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10 Best Nursing Homes in Schofer, PA
Schofer 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 18 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Schofer, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Schofer is about $4,661, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 236 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 Five Locks, Berne and Edenburg.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Schofer, PA
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The staff is amazing, they go above and beyond for their residents. My father has always been well taken care of here, even with his dementia. I highly recommend to anyone who is seeking care for their elder...
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.
Beautifully placed in a quiet neighborhood, Chestnut Knoll merges both personal and memory care in a full service community. Located in Boyertown, PA just past Walnut Woods at the end of 5th Street, residents enjoy a welcome mix of privacy, security as well as independence. Whether you need...
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9.2
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We have been very happy with Lehigh Commons. They are very accommodating when having to schedule doctors appointments and travel back-and-forth. They make sure my father is up, showered and dressed every day...
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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28 reviews
Peace of mind knowing my mother was in excellent hands. Every single member of the staff was kind, respectful and very loving with my mom. Hospice care was recommended at the appropriate time so mom was...
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.
We are a unique senior adult residence in Lehigh County, specializing in personal health care services for individuals living with Alzheimer or dementia. We adopted a university proven method of service. The services at Cornerstone Living provides exceptional security & compassionate care...
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9.1
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24 reviews
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.
Arden Courts of Allentown is the first memory care community of the Lehigh Valley, serving residents and their families for over 25 years. We spent more than 5 years researching and developing the design, layout and programming of the community. It is NOT a dementia unit, locked hall or wing like...
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61 reviews
From our first meeting with the staff, we knew this was the place for mom. Everyone is very friendly, professional and caring. When mom entered hospice care, the staff was friendly, compassionate 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.
Heather Glen offers a tranquil setting where seniors can maintain their independence with access to professional staff 24/7. Both residents and families find comfort in knowing that our experienced staff provides personalized services and nursing care.Based from the Six components of Health,...
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8.3
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35 reviews
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 Legend of Allentown, you’ll find a vibrant atmosphere that values both community and individuality. Gathering areas are purposefully designed to make life more engaging, convenient and social, while a variety of residential floorplans offer comfortable, private retreats in which you can...
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8.0
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16 reviews
We aren't sure of all the activities they have for the residents but we do know our loved ones participates in a lot of them. They are short staffed like a lot of other places right now which is why we gave...
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.
A New sense of home is what the Willow Senior Living Community can bring to you and your loved ones. Celebrating life every day is not just our slogan, but a true philosophy we hold dear in every aspect imaginable. Our approach to providing an exceptional living option is exemplified in the...
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14 reviews
They are doing great things for my grandmother. She likes her newly remodeled suite and is getting much better care there, then she did in the past. She loves the activities, staff and her "friends."
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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10 reviews
Since moving my Dad to Country Meadows of Allentown, we have seen his health improve through their kind and compassionate care. The Connections Memory Support area focuses on comprehensive care and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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Grand View ManorGrand View Manor is a senior community meets the dreams of those who wish to retire in the country, away from the hustle and bustle, the traffic and stress of the urban environment. Located in rural Fleetwood, Pennsylvania, Grand View Manor puts residents on top of a hill with...
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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.
The Buehrle Center is a senior living community centrally located in Topton, PA amongst the rolling hills of northeastern Berks County. Our vibrant community is close to both Allentown and Reading and just an easy drive to Philadelphia or New York City. With five colleges in the region and many...
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My father made the transition from Assisted Living into skilled nursing @ Kutztown Manor successfully, which I will attribute to the care, attention, good food, and overall positive feelings of the staff and...
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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.
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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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 Schofer, PA
The average cost of senior living in Schofer is $4,661 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Slatington, PA with an average of $4,376 per month.
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Schofer
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Schofer
Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Old Orchard in Easton, PA
4.3
It was a very nice facility, well kept and the administration and staff were very nice and helpful. I was comfortable with my husband being there as he needed 24 hour care. The particular care givers he had were fabulous and loved him and took good care of him. This is just me venting. ...
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The Villa St Elizabeth in Reading, PA
5.0
Two months ago, my mother was living by herself in a first floor apartment. Things were going pretty good for a while and it took her some time to adjust to the fact that at 72 years old, it was time to retire. She has had 2 major lung surgeries that put her in a rehabilitation hospital for ...
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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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Schofer nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Schofer nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Schofer, 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 Schofer 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 Schofer that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Schofer, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
62.5%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
43.8%
9.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
81.3%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
87.5%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
62.5%
9.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
50%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
75%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
62.5%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
62.5%
17.3%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Schofer 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 Schofer Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Schofer, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
56.3%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
56.3%
5.4%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.8%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Schofer 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 Schofer partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Schofer, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
56.3%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
56.3%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43.8%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Schofer 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 Schofer communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Schofer, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
37.5%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.8%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Schofer 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 Schofer offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Schofer, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
56.3%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
43.8%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.5%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.5%
6.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.3%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.3%
6.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
56.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
56.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
25%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
0.4%
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Chestnut Knoll, Keystone Villa at Fleetwood and South Mountain Memory Care are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Schofer, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
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