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10 Best Nursing Homes in Drifting, PA
Drifting 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 12 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Drifting, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Drifting is about $5,964, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 40 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
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9.9
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19 reviews
We are very happy that we chose Colonial Court Yard. For our mother. From the the top office , to all nurses , to all medical service , all aids , cleaning personal , activities director, kitchen staff ,...
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.
Colonial Courtyard at Clearfield assisted living residence is an excellent solution when living alone is no longer an option.Our community offers a dedicated team with experience and dedication to give you around-the-clock assistance if needed in a beautiful living environment. Our new community...
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8.9
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12 reviews
This is a wonderful, caring place. The people are amazing and they listened to my needs. Both my parents live at this facility and I couldn’t be more relieved. It’s close to my home, it’s clean and inviting....
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.
Lease by October 29 and get $1,000 off your rent for the first three months. THAT’S A SAVINGS OF $3,000!*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...
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7.5
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9 reviews
Friendly, helpful and courteous staff. Clean and comfortable environment. Many activities such as groups, movies and hobbies. Staff knows me by name and were helpful with getting my loved one settled into 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 Harmony at State CollegePersonal Care | Memory CareIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in State College, Pennsylvania, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security, support, services and supplies needed to...
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, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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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Cost of nursing homes in Drifting, PA
The average cost of senior living in Drifting is $5,964 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include South Renovo, PA with an average of $2,336 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Drifting, PA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Drifting, PA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Drifting
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Drifting
Juniper Village at Brookline Senior Living in State College, PA
4.5
The staff has been very accommodating, especially regarding food - which is always an issue for my brother (4 in that category from him is good).
I would recommend Juniper Village at Brookline to others.
Juniper Village Wellspring at Brookline in State College, PA
5.0
This is an ideal memory care facility. The team of caregivers are well trained, patient, loving, caring and dependable. They always have the best interests of the residents in their hearts. The facility was designed and built to optimize the function of memory care. The building is very well ...
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Harmony at State College
5.0
Harmony is a very nice looking place and feels like an apartment building, not a facility. The staff is nice and seem to care about the residents.
Drifting nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Drifting nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Drifting, 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 Drifting 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 Drifting that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Drifting, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
40%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
40%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
40%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Drifting 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 Drifting Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Drifting, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
30%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
30%
5.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Drifting 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 Drifting partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Drifting, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
30%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Drifting 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 Drifting communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Drifting, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
40%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Drifting 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 Drifting offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Drifting, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
50%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Colonial Courtyard at Clearfield, Celebration Villa of Nittany Valley and Juniper Village Wellspring at Brookline are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Drifting, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 12 nursing homes facilities near Drifting, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
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