcare is slightly higher at 112, so families may want to explore ways to stretch their budget, especially if they are living on a fixed income.
  • Bucks County is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care, such as Doylestown Hospital and Jefferson Health, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.

 

Paying for Memory Care in Bucks County

Memory Care costs in Bucks County start around $6,690 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,694 per month.

It’s important to note that memory care rates in Bucks County and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

Counties in Pennsylvania

Somerset County

$8,980

Philadelphia County

$7,561

Bucks County

$6,690

Mercer County

$6,587

Montgomery County

$6,118

Northampton County

$5,910

Lehigh County

$5,740

US

$5,694

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Bucks County

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Memory Care in Pennsylvania page.

More Ways to Pay for Memory Care

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Pennsylvania page.

Free Memory Care Resources in Bucks County

Bucks County and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in a memory care community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

To see a list of free memory care resources in Bucks County, please visit our Memory Care in Pennsylvania page.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Bucks County

Bucks County-area memory care communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all memory care communities in Pennsylvania are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Pennsylvania page for more information about these laws.

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Valerie

I visited this facility

Review of Artis Senior Living of Yardley

We visited Artis Senior Living of Yardley. It looked beautiful. The reason why I didn't put my mom there was because of their shared shower area. It was very dark, and it looked like they had one...

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Valerie

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Brookdale Northampton

We took my mom out of Brookdale Northampton. It was terrible. She was there and she lost approximately 20 to 30 pounds. They were letting her sleep through breakfast and lunch. This is at their...

Provider response

Valerie, we take your comments seriously and are committed to providing quality service and care. Your comments have been shared with our corporate management team for review.

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Reviewer#RD0321e

I visited this facility

Review of Sunrise of Lower Makefield

My father will be in the memory care unit at Sunrise of Lower Makefield. We went through several care facilities, and we picked the facility that we liked the best. So out of about eight different...

Provider response

Hi, Thank you for the wonderful things you said about Sunrise of Lower Makefield and the dedicated care givers and team members. Our residents are part of the Sunrise family and we take enormous...

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