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10 Best Nursing Homes in Shillington, PA

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Shillington 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 Shillington, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Shillington is about $4,828, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 699 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Shillington, PA

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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.
Have you suddenly found yourself looking for a nursing home? We know it isn't an easy task. There is so much information to learn and so many decisions to make. Whatever your specific needs, our goal is to provide compassionate care in a clean, comfortable setting where you will feel at home. We...
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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Shillington, PA

The average cost of senior living in Shillington is $4,828 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Denver, PA with an average of $4,654 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Shillington, PA, vs. nearby cities

Shillington, PA
$4,828/mo
$4,860/mo

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

Shillington, PA
$4,828/mo
U.S. national average
$5,037/mo

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

$5,874/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,828/mo

Nursing homes costs in Shillington, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,533/mo
Studio
$5,440/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,058/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,692/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,623/mo

Senior living costs in Shillington 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: Shillington, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShillington, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,828/mo$4,778/mo$5,037/mo
Assisted Living$4,733/mo$4,440/mo$4,835/mo
Memory Care$5,874/mo$5,443/mo$5,614/mo
Independent Living$4,191/mo$4,353/mo$4,167/mo
Nursing Homes
Shillington, PA:$4,828/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,778/mo
U.S.:$5,037/mo
Assisted Living
Shillington, PA:$4,733/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,440/mo
U.S.:$4,835/mo
Memory Care
Shillington, PA:$5,874/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,443/mo
U.S.:$5,614/mo
Independent Living
Shillington, PA:$4,191/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,353/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Shillington, PA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Shillington 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 Shillington, PA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Shillington 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 median 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
Shillington, PA$4,916/mo$4,971/mo-1.1%
Pennsylvania$5,615/mo$5,383/mo+4.3%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Shillington, PA
2024 average cost:$4,916/mo
2023 average cost:$4,971/mo
Percent change:-1.1%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$5,615/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+4.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Shillington

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Shillington

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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Eagleview Landing in Exton, PA

5.0
We recently moved my mother to Eagleview from another local assisted living facility and the change has been immediately positive. From the time you enter you can feel the warmth and care that the place exudes. The rooms are so spacious, updated, bright and clean. The staff has been amazing. My ...
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The Highlands At Wyomissing a CCRC

4.4
Overall at least a four. I'd give them a five for cleanliness. They've just done an extensive remodel. I couldn't say much more, I just moved in a couple of weeks ago. I've been in pool exercises twice a week, which is what I was looking for. They have a very good system for taking us ...
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Shillington nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shillington nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shillington, 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 Shillington 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 Shillington that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Shillington, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
61.5%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
57.7%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80.8%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
84.6%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
69.2%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
46.2%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
84.6%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
46.2%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
53.8%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Shillington 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 Shillington Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shillington, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
34.6%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
38.5%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.7%
1.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shillington 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 Shillington partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shillington, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.9%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.2%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
42.3%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.5%
3.6%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Shillington 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 Shillington communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shillington, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42.3%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.2%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
38.5%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.1%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Shillington 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 Shillington offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shillington, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
46.2%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.5%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61.5%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.7%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
65.4%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
57.7%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.8%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
53.8%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
38.5%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.4%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.8%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
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