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10 Best Nursing Homes in Fishertown, PA

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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 100 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 $3,861, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 392 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Fishertown, PA

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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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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
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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: 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.
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...
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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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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: 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...
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.
At Devlin Manor Nursing Home, a Genesis HealthCare facility, we offer our patients and residents outstanding care, delivered by highly skilled practitioners in a warm and comfortable setting. Our Quality Healthcare Units provide skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients and...
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
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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
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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
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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.
Assisted Living at Frostburg The Assisted Living at Frostburg residence is located in the quaint town of Frostburg, MD. The Frostburg community is known for its commitment to the arts and nature. There are a number of venues, such as the Arts and Entertainment district, which will allow you to...
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.
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...
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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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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.
Breezy Point Senior care is owned and operated by a Licensed Practical Nurse.  We have qualified staff and our goal is to provide top quality care in Indiana County, Pennsylvania.  We provide three home cooked meals and snacks daily along with a variety of home made baked goods.  We offer private...
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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.
At Westminster Woods at Huntingdon, you have the flexibility to create your own experience. All of our senior living services are available as you need them—Our individualized philosophy of care may make Personal Care the perfect fit for your needs. Nestled on 122 wooded acres near Raystown Lake,...
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, 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.

Cost of nursing homes in Fishertown, PA

The average cost of senior living in Fishertown is $3,861 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Benson, PA with an average of $3,289 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Fishertown, PA, vs. nearby cities

Fishertown, PA
$3,861/mo
$3,439/mo

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

Fishertown, PA
$3,861/mo
U.S. national average
$4,990/mo

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

$4,622/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,861/mo

Nursing homes costs in Fishertown, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,048/mo
Studio
$4,925/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,781/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,012/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$1,650/mo

Senior living costs in Fishertown 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: Fishertown, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFishertown, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,861/mo$4,778/mo$4,990/mo
Assisted Living$3,555/mo$4,441/mo$4,779/mo
Memory Care$4,622/mo$5,443/mo$5,535/mo
Independent Living$3,151/mo$4,354/mo$4,184/mo
Nursing Homes
Fishertown, PA:$3,861/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,778/mo
U.S.:$4,990/mo
Assisted Living
Fishertown, PA:$3,555/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,441/mo
U.S.:$4,779/mo
Memory Care
Fishertown, PA:$4,622/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,443/mo
U.S.:$5,535/mo
Independent Living
Fishertown, PA:$3,151/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,354/mo
U.S.:$4,184/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Fishertown, PA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Fishertown 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
Fishertown, PA$5,568/mo$4,960/mo+12.3%
Pennsylvania$5,615/mo$5,383/mo+4.3%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Fishertown, PA
2024 average cost:$5,568/mo
2023 average cost:$4,960/mo
Percent change:+12.3%
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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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Fishertown

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Fishertown

The Atrium, A Choice Community in Johnstown, PA

3.6
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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The Fountains at Indiana

4.5
Bight and Beautiful building. Staff were pleasant and knowledgeable.

Loyalhanna Senior Suites and Personal Care in Latrobe, PA

4.5
This facility was so very well organized, so caring and compassionate. A family member was there for skilled nursing/physical rehabilitation. He received the best of care, encouragement and was treated respectfully. The staff was awesome, they answered all questions they kept him comfortable ...
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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.
Fishertown, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
45.1%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
29.6%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87.3%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
87.3%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
47.9%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23.9%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.3%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
49.3%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
47.9%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

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
43.7%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
21.1%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
25.4%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.9%
1.3%
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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
16.9%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
22.5%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.9%
3.6%
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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
14.1%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.6%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
15.5%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
4.2%
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
35.2%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.9%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.9%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
32.4%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.6%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.5%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.8%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
35.2%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
15.5%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.8%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Heritage Grove at Indiana, Richland Woods Assisted Living and Colonial Courtyard At Bedford are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Fishertown, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
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