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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Ellen Gowan, PA
Assisted living costs in Ellen Gowan average about $3,337 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 32 communities in Ellen Gowan. Our detailed directory has 113 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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9.5
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I have seen many assisted living facilities and when you walk in the door to Maple Shade Meadows you can just feel the vibe of kindness. There is a large staff that is on top of everything. I’m relieved Mom...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory 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.
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.
MapleShade offers Personal Care and A Secured Dementia Unit. Please call for details.When it comes to Peace and Tranquility, MapleShade Meadows cannot be beat! Our one floor Senior Living Community is located along a picturesque creek in a meadow in the quiet town of Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania....
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9.4
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Brookdale is smaller facility and that gives a cozy impression. There is more one on one attention to residents. The suites are spacious. General rooms are adequate. We are happy with our choice.
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.
Define your day, every day with more independence and more time for what matters most.Your well-being is the foundation of everything we do. We call it Optimum Life® and it means we meet you where you are in life’s journey with six dimensions of wellness—physical, spiritual, emotional,...
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8.9
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8 reviews
All the staff have been there for any questions or issue I have or my brother has had. Staff are visible and make themselves available every time I'm there. They approach me with any new issues with my...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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.
Retirement should be about finding new interests and actively engaging in life, but it is also a time to sit back and reflect on life and to rest and relax. Serenity Gardens is a senior living community in the small town of Kulpmont, Pennsylvania offers residents a chance to find themselves in...
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7.0
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7 reviews
We are very pleased with this community, and we are very pleased with the care services they provided. They inform us immediately if something happens to our loved one, the communication is great. We have...
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.
We are now offering Virtual Tours of our communities via Skype, Zoom and Google Duo. If you’re interested in learning more or want to get your Virtual Tour set up let us know. We look forward to you experiencing our community without having to leave your home!Celebration Villa of Berwick offers...
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, Nursing Homes
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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.
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
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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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Luther Ridge has provided my mom with the most amazing care and attention. She is thriving here-- a changed person. My only regret is that we didn't get her in sooner. I am deeply appreciative of all of...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Luther Ridge at Seiders Hill is a senior living community located in Pottsville, PA, in Schuylkill County and home to just over 14,000 people. Pottsville is a fun, small city with mountain views, and lots of small stores and restaurants. Residents will enjoy going for nature walks, getting out to...
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
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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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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, Independent 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.
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.
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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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.
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Our loved one receives good care here and really likes it. She says there's no place like home, but this is a nice place to be if she can't be at home. Because it's smaller, you get a little more...
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.
Distinctive personal care in a warm family environment staffed by competent and knowledgeable caregivers. ?Established in 1994 ?Centrally located ?Licensed by the State of Pennsylvania ?Twenty-four-hour management by licensed staff ?Respite/Short Term care
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.
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Overall things have gone very well with The Laurels. They really impressed us during the tour, their presentation was excellent. The staff have all been very friendly and helpful and we had no problems at...
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.
The Laurels Senior Living CommunityThe Laurels Senior Living Community is a senior living community located in Hazleton, PA, in Luzerne County. Hazleton is a small city with about 25,000 people. Residents will enjoy scenic city views and plenty of exercise with lots of parks, stores, shops and...
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.
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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...
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.
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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At Fritzingertown Senior Living Center they take really good care of mom. Their communication is outstanding. The staff tell us when anything happens. They have called right away when mom falls. They notify...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Nestled in beautiful Butler Valley, Fritzingertown Senior Living Community offers the finest in Assisted and Independent Living in charming studios and one bedroom suites. Our Evergreen Residence is dedicated to providing a secure and supportive environment for residents with Alzheimer's and...
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
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.
Cost of assisted living in Ellen Gowan, PA
The average cost of senior living in Ellen Gowan is $3,337 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gordon, PA with an average of $3,182 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Ellen Gowan, PA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Ellen Gowan, PA vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Ellen Gowan, PA by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Ellen Gowan, PA
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What families are saying about assisted living in Ellen Gowan
Recent reviews for assisted living in Ellen Gowan
The Laurels Senior Living Community in Hazleton, PA
4.8
This is a very nice community, and it is the location we selected for my Mom. I'm familiar with some of the staff and residents, so I knew it would be a good place for her. Everyone is friendly, and it is very clean. I'd like it if they had a bit more coverage for activities, but based on the ...
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Vintage Knolls in Danville, PA
4.0
It's roomy, many areas where residents can spend individual time or visit with other residents without being alone in their rooms all the time. Quality of food is very good. I think it is very homey.
Serenity Gardens in Kulpmont, PA
4.4
Some staff definitely go above and beyond and give time and show they care to the individuals. The activities coordinator is great at keeping the individuals busy. The staff are why we chose this facility. My mom does not love the food, but her overall care is more important.
Ellen Gowan review score based on 42 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 42 reviews of 26 Ellen Gowan assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Ellen Gowan 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
Ellen Gowan review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Ellen Gowan 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 42 reviews of 26 Ellen Gowan assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Ellen Gowan 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.Ellen Gowan, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.7
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
4.6
Care services
4.6
4.2
Staff
4.7
4.5
Meals & dining
4.4
4.1
Activities
4.5
4.1
Value for cost*
4.5
4.1
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Ellen Gowan assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ellen Gowan assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ellen Gowan, 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 Ellen Gowan 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 Ellen Gowan that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ellen Gowan, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
26.9%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
19.2%
33.4%
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
30.8%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
19.2%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
30.8%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
34.6%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Ellen Gowan 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 Ellen Gowan Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ellen Gowan, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
23.1%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
3.8%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
11.5%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
3.8%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ellen Gowan 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 Ellen Gowan partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ellen Gowan, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.7%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
11.5%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
11.5%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
15.4%
35.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.7%
14.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Ellen Gowan 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 Ellen Gowan communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
3.8%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
15.4%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
3.8%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.8%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ellen Gowan 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 Ellen Gowan offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
15.4%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.5%
30.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30.8%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
19.2%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
23.1%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
11.5%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
7.7%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
7.7%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
19.2%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
19.2%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
11.5%
29.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
15.4%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Ellen Gowan
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 Ellen Gowan protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Heritage Hill Senior Community, Maple Shade Meadows Senior Living and Brookdale Bloomsburg are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Ellen Gowan, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 32 assisted living facilities near Ellen Gowan, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Ellen Gowan, Pennsylvania are 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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