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10 Best Nursing Homes in Orefield, PA

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Orefield 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 37 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Orefield, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Orefield is about $4,799, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 1114 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Orefield, PA

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Weston Senior Living Center at EmmausWeston Senior Living Center at Emmaus is a senior living community located in Emmaus, PA, in Lehigh County and home to just over 11,000 people. Emmaus was voted one of the top 100 Best Places to Live by Money magazine and residents will enjoy the small town...
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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.
Turn Retirement Dreams into a RealityLocated in heart of Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley is a community filled with activity and connections, providing countless ways to lead a healthy, fulfilling lifestyle. Life at our community offers generous opportunities to enjoy friendships, improve your...
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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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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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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 Orefield, PA

The average cost of senior living in Orefield is $4,799 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Weissport, PA with an average of $4,214 per month.

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

Orefield, PA
$4,799/mo
$4,824/mo

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

Orefield, PA
$4,799/mo
U.S. national average
$4,909/mo

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

$5,799/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,799/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,235/mo
Studio
$5,054/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,076/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,838/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Orefield over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Orefield

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Orefield

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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The Palmerton

4.0
The Palmerton community is very nice and welcoming for seniors that can get around well. However for higher level of care such as level E that my father had, I would not recommend it there. This is due to lack of responsiveness and follow thru of nursing staff.

Legend of Allentown

5.0
my family member has received excellent care at Legend. The staff has gone out of their way to help adjust to his circumstances

Orefield nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Orefield nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Orefield, 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 Orefield 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 Orefield 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
63.6%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
51.5%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.9%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
93.9%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
69.7%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
36.4%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90.9%
22.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
63.6%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60.6%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Orefield 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 Orefield Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Orefield, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.7%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
42.4%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
45.5%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.2%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Orefield 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 Orefield 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
24.2%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
63.6%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
63.6%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.4%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Orefield 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 Orefield communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Orefield, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
45.5%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60.6%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
36.4%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
24.2%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Orefield 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 Orefield offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
57.6%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.4%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
63.6%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60.6%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60.6%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.5%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.4%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
57.6%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
27.3%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.3%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
51.5%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Keystone Villa at Fleetwood, Chestnut Knoll and Keystone Villa at Douglassville Personal Care are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Orefield, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.

There are 37 nursing homes facilities near Orefield, Pennsylvania. See the full list.

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