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8 Best Nursing Homes in Lehighton, PA

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Lehighton 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 8 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Lehighton, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Lehighton is about $4,220, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 234 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Lehighton, PA

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Photo of Heritage Hill Senior Community
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33 Floor plans available
9.4
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I would give a rating of 5 to everything you mentioned. My sister, [name removed], loves to take part in the activities. She never complains about the food. Her room is always clean when we visit her. The...
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.
Heritage Hill Senior Community is located in scenic Weatherly, Pennsylvania with beautiful views of the Pocono Mountains. Personal care and dementia are the two communities that we provide care for. We ensure that our residents get round the clock individual care. In our personal care program, we...
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The staff members are super-friendly and helpful, and made my mom feel welcome. I only had one occasion where my phone call wasn't returned. Their procedures appear to be organized, and the residents well...
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.
MapleShade offers Personal Care and A Secured Dementia Unit. Please call for details.When it comes to Peace and Tranquility, MapleShade Meadows cannot be beat! Our one floor Senior Living Community is located along a picturesque creek in a meadow in the quiet town of Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania....
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7.8
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30 reviews
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The Palmerton is beautiful. Rooms are cozy. Staff are friendly, helpful and supportive. Food choices are limited however tasty. I like being here and recommend it for those looking for help with life's...
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.
Breathtaking views overlooking the Lehigh Gap, with a panoramic view of Blue Mountain...The Village at Palmerton is conveniently located near Palmerton Hospital. We are within walking distance from all of your shopping and banking needs. We ask you to come and visit with us and see the...
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Home town setting the staff is nice and helpful the always there when need help they call when something is going on affordable lot better then a nurse if home residents are nice. For the money a good deal...
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.
From the moment you walk in our door you will want to call Liza's House Home.  Liza's House has a  warm and friendly environment that offers supervision and assistance with activities of daily living while encouraging our Residents to maintain or regain their functional abilities. ...
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Even though the building is about 20 years old, when you first walk in you would think it was built last year! The place is immaculate. The woman who works there is great. They have a good amount of...
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.
Photo of Pleasant Trees Assisted Living and Senior Cente
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The owners and staff are very pleasant and helpful. When my parents went to see Pleasant Trees my father was very impressed with the owner's personality. Both my parents chose Pleasant Trees over another...
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.
Pleasant Trees is located in Carbon County’s lush countryside, situated on 5 beautifully landscaped acres at the base of the Blue Mountains. Our philosophy is based on a firm belief that independence is the key to a rewarding and enjoyable life. It is the mission of Pleasant Trees to provide an...
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Overall our experience with Edgemont Lodge was a very good one. The staff here is very attentive, friendly, and respectful towards the residents. The facility itself is always kept very clean and nice...
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.
It is our philosophy at Edgemont Lodge Assisted Living/Personal Care Home to promote independence through self-determination. Our residents receive individual attention to their specific needs with an emphasis on rehabilitation. Our foremost concern at Edgemont is the comfort, health and...
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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 Lehighton, PA

The average cost of senior living in Lehighton is $4,220 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include White Haven, PA with an average of $3,506 per month.

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

Lehighton, PA
$4,220/mo
$4,239/mo

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

Lehighton, PA
$4,220/mo
U.S. national average
$5,037/mo

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

$5,600/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,220/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,238/mo
Studio
$4,549/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,367/mo

Senior living costs in Lehighton 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: Lehighton, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLehighton, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,220/mo$4,778/mo$5,037/mo
Assisted Living$3,904/mo$4,440/mo$4,835/mo
Memory Care$5,600/mo$5,443/mo$5,614/mo
Independent Living$3,594/mo$4,353/mo$4,167/mo
Nursing Homes
Lehighton, PA:$4,220/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,778/mo
U.S.:$5,037/mo
Assisted Living
Lehighton, PA:$3,904/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,440/mo
U.S.:$4,835/mo
Memory Care
Lehighton, PA:$5,600/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,443/mo
U.S.:$5,614/mo
Independent Living
Lehighton, PA:$3,594/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,353/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Lehighton, PA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Lehighton 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
Lehighton, PA$4,983/mo$4,405/mo+13.1%
Pennsylvania$5,563/mo$5,263/mo+5.7%
National$5,616/mo$5,314/mo+5.7%
Lehighton, PA
2024 average cost:$4,983/mo
2023 average cost:$4,405/mo
Percent change:+13.1%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$5,563/mo
2023 average cost:$5,263/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,616/mo
2023 average cost:$5,314/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
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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 Lehighton

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Lehighton

Liza's House in Danielsville, PA

4.3
Pro Food is nutritious and prepared and served to please individuals...very accommodating for food and beverages. Welcoming environment Staff tends to be very pleasant and seem to care about the residents. Staff seems to know the residents. Staff members respond when concerns are brought to ...
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Country Meadows of Allentown

5.0
As my mother began to decline a few years ago, I began looking for a retirement community for her. I visited about ten communities in the Lehigh Valley. It was apparent from the beginning that Country Meadows is special. My mother was very reluctant to leave her home but she quickly adjusted ...
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Alexandria Manor Senior Living Centers in Nazareth, PA

4.8
This community is wonderful, the staff members are great. They do offer activities, for example during the holidays they have carolers come by, and in the summer they bring in live entertainment. This community is located in a very nice are and is close to the hospital. From our understanding ...
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Lehighton nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lehighton nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lehighton, 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 Lehighton 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 Lehighton that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Lehighton, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
62.5%
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
75%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
75%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
75%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
75%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Lehighton 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 Lehighton Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lehighton, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
62.5%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
37.5%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
37.5%
5.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lehighton 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 Lehighton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lehighton, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.5%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
37.5%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.5%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Lehighton 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 Lehighton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lehighton, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.5%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
12.5%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Lehighton 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 Lehighton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lehighton, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
37.5%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.5%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.5%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.5%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
12.5%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
62.5%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
37.5%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.5%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Frequently Asked Questions

Heritage Hill Senior Community, Maple Shade Meadows Senior Living and The Palmerton are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Lehighton, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 8 nursing homes facilities near Lehighton, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
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