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10 Best Nursing Homes in Fort Washington, PA
Fort Washington 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 156 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Fort Washington, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Fort Washington is about $5,782, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 2038 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 West Amwell, Sandy Ridge and Stockton.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Fort Washington, PA
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3 reviews
Caring and Kind staff. They are always there to help you. They make you feel like you are right at home. The facility is really clean and has a very happy and enriching atmosphere. Highly recommended!
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 Fairview Care Ctr of Paper Mill, 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...
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An excellent sales person and the facility is beautiful. Pros- Great decor, a pool, doctors on site, a hair and nail salon too, a nice courtyard, and a walking path through the adjoining community are all...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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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The best care. The best staff. They are nice and helpful. The place is aways clean and maintained, no compromise on hygiene. We are very satisfied and would definitely recommend this place to all our family...
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 Somerton Center, 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 residents....
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My parents lived at Gwynedd Estates for 2 years, in a 2 BR, 2 BA apartment. I give an A+ star to every single part of Gwynedd: the staff, the people who live there, the value for money, the individual...
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.
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I called Roosevelt trying to get information about my brother [name removed] who is receiving rehabilitation care at this facility. I could not get through to the nurses station so I reached out to the...
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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.
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My 92 yr. old dad is currently at the Pines. After 2-week stay in the hospital. I want to commend [name removed] and his staff of the care that my dad is receiving. I didn’t have an appointment to visit...
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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.
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I cannot say enough good things about Luther Woods rehab center. My father went here following a bad experience with another rehab after hip replacement surgery. The staff is attentive, knowledgeable and...
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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.
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If you need dialysis and care the combination is easy for all parties. The food quality is horrible. Meals come cold colder is cold - you order something and get something different.
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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This community is wonderful I can't say enough wonderful things about them. The community itself is very lovely exceptionally clean and well maintained. As soon as you walk in the sense of being at home and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory 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.
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.
Nestled in the heart of historic Jenkintown borough, The Chelsea at Jenkintown offers the finest in Assisted Living. Our residents enjoy chatting over tea or coffee in our cozy Bistro, relax on our wraparound porch or explore the surrounding community. Conveniently located on Route 611 and close...
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I cannot say enough good about PowerBack, Hatboro! In a matter of 2 days, they addressed, evaluated and created rehab plans that are total mind and body. The facility is truly beautiful. From the...
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.
At Willow Ridge Center, 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...
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My mom has resided here for over 4 years. The staff knows my mothers health and what she has eaten or drank...anytime I ask without checking her chart. Many staff members are extremely caring. I really...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory 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.
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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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10 stars if I could. [Name removed], [name removed], [name removed], and [name removed] are the greatest. They help me get up and stand with my walker. They get me to do exercises with my legs to get my legs...
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.
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My mother chose the life plan at Elm Terrace moving into Independent Living. Thank God she did! Shortly after she moved in she needed skilled care for rehab after a fall. The therapist worked so hard to get...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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They were top notch care wise. He was never in dirty clothes, and he was always well kept and well taken care of. He was the highest functioning person there in the dementia level. This was a pretty sterile...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
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I am thrilled that my parents moved here. There are activities galore and so many services, terrific ways to make friends, a wonderful rehab facility on site, a beautiful landscape and more. There always is...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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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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.
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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wonderful care, it was like family The coziness and care was special. I almost hated to leave. If ever there is a need in the future, I will certainly choose Christ's Home
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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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My husband was a patient in Garden Spring Center for two months. When he arrived he was unable to walk and needed help with all ADLS. I cannot say enough about the staff, the therapists and the...
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 Garden Spring Center, 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...
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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.
Whitemarsh House, a personal care residence, belongs to a quiet neighborhood in Flourtown, Pennsylvania. We specialize in caring for individuals with brain injury and other mental needs. High ceilings and large windows accompany the three-story residence and an open, wooded park is visible from...
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.
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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: 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.
Cost of nursing homes in Fort Washington, PA
The average cost of senior living in Fort Washington is $5,782 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Souderton, PA with an average of $5,413 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Fort Washington, PA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Fort Washington, PA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Fort Washington
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Fort Washington
Silver Springs at East Norriton
5.0
First, you need to see this facility. They did a major renovation and it looks so different. It has been modernized and looks amazing.
My Mom has been at Brandywine for a few years. It is a tough decision to make when your loved one needs more care than what you can give. The apartments are ...
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Artman Lutheran Home in Ambler, PA
5.0
Dave the activity man is such a asset to Artman ,he is really trying to help my Mom and all the residents .He takes a real interest and will find
family members and update them on how their loved one is doing .My Mom really likes him ! So glad he is there !
Springfield Crossings
4.1
There are some staff members that go out of their way to help and assist my mother then there are a few that act as if it a bother to help. I am being very honest but for the most part they keep the residents safe and active.
Fort Washington nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fort Washington nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fort Washington, 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 Washington 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 Washington that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Fort Washington, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
39.8%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
38.1%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
70.3%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
69.5%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
44.9%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28%
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Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
66.9%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
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Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Fort Washington 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 Washington Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Fort Washington, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
37.3%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
35.6%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
35.6%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Fort Washington 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 Washington partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fort Washington, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
24.6%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.1%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
33.9%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Fort Washington 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 Washington communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fort Washington, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
34.7%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
29.7%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fort Washington 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 Washington offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fort Washington, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
39%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.9%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.7%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.4%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39.8%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.4%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.9%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.4%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.7%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
39%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
38.1%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
24.6%
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Fitness center
Fitness center
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0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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