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10 Best Nursing Homes in Fishertown, PA
Fishertown 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 94 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Fishertown, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Fishertown is about $3,824, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 316 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 Pilltown, Glessner and Langdondale.
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Windber Woods is a good place. It's an older facility, so if you don't let looks fool you and let the people prove the place. The people here are super and that makes the place.
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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.
At Gables Manor, we offer a specialized form of retirement care for those who elderly who need extra assistance during their everyday. We want to ensure that each of our residents lives in a comfortable and caring environment where they are always taken care of. In the community, we offer seniors...
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This place is wonderful. The staff a is helpful and kind. The facility is always clean and a great effort is made to make sure the residents are happy and well cared for. The food is amazing and the staff...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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 Nature Park Commons. Nature Park Commons is situated on four private wooded acres next to a nature park with walking trails. Nature Park Commons offers seasonal beauty, combined with a convenient location. Malls, restaurants, bookstores and more, are within walking...
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If your family member is at a stage in life where daily help is needed, I would highly recommend the Country Cottage Personal Care home in the Latrobe area. If your family member can still drive and get...
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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.
Country Cottage Personal Care is located on beautiful grounds in Pennsylvania. With St. Vincent Lake within a very short drive of Country Cottage, there are many great ways that you can explore the outdoors while still getting the personal care your loved one may need. There are some options...
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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.
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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Bash's Personal Care HomeBash’s Personal Care Home is a senior living community located in historic Commodore, PA, in Indiana County with a population of just over 300 people. Residents will enjoy taking their nature walks to get exercise, and stretching their legs as the area has scenic views...
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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, Independent 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.
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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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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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.
Wesner’s Claysburg Manor is a senior living community located in Claysburg, PA, in Blair County and home to just over 1,700 people. Residents will enjoy this small town with its air force station, local shops and stores where they can take their daily walks, do their shopping, and run errands, or...
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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.
People use nursing home services for any number of reasons -- because today's nursing homes can provide solutions to almost every eldercare problem. No matter what your healthcare needs are, our goal is to provide compassionate care in a clean, comfortable setting where you will feel at home. We...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
The senior living community of Heritage Ridge Senior Living at Johnstown, formerly the Lutheran Home at Johnstown, has been a part of the Westmont community and Johnstown area since 1960.Our continuing care facility offers Independent living, Personal Care, and Skilled Nursing. Aging in place...
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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.
At Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg, you have the flexibility to create your own experience. All of our senior living services are available as you need them, and our individually tailored Personal Care may be exactly what you are looking for.Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg provides...
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, 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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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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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: 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.
What are you looking for in a nursing home? That's the first question we ask because in today's healthcare environment, you have more choices than ever. We offer short-term care to help you get well and return to your home. We also provide long-term nursing home care -- and more intensive...
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, Nursing Homes
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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.
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: 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: 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.
Have you suddenly found yourself looking for a nursing home? We know it isn't an easy task. There is so much information to learn and so many decisions to make. Whatever your specific needs, our goal is to provide compassionate care in a clean, comfortable setting where you will feel at home. We...
Cost of nursing homes in Fishertown, PA
The average cost of senior living in Fishertown is $3,824 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Geistown, PA with an average of $3,237 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Fishertown, PA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Fishertown, PA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Fishertown
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Fishertown
The Atrium, A Choice Community in Johnstown, PA
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Activities only happen in the morning. I am not a morning person. We have never had an activity off location. There has never been a therapy animal visit even though I have begged for it. I can't regulate the temperature in my room. Today the heat coming out of my wall heater was 140 degrees and ...
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Fishertown nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fishertown nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fishertown, 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 Fishertown 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 Fishertown 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
44.6%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
29.2%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87.7%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
87.7%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
47.7%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23.1%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.7%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50.8%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
49.2%
17.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Fishertown 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 Fishertown Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Fishertown, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
43.1%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
21.5%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
26.2%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Fishertown 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 Fishertown partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fishertown, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.5%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.2%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
21.5%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.1%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Fishertown 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 Fishertown communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fishertown, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13.8%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.2%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
16.9%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.1%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fishertown 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 Fishertown offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fishertown, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
35.4%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.6%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.9%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.5%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.9%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.4%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.2%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.5%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.9%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
35.4%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
15.4%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.7%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.3%
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Heritage Grove at Indiana, Richland Woods Assisted Living and The Addison of Moorehead Place are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Fishertown, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
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