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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Buckhorn, PA
Assisted living costs in Buckhorn average about $3,424 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 137 communities in Buckhorn. Our detailed directory has 673 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.
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Weston Senior Living Center at PinebrookWeston Senior Living Center at Pinebrook is a senior living community located in Orwigsburg, PA, in Schuylkill County and is home to just over 3,000 people. Residents can enjoy nature walks, small town living, getting out for daily exercise, or relaxing in...
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Overall our experience with Edgemont Lodge was a very good one. The staff here is very attentive, friendly, and respectful towards the residents. The facility itself is always kept very clean and nice...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
It is our philosophy at Edgemont Lodge Assisted Living/Personal Care Home to promote independence through self-determination. Our residents receive individual attention to their specific needs with an emphasis on rehabilitation. Our foremost concern at Edgemont is the comfort, health and...
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My loved one lived here. It was a nice place. We thought their food was very good. Dad needed a more secure location, so we eventually needed something different than what they offered. But it was a nice...
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My dad is doing ok since moving into Star Hill. The community is one of the cleanest I have seen in the area. The staff are friendly and help my dad with whatever he needs. They offer some activities. Dad...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Star Hill Rest Home is a senior living community located in Harvey's Lake, PA, in Lucerne County. Harvey's Lake is a waterfront borough community with a population of about 2,700 people. Residents will be able to enjoy the beautiful landscape when they take their walks and daily exercise, and can...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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The owners and staff are very pleasant and helpful. When my parents went to see Pleasant Trees my father was very impressed with the owner's personality. Both my parents chose Pleasant Trees over another...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Pleasant Trees is located in Carbon County’s lush countryside, situated on 5 beautifully landscaped acres at the base of the Blue Mountains. Our philosophy is based on a firm belief that independence is the key to a rewarding and enjoyable life. It is the mission of Pleasant Trees to provide an...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Cost of assisted living in Buckhorn, PA
The average cost of senior living in Buckhorn is $3,424 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Stillwater, PA with an average of $2,628 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Buckhorn, PA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Buckhorn, PA vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Buckhorn, PA by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Buckhorn, PA
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What families are saying about assisted living in Buckhorn
Recent reviews for assisted living in Buckhorn
Linden Village A ProMedica Senior Living Community in Lebanon, PA
5.0
Our experience was very good, [name removed] was loved even towards the end when she became more difficult to manage, I feel that the people at Linden Village went above what was expected. Of course the cost is never easy but when we moved [name removed] into a nursing facility and saw the ...
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The Hillside Senior Living Community in Montoursville, PA
4.5
You cannot walk very far into Hillside Assisted Living without seeing 5 very important words.
Respect,Compassion,community,love and activity
Staff truly enjoys working and interacting with residents. This is obvious not only through their words but through their daily actions.
Kitchen gives ...
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The Palmerton
4.0
The Palmerton community is very nice and welcoming for seniors that can get around well. However for higher level of care such as level E that my father had, I would not recommend it there. This is due to lack of responsiveness and follow thru of nursing staff.
Buckhorn review score based on 186 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 186 reviews of 105 Buckhorn assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Buckhorn review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores
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Review subcategories for Buckhorn assisted living
When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 186 reviews of 105 Buckhorn assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Buckhorn resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.Buckhorn, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
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4.6
Care services
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4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
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4.1
Activities
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4.1
Value for cost*
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Buckhorn assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Buckhorn assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Buckhorn, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select care services in Buckhorn assisted living
Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Buckhorn that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Buckhorn, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
31.4%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
23.8%
33.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
38.1%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22.9%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
39%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
40%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Buckhorn assisted living
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Buckhorn Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Buckhorn, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
26.7%
51.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
10.5%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
17.1%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
3.8%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Buckhorn assisted living
Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Buckhorn partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Buckhorn, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.6%
26.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.9%
40.1%
No sugar
No sugar
19%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
24.8%
35.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.5%
14.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Buckhorn assisted living
Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Buckhorn communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Buckhorn, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
8.6%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
19%
41.9%
Room service
Room service
12.4%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.8%
17.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Buckhorn assisted living
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Buckhorn offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Buckhorn, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
22.9%
45.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
30.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.4%
30%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.6%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30.5%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
27.6%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
19%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.3%
34.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
12.4%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.6%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
26.7%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
17.1%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.6%
24.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
26.7%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Buckhorn
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Pennsylvania assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Buckhorn protect seniors.
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Aura Maris Senior Living of Palmyra, Heritage Hill Senior Community and Serenity Care Kingston are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Buckhorn, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 137 assisted living facilities near Buckhorn, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Buckhorn, Pennsylvania are Aura Maris Senior Living of Palmyra, Heritage Hill Senior Community and Maple Shade Meadows Senior Living. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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