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10 Best Nursing Homes in Fort Hunter, PA

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Fort Hunter 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 33 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Fort Hunter, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Fort Hunter is about $5,514, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 546 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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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, Home Care
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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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Cost of nursing homes in Fort Hunter, PA

The average cost of senior living in Fort Hunter is $5,514 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Berrysburg, PA with an average of $4,930 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Fort Hunter, PA, vs. nearby cities

Fort Hunter, PA
$5,514/mo
$5,514/mo

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

Fort Hunter, PA
$5,514/mo
U.S. national average
$4,991/mo

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

$6,071/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,514/mo

Nursing homes costs in Fort Hunter, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,951/mo
Studio
$5,730/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,388/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,872/mo

Senior living costs in Fort Hunter 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: Fort Hunter, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFort Hunter, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,514/mo$4,778/mo$4,991/mo
Assisted Living$5,208/mo$4,441/mo$4,779/mo
Memory Care$6,071/mo$5,443/mo$5,535/mo
Independent Living$4,024/mo$4,354/mo$4,184/mo
Nursing Homes
Fort Hunter, PA:$5,514/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,778/mo
U.S.:$4,991/mo
Assisted Living
Fort Hunter, PA:$5,208/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,441/mo
U.S.:$4,779/mo
Memory Care
Fort Hunter, PA:$6,071/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,443/mo
U.S.:$5,535/mo
Independent Living
Fort Hunter, PA:$4,024/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,354/mo
U.S.:$4,184/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Fort Hunter, PA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Fort Hunter 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
Fort Hunter, PA$6,109/mo$5,768/mo+5.9%
Pennsylvania$5,615/mo$5,383/mo+4.3%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Fort Hunter, PA
2024 average cost:$6,109/mo
2023 average cost:$5,768/mo
Percent change:+5.9%
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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What families are saying about nursing homes in Fort Hunter

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Fort Hunter

Bethany Village in Mechanicsburg, PA

3.6
Staff is friendly and helpful. Communication with the family is good. The meals are not great. I would recommend the facility to others.

Columbia Cottage Hershey in Palmyra, PA

5.0
We are eternally grateful for the kind and professional care which my mother received for the past 3+ years while at Columbia Cottage Hershey. The care given here was of the highest quality and the programs and food were perfectly designed and delivered for the precise needs of the residents. ...
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Masonic Village at Elizabethtown

5.0
Our family had come to know Masonic Village in Elizabethtown, PA years ago. In October we came to love it even more as my mom moved in. It's only been 2 months and she's very comfortable in her new apartment. She's making new friends, being more involved in activities, and just enjoying the ...
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Fort Hunter nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fort Hunter nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fort Hunter, 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 Fort Hunter 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 Fort Hunter that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Fort Hunter, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
37%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
37%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.2%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
88.9%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
37%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22.2%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
85.2%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.3%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
51.9%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Fort Hunter 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 Fort Hunter Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Fort Hunter, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
37%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
37%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.5%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Fort Hunter 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 Fort Hunter partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fort Hunter, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25.9%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
37%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Fort Hunter 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 Fort Hunter communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fort Hunter, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
29.6%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
25.9%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Fort Hunter 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 Fort Hunter offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fort Hunter, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
37%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.6%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25.9%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
37%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
29.6%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
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