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10 Best Nursing Homes in Balsam, PA
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Balsam nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Balsam, PA may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.
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This is a great place. In fact I want to go here when I need it. This is a caring, modern community and I can't say enough positives about them. The staff communication with the family has been excellent...
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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.
Country Terrace is a personal care home with 39 resident rooms located on the outskirts of the quaint and quiet town of Wellsboro, Pennsylvania. We are nestled in the beautiful rolling hills near the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon. There are many tourist attractions located in and around Wellsboro...
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When my sister and I toured the facility we were instantly impressed with it . I explained that my mom’s biggest challenge was getting up but once she’s up she can walk well. I asked if they could help her...
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.
Do more of what you love.Here at our assistive living community, you get to redefine your independence, pursue your favorite hobbies and live your life your way. Whether that’s connecting with new friends or trying something new like tai chi, you have choices for how you want to spend your...
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The staff is very nice and accommodating. There is more miscommunication than I would like. There should be a handbook of rules for the residents, with information of what expectations are on both sides.
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.
Leighton Place is an Enlivant community in the heart of Williamsport, Pennsylvania, the birthplace of Little League Baseball. Our hillside community overlooks the Susquehanna River and the Appalachian Mountain Range, and boasts breathtaking views from our gardens. Aside from spacious, luxurious...
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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.
Set in a quiet, residential neighborhood in a beautifully-furnished two-story stone home, our family-like environment and rich tradition set us apart from any other assisted living or personal care residence in the area. Located in Lycoming County—in the heart of north-central Pennsylvania and...
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[name removed] from A Place for Mom is a local senior living advisor in Montoursville. After giving him my information about my mother ( who had fallen the previous day), [name removed] from Celebration...
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.
We are continuing to admit new Residents, where possible and appropriate, to help residents and families in need. We will do all we can to help those who are in need of our services now and always.We are now offering Virtual Tours of our communities via Skype, Zoom and Google Duo. If you’re...
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Excellent Care and food is delicious. Memory Care has activities for the residents throughout the day. All the staff are very caring and give excellent care to the residents. The landscaping looks very...
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.
The Hillside provides senior living with services adapted to individual lifestyles and personal requirements. Residents enjoy privacy and comfort in a friendly, family-like setting, along with companionship and enriching group activities, including exercise classes, bingo games, card parties,...
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Clean and friendly staff. Prompt response if you have a question either via phone call or email. My brother has had no complaints about the food. The activities are limited, but they do take him to a senior...
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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.
Fulmer's Personal Care Home is a senior living community located in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania. The beautiful and scenic location of our community gives you amazing views helping you to relax and enjoy all of the comforts life has to offer. The picturesque village of Lock Haven sits right near the...
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I looked at some other facilities and I liked Elderwood because everyone was nice and happy to show me around. It is also a smaller facility which fit what I was looking for. The room sizes here are very...
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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.
You have come to the right place. Elderwood Assisted Living at Waverly is a vibrant and quaint community that offers individualized attention to our residents needs along with a well balanced social calendar. Amenities include housekeeping, meals, scheduled transportation and case management. We...
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They have done a good job in therapy. The staff are great and they do the best they can do. They have not contacted me. I am here all of the time. I wish they could give my wife her medications more timely.
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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 Corning Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing, we are dedicated to achieving the most positive, successful outcomes for our short-term recovery and rehab patients. We know you come here for one reason: to complete your recovery and rehab and return home. And we intend to help you reach that...
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I have a friend that lives at Manor Hills and the experience has been amazing. The rooms and facilities are clean and lovely and the staff are amazing and care very much the environment is friendly and...
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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The Courtyards at Bethany Village is a nice and clean community. We know we made the best choice for our needs. The staff does a good job of providing care for my mother-in-law. They provide activities and...
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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.
The Courtyards at Bethany Village is helping a growing population of seniors and their families meet the challenges of aging. The Courtyards is an assisted living community that provides residents with a caring, nurturing environment, comfortable studio or a suite style apartment which is...
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This is a nice community. The staff is caring and attentive. The menu has a large variety and could use some small improvements. They off her to participate in activities with the other residents. We would...
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.
Wolf Run Village is an assisted living community located in Hughesville, PA. We offer single and double residence rooms. Rooms are equipped with cable TV, individually controlled thermostats, and are fully carpeted. Some single rooms come with a private bathroom. Double rooms have kitchenettes,...
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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: Assisted 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.
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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
Cost of nursing homes in Balsam, PA
The average cost of senior living in Balsam is $4,536 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Renovo, PA with an average of $2,336 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Balsam, PA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Balsam, PA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Balsam
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Balsam
The Hillside Senior Living Community in Montoursville, PA
3.5
They were great with getting my father-in-law in the memory care unit with very short notice. They have been very patient with taking calls from my mother-in-law. There has not been much help in getting him seen at a VA Center facility that is only 3 miles away as they would prefer he use their ...
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Manor Hills in Wellsville, NY
4.8
We chose Manor Hills because of the close proximity to our home as well as the value for the money. Sometimes it has been hard to get a hold of the administrative staff. Overall its been a good experience and I would recommend them.
Leighton Place in Williamsport, PA
4.0
The biggest issue is the food quality. Everything else is good. The staff is excellent, despite being short staffed. I would recommend Leighton Place to others.
Balsam nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Balsam nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Balsam, 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 Balsam 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 Balsam that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Balsam, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
15.9%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
5.8%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.8%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
91.3%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
17.4%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
4.3%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
91.3%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
11.6%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
11.6%
18.6%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Balsam 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 Balsam Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Balsam, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
13%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
7.2%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
8.7%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
5.8%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Balsam 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 Balsam partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Balsam, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
4.3%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
10.1%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
10.1%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
8.7%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Balsam 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 Balsam communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Balsam, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
5.8%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
11.6%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
7.2%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
1.4%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Balsam 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 Balsam offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Balsam, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
14.5%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10.1%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
7.2%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
7.2%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
14.5%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
14.5%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
11.6%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10.1%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
5.8%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
14.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
13%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
8.7%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
2.9%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
13%
0.4%
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Brookdale Painted Post, Leighton Place and Country Terrace are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Balsam, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
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