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10 Best Nursing Homes in Forkston, PA

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Forkston 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 44 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Forkston, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Forkston is about $4,001, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 213 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Forkston, PA

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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, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
Photo of Golden Living Center - East Mountain
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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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Cost of nursing homes in Forkston, PA

The average cost of senior living in Forkston is $4,001 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Albany, PA with an average of $1,550 per month.

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

Forkston, PA
$4,001/mo
$3,009/mo

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

Forkston, PA
$4,001/mo
U.S. national average
$5,037/mo

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

$4,714/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,001/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,137/mo
Studio
$4,786/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,875/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,600/mo

Senior living costs in Forkston 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: Forkston, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeForkston, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,001/mo$4,778/mo$5,037/mo
Assisted Living$2,992/mo$4,440/mo$4,835/mo
Memory Care$4,714/mo$5,443/mo$5,614/mo
Independent Living$3,991/mo$4,353/mo$4,167/mo
Nursing Homes
Forkston, PA:$4,001/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,778/mo
U.S.:$5,037/mo
Assisted Living
Forkston, PA:$2,992/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,440/mo
U.S.:$4,835/mo
Memory Care
Forkston, PA:$4,714/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,443/mo
U.S.:$5,614/mo
Independent Living
Forkston, PA:$3,991/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,353/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Forkston, PA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Forkston 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
Forkston, PA$4,391/mo$4,083/mo+7.5%
Pennsylvania$5,615/mo$5,383/mo+4.3%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Forkston, PA
2024 average cost:$4,391/mo
2023 average cost:$4,083/mo
Percent change:+7.5%
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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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 Forkston

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Forkston

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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Highland Park Senior Living in Wilkes-Barre Township, PA

4.0
My mother is in the memory care portion of this community. So far everything is working out pretty well. I feel she is, and in good hands. They have a good staff, and they are very friendly when I visit. They provide nice meals for the residents. They could offer more activities in the memory ...
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Forkston nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Forkston nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Forkston, 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 Forkston 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 Forkston that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Forkston, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
40%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
43.3%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
90%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
63.3%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.7%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
73.3%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Forkston 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 Forkston Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Forkston, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
36.7%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
13.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Forkston 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 Forkston partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Forkston, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.7%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.7%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Forkston 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 Forkston communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Forkston, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.7%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
20%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.3%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Forkston 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 Forkston offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Forkston, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.7%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.7%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.3%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.7%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
20%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.3%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Serenity Care Wyoming, Willowbrook Place and Clarks Summit Senior Living are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Forkston, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 44 nursing homes facilities near Forkston, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
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