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10 Best Nursing Homes in Ayr, PA
Ayr 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 22 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Ayr, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Ayr is about $4,468, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 103 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Ayr, PA
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Magnolias is a great place for caring for your loved one. We currently have a 2nd family member in their care. Staff is very personable and attentive to both resident and family members. Chambersburg is...
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.
Situated on a beautiful campus in a charming and thriving neighborhood, Magnolias of Chambersburg combines all the amenities, social atmosphere, and personalized care of contemporary senior living with the comforts of home. It’s Senior Living at its finest and is just minutes from downtown....
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My loved one was previously a resident at Commonwealth Senior Living at Hagerstown and it was a great experience. The staff were so great with all of the residents and took the time just to chat. The...
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.
At Viva Senior Living at Hagerstown we listen so we can get to know you, with love and care, we can serve and support you to live your best life. We think you’ll find that we’re not home-like — we’re home.Located in Hagerstown, MD, we are the only stand-alone specialized memory care community in...
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2 reviews
The Antrim Quarters side has large rooms with kitchenettes. Staff is very friendly and helpful. We are very satisfied with all the care they provide.
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.
Amid the pastoral and peaceful setting of Greencastle…We offer our residents uniquely individualized personal care services that enables independence and choice. Our comfortable family atmosphere ensures residents feel a part of daily living as a family while sharing with others who call Heritage...
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So far, so good. The staff is really friendly, and during admissions, they were wonderful. We have had no bad experiences so far. Everyone has been wonderful. They have done very well with communicating.
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.
Welcome to Falling Spring Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, a skilled nursing facility and homelike community in Chambersburg, PA. Our mission is to provide our patients with the individualized care they need in an environment that fosters independence and a high quality of life. We offer 24/7...
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The leadership team is wonderful. A few CNAs perform their job well, but for some, I am daily writing notes for tasks that were not accomplished. Some sanitary issues are not followed for my mother's care....
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 continuing to admit new Residents, where possible and appropriate, to help residents and families in need. We will do all we can to help those who are in need of our services now and always. If you’re interested in learning more or want to get your Tour set up let us know. We look forward...
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Providence Place has multiple levels of care which is why we went with them. Our loved one is able to be here as his care increases. They also told us if needed, they would be able to get a lift which was...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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: 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.
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.
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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: 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.
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: 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.
Have you suddenly found yourself looking for a nursing home? We know it isn't an easy task. There is so much information to learn and so many decisions to make. Whatever your specific needs, our goal is to provide compassionate care in a clean, comfortable setting where you will feel at home. We...
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.
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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Cost of nursing homes in Ayr, PA
The average cost of senior living in Ayr is $4,468 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Saltillo, PA with an average of $2,370 per month.
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Ayr
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Ayr
Seaton Hagerstown
4.8
I've only been to Seaton Hagerstown a couple times, but my brother seems to like it there.
Everybody there, including the residents, seems friendly. My brother is very friendly and has talked to just about everyone he sees. He says some people respond and some don't. Some people don't want to ...
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Laurel Lakes Rehabilitation and Wellness Center in Chambersburg, PA
5.0
I think it is safe and they have good care there. This is our third admission there. I feel like the nurses are doing a good job. It is very clean. My loved one can get whatever food he wants.
Viva Senior Living at Hagerstown
5.0
While the Commonwealth facilities themselves aren't quite as top-notch as my loved one's previous facility (although they are not bad), the quality of care has been SO much better at Commonwealth. And that's really what is important. My loved one's experience has been great so far at ...
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Ayr nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ayr nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ayr, 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 Ayr 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 Ayr that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ayr, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
21.1%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
21.1%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
89.5%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
89.5%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
26.3%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15.8%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
89.5%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
26.3%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
26.3%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Ayr 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 Ayr Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ayr, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
26.3%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
15.8%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
21.1%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.8%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ayr 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 Ayr partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ayr, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
5.3%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.1%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
21.1%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.1%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Ayr 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 Ayr communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ayr, PANational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
10.5%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
5.3%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.5%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ayr 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 Ayr offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ayr, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
15.8%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
5.3%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10.5%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
26.3%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
21.1%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
26.3%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
15.8%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
5.3%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
5.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
15.8%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
15.8%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
10.5%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5.3%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
15.8%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Magnolias of Chambersburg, Viva Senior Living at Hagerstown and Heritage Hills Retirement Community are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Ayr, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
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