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10 Best Nursing Homes in East Athens, PA

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East Athens 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 23 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in East Athens, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in East Athens is about $5,234, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 114 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near East Athens, PA

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44 Floor plans available
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They have all kinds of activities for the residents. The staff is very pleasant, and the dining room and food are great. I would recommend this facility to anyone.
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.
Brookdale Castle Gardens offers independent and assisted living, as well as memory care. This community in Vestal, New York, offers the quaint feel of a country cottage, with delightful areas like the courtyard with raised gardening beds and cozy seating by the fireplace. Should your needs...
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I looked at some other facilities and I liked Elderwood because everyone was nice and happy to show me around. It is also a smaller facility which fit what I was looking for. The room sizes here are very...
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.
You have come to the right place. Elderwood Assisted Living at Waverly is a vibrant and quaint community that offers individualized attention to our residents needs along with a well balanced social calendar. Amenities include housekeeping, meals, scheduled transportation and case management. We...
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The Courtyards at Bethany Village is a nice and clean community. We know we made the best choice for our needs. The staff does a good job of providing care for my mother-in-law. They provide activities and...
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.
The Courtyards at Bethany Village is helping a growing population of seniors and their families meet the challenges of aging. The Courtyards is an assisted living community that provides residents with a caring, nurturing environment, comfortable studio or a suite style apartment which is...
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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.
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.
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, 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.

Cost of nursing homes in East Athens, PA

The average cost of senior living in East Athens is $5,234 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Albany, PA with an average of $1,550 per month.

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

East Athens, PA
$5,234/mo
$5,234/mo

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

East Athens, PA
$5,234/mo
U.S. national average
$5,037/mo

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

$7,231/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,234/mo

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

Studio
$5,632/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,880/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,313/mo

Senior living costs in East Athens 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 Athens, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEast Athens, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,234/mo$4,778/mo$5,037/mo
Assisted Living$5,234/mo$4,440/mo$4,835/mo
Memory Care$7,231/mo$5,443/mo$5,614/mo
Independent Living$3,391/mo$4,353/mo$4,167/mo
Nursing Homes
East Athens, PA:$5,234/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,778/mo
U.S.:$5,037/mo
Assisted Living
East Athens, PA:$5,234/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,440/mo
U.S.:$4,835/mo
Memory Care
East Athens, PA:$7,231/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,443/mo
U.S.:$5,614/mo
Independent Living
East Athens, PA:$3,391/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,353/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
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What families are saying about nursing homes in East Athens

Recent reviews for nursing homes in East Athens

Brookdale Castle Gardens in Vestal, NY

4.6
The staff works hard to make social interaction available whether it’s at a meal or group events. That is especially nice for new residents. Housekeeping does a wonderful job with the physical side of the facility keeping both your apartment and the community areas clean and pleasant. The ...
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East Athens nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in East Athens nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in East Athens, 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 Athens 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 Athens that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
East Athens, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
17.6%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
5.9%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.2%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
88.2%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
17.6%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
11.8%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.2%
20.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
11.8%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in East Athens 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 Athens Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
East Athens, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
23.5%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
11.8%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
17.6%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.8%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in East Athens 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 Athens partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
East Athens, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.8%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
11.8%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
11.8%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.8%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in East Athens 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 Athens communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
East Athens, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.8%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
17.6%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
11.8%
0.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in East Athens 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 Athens offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
East Athens, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
17.6%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
5.9%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.8%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
11.8%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
17.6%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
17.6%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
5.9%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
5.9%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
11.8%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
17.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
17.6%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
11.8%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5.9%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
17.6%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Castle Gardens, Elderwood Assisted Living at Waverly and The Courtyards at Bethany Village are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near East Athens, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 23 nursing homes facilities near East Athens, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
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