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9 Best Nursing Homes in German Settlement, PA

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German Settlement 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 9 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in German Settlement, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in German Settlement is about $6,248, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 31 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near German Settlement, PA

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Last Updated: 12/10/25
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Photo of Celebration Villa of Nittany Valley
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The residents are lovely people who have created an environment where they treat each other as family. The nursing staff leaves a bit to be desired. Blood pressure not taken when ordered by physician, call...
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.
Lease by October 29 and get $1,000 off your rent for the first three months. THAT’S A SAVINGS OF $3,000!*We are continuing to admit new Residents, where possible and appropriate, to help residents and families in need. We will do all we can to help those who are in need of our services now and...
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8.0
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14 reviews
8.0
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The staff was very attentive, friendly, caring. When my Mom called for assistance they were timely, which was something that was a priority for me. Food was good when eaten in the dining room. When it...
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.
Welcome to Harmony at State CollegePersonal Care | Memory CareIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in State College, Pennsylvania, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security, support, services and supplies needed to...
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Not enough employees to take care of my brother. The employees were stretched too thin and there was not much interaction with patients...just conversation would have helped. We were only there for the...
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.
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
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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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Cost of nursing homes in German Settlement, PA

The average cost of senior living in German Settlement is $6,248 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include South Renovo, PA with an average of $2,336 per month.

Nursing homes costs in German Settlement, PA, vs. nearby cities

German Settlement, PA
$6,248/mo
$5,563/mo

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

German Settlement, PA
$6,248/mo
U.S. national average
$4,991/mo

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

$6,991/mo
Nursing Homes
$6,248/mo

Nursing homes costs in German Settlement, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,733/mo
Studio
$6,512/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,044/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,224/mo

Senior living costs in German Settlement 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: German Settlement, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGerman Settlement, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Nursing Homes$6,248/mo$4,778/mo$4,991/mo
Assisted Living$6,069/mo$4,441/mo$4,779/mo
Memory Care$6,991/mo$5,443/mo$5,535/mo
Independent Living$3,736/mo$4,354/mo$4,184/mo
Nursing Homes
German Settlement, PA:$6,248/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,778/mo
U.S.:$4,991/mo
Assisted Living
German Settlement, PA:$6,069/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,441/mo
U.S.:$4,779/mo
Memory Care
German Settlement, PA:$6,991/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,443/mo
U.S.:$5,535/mo
Independent Living
German Settlement, PA:$3,736/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,354/mo
U.S.:$4,184/mo
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Nursing homes costs in German Settlement, PA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in German Settlement 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
German Settlement, PA$6,830/mo$6,273/mo+8.9%
Pennsylvania$5,383/mo$5,031/mo+7.0%
National$5,383/mo$5,053/mo+6.5%
German Settlement, PA
2024 average cost:$6,830/mo
2023 average cost:$6,273/mo
Percent change:+8.9%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$5,383/mo
2023 average cost:$5,031/mo
Percent change:+7.0%
National
2024 average cost:$5,383/mo
2023 average cost:$5,053/mo
Percent change:+6.5%
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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 German Settlement

Recent reviews for nursing homes in German Settlement

Juniper Village Wellspring at Brookline in State College, PA

5.0
This is an ideal memory care facility. The team of caregivers are well trained, patient, loving, caring and dependable. They always have the best interests of the residents in their hearts. The facility was designed and built to optimize the function of memory care. The building is very well ...
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Celebration Villa of Nittany Valley in State College, PA

4.0
We had a rough start adjusting & they seemed to get lost/forgotten by the busy staff. But I stayed an advocate for them to get them the needed attention that they were not always willing to ask for. Most of the staff is very friendly & they work hard. The activities director is amazing. She ...
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Harmony at State College

4.1
It's a lovely facility, and the people have been very nice. They do not have the menu selections they portray, and the follow up by administration has not been great. They seem to be whet-staffed in many areas. Overall, we are happy with our decision, and in comparison to other facilities on the ...
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German Settlement nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in German Settlement nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in German Settlement, 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 German Settlement 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 German Settlement that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
German Settlement, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
37.5%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
37.5%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in German Settlement 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 German Settlement Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
German Settlement, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
25%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
25%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.5%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in German Settlement 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 German Settlement partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
German Settlement, PANational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in German Settlement 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 German Settlement communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
German Settlement, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
37.5%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in German Settlement 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 German Settlement offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
German Settlement, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.5%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.5%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
50%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.5%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
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