Memory Care Communities in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania

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.   

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.

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.

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.

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.

 

• 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.