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Upper Saucon 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 48 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Upper Saucon, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Upper Saucon is about $4,991, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 1424 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Upper Saucon, PA

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory 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.
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.
At the Birches of Lehigh Valley, you'll find a beautiful new building and a culture of care where the focus is on living! Our personal care and memory care neighborhoods will provide as little or as much assistance as needed while creating an environment where seniors can live their best...
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Since moving my Dad to Country Meadows of Allentown, we have seen his health improve through their kind and compassionate care. The Connections Memory Support area focuses on comprehensive care and...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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I really enjoyed visiting my mom. The people were so sweet and kind. I think the rate was very reasonable. The facility is beautiful and very clean.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory 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.
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.
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My Father has been at Sacred heart about 4 months. We have had a very positive experience with his living there. Almost all of the staff is absolutely wonderful, caring and loving. A few leave a bit to be...
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.
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We were very impressed with Sacred Heart Senior Living by Saucon Creek. They took exceptional care of my mom while she was there. She was there for a short respite stay, and we couldn't have been more...
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.
The true success of our community is measured through lifestyles enriched, not changed.... Nestled quietly in rural Saucon Valley, Sacred Heart Senior Living by Saucon Creek promises quality care that assures personal purpose and peace of mind. Located minutes from the Saucon Valley Country Club...
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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.
Weston Senior Living Center at EmmausWeston Senior Living Center at Emmaus is a senior living community located in Emmaus, PA, in Lehigh County and home to just over 11,000 people. Emmaus was voted one of the top 100 Best Places to Live by Money magazine and residents will enjoy the small town...
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My mom was at the Kirkland Village Health Center for several days, and my family spent many hours a day with her there. It is a cheerful and bright building with cozy rooms, a friendly and helpful staff, and...
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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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.
ABBE Hall serves the greater Lehigh Valley with exceptional assisted living and personal care services at a beautifully revitalized South Bethlehem campus. Located close to Lehigh University, ABBE Hall offers excellent access to senior centers, libraries, churches, shops, restaurants and...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Turn Retirement Dreams into a RealityLocated in heart of Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley is a community filled with activity and connections, providing countless ways to lead a healthy, fulfilling lifestyle. Life at our community offers generous opportunities to enjoy friendships, improve your...
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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.
Mount Trexler Manor is a senior living community located in Limeport, PA, in Lehigh County. Known for its historic baseball stadium, Limeport is an unincorporated community on the Saucon Creek in the Lower Milford Township area. Residents who enjoy small towns will be able to take quiet walks to...
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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: 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.
Welcome to Blough Health care Center! We are located in the historic area of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and have provided quality nursing care for over 50 years.  Our 59 bed property is recognized in the community for our outstanding skilled and personal care, as well as our short-term...
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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.
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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.
Quakertown House is a senior living community located in Quakertown, PA, located in Bucks County and home to just over 9,000 people. Quakertown is a small borough near Bethlehem and Philadelphia and also part of the Bethlehem-Allentown urbanized areas. Residents will enjoy the proximity to...
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 Upper Saucon, PA

The average cost of senior living in Upper Saucon is $4,991 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bath, PA with an average of $4,767 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Upper Saucon, PA vs. nearby cities

Upper Saucon, PA
$4,991/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Upper Saucon, PA vs. the state and national average

Upper Saucon, PA
$4,991/mo
U.S. national average
$4,911/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Upper Saucon vs. other types of senior living

$5,748/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,991/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Upper Saucon, PA by room type

Semi-Private
$4,271/mo
Studio
$5,107/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,223/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,140/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Upper Saucon over time

Upper Saucon, PAPA stateNational

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Upper Saucon

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Upper Saucon

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 Palmerton

4.0
The Palmerton community is very nice and welcoming for seniors that can get around well. However for higher level of care such as level E that my father had, I would not recommend it there. This is due to lack of responsiveness and follow thru of nursing staff.

Legend of Allentown

5.0
my family member has received excellent care at Legend. The staff has gone out of their way to help adjust to his circumstances

Upper Saucon nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Upper Saucon nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Upper Saucon, 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 Upper Saucon 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 Upper Saucon that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Upper Saucon, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
62.8%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
46.5%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
90.7%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
72.1%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
34.9%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.4%
22.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
65.1%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
58.1%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Upper Saucon 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 Upper Saucon Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Upper Saucon, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
65.1%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
37.2%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
46.5%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Upper Saucon 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 Upper Saucon partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Upper Saucon, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.3%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
53.5%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
48.8%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.2%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Upper Saucon 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 Upper Saucon communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Upper Saucon, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
34.9%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
53.5%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
27.9%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.3%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Upper Saucon 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 Upper Saucon offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Upper Saucon, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
53.5%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34.9%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.9%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.8%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.1%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
65.1%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.2%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.2%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.2%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.2%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
55.8%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
34.9%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.2%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.5%
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Keystone Villa at Fleetwood, Chestnut Knoll and The Pathways at Warrington are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Upper Saucon, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.

There are 48 nursing homes facilities near Upper Saucon, Pennsylvania. See the full list.

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