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Penn Forest 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 299 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Penn Forest, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Penn Forest is about $7,935, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase.

To learn more, browse our 4831 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area. You may also consider nearby communities such as Lynnville, Christmansville and Christmans.

 

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5 for all categories. Our total experience with having our mom in Serenity Care was excellent. Our family's experience at Serenity Care Kingston was excellent. The staff was caring, professional and...
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.
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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The staff is very attentive to the patients and I know my husband enjoys the meals being served. There are activities easy to follow for the patients that are interested in them.
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.
For more than 25 years, Lehigh Commons has been providing quality health care services in a comfortable and safe environment to our residents. Together, with our team of dedicated staff members, we are committed to providing customized care and attention that fosters independence in a respected...
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I went to visit my aunt, it felt so cozy and homey. it's a rather small friendly community where everyone knows each other, especially the staff. The staff, management are amazing, caring and will do...
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.
At Briarwood Senior Living we strive for excellence in everything we do. Our number one goal is to put your safety and comfort at the top of our list. Our attention to detail and desire to please will never go unnoticed. Our highly trained staff are available to assist you 24 hours a day, 7 days...
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The staff is great! The private room is spacious. The administration team is top-notch. Everything is very clean. We know he is well taken care of.
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.
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I would give Devonhouse 3 or 4 depending on specific dynamics. The nursing team are not responsive when I call and leave messages. My aunt is doing ok which is good. To help residents with cognitive health...
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.
DevonHouse has specialized in providing the highest degree of medical care and rehabilitation services for over 33 years. Our clinical service is staffed by licensed professional nurses 24 hours a day, seven days a week, who manage and monitor a variety of diseases such as Cognitive Impairment,...
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The staff who work directly with the residents care and work hard to ensure their needs are met even though working short personnel. Nice place and the scenery is beautiful
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.
Breathtaking views overlooking the Lehigh Gap, with a panoramic view of Blue Mountain...The Village at Palmerton is conveniently located near Palmerton Hospital. We are within walking distance from all of your shopping and banking needs. We ask you to come and visit with us and see the...
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Everyone in the administrative process were helpful and answered all our questions to our satisfaction. The staff at the front desk were friendly. When we saw the house keepers the were polite and had...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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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The staff really worked well with my MIL and going to dialysis. At times it was hard to get in touch with her but part of this is due to her memory issues. They took great care of her until she passed away...
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.
Mifflin Court is a Genesis senior living community located in quaint and historic Shillington, PA. The picture perfect town is like something out of a storybook and actually served as the basis for the town of Olinger in the fictional books by legendary author John Updike. We offer all the...
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This is a wonderful facility. It has an intimate feel with a family oriented atmosphere. The staff is absolutely amazing with all the residents. The love and care they show towards each individual staying...
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.
Gluco Lodge Personal Care Home is a licensed personal care facility nestled in the scenic Cherry Valley of the Pocono Mountains. The home is quiet and remote, yet minutes from the Pocono Hospital, shopping and banking in Stroudsburg. The owners and management of Gluco Lodge Personal Care Home...
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Their compassion & care of their residents is exceptional. .I would highly recommend serenity in old forge. Their care is exceptional.
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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Photo of South Mountain Memory Care
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Mom was only there for 4 months. She passed away after a cancer diagnosis in October. The director and nurses were extremely kind and kept me informed of issues with mom's health & welfare. The entire...
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.
South Mountain Memory Care was built on the “Small House” concept. This concept has been found to be most the most successful environment for those with memory issues in that it creates a sense of home, confidence of surroundings, and ultimately happiness with residents.Research indicates that...
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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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Our Aunt has been at Evans Retirement Center for going on 2 years. It’s a small facility with a very cozy vibe. The owners ([name removed] & [name removed] ) and staff at Evans know my Aunt very well. They...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Nestled in the quiet neighborhood of Fleetwood, PA is the Evans Retirement Center whom has proudly served the Berks/Lehigh Counties since 1984. Our home is owned and operated by two generations of the Evans family. We are known for our small homelike and family like atmosphere. And we know how to...
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Our family member was very withdrawn and apprehensive about the change of his residence--had lived in the same home for 83 years! While his comfort level took several months to improve, he is a much changed...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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 Senior Living is 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 care, you can rest...
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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.
At Courtyard Luxury Senior Living, we’ve reimagined senior living to focus on enhancing every aspect of daily life.Conveniently located in the picturesque town of Clinton, NJ, everything in our community was designed with residents in mind, from the layout of the apartments to the daily...
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No problems, and they have gone above and beyond. The staff is great, they call in advance, any changes and they are calling me. It can be multiple calls daily, very clean. Their staff is on top of...
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.
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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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This place is great for functional but challenged guests who need in order of importance: meds, food, housing. They don't provide transportation but are close to bus routes.
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.
Morris-Pace Personal Care is a senior living community located in Reading, PA, in Berks County, home to just over 90,000 people. Reading is known for the Bachman Pretzel factory and coal transportation on the Reading Railroad. Residents will be able to shop, run their errands, do banking, and go...
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This is an amazing place! My mom is so happy here! Beautiful facility. Clean and always decorated beautifully for each season. Friendly and caring staffing. You get a sense of family and caring from ALL...
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.
Berkshire Commons is an award winning senior living community, located in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country, sits on the picturesque grounds of the Reading Country Club. Residents, friends and families alike call our luxurious community 'The Place to Be,' with its premiere location and...
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The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Place is clean . The staff shows real concern to the patients. Highly recommend! The only place that can handle my husband. He isn't easy.
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.
Celebration Villa of Mid Valley – Memory Care OnlyCelebration Villa of Mid Valley is a dedicated 32-unit memory care community, created exclusively for individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Because memory care is all we do, families can feel confident knowing...
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Facilities are great, always clean so that's great. As far as staff , they have a turnover rate and that hurts residents when it comes to trusting who's taking care of their needs. The long time staff...
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.
Rittenhouse Village at Lehigh Valley is conveniently located in an upscale medical and professional park across from Lehigh Valley Hospital. Our residents enjoy stunning views of Lehigh Parkway and the convenience of having top-notch physicians and specialty medical practices just minutes away....
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The food is good. The staff seems to do a good job with care. There are a lot of activities for the residents. The room sizes are large for a single occupancy. The cleanliness is hit or miss. Good Shepherd...
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.
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The facility was clean and well maintained. The room was a perfect size for two people to share. The room was furnished with a dresser for each person along with a closet for each. The staff that I met were...
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.
Retirement should be about finding new interests and actively engaging in life, but it is also a time to sit back and reflect on life and to rest and relax. Serenity Gardens is a senior living community in the small town of Kulpmont, Pennsylvania offers residents a chance to find themselves in...
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Home town setting the staff is nice and helpful the always there when need help they call when something is going on affordable lot better then a nurse if home residents are nice. For the money a good deal...
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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.
From the moment you walk in our door you will want to call Liza's House Home.  Liza's House has a  warm and friendly environment that offers supervision and assistance with activities of daily living while encouraging our Residents to maintain or regain their functional abilities. ...
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When I toured At home At Parkland for my Mom I was impressed at the more personal care they offered for someone with limited abilities, and the price was more reasonable than most for the care they offer....
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.
At Home at Parkland was founded with the primary goal of providing individualized care in a small Personal Care Home Community setting. As a Home Care and Hospice provider in Eastern Pennsylvania for 12 years we were surprised by how few options were available for those requiring specialized...

