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Photo of The Gardens of Green Ridge
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58 reviews
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My mom lived at the Gardens for a couple of years. She loved it there, she felt she was part of the "family" there. (and she was) The people living there are treated with such love and respect. I never...
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.
The Gardens of Green Ridge can be found in Scranton, the sixth largest city in Pensylvania. Counting a little over 90,000 people, Scranton is large enough to be of interest to tourism, yet small enough to have that intimate small town feel. The Gardens of Green Ridge prides itself on being a...
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44 Floor plans available
9.9
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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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88 Photos available
9.8
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96 reviews
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The staff and residents at Twin Cedars have been very wonderful to our family member and we thank them for their love and compassion.
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.
Life at Twin CedarTwin Cedar Senior Living is an award winning assisted living/personal care home that offers a wonderful lifestyle in a perfect location, bordering New York and New Jersey giving our residents family and friends the ability to visit with ease. Our home is a 37-bed assisted living...
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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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1010 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.7
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115 reviews
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The facility is very well appointed and well kept. The staff is very friendly and the administrative staff is very open to suggestions and listens actively to issues and resolves them expediently.
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.
Atria Bethlehem understands the importance of seniors maintaining a healthy balance between independence and safety. That's why our Pennsylvania retirement community provides them with everything they need to feel secure in their surroundings and comfortable to participate in daily activities....
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73 reviews
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Although our father’s stay at Colonial Manor was short, we believe he was genuinely cared for and respected in his final weeks. The staff was kind, respectful, and made him feel welcome. We were also...
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.
Colonial Manor at Panther Valley is an assisted care community located in Hackettstown, NJ. The city of Hackettstown is located in Warren County and home to about 9,800 people. Hackettstown, home of the Mars Chocolate Company, makers of M&Ms, is a bustling, small town where residents can run...
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Photo of Keystone Villa at Douglassville Personal Care
99 Photos available
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9.6
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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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Extremely happy with this place. They treat my mom great. I would give them all 5s....We would absolutely recommend Hidden Meadows on the Ridge to other families based on the 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.
We are a small to mid-sized Senior Living Community nestled among the woodlands, while conveniently located in Upper Bucks' County, 30 north of Philadelphia. Our community shares the block with Grand View Hospital, many physicians' offices and close to shopping and area restaurants.Our assisted...
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Staff is very friendly and assists both family visiting and the member. Occasionally staff may not be as attentive as I would like, however, they immediately respond to any request
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.
Welcome to Celebration Villa of Exeter, located in Reading, Pennsylvania, offering an exceptional personal care community that provides senior living options for seniors.Celebration Villa has been caring for residents for 23 years and is now serving 2nd generation residents by 3 of our associates...
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88 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.5
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What I like is the value for the money we pay. The Manor is affordable without feeling cheap. My mom is settling in and doesn't complain about everything.
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.
Manor at Market Square is truly a gem in the heart of Reading, PA. If you're looking for a community that exudes a friendly and fun atmosphere while still providing the little extra assistance when you need it, you're in the right place. Catering to both independent living and residents who...
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Photo of The Birches at HarleysvilleCommunity card badge
1111 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.5
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9.5
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Overall, the staff is very nice and my mom is adapting to her new place. The maintenance is poor and needs much improvement ; I've had to clean the bathroom in my mothers room bc it's always dirty, I...
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.
Need assistance with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing or medication management? At The Birches at Arbour Square Personal Care and Dementia Care Community located on a 20-acre campus in Harleysville, PA, you will find all the services you need to live a healthy and happy life. The...
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Photo of Spring Village at PoconoCommunity card badge
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9.5
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I would give them all an eight...Truth is they absolutely go out of their way to care for [name removed]. And the affiliate Fox therapy is in house and they are top shelf as well....I would recommend Spring...
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.
Spring Village at Pocono is a senior living community located in the lovely hamlet of East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. This gorgeous senior living community is also situated right in the midst of the scenic and breathtaking Pocono Mountain area is the northern region of Pennsylvania. This places...
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Photo of Whitehall Manor
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9.5
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I feel the staff is friendly and they communicate well with the family. They always call if there is an issue to keep us informed. My father in laws room is very spacious. He has a double bed, 2 chairs, and...
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.
Whitehall Manor opened its doors to its first residents in Fall 1998. Our local owners are personally committed to providing the quality of care that is surpassed in the industry. Our organized healthcare service team brings to you many years of experience in all aspects of healthcare and...
