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8 Best Nursing Homes in Tafton, PA

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Tafton 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 8 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Tafton, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Tafton is about $4,043, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 125 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Tafton, PA

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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.
Life at Twin CedarTwin Cedar Senior Living is an award winning assisted living/personal care home that offers a wonderful lifestyle in a perfect location, bordering New York and New Jersey giving our residents family and friends the ability to visit with ease. Our home is a 37-bed assisted living...
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After caring for my mother for years, I came to the time that I could no longer do so. Mom was at a facility near our home until we moved. We found Briarwood, again close to our new home, and knew it was...
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.
At Briarwood Senior Living we strive for excellence in everything we do. Our number one goal is to put your safety and comfort at the top of our list. Our attention to detail and desire to please will never go unnoticed. Our highly trained staff are available to assist you 24 hours a day, 7 days...
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.
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...
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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
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
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, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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Cost of nursing homes in Tafton, PA

The average cost of senior living in Tafton is $4,043 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mount Pocono, PA with an average of $3,769 per month.

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

Tafton, PA
$4,043/mo
$3,947/mo
$3,978/mo

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

Tafton, PA
$4,043/mo
U.S. national average
$5,037/mo

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

$5,085/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,043/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,500/mo
Studio
$5,550/mo

Senior living costs in Tafton 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: Tafton, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeTafton, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,043/mo$4,778/mo$5,037/mo
Assisted Living$3,336/mo$4,440/mo$4,835/mo
Memory Care$5,085/mo$5,443/mo$5,614/mo
Independent Living$4,000/mo$4,353/mo$4,167/mo
Nursing Homes
Tafton, PA:$4,043/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,778/mo
U.S.:$5,037/mo
Assisted Living
Tafton, PA:$3,336/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,440/mo
U.S.:$4,835/mo
Memory Care
Tafton, PA:$5,085/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,443/mo
U.S.:$5,614/mo
Independent Living
Tafton, PA:$4,000/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,353/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Tafton, PA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Tafton 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
Tafton, PA$4,440/mo$5,325/mo-16.6%
Pennsylvania$5,069/mo$4,894/mo+3.6%
National$5,080/mo$4,900/mo+3.7%
Tafton, PA
2024 average cost:$4,440/mo
2023 average cost:$5,325/mo
Percent change:-16.6%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$5,069/mo
2023 average cost:$4,894/mo
Percent change:+3.6%
National
2024 average cost:$5,080/mo
2023 average cost:$4,900/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
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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 Tafton

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Tafton

Briarwood Senior Living in Newfoundland, PA

5.0
I toured Briarwood looking for a home for my grandma. I was impressed not only with how clean and nice it was but how curious staff was.

Celebration Villa of Mid Valley in Peckville, PA

3.9
Overall. Staff seem to know my mom & care about her, it's a good home for advanced dementia & memory care. But it is less residential-like & more of a hospital-like feel than some homes that have AFH-side & memory care, admin is not great with follow up , activities outside the building have ...
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Serenity Care Mid Valley in Peckville, PA

4.9
great staff was amazing. the friendliness of the staff gets a 5+++ and the care services gets a 5+. staff was wonderful, the aides were very warm and welcoming, attentive. Everything was extremely clean even the head of laundry was wonderful. I have not one bad word to say, even though my mother ...
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Tafton nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Tafton nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Tafton, 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 Tafton 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 Tafton that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Tafton, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
42.9%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
42.9%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
42.9%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.3%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
42.9%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
42.9%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Tafton 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 Tafton Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Tafton, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
42.9%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
28.6%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
14.3%
5.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Tafton 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 Tafton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Tafton, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.6%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.6%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.6%
3.6%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Tafton 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 Tafton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Tafton, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.6%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.6%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
14.3%
0.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Tafton 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 Tafton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Tafton, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
28.6%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.6%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.6%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
28.6%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.6%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.6%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
28.6%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.6%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.6%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Twin Cedar Senior Living, Briarwood Senior Living and First Choice Personal Care Home are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Tafton, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 8 nursing homes facilities near Tafton, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
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