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10 Best Nursing Homes in South Abington, PA

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South Abington 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 110 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in South Abington, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in South Abington is about $6,477, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase.

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Nursing Homes Facilities near South Abington, PA

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Last Updated: 9/17/26
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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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.
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: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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...
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.
First Choice, a licensed Personal Care Home located in beautiful Lake Ariel, PA is just minutes from interstate 84. Our staff takes pride in being able to provide a beautiful home to our Senior population. We have a small personalized care home with 14 brand new , beautiful suites. With...
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.
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.
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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
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.
The Brookside Personal Care Home, located in South Sterling, PA is a personal care home committed to providing its residents with a setting where they can continue their independnt lifestyle. We are a 24 bed facility, where residents receive personalized attention by the professional staff who...
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.
Fern Wood ManorFern Wood Manor is a senior living community located in Sweet Valley, PA, in Luzerne County, which is considered an unincorporated community. In this small town, residents who enjoy getting out for nature walks and getting in their daily exercise. They can also do their shopping...
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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.
Davis Manor is committed to providing quality, compassionate, and professional services to the Residents entrusted in our care. The staff at Davis Manor is committed to assisting our Residents attain and maintain their highest level of physical, spiritual, and psychosocial functioning for as...
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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
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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: Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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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.
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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
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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.

Cost of nursing homes in South Abington, PA

The average cost of senior living in South Abington is $6,477 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Honesdale, PA with an average of $6,402 per month.

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

South Abington, PA
$6,477/mo
U.S. national average
$5,847/mo

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

$6,290/mo
Nursing Homes
$6,477/mo

Nursing homes costs in South Abington, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,330/mo
Private
$6,577/mo

Senior living costs in South Abington 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: South Abington, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSouth Abington, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Nursing Homes$6,477/mo$6,517/mo$5,847/mo
Assisted Living$4,409/mo$5,655/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,290/mo$7,186/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$2,565/mo$3,724/mo$3,520/mo
Nursing Homes
South Abington, PA:$6,477/mo
Pennsylvania:$6,517/mo
U.S.:$5,847/mo
Assisted Living
South Abington, PA:$4,409/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,655/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
South Abington, PA:$6,290/mo
Pennsylvania:$7,186/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
South Abington, PA:$2,565/mo
Pennsylvania:$3,724/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Nursing homes costs in South Abington, PA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in South Abington 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
South Abington, PA$5,486/mo$5,179/mo+5.9%
Pennsylvania$6,101/mo$5,825/mo+4.7%
National$6,098/mo$5,866/mo+4.0%
South Abington, PA
2024 average cost:$5,486/mo
2023 average cost:$5,179/mo
Percent change:+5.9%
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 South Abington

Recent reviews for nursing homes in South Abington

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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Star Hill Rest Home in Harveys Lake, PA

4.5
My mom has been there for years she has always been treated like family I would recommend this personal care home to anyone

Oakwood Terrace in Moosic, PA

4.9
When the situation arose that I knew I needed to place my mom in a specialized care facility. "A Place for Mom" was a lifesaver and comfort to me. They provided me with many choices of facilities helped to set up appts, and the staff was kind and compassionate. They helped me find this ...
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South Abington nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Abington nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Abington, 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 South Abington 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 South Abington that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
South Abington, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
37.3%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
38.2%
9.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.2%
23.7%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
88.2%
24%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
51.8%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.2%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.2%
20.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50.9%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
55.5%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in South Abington 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 South Abington Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
South Abington, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
36.4%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
15.5%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
28.2%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
8.2%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Abington 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 South Abington partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
South Abington, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.8%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.3%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
23.6%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.6%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in South Abington 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 South Abington communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South Abington, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10.9%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
24.5%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
10%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
2.7%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Abington 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 South Abington offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
South Abington, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
26.4%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.4%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.1%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40.9%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.5%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.2%
6.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20.9%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15.5%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.4%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.8%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
32.7%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
19.1%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.3%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.8%
0.4%
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Willowbrook Place, Elan Gardens, Inc. and Clarks Summit Senior Living are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near South Abington, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
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