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10 Best Nursing Homes in Waynesville, PA

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Waynesville 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 10 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Waynesville, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Waynesville is about $5,490, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 145 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Waynesville, PA

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9.9
Review score
71 reviews
9.9
Review score
71 reviews
5 star
75%
4 star
17%
3 star
4%
2 star
1%
1 star
3%
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Everything except we can't afford the price. Yes, we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience so far.
Provides: Memory Care
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.
For nearly 25 years, Arden Courts Memory Care has catered to the special needs of individuals with memory loss. Staffed by specially trained caregivers, Arden Courts cares for individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Each community features home like common areas,...
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1010 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.0
Review score
51 reviews
9.0
Review score
51 reviews
5 star
35%
4 star
33%
3 star
20%
2 star
8%
1 star
4%
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[name removed] has been wonderful to work with. Goes out of his way to be friendly. It's been a great experience so far in memory care. What we like the most about the community is the secluded location....
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.
Your home should bring out the best in you.If you want to redefine your independence, come see if our senior living community is the right fit for you. Located in the historic town of Harrisburg, we have both personal care home services and memory care all on one campus, so you’ll have the care...
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11 Photo available
88 Floor plans available
8.4
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19 reviews
8.4
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19 reviews
5 star
84%
4 star
11%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
5%
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I would give a "5" to all. I haven't eaten there but my sister says the food is good. The people there really seem to care, which I think is most important. My sister is in what's called I think a d shared...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
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My loved one lived here. It was a nice place. We thought their food was very good. Dad needed a more secure location, so we eventually needed something different than what they offered. But it was a 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.
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3 reviews
7.5
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3 reviews
5 star
33%
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33%
3 star
34%
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After careful consideration and much prayer, we felt like God lead us to Transitions, and we have been very satisfied with our Mom’s care. She enjoys the activities and raves about [name removed] who...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
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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.
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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.
The fact that you're reading this means you're probably thinking about a nursing home, for either yourself or someone you love. Do you know what your options are? In today's healthcare environment, you have far more choices than ever. We offer skilled nursing services ... and routine help with...
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Cost of nursing homes in Waynesville, PA

The average cost of senior living in Waynesville is $5,490 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pillow, PA with an average of $4,777 per month.

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

Waynesville, PA
$5,490/mo
$5,513/mo

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

Waynesville, PA
$5,490/mo
U.S. national average
$4,982/mo

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

$5,878/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,490/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,810/mo
Studio
$5,373/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,350/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,212/mo

Senior living costs in Waynesville 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: Waynesville, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWaynesville, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,490/mo$4,778/mo$4,982/mo
Assisted Living$4,606/mo$4,440/mo$4,770/mo
Memory Care$5,878/mo$5,443/mo$5,523/mo
Independent Living$4,047/mo$4,353/mo$4,167/mo
Nursing Homes
Waynesville, PA:$5,490/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,778/mo
U.S.:$4,982/mo
Assisted Living
Waynesville, PA:$4,606/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,440/mo
U.S.:$4,770/mo
Memory Care
Waynesville, PA:$5,878/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,443/mo
U.S.:$5,523/mo
Independent Living
Waynesville, PA:$4,047/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,353/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Waynesville, PA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Waynesville 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.

Waynesville, PAPA stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Waynesville, PA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Waynesville 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
Waynesville, PA$6,486/mo$6,308/mo+2.8%
Pennsylvania$5,486/mo$5,117/mo+7.2%
National$5,469/mo$5,121/mo+6.8%
Waynesville, PA
2024 average cost:$6,486/mo
2023 average cost:$6,308/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$5,486/mo
2023 average cost:$5,117/mo
Percent change:+7.2%
National
2024 average cost:$5,469/mo
2023 average cost:$5,121/mo
Percent change:+6.8%
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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 Waynesville

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Waynesville

Bethany Village in Mechanicsburg, PA

3.6
Staff is friendly and helpful. Communication with the family is good. The meals are not great. I would recommend the facility to others.

Columbia Cottage Hershey in Palmyra, PA

5.0
We are eternally grateful for the kind and professional care which my mother received for the past 3+ years while at Columbia Cottage Hershey. The care given here was of the highest quality and the programs and food were perfectly designed and delivered for the precise needs of the residents. ...
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Vibralife Senior Living in Mechanicsburg, PA

5.0
After reading the reviews. I did not Want to come here for rehab. But let me let me tell you. This facility doesn’t deserve those reviews. I have been here a week and this place is great. The staff is excellent . There is no waiting long for someone to answer your call. They constantly check ...
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Waynesville nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Waynesville nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Waynesville, 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 Waynesville 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 Waynesville that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Waynesville, 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
85.7%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
85.7%
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
85.7%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
42.9%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
57.1%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Waynesville 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 Waynesville Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Waynesville, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
42.9%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
42.9%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
28.6%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
28.6%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Waynesville 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 Waynesville partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Waynesville, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.6%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.9%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
42.9%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.9%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Waynesville 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 Waynesville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Waynesville, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.6%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.9%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
28.6%
0.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Waynesville 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 Waynesville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Waynesville, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
42.9%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.6%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.9%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.9%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.9%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.9%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.9%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.9%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.9%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
42.9%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.6%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.9%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Arden Courts Susquehanna, A Memory Care Community, Brookdale Harrisburg and The Terraces at Capitol Village are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Waynesville, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 10 nursing homes facilities near Waynesville, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
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