The Best Memory Care Communities in Chester County, PA

"I was impressed by Sunrise. There’s always something going on there. I was greeted warmly, and I enjoyed meeting everybody. They were active. The rooms and the dining room were both very nice. Their head of activities was a musician, so the activities tended to be musical, and the residents related to it well. "

"Echo Lake had a very small group of people, because it's so new, and they were all very lovely. We had lunch in one of the restaurant areas and there were a lot of people down there eating lunch. My husband and I were all by ourselves and everybody was very gracious. One by one, as they all finished lunch and left, they all came over and said hi. Some of them sat down to talk to us for 20 minutes. It was just a very friendly, very family feeling community. The people that took us through were very patient and very encouraging, but not at all pushy."

"We liked Spring Mill Assisted Living. The facility is basically new. My grandmother liked it and she wanted to go to Spring Mill Assisted Living. The staff are helpful. Her apartment has a little kitchen, but it does not have a stove because they make dinner for everybody. It got a fridge and a microwave. The residents go down to the main dining hall. I haven't eaten there but I heard that it's good. They also do a lot of activities. "

"We're very happy with Freedom Village at Brandywine. The place is very nice and the staff is very good. There's a good Bridge group and they play board games. Mom said the food is good."

"I toured Daylesford Crossing. It's a wonderful place, with wonderful people and very modern-looking rooms. The staff knows every resident by name, so everybody is on a first-name basis. They took me to their physical therapy room and event room. They were doing some events when I got there. They were having a magic show. They didn't have the level of care that my parents needed, but it was one of the top ones that we liked. They had a very small library. They had someone come once a week to do hair and nails. The gym was the physical therapy room, so it was a smaller room. It was more like an apartment building."

"We visited and it was just comparable to the other facilities we visited in terms of food, care and the staff."

"I have a family member who has been at Arden Courts for more than 2 years. He has had excellent care from all of his caregivers. Arden Courts is set up with 4 "houses" and he loves to walk freely from "home" to "home" as well as outside in the secure courtyard. All of the caregivers know the residents' names no matter which "house" they call home! He was in another personal care home before moving to Arden Courts and did not get the level of support he needed to manage activities of daily living. I recommend Arden Courts to anyone who has a family member who has been diagnosed with dementia. They also provide great support to the family. "

"Rose tree place is an amazing assistant living facility. It is very beautiful and clean. Those two points are the strength of this amazing facility. The properties are kept in perfect condition which makes everyone feel like they just bought a new apartments or something. There are many amenities anyone can ask for. There are computers, mini chapel, garden etc. Also the people there are so nice. The employees are always caring and loving to all. However, some staffs are unprofessional. They are sometimes rude and poorly trained. Hopefully those problems are gone soon. Yet because Rose tree place is in driving distance from Philadelphia, there are many things people can do at Philadelphia. Also because there are many colleges near by, many caring volunteers like me come to help and care for the people. This place is a great fun and joy so I strongly recommend Rose Tree Place! "

"It seemed very nice. Actually, I liked that one better than the other place we visited. They did show us the rooms, and it was very clean. I didn’t deal with too many of the staff people. They all seemed to be nice, and doing their job. "

"Ivy Gables' staff seems very caring and very accommodating. The food samples are excellent. They have single rooms and very well-appointed, clean, and attractive surroundings. "

About Bryn Mawr Village Bryn Mawr Village is a senior living provider in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, that offers residents Independent Living and Memory Care. Contact Bryn Mawr Village for more details on services and rates. To learn more about this provider's license and review other available state reports, please visit: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Provider Directory

"Rockland Place was a very impressive location with very friendly staff and beautiful facilities/outdoor areas. It seemed more magnificent than what my elderly grandfather in his weakened state could fully appreciate. He mostly stayed in his room, which was quite small but very comfortable. I'm sure he was bored and lonely there, but that was to no fault of the home. I remember the food being fine, but nothing too special. I also remember a very nice library there where you could even borrow movies. All in all, I'd say that this was the type of place I'd hope to find myself if I ever do end up in an assisted living facility. The only complaint I have is that on the final day of my grandfather's life he became quite nonsensical. We could tell he was slipping away. He kept asking to listen to opera music, which he had loved all his life. I ran frantically around the home looking for some source of music. I asked the staff, but they didn't take the matter seriously. In the end, I never was able to find opera music to play for my grandfather as he passed away. I wish that the home could have at least provided him a radio, but I understand they have more important things to worry about. "

"My mother moved to Arden Courts in 2011. She has been a resident of Arden Courts for over two years now. Her dementia prevents her remembering where she is or why she is here. The caregivers and all staff interact with my mother in a positive, friendly manner. They smile and treat mom with respect. Before each of the many daily activities, a staff member tells mom about the activity and asks her if she would like to join in the activity. Mom participates in many activities, such as chair exercises, painting and other art projects, sing-along, bingo, word games, story telling, balloon volleyball, manicures, resident birthday parties, pet visits, and worship services. Mom especially likes the out trips when residents travel by bus to a restaurant, park, musical performance, museum, or a scenic ride. Mom receives much more mental stimulation than she received in her house three years ago when she had only one in-home care provider at a time. Now, the increased interaction appears to have slowed mom's mental decline and it definitely elevates her mood. I recommend Arden Courts for your loved one with memory loss issues. "

"We visited Chestnut Ridge. We liked the place and the rapport of the place very much. The staff was very nice, very informative, and very cordial. They had a number of things going on when we were there. They also had a Christmas party going on. The person that showed us the place was very knowledgeable. I asked a lot of questions, and I did get answers. They didn't hide anything. I checked them out, and what they told me was factual. "