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10 Best Nursing Homes in First Fork, PA
First Fork 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 53 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in First Fork, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in First Fork is about $5,162, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 106 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
As you consider nursing homes near you, you may also want to expand your search to areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Keewaydin, Piper and Hammersley Fork.
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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.
Absolut Care of Allegany provides quality medical and rehabilitative care in a nurturing environment. Our bed-and-breakfast style home hosts 37 beds. There are many different therapy options to best serve our residents, including Anodyne Therapy, IV Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical...
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Cost of nursing homes in First Fork, PA
The average cost of senior living in First Fork is $5,162 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Renovo, PA with an average of $2,336 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in First Fork, PA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in First Fork
Recent reviews for nursing homes in First Fork
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.
Eden Heights of Olean
5.0
All employees are friendly and polite, respond promptly to requests. Environments are kept spic and span. Meals are well balanced and delicious. I feel very lucky to be able to be here.
Manor Hills in Wellsville, NY
4.8
We chose Manor Hills because of the close proximity to our home as well as the value for the money. Sometimes it has been hard to get a hold of the administrative staff. Overall its been a good experience and I would recommend them.
First Fork nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in First Fork nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in First Fork, 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 First Fork 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 First Fork that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
26.4%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
22.6%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.1%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.2%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
32.1%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
11.3%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.2%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
30.2%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
26.4%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in First Fork 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 First Fork Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
First Fork, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
17%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
15.1%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
17%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.5%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in First Fork 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 First Fork partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
First Fork, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.4%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
17%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
17%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13.2%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in First Fork 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 First Fork communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
First Fork, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
9.4%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
15.1%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
20.8%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.5%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in First Fork 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 First Fork offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
First Fork, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
28.3%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13.2%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.9%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
15.1%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.3%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
28.3%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.3%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24.5%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
17%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
28.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
20.8%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.5%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
24.5%
0.4%
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Colonial Courtyard at Clearfield, Celebration Villa of Nittany Valley and DuBois Village Personal Care Community are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near First Fork, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
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