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10 Best Nursing Homes in Swarthmore, PA
Swarthmore 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 59 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Swarthmore, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Swarthmore is about $5,892, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 988 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 Porches Mill, Seven Stars and Eldridge Hill.
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St. Francis was OK with my mother. No problems with them. They seemed to be fine as far as the rehab went and getting her back on her feet.
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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.
Dunwoody Village is a continuing care retirement community located on 83 acres in Newton Square, PA. Founded in 1924, Dunwoody has always been a community where excellent healthcare is a priority. We expanded our assisted living accommodations to meet the growing needs of seniors who require...
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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.
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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At Brinton Manor, a Genesis HealthCare facility, we offer our patients and residents outstanding care, delivered by highly skilled practitioners in a warm and comfortable setting. Our Quality Healthcare Units provide skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients and residents....
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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.
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.
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.
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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.
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: 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.
People use nursing home services for any number of reasons -- because today's nursing homes can provide solutions to almost every eldercare problem. No matter what your healthcare needs are, our goal is to provide compassionate care in a clean, comfortable setting where you will feel at home. We...
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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.
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.
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
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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.
Robinson Personal Care Home is a senior living community located in Philadelphia, PA. Philadelphia is a very busy city and home to about 1.5 million people. Residents can find a host of activities to partake in, including going to restaurants, doing their shopping, going to games, concerts and...
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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.
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.
At Naamans Creek Country Manor, a Genesis HealthCare facility, we offer our patients and residents outstanding care, delivered by highly skilled practitioners in a warm and comfortable setting. Our Quality Healthcare Units provide skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients and...
Cost of nursing homes in Swarthmore, PA
The average cost of senior living in Swarthmore is $5,892 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Village Green-Green Ridge, PA with an average of $5,719 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Swarthmore, PA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Swarthmore
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Swarthmore
Silver Springs at East Norriton
5.0
First, you need to see this facility. They did a major renovation and it looks so different. It has been modernized and looks amazing.
My Mom has been at Brandywine for a few years. It is a tough decision to make when your loved one needs more care than what you can give. The apartments are ...
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Artman Lutheran Home in Ambler, PA
5.0
Dave the activity man is such a asset to Artman ,he is really trying to help my Mom and all the residents .He takes a real interest and will find
family members and update them on how their loved one is doing .My Mom really likes him ! So glad he is there !
Simpson Meadows in Downingtown, PA
3.9
I can't recommend the community due to the way we exited the community. We had multiple attempts to reconcile a balance due and it was never resolved and we never heard back on a resolution to this.
Swarthmore nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Swarthmore nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Swarthmore, 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 Swarthmore 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 Swarthmore that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Swarthmore, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
52.4%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
71.4%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
73.8%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
59.5%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
40.5%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
69%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
47.6%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
61.9%
17.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Swarthmore 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 Swarthmore Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Swarthmore, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
38.1%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
38.1%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.1%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Swarthmore 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 Swarthmore partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Swarthmore, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
31%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40.5%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
38.1%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Swarthmore 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 Swarthmore communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Swarthmore, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40.5%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.2%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
28.6%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.4%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Swarthmore 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 Swarthmore offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Swarthmore, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
47.6%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.2%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.2%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.6%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.5%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.2%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.9%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
45.2%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
47.6%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Traditions of Cross Keys, Azalea at Cinnaminson and Sunrise of Lafayette Hill are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Swarthmore, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
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