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10 Best Nursing Homes in Avoy, PA

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Avoy 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 17 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Avoy, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Avoy is about $3,826, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 62 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Avoy, PA

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Photo of The Gardens of Green Ridge
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My mom lived at the Gardens for a couple of years. She loved it there, she felt she was part of the "family" there. (and she was) The people living there are treated with such love and respect. I never...
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.
The Gardens of Green Ridge can be found in Scranton, the sixth largest city in Pensylvania. Counting a little over 90,000 people, Scranton is large enough to be of interest to tourism, yet small enough to have that intimate small town feel. The Gardens of Green Ridge prides itself on being a...
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After caring for my mother for years, I came to the time that I could no longer do so. Mom was at a facility near our home until we moved. We found Briarwood, again close to our new home, and knew it was...
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.
At Briarwood Senior Living we strive for excellence in everything we do. Our number one goal is to put your safety and comfort at the top of our list. Our attention to detail and desire to please will never go unnoticed. Our highly trained staff are available to assist you 24 hours a day, 7 days...
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I find the staff to be helpful when I interact with them. I think the food choices could be more geared towards diabetic people as I am sure many may have that condition. The activities are engaging for the...
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.
Winner of the 2022 and 2023 Times-Tribune Readers' Choice award for "Best Personal Care"!Recently renovated inside and out with modern interiors, updated menus, and activities!Serenity Care provides personal care services in a supportive and social community environment. Our senior residents...
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They answer the phone but if not return calls. Very friendly and accommodating. Also, they call me with anything that changes with Dad. If he falls down. They let men know. If he goes to the nurses office...
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.
Celebration Villa of Mid Valley – Memory Care OnlyCelebration Villa of Mid Valley is a dedicated 32-unit memory care community, created exclusively for individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Because memory care is all we do, families can feel confident knowing...
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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.
Welcome Home!Mallard Meadows offers a full array of services for those who demand comfort with their "good taste". A fine home is a source of happiness..."and one can't help but to be..." satisfied with the safety, peace of mind, and warm nuances of comfort waiting around every corner. Our team...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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.
First Choice, a licensed Personal Care Home located in beautiful Lake Ariel, PA is just minutes from interstate 84. Our staff takes pride in being able to provide a beautiful home to our Senior population. We have a small personalized care home with 14 brand new , beautiful suites. With...
Provides: Assisted Living, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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.
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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.
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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 Brookside Personal Care Home, located in South Sterling, PA is a personal care home committed to providing its residents with a setting where they can continue their independnt lifestyle. We are a 24 bed facility, where residents receive personalized attention by the professional staff who...
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: 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.

Cost of nursing homes in Avoy, PA

The average cost of senior living in Avoy is $3,826 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Clarks Summit, PA with an average of $3,784 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Avoy, PA, vs. nearby cities

Avoy, PA
$3,826/mo
$3,947/mo
$3,807/mo

Nursing homes costs in Avoy, PA, vs. state and national averages

Avoy, PA
$3,826/mo
U.S. national average
$4,991/mo

Nursing homes costs in Avoy, PA, vs. other senior living options

$5,148/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,826/mo

Nursing homes costs in Avoy, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,825/mo
Studio
$9,100/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,950/mo

Senior living costs in Avoy 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: Avoy, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAvoy, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,826/mo$4,778/mo$4,991/mo
Assisted Living$3,291/mo$4,441/mo$4,780/mo
Memory Care$5,148/mo$5,441/mo$5,537/mo
Independent Living$3,658/mo$4,353/mo$4,187/mo
Nursing Homes
Avoy, PA:$3,826/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,778/mo
U.S.:$4,991/mo
Assisted Living
Avoy, PA:$3,291/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,441/mo
U.S.:$4,780/mo
Memory Care
Avoy, PA:$5,148/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,441/mo
U.S.:$5,537/mo
Independent Living
Avoy, PA:$3,658/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,353/mo
U.S.:$4,187/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Avoy, PA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Avoy 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.

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Nursing homes cost trends in Avoy, PA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Avoy 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
Avoy, PA$6,751/mo$6,091/mo+10.8%
Pennsylvania$5,031/mo$4,876/mo+3.2%
National$5,053/mo$4,886/mo+3.4%
Avoy, PA
2024 average cost:$6,751/mo
2023 average cost:$6,091/mo
Percent change:+10.8%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$5,031/mo
2023 average cost:$4,876/mo
Percent change:+3.2%
National
2024 average cost:$5,053/mo
2023 average cost:$4,886/mo
Percent change:+3.4%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Avoy

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Avoy

Oakwood Terrace in Moosic, PA

4.9
When the situation arose that I knew I needed to place my mom in a specialized care facility. "A Place for Mom" was a lifesaver and comfort to me. They provided me with many choices of facilities helped to set up appts, and the staff was kind and compassionate. They helped me find this ...
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Briarwood Senior Living in Newfoundland, PA

5.0
I toured Briarwood looking for a home for my grandma. I was impressed not only with how clean and nice it was but how curious staff was.

Serenity Care Old Forge

5.0
The staff welcomed you as family. Very kind & professional. Would highly recommend this facility. They are also remodeling the whole building. New furniture, paint etc. While the other places were good, Serenity was the welcoming of everyone. They spent a lot of initial time answering all ...
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Avoy nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Avoy nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Avoy, 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 Avoy 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 Avoy that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Avoy, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
30.8%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
30.8%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.3%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
38.5%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15.4%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.3%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
30.8%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
38.5%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Avoy 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 Avoy Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Avoy, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
30.8%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
15.4%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
23.1%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.7%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Avoy 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 Avoy partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Avoy, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.7%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.1%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
15.4%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.8%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Avoy 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 Avoy communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Avoy, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
7.7%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
15.4%
0.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Avoy 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 Avoy offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Avoy, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
23.1%
0.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
7.7%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30.8%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
23.1%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30.8%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
15.4%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15.4%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
15.4%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
15.4%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
23.1%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
15.4%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.7%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
23.1%
0.4%
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The Gardens of Green Ridge, Briarwood Senior Living and Serenity Care Mid Valley are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Avoy, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
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