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The 5 Best Memory Care Facilities in Northampton County, PA for 2024

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What to Consider About Memory Care in Northampton County

Northampton County, located in eastern Pennsylvania, has around 303,000 people, 18.6 percent of whom are aged 65 or over, the age range most likely to develop Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. About 280,000 seniors across the state have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, and there are seven memory care facilities in Northampton County to support local seniors with these cognitive challenges. These facilities are called assisted living residences and licensed by Pennsylvania's Department of Aging or the Department of Public Welfare.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in

  • At 106, the cost of living is Northampton County a bit higher than the state and national averages of 100. Housing and healthcare costs are the biggest drivers and may indirectly lead to higher memory care fees due to higher operating costs.
  • Northampton County has a slightly higher violent crime rate at 33 than the national average of 31.1. However, property crime at 31 is somewhat lower than the U.S. average of 38.1. This might ease the mind of family members moving to the area to be closer to loved ones in memory care.
  • In Northampton County, the average air quality is 50, which is much higher than the national average of 58, according to the EPA's National Air Toxics Assessment. Seniors with chronic respiratory conditions enjoy clearer air in the region.
  • The county's temperatures range between 19 degrees in January and 84 in July, and Sperling's Comfort Index for Northampton County is a 46 out of 100 (best), compared to the U.S. average of 54. The annual rainfall of 49 inches exceeds the U.S. annual average by 10 inches. Family members might wish to ask what measures are taken to keep loved ones' comfortable year-round, despite rising or falling temperatures.

Paying for Memory Care in Northampton County

Memory Care costs in Northampton County start around $5,910 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,743 per month.

It’s important to note that memory care rates in Northampton 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

Warren County

$6,900

Bucks County

$6,729

Montgomery County

$6,389

Northampton County

$5,910

Monroe County

$5,887

US

$5,743

Lehigh County

$5,740

Carbon County

$4,478

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Northampton 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 Northampton County

Northampton 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 Northampton County, please visit our Memory Care in Pennsylvania page.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Northampton County

Northampton 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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JimmyB

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

Review of Arden Courts of Old Orchard

This letter is written in praise of the entire staff that works the Berry Ridge section at Arden Courts, Easton, Pa. My father (Vinny) possessed mid-level dementia and was placed in the care of...

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Mary

I visited this facility

Review of Abington Manor at Morgan Hill

I toured Abington Manor at Morgan Hill and I thought everything was good. The staff was very nice and very thorough. She was a very good person and very much into this kind of work and working with...

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Mary

I visited this facility

Review of Country Meadows of Bethlehem

I'm moving my mother into Country Meadows of Bethlehem. They were very helpful and very friendly. It was a secure memory care. That was an important part because not all memory care units were...

Provider response

Thank you for choosing Country Meadows! We are honored you selected our team to care for your mother. Please don't hesitate to reach out to our campus management team with any questions or concerns...

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