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Photo of Brookdale Grayson View
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22 Floor plans available
9.3
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16 reviews
9.3
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16 reviews
5 star
57%
4 star
31%
3 star
6%
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All the staff have been wonderful with my mom from keeping her busy with activities, crafts and cooking. With Mom having dementia, it has been many years since she would participate in any of those. When we...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Brookdale Grayson View was built in 2000 and is a proud member of the Brookdale family. Brookdale is one of the largest retirement community providers in the United States and serves thousands of seniors by providing customized care, signature programs and quality of life for each of our...
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9.0
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9 reviews
9.0
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9 reviews
5 star
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All 5. The place is excellent. The facility is very nice, home like feeling. The residents are wonderful. The staff is great. Clean environment. Activities daily to meet the residents needs. Movies, music...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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8.3
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23 reviews
8.3
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23 reviews
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9%
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0%
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I would rate the above 5. The staff is wonderful but my Dad is not happy there and we are in the process of moving him to Celebration Villa in Lewisburg.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Three meals per day plus snacks Assistance with all Activities of Daily living including: bathing, dressing, grooming, and medication monitoring and management. Coordination of medical appointments. Linen and Housekeeping services. Scheduled transportation for all planned events and...
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Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Overlook Ridge is a small community on the campus of Mt. View, A Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. With a warm residential atmosphere, Overlook Ridge provides a range of services that promotes a balance of independence and assistance to make you comfortable. Each apartment has a tea kitchen,...
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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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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Things are going very good for my friend since moving in here. Her apartment is huge, she has a kitchen to cook her own meals in. They have housekeeping about once a week to help her out. They also have a...
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Pennsfield Senior Apartments are located in rural Selinsgrove in Snyder County, Pennsylvania. This quiet and serene borough is the sublime place to settle in and enjoy the small town life. Selinsgrove is right in the center of the Susquehanna River Valley which is full of luscious trees and...
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Provides: Independent Living
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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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Luther Ridge has provided my mom with the most amazing care and attention. She is thriving here-- a changed person. My only regret is that we didn't get her in sooner. I am deeply appreciative of all of...
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.
Luther Ridge at Seiders Hill is a senior living community located in Pottsville, PA, in Schuylkill County and home to just over 14,000 people. Pottsville is a fun, small city with mountain views, and lots of small stores and restaurants. Residents will enjoy going for nature walks, getting out to...
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Cost of independent living in Shamokin, PA

The average cost of senior living in Shamokin is $3,002 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gordon, PA with an average of $1,995 per month.

Independent living costs in Shamokin, PA, vs. nearby cities

Shamokin, PA
$3,002/mo
$3,577/mo

Independent living costs in Shamokin, PA, vs. state and national averages

Shamokin, PA
$3,002/mo
U.S. national average
$4,070/mo

Independent living costs in Shamokin, PA, vs. other senior living options

$5,221/mo
Independent Living
$3,002/mo

Independent living costs in Shamokin, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,150/mo
Studio
$3,482/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,063/mo

Senior living costs in Shamokin vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Shamokin, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShamokin, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Independent Living$3,002/mo$4,265/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living$3,958/mo$4,271/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$5,221/mo$5,453/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Shamokin, PA:$3,002/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,265/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Shamokin, PA:$3,958/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,271/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Shamokin, PA:$5,221/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
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Independent living costs in Shamokin, PA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Shamokin 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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Independent living cost trends in Shamokin, PA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Shamokin 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
Shamokin, PA$3,445/mo$3,148/mo+9.4%
Pennsylvania$2,724/mo$2,742/mo-0.7%
National$2,774/mo$2,763/mo+0.4%
Shamokin, PA
2024 average cost:$3,445/mo
2023 average cost:$3,148/mo
Percent change:+9.4%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$2,724/mo
2023 average cost:$2,742/mo
Percent change:-0.7%
National
2024 average cost:$2,774/mo
2023 average cost:$2,763/mo
Percent change:+0.4%
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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 independent living in Shamokin

Recent reviews for independent living in Shamokin

Vintage Knolls in Danville, PA

4.4
Overall, the staff is very friendly and helpful. They have been kind to my father. There is not a license clinicians after hours. Which limits some options. When I evaluated Vintage Knolls, they had explain they could do level of care one through five. Administration ,at least initially did not ...
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Brookdale Grayson View in Selinsgrove, PA

5.0
When my dad who was diagnosed with terminal cancer finished therapy at a local nursing home I needed to find a place for him to comfortably spend his last days Grayson View was recommended. Moving him in turned out to be the best thing for him. The facility is clean and modern. The rooms are ...
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Nottingham Village in Northumberland, PA

5.0
All 5. The place is excellent. The facility is very nice, home like feeling. The residents are wonderful. The staff is great. Clean environment. Activities daily to meet the residents needs. Movies, music and wine and cheese. Meals are excellent and dining meets the needs of residents by ...
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Shamokin independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shamokin independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shamokin, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shamokin independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Shamokin partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shamokin, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
10%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
10%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Shamokin independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Shamokin communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shamokin, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
10%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shamokin independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Shamokin offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shamokin, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
20%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
10%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
10%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
20%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
10%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20%
47%
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