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10 Best Nursing Homes in East Ararat, PA

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East Ararat 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 114 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in East Ararat, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in East Ararat is about $3,994, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 898 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near East Ararat, PA

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Provides: Assisted Living
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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
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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.
Fern Wood ManorFern Wood Manor is a senior living community located in Sweet Valley, PA, in Luzerne County, which is considered an unincorporated community. In this small town, residents who enjoy getting out for nature walks and getting in their daily exercise. They can also do their shopping...
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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.
Davis Manor is committed to providing quality, compassionate, and professional services to the Residents entrusted in our care. The staff at Davis Manor is committed to assisting our Residents attain and maintain their highest level of physical, spiritual, and psychosocial functioning for as...
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Cost of nursing homes in East Ararat, PA

The average cost of senior living in East Ararat is $3,994 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Clarks Summit, PA with an average of $3,784 per month.

Nursing homes costs in East Ararat, PA, vs. nearby cities

East Ararat, PA
$3,994/mo
$4,016/mo

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

East Ararat, PA
$3,994/mo
U.S. national average
$4,991/mo

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

$5,315/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,994/mo

Nursing homes costs in East Ararat, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,229/mo
Studio
$5,523/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,336/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,475/mo

Senior living costs in East Ararat 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: East Ararat, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEast Ararat, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,994/mo$4,778/mo$4,991/mo
Assisted Living$3,123/mo$4,441/mo$4,780/mo
Memory Care$5,315/mo$5,441/mo$5,537/mo
Independent Living$3,545/mo$4,353/mo$4,187/mo
Nursing Homes
East Ararat, PA:$3,994/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,778/mo
U.S.:$4,991/mo
Assisted Living
East Ararat, PA:$3,123/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,441/mo
U.S.:$4,780/mo
Memory Care
East Ararat, PA:$5,315/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,441/mo
U.S.:$5,537/mo
Independent Living
East Ararat, PA:$3,545/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,353/mo
U.S.:$4,187/mo
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Nursing homes costs in East Ararat, PA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in East Ararat 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
East Ararat, PA$4,462/mo$4,397/mo+1.5%
Pennsylvania$5,615/mo$5,383/mo+4.3%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
East Ararat, PA
2024 average cost:$4,462/mo
2023 average cost:$4,397/mo
Percent change:+1.5%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$5,615/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+4.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in East Ararat

Recent reviews for nursing homes in East Ararat

Star Hill Rest Home in Harveys Lake, PA

4.5
My mom has been there for years she has always been treated like family I would recommend this personal care home to anyone

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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the Plains at Parich Home in Oneonta, NY

5.0
This is a pleasant place to live.

East Ararat nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in East Ararat nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in East Ararat, 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 East Ararat 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 East Ararat that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
East Ararat, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
36.3%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
31.3%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
86.3%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
88.8%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
48.8%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.8%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
86.3%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
47.5%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in East Ararat 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 East Ararat Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
East Ararat, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
37.5%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
16.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
30%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in East Ararat 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 East Ararat partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
East Ararat, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.8%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.7%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
22.5%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.5%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in East Ararat 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 East Ararat communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
East Ararat, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
11.3%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
2.5%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in East Ararat 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 East Ararat offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
East Ararat, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
27.5%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.3%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.5%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.3%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.8%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
17.5%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
32.5%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
18.8%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.8%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.5%
0.4%
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