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10 Best Nursing Homes in Ephrata, PA

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Ephrata, PA

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88 Floor plans available
9.1
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52 reviews
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My mother has gone through a lot of changes in the last few years. She started at Keystone with my father after covid because they were too sick to take care of each other and keep track of their meds. My...
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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9.3
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49 reviews
9.3
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49 reviews
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[name removed] experience is really good because of the staff, the way she has other residence that are like her family. The caretaking is great and is always on her immediate attention. She feels safe and...
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.
Welcome to Faithful Living, your home away from home nestled in the heart of Denver, PA. Our personal care home and independent living community is rooted in a heartfelt mission to enrich the lives of our senior residents, while providing support and peace of mind to their loved ones in Denver,...
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8.9
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57 reviews
8.9
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57 reviews
5 star
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Legend of Lititz is a very nice place, all the staff there are very nice, friendly and helpful. My dad is very happy there. I would suggest that other families may find Legend of Lititz a good place for...
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.
We are committed to providing quality services in a caring, comfortable environment. Our professional and personalized services are designed to enhance the quality of life for those we serve. We are dedicated to those who entrust their housing and service needs to us. At Legend of Lititz, we...
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5 reviews
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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.
Personal Care at Stevens is a 15 bed licensed Personal Care home located on the outskirts of the quant town of Stevens, Pennsylvania. We are a CCRC, offering Independent Living and Skilled Nursing Care which is conveniently attached to our center. Our newly renovated facility offers a boutique...
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My sister is doing very well at Ephrata Manor. They have worked miracles with my sister. Occupational therapy, physical therapy, church, they supply all room supplies. Real food. Snacks, beverages throughout...
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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Garden Spot Village is a great place where the staff truly cares about the residents! Everyone there is so helpful and thoughtful. Their activities and special events are so well thought out and a great time...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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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My father [name removed] is under great care at this center. He is very happy there. He says the staff are nice and friendly. He and his room are always clean and the food is good. I would highly...
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.
Every resident at Lancashire Hall is a unique individual and is entitled to be treated with dignity and respect. It is our goal to respond to each resident’s physical, social, emotional, and spiritual needs in a caring and compassionate atmosphere. We recognize that each resident and his or her...
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
Photo of Gardens at Lititz
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.
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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.

Cost of nursing homes in Ephrata, PA

The average cost of senior living in Ephrata is $4,555 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Denver, PA with an average of $4,432 per month.

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

Ephrata, PA
$4,555/mo
$4,506/mo
$4,432/mo

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

Ephrata, PA
$4,555/mo
U.S. national average
$4,836/mo

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

$5,591/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,555/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,811/mo
Studio
$4,940/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,005/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,772/mo

Senior living costs in Ephrata 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: Ephrata, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEphrata, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,555/mo$4,732/mo$4,836/mo
Assisted Living$4,383/mo$4,271/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$5,591/mo$5,453/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living$3,858/mo$4,265/mo$4,070/mo
Nursing Homes
Ephrata, PA:$4,555/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,732/mo
U.S.:$4,836/mo
Assisted Living
Ephrata, PA:$4,383/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,271/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Ephrata, PA:$5,591/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Ephrata, PA:$3,858/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,265/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Ephrata, PA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Ephrata 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
Ephrata, PA$6,991/mo$5,716/mo+22.3%
Pennsylvania$5,563/mo$5,263/mo+5.7%
National$5,618/mo$5,322/mo+5.6%
Ephrata, PA
2024 average cost:$6,991/mo
2023 average cost:$5,716/mo
Percent change:+22.3%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$5,563/mo
2023 average cost:$5,263/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,618/mo
2023 average cost:$5,322/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Ephrata

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Ephrata

The Villa St Elizabeth in Reading, PA

5.0
Two months ago, my mother was living by herself in a first floor apartment. Things were going pretty good for a while and it took her some time to adjust to the fact that at 72 years old, it was time to retire. She has had 2 major lung surgeries that put her in a rehabilitation hospital for ...
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Elderwood Senior Living at Lancaster

4.0
Trying to find the right place is difficult enough but it's nearly impossible when you are in a completely different state. I had to rely on what I saw and read on the internet to make a decision but thankfully my friend had family in the area and that knew about this community so that is the ...
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Sacred Heart Villa in Reading, PA

5.0
We haven't been able to visit since COVID, they have been very receptive. It is a smaller community which makes it more intimate, and the staff members have more time to spend with the residents. From our understanding they have a variety of rooms to choose from. Our loved one says the food is ...
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Ephrata nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ephrata nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ephrata, 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 Ephrata 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 Ephrata that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ephrata, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
28.6%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
21.4%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.7%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
85.7%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
28.6%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
21.4%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
85.7%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
28.6%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
21.4%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Ephrata 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 Ephrata Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ephrata, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
28.6%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
14.3%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
21.4%
6.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ephrata 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 Ephrata partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ephrata, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.4%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.6%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.4%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.1%
0.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Ephrata 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 Ephrata communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ephrata, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
21.4%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.6%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
28.6%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.1%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ephrata 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 Ephrata offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ephrata, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
14.3%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.4%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.6%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
21.4%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
21.4%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.4%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.4%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.4%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
21.4%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.6%
0.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
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