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10 Best Nursing Homes in Sandy Hook, PA

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

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Sandy Hook, 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.
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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.
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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
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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 Sandy Hook, PA

The average cost of senior living in Sandy Hook is $4,128 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Three Springs, PA with an average of $3,481 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Sandy Hook, PA, vs. nearby cities

Sandy Hook, PA
$4,128/mo
$4,306/mo

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

Sandy Hook, PA
$4,128/mo
U.S. national average
$4,836/mo

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

$5,347/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,128/mo

Nursing homes costs in Sandy Hook, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$1,367/mo
Studio
$5,472/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,161/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,498/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,350/mo

Senior living costs in Sandy Hook 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: Sandy Hook, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSandy Hook, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,128/mo$4,732/mo$4,836/mo
Assisted Living$4,327/mo$4,271/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$5,347/mo$5,453/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living$3,655/mo$4,265/mo$4,070/mo
Nursing Homes
Sandy Hook, PA:$4,128/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,732/mo
U.S.:$4,836/mo
Assisted Living
Sandy Hook, PA:$4,327/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,271/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Sandy Hook, PA:$5,347/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Sandy Hook, PA:$3,655/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,265/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Sandy Hook, PA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Sandy Hook 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
Sandy Hook, PA$5,164/mo$4,757/mo+8.6%
Pennsylvania$5,498/mo$5,200/mo+5.7%
National$5,513/mo$5,224/mo+5.5%
Sandy Hook, PA
2024 average cost:$5,164/mo
2023 average cost:$4,757/mo
Percent change:+8.6%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$5,498/mo
2023 average cost:$5,200/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,513/mo
2023 average cost:$5,224/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Sandy Hook

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Sandy Hook

The Leland of Laurel Run in Waynesboro, PA

5.0
We were welcomed from the very get go and the staff are lovely. The place is very pretty, clean and happy My Mom is adjusting really well and she wishes she had done this sooner

Laurel Lakes Rehabilitation and Wellness Center in Chambersburg, PA

5.0
I think it is safe and they have good care there. This is our third admission there. I feel like the nurses are doing a good job. It is very clean. My loved one can get whatever food he wants.

Heritage Hills Retirement Community in Greencastle, PA

5.0
The Antrim Quarters side has large rooms with kitchenettes. Staff is very friendly and helpful. We are very satisfied with all the care they provide.

Sandy Hook nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sandy Hook nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sandy Hook, 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 Sandy Hook 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 Sandy Hook that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Sandy Hook, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
20.7%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20.7%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
82.8%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
82.8%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
24.1%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
17.2%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
82.8%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
24.1%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
17.2%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Sandy Hook 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 Sandy Hook Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Sandy Hook, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
24.1%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
10.3%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
13.8%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
6.9%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Sandy Hook 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 Sandy Hook partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sandy Hook, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
3.4%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
17.2%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
13.8%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20.7%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.8%
0.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Sandy Hook 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 Sandy Hook communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sandy Hook, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
3.4%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
10.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
3.4%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.9%
0.8%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Sandy Hook 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 Sandy Hook offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sandy Hook, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
13.8%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10.3%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10.3%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
20.7%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
17.2%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
20.7%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
17.2%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10.3%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
3.4%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
17.2%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
17.2%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
6.9%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6.9%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
13.8%
0.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
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