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West Portal is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 20 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in West Portal, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in West Portal is about $5,655, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 239 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near West Portal, NJ

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5 for all. Very friendly to work with. They treat the people like their own relatives. Yes, I would very much so recommend Arden Courts community to other families based on the experience so far.
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
For nearly 25 years, Arden Courts Memory Care has catered to the special needs of individuals with memory loss. Staffed by specially trained caregivers, Arden Courts cares for individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Each community features home like common areas,...
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The combination of the warmth, approachability, and responsiveness of the staff and the beauty , warmth and most importantly functionality (livability) of the physical environment - really makes Independence...
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.
*We are proud to have earned New Jersey state's "Advanced Standing" designation for quality!*Independence Manor is dedicated to providing the personal services and health care to individuals who may need help with some of their aspects of daily living. Our programs, policies and procedures were...
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All the help seem to know everything about the residents. No matter what you ask. And address any concern you have. I think they are really trying to make things better all the time!
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.
At the Birches of Lehigh Valley, you'll find a beautiful new building and a culture of care where the focus is on living! Our personal care and memory care neighborhoods will provide as little or as much assistance as needed while creating an environment where seniors can live their best...
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All would get a 5 except activities. The activities director is great and she does a good job but there is nothing to do on weekends or evenings and no church services. The facility is less fancy than most...
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.
Welcome to Renaissance Home, Forks! We provide Personal Care and Independent living options for you or your loved one. We provide a variety of room sizes to fit your budget and needs including one two room suite that can be used for personal care or independent living. Our 24/7 staff consisting...
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From the initial visit, back in July, through moving in day [date removed] until now we are extremely pleased. The director, nursing staff, everyone has been terrific. She has her meds managed by [name...
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.
Located in a beautiful country setting surrounded by mountains and open space. Mira Vie Brookfield offers three different levels of senior living: concierge level of living, assisted living, and Country Cottage, in private and semi-private apartments. For residents with Alzheimer's and other...
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They were all very friendly and welcoming and my loved one had been there before. It meant a lot to him that they were so welcoming to him.
Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
New Eastwood Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, a CMS 5-star facility, is best known for the distinguished Rehab-to-Independence program. We are a smaller sized facility which allows our esteemed nursing staff and medical practitioners to give each resident the attention needed for recovery....
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As a nurse, I wanted my mom to be placed in a facility that had good nurses and overall care. I was blown away by how attentive the staff are, how kind and caring they all are. Even the support staff and the...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
Brakeley Park Center is a small senior living community in Phillipsburg New Jersey. Our specialty is providing premier senior living services with a focus on individualized attention. Our small town is located where the Delaware and Lehigh Rivers meet so we are able to enjoy the delights of small...
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My grandma was there and I was very pleased. My grandma was pleased as well. The staff/owners go above and beyond for the residents....
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.
Hunterdon HillsThe Hunterdon Hills assisted living community is located in the quaint community of Glen Gardner, NJ. When looking for a community that is encompassed by natural beauty, then Glen Gardner is what you need. There are a number of golf courses and nature trails in the Glen Gardner...
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Exceptional care, compassionate staff, and a warm environment make this memory care unit outstanding. Loved ones receive top-notch support and respect, enhancing their quality of life. The facility itself is...
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.
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
Praxis Nursing Home is dedicated to the care and well-being of people with Alzheimer’s Disease or Related Disorders. Sitting on a hillside overlooking the scenic Delaware and Lehigh Rivers, the home is located in the Historic District of Easton, Pennsylvania.Our highly specialized program...
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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.
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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.
Abington Manor is located in the gorgeous rolling hills of Morgan Hill in Williams Township south of Easton Pennsylvania. We are easily accessible from the I- 78, Route 33, Route 22 and Route 611.Enriching the lives of our residents is our underlying philosophy . we are committed to providing...
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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: Memory Care, Independent Living, Home Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.

Cost of nursing homes in West Portal, NJ

The average cost of senior living in West Portal is $5,655 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Delaware Park, NJ with an average of $5,094 per month.

Nursing homes costs in West Portal, NJ, vs. nearby cities

West Portal, NJ
$5,655/mo

Nursing homes costs in West Portal, NJ, vs. state and national averages

West Portal, NJ
$5,655/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

Nursing homes costs in West Portal, NJ, vs. other senior living options

$5,436/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,655/mo

Nursing homes costs in West Portal, NJ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,029/mo
Studio
$7,006/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,743/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,513/mo

Senior living costs in West Portal vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: West Portal, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWest Portal, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,655/mo$7,351/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$5,333/mo$7,287/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$5,436/mo$7,351/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$4,540/mo$6,327/mo$4,203/mo
Nursing Homes
West Portal, NJ:$5,655/mo
New Jersey:$7,351/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
West Portal, NJ:$5,333/mo
New Jersey:$7,287/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
West Portal, NJ:$5,436/mo
New Jersey:$7,351/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
West Portal, NJ:$4,540/mo
New Jersey:$6,327/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Nursing homes costs in West Portal, NJ, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in West Portal and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

West Portal, NJNJ stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in West Portal, NJ

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in West Portal have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
West Portal, NJ$7,616/mo$6,530/mo+16.6%
New Jersey$7,103/mo$6,986/mo+1.7%
National$5,286/mo$5,026/mo+5.2%
West Portal, NJ
2024 average cost:$7,616/mo
2023 average cost:$6,530/mo
Percent change:+16.6%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$7,103/mo
2023 average cost:$6,986/mo
Percent change:+1.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,286/mo
2023 average cost:$5,026/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in West Portal

Recent reviews for nursing homes in West Portal

Phoebe Richland in Richlandtown, PA

5.0
I have had a positive experience! I felt the care all around was good. I appreciated the aides especially. There's one or two aides that are not quite as friendly. I've seen some things, like dust on the curtains. We haven't heard anything about my loved one's care.

Alexandria Manor Senior Living Centers in Nazareth, PA

4.8
This community is wonderful, the staff members are great. They do offer activities, for example during the holidays they have carolers come by, and in the summer they bring in live entertainment. This community is located in a very nice are and is close to the hospital. From our understanding ...
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Fox Trail Memory Care Living at Chester

5.0
My family and I are very pleased. The employees are very friendly and do an outstanding job. The facility is very clean and well kept. The cleanliness, friendliness, and care services are excellent. I would recommend this place to everyone. We are just really pleased with everything.

West Portal nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in West Portal nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in West Portal, 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 West Portal nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in West Portal that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
46.7%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
66.7%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
93.3%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.7%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
26.7%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
73.3%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.7%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
53.3%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in West Portal nursing homes

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 West Portal Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
West Portal, NJNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
53.3%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
46.7%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in West Portal nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of West Portal partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
West Portal, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.7%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.7%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46.7%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in West Portal nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of West Portal communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
West Portal, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26.7%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in West Portal nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in West Portal offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
West Portal, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
40%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.3%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.7%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.7%
0.4%
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