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10 Best Nursing Homes in Lykens, PA
Lykens 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 346 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Lykens, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Lykens is about $4,721, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 2666 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 Ravine, Outwood and Hegins.
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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.
Serene Manor is a Pennsylvania non profit corporation, and it is committed to affordable senior housing and care.Our management team is made of experienced, highly qualified professionals who are dedicated to making Serene Manor one of the premier Personal Care Homes in Pennsylvania.Our...
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 Lykens, PA
The average cost of senior living in Lykens is $4,721 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fairview-Ferndale, PA with an average of $4,660 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Lykens, PA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Lykens, PA vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Lykens, PA by room type
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Lykens
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Lykens
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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The Villa St Elizabeth in Reading, PA
5.0
Two months ago, my mother was living by herself in a first floor apartment. Things were going pretty good for a while and it took her some time to adjust to the fact that at 72 years old, it was time to retire. She has had 2 major lung surgeries that put her in a rehabilitation hospital for ...
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Vibralife Senior Living 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.
Lykens nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lykens nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lykens, 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 Lykens 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 Lykens that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
31%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
24.6%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
89.7%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
89.7%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
33.3%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
19.8%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
89.7%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
30.2%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
35.3%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Lykens 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 Lykens Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
27%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
17.1%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
20.6%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
5.2%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lykens 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 Lykens partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.9%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.6%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
21%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.8%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Lykens 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 Lykens communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
15.9%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.6%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
16.7%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lykens 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 Lykens offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
25.4%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.3%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.7%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
29.8%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
31%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.8%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17.9%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20.2%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
26.2%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
15.5%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.5%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25.4%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Aura Maris Senior Living of Palmyra, Keystone Villa at Fleetwood and Keystone Villa at Ephrata are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Lykens, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 346 nursing homes facilities near Lykens, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
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