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10 Best Nursing Homes in Lucerne Mines, PA

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zipAverageCost: $3,172

Nursing Homes Facilities near Lucerne Mines, PA

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Photo of Heritage Grove at Indiana
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Our mother has been at Heritage Grove at Indiana for about a month. Like most older people, our mother didn't want to leave her home. Everyone we have met has been very nice and welcoming. The nursing staff,...
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.
Indiana Square is a community that offers assisted living and memory care services in Indiana, Pennsylvania. We understand every seniors' needs are different, and thanks to experienced caregivers, those needs can be met through individualized care plans. Round-the-clock compassionate caregivers...
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The Moorhead place in Indiana pa is in need of a program director. Since [name removed] left the moral of the residents is very low. She was the best and since she left as of right now I would not really...
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.
Moorehead Place is located on the west edge of the small town of Indiana, Pennsylvania. We are two miles east of White Woods Nature Center and about a mile north of Indiana Mall. Our community offers individualized care in a warm and engaging environment. Residents enjoy many activities with us,...
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A huge thank you to [name removed]. If everyone was this kind it would be so much easier to handle life. Forever grateful for the extra hugs when I needed them most. Thank you [name removed] for the...
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.
At St. Andrew's Village, you have the flexibility to create your own experience. All of our senior living services are available as you need them— Personal Care Services may be exactly what you are looking for. As Indiana, PA's only Continuing Care Retirement Community, we go beyond...
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My sister seems to be adapting well to her new residence here. We’re very happy with the facility overall. I’m particularly impressed with the administrator and the owner. They’re both very competent,...
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
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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.
Breezy Point Senior care is owned and operated by a Licensed Practical Nurse.  We have qualified staff and our goal is to provide top quality care in Indiana County, Pennsylvania.  We provide three home cooked meals and snacks daily along with a variety of home made baked goods.  We offer private...
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
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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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Cost of nursing homes in Lucerne Mines, PA

The average cost of senior living in Lucerne Mines is $3,172 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Creekside, PA with an average of $2,881 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Lucerne Mines, PA, vs. nearby cities

Lucerne Mines, PA
$3,172/mo
$3,040/mo

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

Lucerne Mines, PA
$3,172/mo
U.S. national average
$4,836/mo

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

$5,530/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,172/mo

Nursing homes costs in Lucerne Mines, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,150/mo
Studio
$5,045/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,920/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,000/mo

Senior living costs in Lucerne Mines 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: Lucerne Mines, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLucerne Mines, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,172/mo$4,732/mo$4,836/mo
Assisted Living$3,080/mo$4,271/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$5,530/mo$5,453/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living$3,211/mo$4,265/mo$4,070/mo
Nursing Homes
Lucerne Mines, PA:$3,172/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,732/mo
U.S.:$4,836/mo
Assisted Living
Lucerne Mines, PA:$3,080/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,271/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Lucerne Mines, PA:$5,530/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Lucerne Mines, PA:$3,211/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,265/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Lucerne Mines, PA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Lucerne Mines 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
Lucerne Mines, PA$5,799/mo$4,485/mo+29.3%
Pennsylvania$4,876/mo$4,715/mo+3.4%
National$4,890/mo$4,808/mo+1.7%
Lucerne Mines, PA
2024 average cost:$5,799/mo
2023 average cost:$4,485/mo
Percent change:+29.3%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$4,876/mo
2023 average cost:$4,715/mo
Percent change:+3.4%
National
2024 average cost:$4,890/mo
2023 average cost:$4,808/mo
Percent change:+1.7%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Lucerne Mines

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Lucerne Mines

The Atrium, A Choice Community in Johnstown, PA

3.6
Activities only happen in the morning. I am not a morning person. We have never had an activity off location. There has never been a therapy animal visit even though I have begged for it. I can't regulate the temperature in my room. Today the heat coming out of my wall heater was 140 degrees and ...
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The Fountains at Indiana

4.5
Bight and Beautiful building. Staff were pleasant and knowledgeable.

Loyalhanna Senior Suites and Personal Care in Latrobe, PA

4.5
This facility was so very well organized, so caring and compassionate. A family member was there for skilled nursing/physical rehabilitation. He received the best of care, encouragement and was treated respectfully. The staff was awesome, they answered all questions they kept him comfortable ...
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Lucerne Mines nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lucerne Mines nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lucerne Mines, 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 Lucerne Mines 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 Lucerne Mines that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Lucerne Mines, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
62.5%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
62.5%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
62.5%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
37.5%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Lucerne Mines 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 Lucerne Mines Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lucerne Mines, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
62.5%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
37.5%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
25%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.5%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lucerne Mines 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 Lucerne Mines partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lucerne Mines, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
37.5%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25%
0.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Lucerne Mines 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 Lucerne Mines communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lucerne Mines, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.5%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.5%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
25%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lucerne Mines 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 Lucerne Mines offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lucerne Mines, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.5%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.5%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.5%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.5%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
0.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.5%
0.5%
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Heritage Grove at Indiana, Moorehead Place and St. Andrews Village are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Lucerne Mines, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 13 nursing homes facilities near Lucerne Mines, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
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