The Best Memory Care Communities in Lehigh County, PA

"Cornerstone Living was a great place. They don't have many residents, so they were double-staffed. They would check on the patients every hour if they needed to be changed. It seemed really nice; however, it is just memory care. If it were assisted living, I would definitely look into it because of the staffing and the level of attention. The staff was great and very knowledgeable. It's not quite as big, but it's comparable to the others, and the rooms are a nice size."

"My father is in Arden Courts of Old Orchard. We chose it because of the fenced-in outdoor space. He's in memory care. The staff is very attentive. His room is fine. It's big enough and it was furnished. It has a bed, a side table, a chest of drawers, a small chair, and then a recliner that he brought with him. He has no complaints about the food, though I wouldn't say he has a refined palate. The dining area is another reason we chose it. The facility is broken up into four different groups, so the dining area is quite small. It probably only serves about 15 people, as opposed to many of the other facilities, which had one large dining area which would service 45 people. We like the dining area concept. I know there are two activities every day that they have for them, but I don't know what they are. The living atmosphere is quite pleasant. The outside is fine. It's not pretentious. We're quite happy. We're quite pleased with the staff."

"My sister moved up to Phoebe Richland Community. It was very welcoming. They gave her all the physical therapy she could handle, which was great. She had physical therapy almost every day and occupational therapy almost every day when she got there. She still gets it quite frequently. The staff is very nice. She enjoys the other residents there. She says she has a wonderful time getting to know them and they're very caring also. I was there one Saturday when the director himself was helping someone move into their memory care area. He was moving the clothing and stuff in himself on a Saturday. They're just delightful. There's an exercise class of some kind every morning, wheelchair volleyball, chair, or tai-chi. There's at least one activity every morning and one or two activities every afternoon. Every day I call or when I talk to my sister, she'll say, "Oh yes, we had an exercise this morning." It's a smaller place, so they can't offer the diversity of activities that a larger facility might offer. The assisted living has a beautiful lounge area when you walk in. The dining room is lovely. You couldn't ask for anything better. I get no complaints from my sister except there's no salt, but she can bring some herself. That's for health reasons. I saw two small library reading areas, a game room, a big lounge, and a dining room. She's in a temporary room right now because there were no rooms available, so it's a little small but very nice and furnished. It has a dresser, a wardrobe, a chair, a bed, a little kitchenette, and a beautiful bathroom that's handicapped accessible. It is less expensive than others for definitely something better. Their staff is especially caring. This place is much more consistent with their staffing, which means the staff gets to know their people better."

"The Palmerton is a lot smaller than another place we went. There are very few memory care patients compared to the other one. So it's not as big an area for the memory care residents, but it's still very nice. It's very clean. When we were there, there were not a lot of people in and around there. We did get to look at the rooms. The rooms seemed a little bit bigger, and the bathrooms did have bathtubs or showers. The amenities were nice. They have a salon, they also have physical and occupational, and speech therapy. Their outside area was not as large for the memory care residents. However, it was secure, so no one could walk off. The residents were included in any of the outings that the other residents would go on in assisted living. The staff is very nice, we met with the person who gave us the tour, and we met a few of the nurses that were in the memory care unit. I think a lot of the residents were at a religious service, so there weren't a lot of people down there. The staff was sitting with one or two of the residents that were in the common area, but they seemed very nice. We met them and we met the chef. She was very nice. They were a little more willing to work with us financially if we needed to."

"Hidden Meadows on the Ridge & The Laurel was our second choice. It appealed to us. They scored high on everything. The only turn off for us was that the building had three floors and the elevator was kind of slow. If you're on the third floor you have to go down to the first floor to eat, which could be a problem. Having them living on one floor is more convenient for somebody that has trouble getting around. The staff members were very good. This place really stood out for us as a place we would want to go to. The rooms were really roomy and fairly large. The dining area was laid out nicely and was spacious, with nice outdoor views. There's also plenty of room if you have family or visitors. It wasn't an older place and it was modern. They had everything that we needed. They have visitors that come in, and they do things with the residents. For example, during Easter time they did Easter activities and helped make baskets for the grandchildren. They also go on outings and to casinos. They have a wide variety of things to do. Everyone we bumped into there was friendly. We had lunch there and the food was fantastic. They were very accommodating."

" I am writing to express my sincere thanks the entire staff of Chestnut Knoll for the exceptional care my mother received while a resident there. It was a very difficult decision for us to move my mother out of her home of 60 years, and we were a little concerned as to how well she would adapt. My mother was a very private person and we knew she wouldn't engage very much. However, within days, my mother was comfortable and feeling warm and welcomed by the caring staff at Chestnut Knoll. The kindness of the staff members gave my mother much to smile about . . . and everyone loved her smile! I can't thank you enough for all that was done to make my mother's stay so comfortable. As she came to her final days, the support the staff gave my family was overwhelmingly kind and understanding, and so very much appreciated. Every aspect of her health and well-being was considered, and we know that at all times she was under the best of care. Again, our wholehearted thanks for caring for my mother with such love and affection. I will look back with nothing but gratitude for all you did. "

"My mother moved into Brookdale Dublin. It wasn't quite as expensive as other places I've seen, but I believe the quality of care is still quite excellent. Maybe it doesn't have a ton of amenities, but it's certainly nice enough. The staff there is great, as far as I can tell. The food is OK. It's just normal American food, but I would like to see more vegetables, proteins, and starches."

"It's a fun place with great engagement for us all. Everyone is kind and pleasant. The food is wonderful. I'm a retired nurse and this community is the best!"

The Village at Perkiomen! We are located in a beautiful & historic region of Montgomery County, about 40 miles northwest of Center City Philadelphia. Schwenksville is the gateway to the Perkiomen Trail, which is a 19-mile scenic trail running along the Perkiomen Creek. We are conveniently located near Routes 29, 73 and 422. Our residents live among friends while enjoying a blend of planned social, cultural and recreational activities in an inviting apartment-style setting. A variety of well-appointed suites assure privacy and a comfortable lifestyle. Built in the 1920's as a school, this community has a welcoming charm like no other. Our warm and friendly staff makes every effort to ensure that the needs of each resident are met. If your loved one is independent and looking for a more socially supportive environment, or if they may need a bit more support with personal care or memory care, we are here to help. We can provide a spectrum of support from medication management and reminders to assistance with activities of daily living. Our Memory Care community is uniquely designed to provide a secure environment while offering every opportunity for personal freedom and the enjoyment of life. To learn more about this provider's license and review other available state reports, please visit: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Provider Directory

"My mom stayed at MapleShade Meadows Senior Living on a respite. She did well there. She wasn't there that long. She had a couple of confused moments, but they took good care of her. It was good. There were always a lot of activities going on. People seemed to be happy. They were very attentive to me when I had questions. They were fully staffed, too. The food was adequate. For activities, they had chair yoga, trivia, and games."

"Very flexible and accommodating staff while my father was in Respite. He enjoyed staying here and has decided to move back and become a full time resident."

"It seemed like a caring place with plenty of activities. The staff was very nice. We toured the entire facility and saw more than one room. "

"Amazing staff that are so sweet. Allison the sales director was so helpful and made the process to move in so easy. My family member is loving the food and making so many new friends"

"I have lived at St. Mary's for a couple of years and really love it. I have my friends, my activities, my routine. People help me with whatever I need, I can't say anything bad."