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Nursing Homes Facilities near Carbon County, PA

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11 Photo available
55 Floor plans available
9.3
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17 reviews
9.3
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Very happy with Elan Gardens!! Would highly recommend. I feel like they are part of the family now. Truly care about their residents. Great people!
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.
When the time comes that living alone is becoming a problem for you or a loved one-assisted living at Elan Gardens may be just the answer. Elan Gardens offers the best of both worlds with private apartment suites and every service imaginable right at your finger tips. Dedicated to offering a...
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9.3
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123 reviews
9.3
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123 reviews
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My Mom is in memory care and loves it. The caretakers are loving and kind. The activities have increased lately which I appreciate. I would recommend. It is played back and calm which I think helps the...
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.
Whitehall Manor opened its doors to its first residents in Fall 1998. Our local owners are personally committed to providing the quality of care that is surpassed in the industry. Our organized healthcare service team brings to you many years of experience in all aspects of healthcare and...
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1010 Photos available
9.2
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20 reviews
9.2
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From my 1st meeting with [names removed] and several others I felt an immediate positive response that The Birches would be the perfect setting for my beloved brother, [name removed]. My instincts were 100%...
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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1010 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.2
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65 reviews
9.2
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65 reviews
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The staff is very friendly and helpful. The facility is very clean. The food is kind of mediocre, but my understanding from friends that have parents a other facilities, that's pretty standard for assisted...
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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9.2
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9.2
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The staff is genuinely friendly, caring and attentive. The property is located in a nice, rural-like setting and the rooms are pleasant and well-sized. Being that it's a smaller community, there is a strong...
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.
Enlivant communities were founded on the premise that not only would we provide stellar care for our residents but we would make it affordable as well. We offer a full range of amenities from 24/7 personal care to excellent dining and a full activities calendar. We provide our residents with the...
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9.2
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We are very pleased with all areas of consideration. Clean, clean, clean. Staff is great. Activities are amazing- really keeps mom busy and fulfilled. The culture is also very pleasing amongst the residents-...
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.
Amity Place is located in the Town of Douglassville, Pa. We are conveniently located off Rt. 422 between Pottstown and Exeter Township. We pride ourselves on our exceptional care at an affordable price. Our 2009 custom built Enlivant community is one story living with bright double windows and...
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42 reviews
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What we like the most about the community is that there is a doctor in the building once a week and pharmacy is handled through the home as well. They are cleaning and doing laundry and his room has a...
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.
Welcome to Celebration Villa of Exeter, located in Reading, Pennsylvania, offering an exceptional personal care community that provides senior living options for seniors.Celebration Villa has been caring for residents for 23 years and is now serving 2nd generation residents by 3 of our associates...
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1111 Floor plans available
9.1
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256 reviews
9.1
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256 reviews
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From my few dealings I would say 5 as the few folks I have dealt with have been great. Her apartment is nice everything is clean they have lots of activities. My sister [name removed] complains a bit about...
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.
Saucon Valley Manor is a senior living community located in the beautiful borough of Hellertown, PA. Surrounded by lush greenery, you will never find yourself disappointed with the view. At Sacuon Valley Manor, you can be sure that your loved ones are taken care of. With twenty-four hour care,...
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9.1
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13 reviews
9.1
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Staff was very helpful in getting mom settled into memory care. Each resident has a memory box outside their door that the family sets up with photos and objects to help them recognize their room. Residents...
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 Vero at Bethlehem offers two types of senior living in Bethlehem, PA: personal care and memory care. Every resident enjoys luxury amenities and services tailored to their personal preferences and abilities. Here, we promote independence with just the right amount of assistance.The beautiful...
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9.1
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They were very quick to respond and locate the best place for my mom. Everyone was very friendly and took a stressful situation and made it easy. The location that my mom is in is a wonderful facility. It's...
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.
It's A Wonderful Senior Life At Rittenhouse Village, Our Philosophy is Different We're creating a resident-focused senior living community with you and your well-being in mind. At Rittenhouse Village At Muhlenberg, we've designed the very best in senior living by blending wonderful amenities...
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Photo of Abode Care of Allentown
77 Photos available
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9.0
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116 reviews
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116 reviews
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I'm actually not the one that's a resident my brother is. The place is very friendly & clean. One thing I think is great is the common areas, they have TV living room set chess board and checkers. They also...
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.
Abode Care of Allentown is a welcoming Personal Care Community nestled in the heart of Lehigh Valley in Allentown Pennsylvania. Offering a full range of personal care services, and just-like-home amenities. Abode of Allentown is a comfortable setting to live, relax, and enjoy your golden...
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Photo of Heritage Mill Personal Care and Memory Care Residence
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9.0
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Overall, staff very nice and friendly. The admin process is very unorganized. The call returns are non existent which is concerning. Although they just changed ownership so we're hopeful for improvement...
