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8 Best Nursing Homes in Lower Frankford, PA
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Lower Frankford nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Lower Frankford, PA may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.
We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Lower Frankford or another care type is right for you. Browse 8 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Lower Frankford.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Uptown, Riverfront Park and Hardscrabble.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Duncannon, Dellville and Mummasburg.
Nursing homes facilities near Lower Frankford, PA
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I would give five to all. It was always clean, the staff was wonderful with my mom, the PT was a little disappointing but her memory was not good so she couldn't remember what she was suppose to do. In 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.
The Bridges at Bent Creek Senior Living is located off of Route 14 in Mechanicsburg. Our community offers a relaxing and peaceful setting. With several outdoor areas, along with a walking trail, our residents have the opportunity to enjoy nature.Through our partnership with Fox rehabilitation we...
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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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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.
Cumberland Crossings is a senior living community located in Carlisle, PA, home to almost 19,000 people in Cumberland County. Home to the U.S. Army Military Heritage Museum, Carlisle is a small borough with row homes and quaint stores where residents can shop, run their errands and bank, or go to...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Imagine Living amidst 350 wooded country acres……in a community that can comfortably address your needs for the rest of your life…in a setting unlike any other you’ve ever seen.Welcome to Green Ridge Village, a continuing care retirement community offering independent and assisted living as well...
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, 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.
Schedule a visit with Silver Spring Personal Care Homeso you can see firsthand the level of commitment and caring we have to each and every resident at our senior care facility. We invite you to step inside our home - there is no better way to truly experience what we have to offer.
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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Cost of nursing homes in Lower Frankford, PA
The average cost of senior living in Lower Frankford is $5,214 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Newburg, PA with an average of $3,879 per month.
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Lower Frankford
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Lower Frankford
Celebration Villa of Shippensburg
3.3
My loved one is currently a resident at Celebration Villa of Shippensburg. Things have gone downhill in the last six to eight months. The residents have even been able to see it. Right now, I would not recommend Celebration Villa of Shippensburg to others, not until things change and ...
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Butler Street Senior Living in Harrisburg, PA
3.9
The community has good staff; however I feel they are understaffed currently. There has been some staff turnover since my loved one moved into the community. Due to the staffing challenges this can cause delays in waiting for meals, care, and more. [name removed] the Director is wonderful; ...
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Vibralife in Mechanicsburg, PA
4.5
This facility is poorly run, poorly staffed and neglects the residents who are designated in the rehab section of the facility. I would never endorse this facility for any person. Your loved one will be hurt and his/her needs will not be satisfactorily met.
Lower Frankford nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lower Frankford nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lower Frankford, 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 Lower Frankford 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 Lower Frankford that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Lower Frankford, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
25%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25%
9.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87.5%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
87.5%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
37.5%
9.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
37.5%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.5%
22.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
25%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
17.3%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Lower Frankford 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 Lower Frankford Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lower Frankford, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
37.5%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
12.5%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
25%
5.4%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.5%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lower Frankford 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 Lower Frankford partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lower Frankford, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Lower Frankford 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 Lower Frankford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lower Frankford, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.5%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
37.5%
0.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lower Frankford 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 Lower Frankford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lower Frankford, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
37.5%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.5%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25%
6.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.5%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25%
6.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.5%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
37.5%
0.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.5%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Terraces at Capitol Village, Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Susquehanna and Paramount Senior Living at Chambersburg Road are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Lower Frankford, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
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