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10 Best Nursing Homes in South Tamaqua, PA

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South Tamaqua 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 24 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in South Tamaqua, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in South Tamaqua is about $4,406, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 222 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near South Tamaqua, PA

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Photo of Heritage Hill Senior Community
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33 Floor plans available
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I would give a rating of 5 to everything you mentioned. My sister, [name removed], loves to take part in the activities. She never complains about the food. Her room is always clean when we visit her. The...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Heritage Hill Senior Community is located in scenic Weatherly, Pennsylvania with beautiful views of the Pocono Mountains. Personal care and dementia are the two communities that we provide care for. We ensure that our residents get round the clock individual care. In our personal care program, we...
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9.1
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The staff members are super-friendly and helpful, and made my mom feel welcome. I only had one occasion where my phone call wasn't returned. Their procedures appear to be organized, and the residents well...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
MapleShade offers Personal Care and A Secured Dementia Unit. Please call for details.When it comes to Peace and Tranquility, MapleShade Meadows cannot be beat! Our one floor Senior Living Community is located along a picturesque creek in a meadow in the quiet town of Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania....
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Everyone at Cornerstone are fantastic. They really care about the residents and their families and the fact that there is very little turnover in staff says alot about the facility.
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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Our loved one receives good care here and really likes it. She says there's no place like home, but this is a nice place to be if she can't be at home. Because it's smaller, you get a little more...
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.
Distinctive personal care in a warm family environment staffed by competent and knowledgeable caregivers. ?Established in 1994 ?Centrally located ?Licensed by the State of Pennsylvania ?Twenty-four-hour management by licensed staff ?Respite/Short Term care
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Photo of Pleasant Trees Assisted Living and Senior Cente
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The owners and staff are very pleasant and helpful. When my parents went to see Pleasant Trees my father was very impressed with the owner's personality. Both my parents chose Pleasant Trees over another...
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.
Pleasant Trees is located in Carbon County’s lush countryside, situated on 5 beautifully landscaped acres at the base of the Blue Mountains. Our philosophy is based on a firm belief that independence is the key to a rewarding and enjoyable life. It is the mission of Pleasant Trees to provide an...
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Overall our experience with Edgemont Lodge was a very good one. The staff here is very attentive, friendly, and respectful towards the residents. The facility itself is always kept very clean and nice...
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.
It is our philosophy at Edgemont Lodge Assisted Living/Personal Care Home to promote independence through self-determination. Our residents receive individual attention to their specific needs with an emphasis on rehabilitation. Our foremost concern at Edgemont is the comfort, health and...
Photo of Tamaqua Hi Rise Apartments
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.
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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.
Photo of Renaissance Home Pinebrook
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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.
Renaissance Home Pinebrook is a senior living community located in Orwigsburg, PA, in Schuylkill County and is home to just over 3,000 people. Residents can enjoy nature walks, small town living, getting out for daily exercise, or relaxing in our comfortable community.
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Photo of Holy Family Residence Adult Day Care
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.
Photo of The Manor and Pavilion at St. Luke Village
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.
Photo of Davis Manor Personal Care
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.
Photo of Shenandoah Manor Nursing Ctr
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
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
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: 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.

Cost of nursing homes in South Tamaqua, PA

The average cost of senior living in South Tamaqua is $4,406 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include McAdoo, PA with an average of $3,912 per month.

Nursing homes costs in South Tamaqua, PA, vs. nearby cities

South Tamaqua, PA
$4,406/mo
$4,100/mo
$4,148/mo

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

South Tamaqua, PA
$4,406/mo
U.S. national average
$4,982/mo

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

$5,521/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,406/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,172/mo
Studio
$4,126/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,491/mo

Senior living costs in South Tamaqua 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 Tamaqua, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSouth Tamaqua, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,406/mo$4,778/mo$4,982/mo
Assisted Living$3,924/mo$4,440/mo$4,770/mo
Memory Care$5,521/mo$5,443/mo$5,523/mo
Independent Living$3,706/mo$4,353/mo$4,167/mo
Nursing Homes
South Tamaqua, PA:$4,406/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,778/mo
U.S.:$4,982/mo
Assisted Living
South Tamaqua, PA:$3,924/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,440/mo
U.S.:$4,770/mo
Memory Care
South Tamaqua, PA:$5,521/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,443/mo
U.S.:$5,523/mo
Independent Living
South Tamaqua, PA:$3,706/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,353/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
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Nursing homes costs in South Tamaqua, PA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in South Tamaqua 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
South Tamaqua, PA$4,853/mo$4,726/mo+2.7%
Pennsylvania$5,563/mo$5,263/mo+5.7%
National$5,616/mo$5,314/mo+5.7%
South Tamaqua, PA
2024 average cost:$4,853/mo
2023 average cost:$4,726/mo
Percent change:+2.7%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$5,563/mo
2023 average cost:$5,263/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,616/mo
2023 average cost:$5,314/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in South Tamaqua

Recent reviews for nursing homes in South Tamaqua

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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The Laurels Senior Living Community in Hazleton, PA

4.8
This is a very nice community, and it is the location we selected for my Mom. I'm familiar with some of the staff and residents, so I knew it would be a good place for her. Everyone is friendly, and it is very clean. I'd like it if they had a bit more coverage for activities, but based on the ...
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South Tamaqua nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Tamaqua nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Tamaqua, 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 Tamaqua 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 Tamaqua that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
South Tamaqua, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
29.4%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
41.2%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
94.1%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
41.2%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23.5%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
41.2%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
41.2%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in South Tamaqua 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 Tamaqua Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
South Tamaqua, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
35.3%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
17.6%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
29.4%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.8%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Tamaqua 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 Tamaqua partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
South Tamaqua, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.8%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.4%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
23.5%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.8%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in South Tamaqua 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 Tamaqua communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South Tamaqua, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.8%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.5%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
11.8%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.6%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Tamaqua 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 Tamaqua offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
South Tamaqua, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
23.5%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.8%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
5.9%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
29.4%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
29.4%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
23.5%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
17.6%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.8%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
11.8%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
29.4%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
29.4%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
17.6%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
17.6%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Heritage Hill Senior Community, Maple Shade Meadows Senior Living and Cornerstone Living are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near South Tamaqua, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 24 nursing homes facilities near South Tamaqua, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
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