
36 Memory Care Facilities near North Wales, PA
There are 36 Memory Care Facilities in the North Wales area, with 2 in North Wales and 34 nearby.
The average cost of memory care in North Wales is $5,100 per month. This is lower than the national median of $5,120. Cheaper nearby regions include Lansdale with an average starting cost of $3,150.
To help you with your search, browse the 86 reviews below for memory care facilities in North Wales. On average, consumers rate memory care in North Wales 4.5 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Lansdale with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Caring.com has helped thousands of families find high-quality senior care. To speak with one of our Family Advisors about memory care options and costs in North Wales, call (855) 863-8283.
Top 10 Memory Care Facilities in North Wales, PA
Sunrise of North Wales
Park Creek Place Memory Care
Sunrise of Blue Bell
The Birches at Harleysville
Sunrise of Abington
Wesley Enhanced Living at Stapeley
Traditions of Lansdale
Hidden Meadows on the Ridge & The Lau...
Pinnacle at Plymouth Meeting
Sunrise of Dresher
Springfield Senior Living
Wyncote Place
Greenfield of Perkiomen Valley
Brookdale Dublin
The Solana Doylestown
Spring Mill Pointe - Lafayette Hill, PA
Sunrise of Lafayette Hill
St. Mary Center For Rehabilitation & ...
Bristol House Memory Care
Anthology of King of Prussia
Atria Lafayette Hill (Now Open)
Heartis Bucks County
Commonwealth Senior Living at Willow ...
Woodland Creek Assisted Living and Me...
The Terrace at Chestnut Hill
Blue Bell Place
Masonic Village at Lafayette Hill
Arden Courts of Warminster
Brandywine Living at Upper Providence
The Bridges at Warwick
Meadows at Shannondell,the
The Cottages at Germantown
The Hill at Whitemarsh
Arden Courts of King of Prussia
The Landing of Collegeville
Providence Place at the Collegeville Inn
What to Consider About Memory Care in North Wales
North Wales is in Montgomery County, where an estimated 12.2 percent of seniors age 65 or over had Alzheimer's disease as of 2015. Seniors in this age group are well-represented in North Wales, making up approximately 11.3 percent of the borough's population of a little over 3,000 people, and they are in the age group most at risk of developing dementia.
For seniors who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's or another form of dementia, there are two memory care facilities available in North Wales to provide round the clock care. Another 24 facilities are available in nearby communities such as Newtown and Bluebell. Throughout the North Wales area, as in the rest of Pennsylvania, these memory care facilities are called special care units.
- State and local tax breaks for retirees can help seniors with dementia have more funds left over to save toward memory care. In North Wales and throughout the state of Pennsylvania, pension income, withdrawals from retirement accounts such 401(k) plans and Social Security benefits are all tax-free.
- To help families who are seeking memory care be able to compare a city's cost of living against state and national averages, Sperling's Best Places uses a cost of living index where 100 is equal to the U.S. average. On this scale, the Pennsylvania state average is 100, meaning that it is equivalent to the national average, while North Wales' index is 129, meaning that it is 29 percent more expensive than the national average.
- The North Wales area is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care such as the Penn Memory Center in nearby Philadelphia, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
- Winters in North Wales can be chilly, with average January low temperatures descending to just 22 degrees Fahrenheit. If a prospective memory care facility offers outdoor exercise areas, families may want ask what precautions are taken to limit residents' exposure to the cold on wintry days.
Paying for Memory Care in North Wales
Average Monthly Costs
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Memory Care costs in North Wales start around $5,121 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,294 per month.
It’s important to note that memory care rates in North Wales 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.
Financial Assistance for Memory Care in North Wales
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 North Wales
North Wales 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 North Wales, please visit our Memory Care in Pennsylvania page.
Directory of Winners in the North Wales Area
Memory Care Laws and Regulations in North Wales
North Wales-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.
Memory Care near North Wales, PA
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Recent Reviews of Memory Care in North Wales
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Review of Park Creek Place Memory Care
I toured Park Creek Place Memory Care for my mother. I didn't go and see the whole dining area or anything like that, but based on what I did visit, I would give it a "five." I didn't get a chance ... Read more
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Review of Park Creek Place Memory Care
They took very good care of my sister and the food was great. Read more
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Review of Park Creek Place Memory Care
I toured Park Creek Place Memory Care for my mom. It was very nice, very bright, very clean, and well organized. The staff was very informative and answered all my questions. I thought it was a gre... Read more
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