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.
Heritage Mill Personal Care Home in Tower City, PA is the ideal backdrop for your long-term care in a peaceful environment. You’ll find yourself feeling just like you’re at home with your own family. Located right near the bustling town center, this home is perfect for those who need a little...
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I think this is the best decision I could've ever done. The staff is friendly and very knowledgeable. If I have questions, they are always more than happy to answer them or find out what the answer would be....
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.
We are a small to mid-sized Senior Living Community nestled among the woodlands, while conveniently located in Upper Bucks' County, 30 north of Philadelphia. Our community shares the block with Grand View Hospital, many physicians' offices and close to shopping and area restaurants.Our assisted...
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9.0
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11 reviews
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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.
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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The staff is the best at Penn Assisted Care. They are so caring, compassionate, kind and empathetic to all the residents. They come as quickly as they can when a client needs help. These same people are the...
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.
Penn Assisted Care is a senior living community located in Pennsburg, PA, in Montgomery County and home to just over 3,800 people. Pennsburg is part of the East Greenville community and a railroad town where residents will fine small shops, local stores and restaurants they can frequent when they...
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1010 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
8.9
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Apartment size is wonderful and food is excellent!!! Common areas are kept very nice. Apartments are not cleaned often enough. Laundry care is fine. Staff is friendly and caring. Directors change every...
Provides: Memory 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.
With dementia, small moments can have big purpose.If you and your family are looking for a memory care community, we can help. Our Alzheimer's and dementia care community, also known as Clare Bridge, is rooted in “a person-centered approach”. That means we help our residents find a sense of...
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It has been wonderful. The staff is great and so easy to work with. Mom is really happy and her apartment is beautiful! I didn't know that she had already toured the facility and was looking at their...
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.
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88 Photos available
8.9
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My mother is at Briarwood, the facility is always calm, relaxing, and looks great. The location is great, and of course the staff is amazing. They are very accommodating, whenever we visit it makes us feel...
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.
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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8.9
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The place is very nice - all the people have been great and helpful. I would recommend them to others who are searching for care for their loved one.
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 beautiful new Bethlehem Manor, located on Pennsylvania Avenue in Bethlehem, PA, is centrally located from Allentown, Easton, and Northampton. Premier Senior Living offering several levels of care. The all inclusive community offers suites with a home-like setting. Our affordable rates start...
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27 reviews
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5 for them all. Great place and if all works out, we will use them again for respite care. Location, friendliness of the staff and how helpful they were. Mom enjoyed the people and bonded with them while...
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.
A New sense of home is what the Willow Senior Living Community can bring to you and your loved ones. Celebrating life every day is not just our slogan, but a true philosophy we hold dear in every aspect imaginable. Our approach to providing an exceptional living option is exemplified in the...
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65 reviews
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Heather Glen was beautiful. I couldn't have picked a better place for my mother. The staff was wonderful and attentive if we ever had questions, they were there to answer them help us navigate through...
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.
Heather Glen offers a tranquil setting where seniors can maintain their independence with access to professional staff 24/7. Both residents and families find comfort in knowing that our experienced staff provides personalized services and nursing care.Based from the Six components of Health,...
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We have had some issues...But I understand they are the best compared to what is available in the area- so I would recommend. They are very caring but not 100 percent organized. They have been taken over 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.
Clarks Summit Senior Living is proudly owned by Five Star Quality Care. For the past 20 years our friendly and caring staff are available to assist residents 24/7. Located in the prestigious Abington's across from the Scranton Country Club. Our community's interior features beautiful woodwork and...
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8.6
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The apartment size is really good. There is a separate sleeping area and living area and kitchenette. As well as a separate bathroom. The staff is great. They are very friendly very helpful. I have not tried...
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 Legend of Allentown, you’ll find a vibrant atmosphere that values both community and individuality. Gathering areas are purposefully designed to make life more engaging, convenient and social, while a variety of residential floorplans offer comfortable, private retreats in which you can...
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[name removed], the Director of Memory Care, was excellent in facilitating my wife’s move-in and coordinating the setup of my wife’s new furniture and care plan, as well as dealing with the pharmacy and...
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.
Rittenhouse Village at Lehigh Valley is conveniently located in an upscale medical and professional park across from Lehigh Valley Hospital. Our residents enjoy stunning views of Lehigh Parkway and the convenience of having top-notch physicians and specialty medical practices just minutes away....
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8.6
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36 reviews
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36 reviews
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The staff really worked well with my MIL and going to dialysis. At times it was hard to get in touch with her but part of this is due to her memory issues. They took great care of her until she passed away...
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.
Mifflin Court is a Genesis senior living community located in quaint and historic Shillington, PA. The picture perfect town is like something out of a storybook and actually served as the basis for the town of Olinger in the fictional books by legendary author John Updike. We offer all the...
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Cost of nursing homes in Carbon County, PA

