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10 Best Nursing Homes in Ironstone, PA

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Photo of Chestnut Knoll
1010 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.8
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103 reviews
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I have lived at Chestnut Knoll for over 4 years now. The staff have become my family. I eat like a queen. I used to do all the activities, but now I get tired so I only do some. I am happy to be here.
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.
Beautifully placed in a quiet neighborhood, Chestnut Knoll merges both personal and memory care in a full service community. Located in Boyertown, PA just past Walnut Woods at the end of 5th Street, residents enjoy a welcome mix of privacy, security as well as independence. Whether you need...
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1313 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.9
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110 reviews
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110 reviews
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1. Everyone is friendly and helpful. 2. Caretakers do care about us. 3. We are a loving family 4. Meals are timely and delicious 5. Have good choice of plenty of food 6. Entertainment often 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.
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Photo of Keystone Villa at Douglassville Personal Care
99 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
9.6
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85 reviews
9.6
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85 reviews
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My mother has lived in the Personal Care Facility since [date removed]. I have nothing but good things to say about everyone who works here. They are so pleasant, and go out of their way to help you and...
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.
At Keystone Villa at Douglassville, there are no entrance fees, long-term leases or hidden costs, for affordable Personal Care. Personalized supportive care services are offered to our residents in a heartwarming environment so we can help you enjoy a better quality of life in our senior...
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9.3
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17 reviews
9.3
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The transportation services aren't as easy to use as we were told. The facility is immaculate and the meals are delicious and plentiful.
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.
Especially now, nothing is more comforting than being surrounded by family. And that’s just what you can expect at Arcadia when we open very soon.We’re a different kind of senior living community… with a strong family foundation and inclusive, faith-based approach – we invite you to discover the...
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1010 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.1
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41 reviews
9.1
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There is a real sense of community and caring from all levels. The staff are really attentive and genuinely seem to enjoy both residents AND each other. The facility is spotless.
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.
Berkshire Commons is an award winning senior living community, located in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country, sits on the picturesque grounds of the Reading Country Club. Residents, friends and families alike call our luxurious community 'The Place to Be,' with its premiere location and...
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What we like the most about Amity Place is the Cheery, friendly, staff (not admin) know the residents and their interests/needs, varied activities based on interests of residents, very inclusive environment...
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.
Amity Place is located in the Town of Douglassville, Pa. We are conveniently located off Rt. 422 between Pottstown and Exeter Township. We pride ourselves on our exceptional care at an affordable price. Our 2009 custom built Enlivant community is one story living with bright double windows and...
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My mom is no longer there - unfortunately passed away in July. I can elaborate by saying the caregivers were wonderful, particularly the aides. There were several who always went over and above. My mom's...
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.
Located in beautiful downtown Pottstown, PA Sanatoga Court is a Genesis senior living community offering high quality senior care. Our beautiful town of Pottstown offers residents access to parks, concerts, fine dining, shopping and cultural experiences. We offer a wide range of services...
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What we like the most about the community is the friendliness, and yes we would recommend them to other families based on our experience so far.
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.
Sanatoga Court and Sanatoga Center, two Genesis HealthCare facilities located on the same campus, offer Senior Living and Skilled Nursing options.Sanatoga Court Senior Living offers active seniors a fun, dynamic lifestyle. This lively community supports each resident's independence, while also...
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We were very happy with our experience at Manatawny. [name removed] was very helpful and worked with us to be able to place [name removed] even though he was in the edge of not being able to be placed. 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.
The Residences at Manatawny Village is a senior living community located in Pottstown, Pennsylvania. The community resides in the center of a productive farming and dairy region and has access to the nearby historic diatrict of Pottstown which offers tremendous opportunities for social,...
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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, 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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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: 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.
Have you suddenly found yourself looking for a nursing home? We know it isn't an easy task. There is so much information to learn and so many decisions to make. Whatever your specific needs, our goal is to provide compassionate care in a clean, comfortable setting where you will feel at home. We...

Cost of nursing homes in Ironstone, PA

The average cost of senior living in Ironstone is $5,125 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fleetwood, PA with an average of $4,559 per month.

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

Ironstone, PA
$5,125/mo
$5,072/mo
$5,230/mo

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

Ironstone, PA
$5,125/mo
U.S. national average
$4,836/mo

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

$5,694/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,125/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,715/mo
Studio
$5,518/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,170/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,493/mo

Senior living costs in Ironstone 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: Ironstone, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeIronstone, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,125/mo$4,732/mo$4,836/mo
Assisted Living$4,855/mo$4,271/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$5,694/mo$5,453/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living$4,275/mo$4,265/mo$4,070/mo
Nursing Homes
Ironstone, PA:$5,125/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,732/mo
U.S.:$4,836/mo
Assisted Living
Ironstone, PA:$4,855/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,271/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Ironstone, PA:$5,694/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Ironstone, PA:$4,275/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,265/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Ironstone, PA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Ironstone 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
Ironstone, PA$6,121/mo$6,202/mo-1.3%
Pennsylvania$5,614/mo$5,383/mo+4.3%
National$5,670/mo$5,388/mo+5.2%
Ironstone, PA
2024 average cost:$6,121/mo
2023 average cost:$6,202/mo
Percent change:-1.3%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$5,614/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+4.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,670/mo
2023 average cost:$5,388/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Ironstone

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Ironstone

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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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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Eagleview Landing in Exton, PA

5.0
We recently moved my mother to Eagleview from another local assisted living facility and the change has been immediately positive. From the time you enter you can feel the warmth and care that the place exudes. The rooms are so spacious, updated, bright and clean. The staff has been amazing. My ...
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Ironstone nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ironstone nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ironstone, 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 Ironstone 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 Ironstone that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ironstone, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
66.7%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
83.3%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
91.7%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.7%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
41.7%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
91.7%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
75%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
75%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Ironstone 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 Ironstone Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ironstone, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.7%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
66.7%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
8.3%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ironstone 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 Ironstone partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ironstone, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
8.3%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
66.7%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
66.7%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
41.7%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
41.7%
0.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Ironstone 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 Ironstone communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ironstone, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
41.7%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
58.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ironstone 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 Ironstone offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ironstone, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
58.3%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
75%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
58.3%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.7%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
58.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
58.3%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
25%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.3%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58.3%
0.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
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