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10 Best Nursing Homes in Palmer Heights, PA
Palmer Heights 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 27 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Palmer Heights, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Palmer Heights is about $4,781, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 592 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 Stanton, Sand Brook and Sandy Ridge.
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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: 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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Palmer Heights, PA
The average cost of senior living in Palmer Heights is $4,781 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Coplay, PA with an average of $4,504 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Palmer Heights, PA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Palmer Heights, PA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Palmer Heights
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Palmer Heights
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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Bethlehem Manor Senior Living
5.0
We have been very happy with Bethlehem Manor, we would highly recommend them to any family. They are a very caring group of people. Our loved one was nervous her first day but they were so helpful with the transition and made her feel comfortable right away. She now has fit right in and is very ...
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Riverton Enhanced Senior Living in Allentown, PA
4.6
Everybody is wonderful, staff is incredible, and all of my questions are answered. I have a spacious one bedroom apartment that I really enjoy. All the residents are very nice. We have wonderful activities and our activities director keeps us busy everyday. The nursing staff always makes sure we ...
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Palmer Heights nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Palmer Heights nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Palmer Heights, 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 Palmer Heights 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 Palmer Heights 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
60.7%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
46.4%
9.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
89.3%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.4%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60.7%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.6%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
85.7%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60.7%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
57.1%
17.3%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Palmer Heights 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 Palmer Heights 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
53.6%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
17.9%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
28.6%
5.4%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.3%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Palmer Heights 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 Palmer Heights 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
10.7%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.7%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Palmer Heights 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 Palmer Heights communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
17.9%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32.1%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
14.3%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Palmer Heights 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 Palmer Heights offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
25%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.4%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.9%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
6.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.6%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.9%
6.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
17.9%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.4%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
17.9%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
28.6%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
25%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.9%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25%
0.4%
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Spring Village at Pocono, South Mountain Memory Care and Hidden Meadows on the Ridge are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Palmer Heights, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
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