Cost of nursing homes in Penn Forest, PA

The average cost of senior living in Penn Forest is $7,935 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include East Side, PA with an average of $6,477 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Penn Forest, PA, vs. state and national averages

Penn Forest, PA
$7,935/mo
U.S. national average
$5,847/mo

Nursing homes costs in Penn Forest, PA, vs. other senior living options

$6,802/mo
Nursing Homes
$7,935/mo

Nursing homes costs in Penn Forest, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$7,359/mo
Private
$8,025/mo

Senior living costs in Penn Forest vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Penn Forest, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typePenn Forest, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Nursing Homes$7,935/mo$6,517/mo$5,847/mo
Assisted Living$5,063/mo$5,655/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,802/mo$7,186/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$3,797/mo$3,724/mo$3,520/mo
Nursing Homes
Penn Forest, PA:$7,935/mo
Pennsylvania:$6,517/mo
U.S.:$5,847/mo
Assisted Living
Penn Forest, PA:$5,063/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,655/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Penn Forest, PA:$6,802/mo
Pennsylvania:$7,186/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Penn Forest, PA:$3,797/mo
Pennsylvania:$3,724/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Penn Forest, PA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Penn Forest and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Nursing homes cost trends in Penn Forest, PA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Penn Forest have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Penn Forest, PA$5,819/mo$5,704/mo+2.0%
Pennsylvania$6,101/mo$5,825/mo+4.7%
National$6,098/mo$5,866/mo+4.0%
Penn Forest, PA
2024 average cost:$5,819/mo
2023 average cost:$5,704/mo
Percent change:+2.0%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$6,101/mo
2023 average cost:$5,825/mo
Percent change:+4.7%
National
2024 average cost:$6,098/mo
2023 average cost:$5,866/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Penn Forest

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Penn Forest

Liza's House in Danielsville, PA

4.3
Pro Food is nutritious and prepared and served to please individuals...very accommodating for food and beverages. Welcoming environment Staff tends to be very pleasant and seem to care about the residents. Staff seems to know the residents. Staff members respond when concerns are brought to ...
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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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Phoebe Richland in Richlandtown, PA

5.0
I have had a positive experience! I felt the care all around was good. I appreciated the aides especially. There's one or two aides that are not quite as friendly. I've seen some things, like dust on the curtains. We haven't heard anything about my loved one's care.

Penn Forest nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Penn Forest nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Penn Forest, 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 Penn Forest 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 Penn Forest that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Penn Forest, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
48.7%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
44.4%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.8%
23.7%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
90.1%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
58.2%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
35.3%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.1%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
54.7%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
58.2%
17.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Penn Forest 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 Penn Forest Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Penn Forest, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
46.6%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25.4%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
36.2%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10.3%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Penn Forest 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 Penn Forest partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Penn Forest, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19.4%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40.1%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
36.6%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.9%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Penn Forest 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 Penn Forest communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Penn Forest, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25.9%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.2%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
24.6%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.6%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Penn Forest 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 Penn Forest offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Penn Forest, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
37.5%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.7%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.7%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
49.1%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.3%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
49.1%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.8%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.4%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.7%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.4%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
42.7%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
24.1%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.8%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.4%
0.4%
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Chestnut Knoll, Keystone Villa at Fleetwood and Twin Cedar Senior Living are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Penn Forest, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
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