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10 Best Nursing Homes in Riker, PA
Riker 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 39 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Riker, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Riker is about $3,272, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 8 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 McCormick, Georgeville and New Millport.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Riker, PA
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All categories are 5. Please keep in mind I am not in the area so I don't see her all the time I have to rely on others who visit to let me know things are. But when I call they all are very willing to chat...
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.
Surrounded by mountains, woods, and marshlands in a quiet neighborhood, DuBois Village offers spectacular views where nature is on display every day of the year! Our convenient location allows easy access to the many shops, restaurants, and parks of DuBois, as well as state of the art medical...
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During reading the information given in this page, some of the information is incorrect, this place is pet friendly as long as said pet is up to date on vaccinations and or has a veterinarian. To help keep...
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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 uncle was a resident of Brookside Senior Living in Brookville, PA and I was his POA responsible for his care decisions. He had dementia with other health problems and was a resident for about 4 years. I...
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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.
Bash's Personal Care HomeBash’s Personal Care Home is a senior living community located in historic Commodore, PA, in Indiana County with a population of just over 300 people. Residents will enjoy taking their nature walks to get exercise, and stretching their legs as the area has scenic views...
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.
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.
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.
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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: 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
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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.
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
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
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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.
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...
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Cost of nursing homes in Riker, PA
The average cost of senior living in Riker is $3,272 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Punxsutawney, PA with an average of $2,963 per month.
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Riker
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Riker
DuBois Village Personal Care Community
4.8
There is no complaints from my loved one. They do there best and call when they need too. The level of care is good. The activities director is good. My loved one enjoys Bingo. They do a lot for the residents. They interact with the residents by name. Loved one appears to be eating. Compared to ...
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Riker nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Riker nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Riker, 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 Riker 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 Riker that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Riker, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
9.5%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
4.8%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.2%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
95.2%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
9.5%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
9.5%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.2%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
9.5%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
23.8%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Riker 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 Riker Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Riker, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
9.5%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
4.8%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
4.8%
5.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Riker 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 Riker partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Riker, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
4.8%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
4.8%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
4.8%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
4.8%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Riker 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 Riker communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Riker, PANational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
4.8%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
4.8%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select programs and activities in Riker 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 Riker offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Riker, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
4.8%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
4.8%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
4.8%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
9.5%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
4.8%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
4.8%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
4.8%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
4.8%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
4.8%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
4.8%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
4.8%
0.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
4.8%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
4.8%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
DuBois Village Personal Care Community, Sun Valley Acres and Brookside Assisted Living Inc are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Riker, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 39 nursing homes facilities near Riker, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
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