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10 Best Nursing Homes in Mars, PA

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Mars 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 Mars, PA may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Mars or another care type is right for you. Browse 49 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Mars.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Friendship, East Liberty and Squirrel Hill North.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Fisher Heights, Nealeys and Elora.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Mars, PA

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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, 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.
Sherwood Oaks - A Lifestyle of DistinctionEnjoy an expansive campus including lakes, woodlands and a registered arboretum.  As a full lifecare community Sherwood Oaks gives you the freedom to do the things you want now, with health care guaranteed for your future.  Residential...
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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.
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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: Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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
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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 Mars, PA

The average cost of senior living in Mars is $4,712 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Valencia, PA with an average of $4,591 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Mars, PA vs. nearby cities

Mars, PA
$4,712/mo
$4,591/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Mars, PA vs. the state and national average

Mars, PA
$4,712/mo
U.S. national average
$4,840/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Mars vs. other types of senior living

$5,134/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,712/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Mars, PA by room type

Semi-Private
$5,264/mo
Studio
$5,852/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,160/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,661/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,368/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Mars over time

Mars, PAPA stateNational

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Mars

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Mars

Brookdale Penn Hills

5.0
It's outstanding. The staff is exceptional, kind and caring. A great place for my friend[name removed] They offer personal care, housekeeping, laundry, food services medication administration and social/physical activities.

The Waters of Wexford in Warrendale, PA

4.1
It's expensivve but worth it. It is a very nice community and the staff is very friendly. Overall, it has been a goed experience.

Grace Manor at North Park in Allison Park, PA

5.0
Very special new Administrator and head nurse. Very happy

Mars nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mars nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mars, 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 Mars 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 Mars that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Mars, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
39.4%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
51.5%
10.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.9%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
93.9%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
51.5%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30.3%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90.9%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
39.4%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
51.5%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Mars 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 Mars Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Mars, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
39.4%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
24.2%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
39.4%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.1%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Mars 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 Mars partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mars, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.1%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.4%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.3%
3.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Mars 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 Mars communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mars, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.3%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.3%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
18.2%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.1%
0.8%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Mars 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 Mars offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Mars, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.2%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.1%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.4%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.4%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30.3%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.3%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24.2%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
24.2%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
24.2%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.2%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Paramount Senior Living at South Hills, Apple Blossom and Ridgecrest are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Mars, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.

There are 49 nursing homes facilities near Mars, Pennsylvania. See the full list.

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