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The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Phoenixville, PA for 2024

 

Phoenixville, PA, has around 19,300 residents, with seniors aged 65 and older accounting for roughly 11% of the local community. Despite the borough’s comparatively small population, Alzheimer’s disease is still a concern, affecting approximately 1 in 9 older Americans. According to the CDC, Phoenixville saw an 8.05% increase in Alzheimer’s-related deaths between 2016 and 2020, in keeping with growing prevalence nationwide. Fortunately, Phoenixville has several dedicated dementia care communities to support seniors with memory-related illness.

Memory care communities provide specialized services and around-the-clock supervision in a secure setting, with caregivers typically trained in communication and validation techniques. Residents can benefit from programs designed to bring comfort and delay disease progression, such as pet therapy and creative arts, and many communities offer brain-boosting dementia-friendly menus.  

In this guide, seniors and their families can find local support services for anyone impacted by dementia, including help identifying care options and financial assistance. It also examines the pros and cons of retiring in Phoenixville and compares memory care costs across the state.

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What to Consider About Memory Care in Phoenixville

The Bureau of Human Services Licensing, within the Department of Human Service’s Office of Long-Term Living, oversees memory care communities in Phoenixville and throughout Pennsylvania. In addition to its licensing responsibilities, the bureau takes steps to ensure communities facilities comply with all relevant regulations.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in Phoenixville

 

  • Phoenixville’s relatively low crime rates may offer comfort and peace of mind for older adults and their families. Scoring 11.8 on a 100-point scale, violent crime incidence is almost half of the national average. Similarly, the property crime rate of 26.5 is roughly 9 points lower than the U.S. average.
  • Although local living costs are about 20% higher than the national norm, seniors have several funding options that may help reduce their financial burden. For example, the Pennsylvania Department of Aging manages budget-friendly programs such as Community HealthChoice and PACE prescription assistance.
  • All Social Security income and most pensions are tax-free in Pennsylvania, which may help seniors stretch their retirement funds further. Additionally, at 6.3%, the state’s sales tax is lower than in many other places across the country.
  • With 287 doctors per capita compared to the national average of 210, Phoenixville offers easy access to health care. Phoenixville Hospital provides comprehensive routine and emergency medical services, and other nearby medical centers include Pottstown Hospital and Jefferson Abington Hospital. Penn Memory Center, which specializes in Alzheimer’s research, education and cognitive programs, is just 28 miles away in Philadelphia.
  • Phoenixville has a continental humid climate characterized by hot summers and cold winters. Summer highs reach about 86 degrees Fahrenheit, and winter lows hover around 21 degrees Fahrenheit. Seniors have ample opportunities to enjoy being outdoors, with an average of 202 sunny days per year. Additionally, despite the town seeing more yearly inches of rain than average, memory care communities typically offer all-weather indoor activities for year-round stimulation and enjoyment.  

Paying for Memory Care in Phoenixville

Note: Residential memory care is usually offered in assisted living facilities, and in general, memory care rates tend to be 20-30% higher than assisted living rates. No national database currently tracks memory care costs in the United States, so we've estimated the monthly memory care costs listed below by adding 25% to the rates listed in Genworth's 2021 Cost of Care Survey.

In Phoenixville, memory care averages $7,106 per month, although exact costs depend on location, services and amenities.

The Cost of Memory Care in Nearby Cities

Memory care in Phoenixville stands significantly higher than the state and national monthly averages of $5,125 and $5,625, respectively. Indeed, with a monthly average rate of $7,106, Phoenixville is one of the costliest places in Pennsylvania for memory care. However, seniors in nearby Reading pay $44 more each month for their care. Lancaster’s dementia care facilities charge 2.4% less than those in Phoenixville, while older adults in Harrisburg generally pay $1,071 less than Phoenixville’s seniors.   

Phoenixville

$7,106

Pennsylvania

$5,125

United States

$5,625

Lancaster

$6,938

Harrisburg

$6,035

Reading

$7,150

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Phoenixville seniors with mild dementia who can live safely at home with support may find in-home or home health care more affordable than memory care. In-home care runs $5,329 monthly for help with daily activities, and home health care averages $5,339 for medical and therapeutic care at home. Alternatively, assisted living provides day-to-day support and companionship in a residential setting for $5,685 per month, $1,421 less than memory care. Adult day care is the most affordable choice, costing $1,777 for daytime care in a community location. Lastly, a nursing home offers the highest level of care and is the most expensive option, running at $11,437 monthly for a semi private room.

Memory Care

$7,106

In-Home Care

$5,329

Home Health Care

$5,339

Adult Day Health Care

$1,777

Assisted Living Facility

$5,685

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$11,437

Note: Data for Phoenixville was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Philadelphia, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Phoenixville

In Phoenixville there are options for seniors who need financial assistance paying for Memory Care. For more information about other options, who qualifies, and how to apply, visit our Memory Care in Pennsylvania page.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Pennsylvania

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 Phoenixville

Navigating the long-term care system can feel daunting. Luckily, Phoenixville has several nonprofit agencies and government organizations to make the process easier. Seniors and their loved ones can use the below resources to learn more about Alzheimer’s, discover financial assistance programs and access wide-ranging support.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Phoenixville

Phoenixville Memory Care Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Memory Care Facilities in Pennsylvania are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Pennsylvania page for more information about these laws.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Pennsylvania

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John

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Review of Spring Mill Senior Living

My mother will be moving into Spring Mill Senior Living. It was clean, inviting, and friendly. The staff during the tour was very enthusiastic, cooperative, and friendly. They offer some crafts...

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Alison

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Review of Spring Mill Senior Living

I went to look at Spring Mill Senior Living. The people and administration were wonderful and invested. They involve all the patients. It was a nice environment. I wanted my mom to be a part of it....

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Carolyn

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

Review of Brandywine Living at Upper Providence

My mother is at Brandywine Living. The staff is very down to earth, very caring, and very informative. I don't know about her room because we can't get inside, but the meals are wonderful. She said...

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