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10 Best Nursing Homes in Mercur, PA

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Mercur 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 24 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Mercur, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Mercur is about $3,270, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 101 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Mercur, PA

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Photo of Brookdale Castle Gardens
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44 Floor plans available
9.5
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94 reviews
9.5
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94 reviews
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I would give a 5 for all categories - very nice facility all around. I would definitely recommend it. The aides were great (one was not but she was dealt with immediately and let go). The physical layout,...
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.
The Hearth is proud to offer Viking Pure Solutions’ electrochemically activated cleaning and disinfecting systems for our residents in each of our communities! This revolutionary safe and effective cleaner provides protection for our residents, teams, and families providing state of the art...
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Gracious living is full of daily joy, happiness, and realizing the small things in life matter such as a simple smile on everyone's face. Whether it's making a heart out of a piece of paper and they...
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.
Gracious Living Estates is a 65-bed Personal Care Home in Montrose, PA. It has faithfully served the seniors of Northeast Pennsylvania since 1998. GLE meets all of the food, shelter, and personal needs of its Residents.GLE's unit mix is roughly:1/3rd Privates1/3rd Semi-Private Deluxes1/3rd...
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I looked at some other facilities and I liked Elderwood because everyone was nice and happy to show me around. It is also a smaller facility which fit what I was looking for. The room sizes here are very...
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.
You have come to the right place. Elderwood Assisted Living at Waverly is a vibrant and quaint community that offers individualized attention to our residents needs along with a well balanced social calendar. Amenities include housekeeping, meals, scheduled transportation and case management. We...
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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.
Photo of Guthrie Towanda Memorial Hospital Personal Care Home
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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: 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.
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.
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.
Photo of Sayre Personal Care Center
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 Ann S Grove Personal Care Home
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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.
Photo of Gracious Living Estates
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.
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.
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.
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.
Photo of Hillcrest Apartments
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.

Cost of nursing homes in Mercur, PA

The average cost of senior living in Mercur is $3,270 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Albany, PA with an average of $1,550 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Mercur, PA vs. nearby cities

Mercur, PA
$3,270/mo
$2,980/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Mercur, PA vs. the state and national average

Mercur, PA
$3,270/mo
U.S. national average
$5,027/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Mercur vs. other types of senior living

$5,048/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,270/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Mercur, PA by room type

Studio
$4,822/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,265/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,543/mo

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Mercur

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Mercur

Brookdale Castle Gardens in Vestal, NY

4.8
The community s pleasant and safe. My loved one is enjoying living there as an independent person. She has made many friends and enjoys the food. She participates in most activities.

Gracious Living Estates in Montrose, PA

4.0
This is a lovely community. They took good care of my mother and her needs very well. She wasn't very happy with being here, but I knew she was in good hands. The administration girls were very kind and sweet. The staff is nice and accommodating. There are nice activities offered. The meals are ...
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Mercur nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mercur nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mercur, 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 Mercur 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 Mercur that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Mercur, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
15.8%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
5.3%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.7%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
94.7%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
15.8%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
5.3%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.7%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
5.3%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
10.5%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Mercur 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 Mercur Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Mercur, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
15.8%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
5.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
10.5%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
5.3%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Mercur 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 Mercur partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mercur, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
5.3%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
10.5%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
10.5%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
10.5%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Mercur 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 Mercur communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mercur, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
5.3%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
10.5%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
10.5%
0.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mercur 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 Mercur offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Mercur, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
10.5%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10.5%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
5.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
10.5%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
15.8%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
15.8%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
5.3%
0.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
10.5%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
15.8%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
15.8%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
5.3%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10.5%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
15.8%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Castle Gardens, Gracious Living Estates and Elderwood Assisted Living at Waverly are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Mercur, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.

There are 24 nursing homes facilities near Mercur, Pennsylvania. See the full list.

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