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10 Best Nursing Homes in Old Forge, PA
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Old Forge 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 Old Forge, 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 Old Forge or another care type is right for you. Browse 25 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Old Forge.
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8.5
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The staff welcomed you as family. Very kind & professional. Would highly recommend this facility. They are also remodeling the whole building. New furniture, paint etc. While the other places were good,...
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.
Winner of the 2022 and 2023 Times-Tribune Readers' Choice award for "Best Personal Care"!Serenity Care provides personal care services in a supportive and social community environment. Our senior residents value their independence, yet need some assistance to ease the challenges of daily life. By...
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When our Mom wasn't able to stay in her own home anymore, we were so fortunate to find The Gardens of Green Ridge! She has been here for 2 years now and everyone treats her very kindly and respectfully. They...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory 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.
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 Gardens of Green Ridge can be found in Scranton, the sixth largest city in Pensylvania. Counting a little over 90,000 people, Scranton is large enough to be of interest to tourism, yet small enough to have that intimate small town feel. The Gardens of Green Ridge prides itself on being a...
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Everyone is very helpful and friendly. I would rate the meals a 5 on a scale of 1-10. Outdoor space is very nice. Need a better covered area for smokers. Activities are plenty and have some really good...
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.
Clarks Summit Senior Living is proudly owned by Five Star Quality Care. For the past 20 years our friendly and caring staff are available to assist residents 24/7. Located in the prestigious Abington's across from the Scranton Country Club. Our community's interior features beautiful woodwork and...
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21 reviews
What our family likes the most about the Willowbrook Place is the personal attention the staff members give. Also being boutique were the two biggest pluses. Based on the experience we have had so far, we...
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.
Willowbrook Place is an Inspirit Senior Living community which offers high quality senior living in the borough of Clarks Summit in the northeastern mountains of Pennsylvania. Our historical town boasts homes from the early 1800s, an abundance of outdoor recreational activities and has plenty of...
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Meals and dining were excellent. Cost was a but this was best facility in area for dementia specific care. The facility was on a large lot enclosed with a fence so residents could walk around outside...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Sometimes caring for a loved one can become more than a caregiver can manage at home, especially in cases of Alzheimer's Disease and other forms of dementia. Oakwood Terrace is a specialized alternative for the time when home care is no longer possible but skilled care may not yet be...
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I had a family friend who lived here until health issues led him elsewhere. However, I still visit the staff occasionally to bring treats and say hi. There are wonderful people here. The place needs some tlc...
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.
Winner of the 2022 and 2023 Times-Tribune Readers' Choice award for "Best Personal Care"!Serenity Care provides personal care services in a supportive and social community environment. Our senior residents value their independence, yet need some assistance to ease the challenges of daily life. By...
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Serenity Care has been all good. She loves the food, staff, and the people have been really nice. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would absolutely recommend this community to other families
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.
Winner of the 2022 and 2023 Times-Tribune Readers' Choice award for "Best Personal Care"!Serenity Care provides personal care services in a supportive and social community environment. Our senior residents value their independence, yet need some assistance to ease the challenges of daily life. By...
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8.0
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14 reviews
We like the facility, mom's studio with 3 closets, big shower and the attentive staff. And attentive administration! Based on our experience so far we would recommend this community to other families.
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.
Conveniently tucked in the sheltering pines is a breath of fresh air. The Pines at Clarks Summit Senior Living, a personal care facility like no other. When it comes time to look for that extra sense of security for your loved one, The Pines is the ideal place. From personal care to Memory...
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9 reviews
We were extremely happy with the entire experience. They worked very hard to keep mom engaged and active. Everyone was extremely pleasant. It felt nothing like an old folks home!
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.
When the time comes that living alone is becoming a problem for you or a loved one-assisted living at Elan Gardens may be just the answer. Elan Gardens offers the best of both worlds with private apartment suites and every service imaginable right at your finger tips. Dedicated to offering a...
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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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My mom lives in assisted living here so I can only speak for that experience. She is very happy with the help she receives. She gets proper medical attention when she needs it and has been there for a year...
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.
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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: 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
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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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
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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
People use nursing home services for any number of reasons -- because today's nursing homes can provide solutions to almost every eldercare problem. No matter what your healthcare needs are, our goal is to provide compassionate care in a clean, comfortable setting where you will feel at home. We...
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
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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, 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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
What are you looking for in a nursing home? That's the first question we ask because in today's healthcare environment, you have more choices than ever. We offer short-term care to help you get well and return to your home. We also provide long-term nursing home care -- and more intensive...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Cost of nursing homes in Old Forge, PA
The average cost of senior living in Old Forge is $3,646 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Clarks Summit, PA with an average of $3,581 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Old Forge, PA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Old Forge, PA vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Old Forge, PA by room type
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Average cost of Nursing Homes in Old Forge over time
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Old Forge
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Old Forge
Willowbrook Place in Clarks Summit, PA
5.0
My mom is happy at Willowbrook Place and her children see the results. She is well cared for at this facility and the staff here are wonderful. I would definitely recommend Willowbrook Place to others. My one suggestion for visiting a facility is making sure that you see some of the residents. ...
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The Gardens of Green Ridge in Scranton, PA
5.0
I live here at The Gardens of Green Ridge and I am very happy here. They care about me and are very helpful. The girls in activities are wonderful. They are always there to play a game with me and others. It feels like home!
Star Hill Rest Home in Harveys Lake, PA
4.5
My mom has been there for years she has always been treated like family I would recommend this personal care home to anyone
Old Forge nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Old Forge nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Old Forge, 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 Old Forge 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 Old Forge that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Old Forge, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
32%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
24%
9.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
84%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
40%
9.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
80%
22.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
44%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
52%
17.3%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Old Forge 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 Old Forge Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Old Forge, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
20%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
16%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
24%
5.4%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
8%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Old Forge 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 Old Forge partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Old Forge, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
24%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
24%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
24%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Old Forge 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 Old Forge communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Old Forge, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
8%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
24%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
12%
0.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Old Forge 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 Old Forge offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Old Forge, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
32%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36%
6.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
6.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
12%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
12%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
32%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
8%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
24%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Gardens of Green Ridge, Briarwood Senior Living and Clarks Summit Senior Living are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Old Forge, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
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