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The staff listened to any and all of my concerns. They treated my dad like a person not just something they had to take care of. I would recommend Serenity Care to others.
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.
Winner of the 2022 and 2023 Times-Tribune Readers' Choice award for "Best Personal Care"!Serenity Care provides personal care services in a supportive and social community environment. Our senior residents value their independence, yet need some assistance to ease the challenges of daily life. By...
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The activities director does a nice job of planning events, crafts and outings so people can get together and socialize. Happy hour M,W,F even has an offering of alcoholic beverages and snacks. Nice outside...
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.
Willowbrook Place is an Inspirit Senior Living community which offers high quality senior living in the borough of Clarks Summit in the northeastern mountains of Pennsylvania. Our historical town boasts homes from the early 1800s, an abundance of outdoor recreational activities and has plenty of...
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Photo of Heritage Hill Senior Community
77 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.3
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I would give a rating of 5 to everything you mentioned. My sister, [name removed], loves to take part in the activities. She never complains about the food. Her room is always clean when we visit her. The...
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.
Heritage Hill Senior Community is located in scenic Weatherly, Pennsylvania with beautiful views of the Pocono Mountains. Personal care and dementia are the two communities that we provide care for. We ensure that our residents get round the clock individual care. In our personal care program, we...
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Photo of Riverton Enhanced Senior Living
1111 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
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The apartments are very roomy and they have lots of storage space. And the balcony is an added bonus. According to my sister-in-law, who is a new resident, the food could be better. And they need to improve...
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.
Riverton Enhanced Senior Living is a Continuing Care Retirement Community located just ten minutes from historic Bethlehem on the Bethlehem/Allentown border. Just minutes from local shopping centers and accessible public transportation, our location is convenient and within close proximity to the...
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When they have enough people it's good but when they don't, things tend to not get done. My Mom will need Medicaid available facility because her money is running low.
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.
Saucon Valley Manor is a senior living community located in the beautiful borough of Hellertown, PA. Surrounded by lush greenery, you will never find yourself disappointed with the view. At Sacuon Valley Manor, you can be sure that your loved ones are taken care of. With twenty-four hour care,...
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Elan Assisted Living is great. Unfortunately, Elan Skilled Nursing is not. Skilled Nursing has addressed issues, but new ones keep arising.
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.
When the time comes that living alone is becoming a problem for you or a loved one-assisted living at Elan Gardens may be just the answer. Elan Gardens offers the best of both worlds with private apartment suites and every service imaginable right at your finger tips. Dedicated to offering a...
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Photo of Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Allentown
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I believe it was a good unit, and it was perfect for the care of my brother. It is difficult to place patients with mind disorders. Not every place can take care of them properly. They might say they can,...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Arden Courts of Allentown is the first memory care community of the Lehigh Valley, serving residents and their families for over 25 years. We spent more than 5 years researching and developing the design, layout and programming of the community. It is NOT a dementia unit, locked hall or wing like...
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All experiences were very positive. It is a beautiful facility and everyone is very friendly. I would definitely recommend Clarks Summit to others.
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.
Clarks Summit Senior Living is proudly owned by Five Star Quality Care. For the past 20 years our friendly and caring staff are available to assist residents 24/7. Located in the prestigious Abington's across from the Scranton Country Club. Our community's interior features beautiful woodwork and...
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Photo of Brookdale Dublin
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I am very satisfied that my husband is safe and cared for by this facility. The staff is very friendly. I especially enjoy [name removed], the cook. It puts my mind at easy knowing my husband is being cared...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
With dementia, small moments can have big purpose.If you and your family are looking for a memory care community, we can help. Our Alzheimer's and dementia care community, also known as Clare Bridge, is rooted in “a person-centered approach”. That means we help our residents find a sense of...
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Definitely get a direct contact number for the Director and head RN. It's difficult to get directly in contact with the facility with general phone numbers. Don't be afraid to ask questions even if it's the...
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.
Welcome to Atrium of Allentown, a brand-new Personal Care & Memory Care community. Our Executive Team has over 50 years of combined experience in senior care. Our community is privately owned which allows flexibility is meeting the needs of our residents and creates an individualized...
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5 for all categories. Our total experience with having our mom in Serenity Care was excellent. Our family's experience at Serenity Care Kingston was excellent. The staff was caring, professional 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.
Winner of the 2022 and 2023 Times-Tribune Readers' Choice award for "Best Personal Care"!Serenity Care provides personal care services in a supportive and social community environment. Our senior residents value their independence, yet need some assistance to ease the challenges of daily life. By...
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Photo of Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Old Orchard
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5 for all. Very friendly to work with. They treat the people like their own relatives. Yes, I would very much so recommend Arden Courts community to other families based on the experience so far.
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
For nearly 25 years, Arden Courts Memory Care has catered to the special needs of individuals with memory loss. Staffed by specially trained caregivers, Arden Courts cares for individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Each community features home like common areas,...
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Cost of nursing homes in Penn Forest, PA

