Pennsylvania has several provisions that regulate memory care communities. These regulations are similar to the state’s regulations for assisted living and establish a basic standard of care. Regulations help ensure that the staff at the community are properly trained and that the community has established a pre-admission screening process.
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You can use the Human Services Provider Directory — Provider Search to research deficiency reports for specialty care assisted living residences. From the search results, select “Inspection Summary” to view the results of the community’s most recent or previous inspections.
If you have questions about a community’s violation history you can also contact Pennsylvania’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program for more information.
Looking for memory care communities in Pennsylvania but not sure which to choose? A Place for Mom’s local Senior Living Advisors can help you find the community that is right for your family’s needs. We only refer families to licensed facilities, and our staff conducts a licensing and violation audit every six months to confirm the license status of each community we partner with.
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The term “assisted living” encompasses a wide range of residential settings that provide care services to seniors, including those with dementia. Each state is in charge of regulating these facilities. While these regulations can vary widely, many states tend to have specific provisions for memory care services that can fall under the umbrella of assisted living.
Memory care regulations in Pennsylvania: What you should know
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