The average cost of senior living in Pennsylvania is $6,517 per month as compared to $5,847 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Pennsylvania vs. 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 state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typePennsylvaniaU.S.Cost difference
Nursing Homes$6,517/mo$5,847/mo11.5% above national median
Assisted Living$5,655/mo$5,830/mo3.0% below national median
Memory Care$7,186/mo$6,999/mo2.7% above national median
Independent Living$3,724/mo$3,520/mo5.8% above national median
Nursing Homes
Pennsylvania:$6,517/mo
U.S.:$5,847/mo
Cost difference:11.5% above national median
Assisted Living
Pennsylvania:$5,655/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:3.0% below national median
Memory Care
Pennsylvania:$7,186/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:2.7% above national median
Independent Living
Pennsylvania:$3,724/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:5.8% above national median
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Nursing homes costs in Carbon County, PA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Carbon County 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 Carbon County, PA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Carbon County 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 average 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
Carbon County, PA$5,751/mo$5,593/mo+2.8%
Pennsylvania$6,037/mo$5,758/mo+4.8%
National$6,055/mo$5,772/mo+4.9%
Carbon County, PA
2024 average cost:$5,751/mo
2023 average cost:$5,593/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$6,037/mo
2023 average cost:$5,758/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
National
2024 average cost:$6,055/mo
2023 average cost:$5,772/mo
Percent change:+4.9%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Carbon County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Carbon County

Liza's House in Danielsville, PA

4.3
Pro Food is nutritious and prepared and served to please individuals...very accommodating for food and beverages. Welcoming environment Staff tends to be very pleasant and seem to care about the residents. Staff seems to know the residents. Staff members respond when concerns are brought to ...
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Country Meadows of Allentown

5.0
As my mother began to decline a few years ago, I began looking for a retirement community for her. I visited about ten communities in the Lehigh Valley. It was apparent from the beginning that Country Meadows is special. My mother was very reluctant to leave her home but she quickly adjusted ...
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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.

Carbon County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Carbon County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Carbon County, 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 Carbon County 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 Carbon County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Carbon County, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
48.7%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
45.3%
9.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.8%
23.7%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
90.1%
24%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
58.6%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
36.2%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.5%
20.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
54.3%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
57.8%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Carbon County 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 Carbon County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Carbon County, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
47%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25.9%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
36.2%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10.8%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Carbon County 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 Carbon County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Carbon County, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19.4%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40.5%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
37.1%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.3%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Carbon County 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 Carbon County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Carbon County, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
26.7%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.5%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
25%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Carbon County 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 Carbon County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Carbon County, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
38.8%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.2%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.1%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.7%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
49.6%
6.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.8%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.3%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.2%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.8%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
43.1%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
23.7%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.7%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.8%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Heritage Hill Senior Community, Maple Shade Meadows Senior Living and Getz Personal Care Home Inc are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Carbon County, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 232 nursing homes facilities near Carbon County, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
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