The average cost of senior living in Penn Forest is $4,491 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Penn Lake Park, PA with an average of $3,477 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Penn Forest, PA, vs. nearby cities

Penn Forest, PA
$4,491/mo

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

Penn Forest, PA
$4,491/mo
U.S. national average
$4,836/mo

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

$5,271/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,491/mo

Nursing homes costs in Penn Forest, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,267/mo
Studio
$5,022/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,599/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,524/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,068/mo

Senior living costs in Penn Forest 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: Penn Forest, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typePenn Forest, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,491/mo$4,732/mo$4,836/mo
Assisted Living$3,882/mo$4,271/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$5,271/mo$5,453/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living$3,593/mo$4,265/mo$4,070/mo
Nursing Homes
Penn Forest, PA:$4,491/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,732/mo
U.S.:$4,836/mo
Assisted Living
Penn Forest, PA:$3,882/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,271/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Penn Forest, PA:$5,271/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Penn Forest, PA:$3,593/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,265/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Penn Forest, PA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Penn Forest 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.

Penn Forest, PAPA stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Penn Forest, PA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Penn Forest 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
Penn Forest, PA$5,002/mo$4,806/mo+4.1%
Pennsylvania$5,615/mo$5,383/mo+4.3%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Penn Forest, PA
2024 average cost:$5,002/mo
2023 average cost:$4,806/mo
Percent change:+4.1%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$5,615/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+4.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Penn Forest

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Penn Forest

Liza's House in Danielsville, PA

4.3
Pro Food is nutritious and prepared and served to please individuals...very accommodating for food and beverages. Welcoming environment Staff tends to be very pleasant and seem to care about the residents. Staff seems to know the residents. Staff members respond when concerns are brought to ...
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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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Penn Forest nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Penn Forest nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Penn Forest, 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 Penn Forest 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 Penn Forest that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Penn Forest, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
44.1%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
36.4%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
86.2%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
87.9%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
51%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30.4%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
84.6%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
49%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
52.6%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Penn Forest 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 Penn Forest Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Penn Forest, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
41.3%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
21.5%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
31.6%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
8.1%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Penn Forest 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 Penn Forest partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Penn Forest, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.8%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
30.4%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.7%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.8%
0.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Penn Forest 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 Penn Forest communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Penn Forest, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
19.4%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.6%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
17.8%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.1%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Penn Forest 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 Penn Forest offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Penn Forest, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
32.8%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.7%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.3%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39.3%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.9%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.6%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.5%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20.2%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.8%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
36.8%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
19.8%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
34%
0.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Gardens of Green Ridge, Keystone Villa at Fleetwood and Twin Cedar Senior Living are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Penn Forest, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
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