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Gardens For Memory Care At Easton

Gardens For Memory Care At Easton is a nursing home community in Easton, PA.

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500 Washington Street, Easton, PA 18042

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3.7 from 45 reviews
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Overall Review of Gardens For Memory Care At Easton

common 22 reviews mention this

Staff compassion is a mixed theme

Residents and families describe staff care that ranges from very supportive to deeply frustrating.

Many reviewers say the staff is kind, attentive, and present—often highlighting caregiving, nurses, and staff members who help families during transitions. Several also describe the experience as warm and compassionate, with frequent reassurance and availability for questions. At the same time, other reviews criticize staff behavior, responsiveness, and whether basic needs are handled properly, including complaints about neglect and disrespect.

caveat 8 reviews mention this

Cleanliness concerns come up often

Reviews frequently mention cleanliness problems alongside counterpoints about a facility that stays clean.

A number of negative reviews describe dirty rooms and bathrooms, filthy linens, unpleasant smells, and overall conditions that felt unsafe or unmanaged. Those complaints also extend to concerns like roaches or pests and issues with how often basic items are changed. On the positive side, some residents’ families say the facility is always clean, safe, and secure and that they never had worries about day-to-day hygiene.

differentiator 4 reviews mention this

Dementia care is the focus

The community is positioned around dementia care, and multiple reviews speak directly to that support.

Several reviewers connect the experience to specialized memory care for dementia and describe programming meant to engage residents. Others specifically mention memory care care teams and an exceptional staff presence in that setting. Even reviews that are critical still frame their concerns around the dementia unit environment rather than general senior living.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Space feels limited to some families

Some families feel the environment is cramped and bleak, even when they acknowledge safety.

One review describes the dementia-only setting as having limited space, shared rooms, and minimal access to fresh air or sunshine. Another reviewer characterizes the place as a sad, warehouse-like environment that feels more like storage than comfort. Together, they suggest that while some aspects may be functional, the lived environment does not work for everyone.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • 115 resident community capacity 115 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Lehigh Valley International (12 miles away) Lehigh Valley International (12 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (0.2 miles)
  • Two Rivers Brewing Company (0.3 miles)
  • 3rd & Ferry Fish Market (0.3 miles)
  • Weyerbacher Brewing Co. (1.1 miles)
  • Bei Jing Garden (1.9 miles)
  • Iron Mule Restaurant (2 miles)
  • Olive Garden (2.1 miles)

Parks

  • Parking Garage (0.3 miles)
  • Scott Park (0.5 miles)
  • Hugh Moore Park (1.7 miles)
  • Penn Pump Park (2.4 miles)
  • Lopatcong Park (2.5 miles)
  • Mill Race Park (3.5 miles)
  • Nazareth Borough Park (6.6 miles)

Cafes

  • Threebirds Coffee (0.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.2 miles)
  • Panera Bread (3.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.9 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Welcome Pharmacy (1.1 miles)
  • Easton Specialty Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.3 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (4.3 miles)
  • Palotx Weis Market 168 (4.3 miles)

Hospitals

  • Warren Hospital (1.2 miles)
  • Maternity Ward (1.5 miles)
  • Warren Hospital (1.8 miles)
  • Easton Hospital Imaging Center (1.8 miles)
  • St. Luke's Hospital - Warren Campus (2.1 miles)
  • St Luke's Hospital - Anderson Campus (3.2 miles)
  • Emergency Room at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Hecktown Oaks (3.8 miles)

Physicians

  • Easton Cardiovascular Associates PC (1.5 miles)
  • Easton OBGYN (1.5 miles)
  • Antario Joseph MD FACS (1.5 miles)
  • Easton Medical Group - Neurology (1.6 miles)
  • Finegan Eye Associates (2 miles)
  • Easton Orthopaedic Group (2.1 miles)
  • Lehigh Valley Nephrology Associates (2.2 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (1.6 miles)
  • Our Lady of Perpetual Help (6.8 miles)

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