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10 Best Nursing Homes in Shade, PA

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The initial experience at Richland Woods with my mother residing in a studio apartment and my father who was visiting daily did have a rocky start on the nursing front. In short from providing lengthy...
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.
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After touring several options, we chose Heritage Ridge for my mom’s independent living, and it’s been the best decision we’ve made. The community is warm, vibrant, and beautifully maintained, offering the...
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.
The senior living community of Heritage Ridge Senior Living at Johnstown, formerly the Lutheran Home at Johnstown, has been a part of the Westmont community and Johnstown area since 1960.Our continuing care facility offers Independent living, Personal Care, and Skilled Nursing. Aging in place...
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The staff are friendly and helpful. The food seems really well made and they have a really nice kitchen. The residents all seem pretty content and the cost is unbeatable. It seems more like a communal...
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.
Situated in Johnstown, Pennsylvania Harmony House Manor senior living community is a haven of peace and tranquility. It is located in a safe area that is ideal for seniors. It is also located near Conemaugh Valley Memorial Hospital which is a top notch hospital in Pennsylvania. The residents...
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My mom was no longer able to safety stay at home by herself. We toured a few assisted living facilities and found Westmont Woods to be a good fit. The staff is friendly and helpful. When I have questions....
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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My mother has bee in Rosewood Personal Care for a little over a year now. The staff are all very attentive to the needs of the residents and are also there to answer any questions the family may have. The...
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.
Rosewood Assisted Living Community is the area's leader in quality personal care. Our spacious suites (both private and semi-private) are well appointed, and designed to convey a home-like feel. Each suite has a private bathroom, and is fully furnished. Cable television and local telephone...
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The staff members were all very friendly, and the care services were also good. Prior to covid we would be invited to dinners, one time we went for Christmas dinner. We would recommend this community to...
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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Windber Woods is a good place. It's an older facility, so if you don't let looks fool you and let the people prove the place. The people here are super and that makes the place.
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, 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.
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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.
People use nursing home services for any number of reasons -- because today's nursing homes can provide solutions to almost every eldercare problem. No matter what your healthcare needs are, our goal is to provide compassionate care in a clean, comfortable setting where you will feel at home. We...
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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 Shade, PA

The average cost of senior living in Shade is $3,505 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Benson, PA with an average of $3,108 per month.

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

Shade, PA
$3,505/mo

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

Shade, PA
$3,505/mo
U.S. national average
$4,836/mo

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

$4,491/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,505/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,015/mo
Studio
$4,246/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,674/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,800/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$1,000/mo

Senior living costs in Shade 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: Shade, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShade, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,505/mo$4,732/mo$4,836/mo
Assisted Living$3,152/mo$4,271/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$4,491/mo$5,453/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living$2,629/mo$4,265/mo$4,070/mo
Nursing Homes
Shade, PA:$3,505/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,732/mo
U.S.:$4,836/mo
Assisted Living
Shade, PA:$3,152/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,271/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Shade, PA:$4,491/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Shade, PA:$2,629/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,265/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Shade, PA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Shade 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
Shade, PA$2,958/mo$1,752/mo+68.9%
Pennsylvania$5,069/mo$4,818/mo+5.2%
National$5,085/mo$4,857/mo+4.7%
Shade, PA
2024 average cost:$2,958/mo
2023 average cost:$1,752/mo
Percent change:+68.9%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$5,069/mo
2023 average cost:$4,818/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
National
2024 average cost:$5,085/mo
2023 average cost:$4,857/mo
Percent change:+4.7%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Shade

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Shade

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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Siemon's Heritage Personal Care Home in Somerset, PA

5.0
I could not have been more pleased. I am very happy with the facility and the care provided to my mom, I was very blessed to have chosen this community.

McCullough Place in Johnstown, PA

5.0
McCullough Place, from my initial visit, has gone beyond my expectations in assisted-living. The staff is helpful, cheerful and accommodating. The facility is clean and well-designed. A passive glance from a large, elderly dog who occupies a spot in the front entranceway always makes one ...
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Shade nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shade nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shade, 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 Shade 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 Shade that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Shade, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
40%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
80%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
40%
10.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
80%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
30%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Shade 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 Shade Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shade, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
40%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
20%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
30%
6.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shade 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 Shade partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shade, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Shade 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 Shade communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shade, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
10%
0.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Shade 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 Shade offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shade, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
20%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
30%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
10%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20%
0.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Richland Woods Assisted Living, Heritage Ridge Senior Living of Johnstown and Harmony House Manor are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Shade, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 13 nursing homes facilities near Shade, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
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