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10 Best Nursing Homes in South Mountain, PA
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a South Mountain 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 South Mountain, 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 South Mountain or another care type is right for you. Browse 17 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in South Mountain.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Pipe Creek Mill, Wolfs Mill and Le Gore.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Pipe Creek Mill, Wolfs Mill and Le Gore.
Nursing Homes Facilities near South Mountain, PA
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The management and staff at Paramount Senior Living/Chambersburg Road are very kind, patient, and respectful. The management was very honest and explained everything at a level that my parents understood....
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Located in Fayetteville, Pennsylvania. Our unique senior living community is nestled in the pristine and tranquil woodlands near the Michaux State Forest.Paramount Senior Living at Chambersburg Road is perfect for the active senior adult who prefers nature and green space as their retirement...
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Magnolias is a great place for caring for your loved one. We currently have a 2nd family member in their care. Staff is very personable and attentive to both resident and family members. Chambersburg is...
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.
Situated on a beautiful campus in a charming and thriving neighborhood, Magnolias of Chambersburg combines all the amenities, social atmosphere, and personalized care of contemporary senior living with the comforts of home. It’s Senior Living at its finest and is just minutes from downtown....
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From a family members perspective, Comfort Care is a small, quiet, nice and comfortable place for anyone who is looking for that type of atmosphere in a rural farming type area. It is open 24/7 and is a...
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.
Comfort Care Inc. is a senior living community located in Fairfield, PA. Fairfield is located in Adams County and is home to just over 500 people. Fairfield is a small historic town with lots of open fields, ranches, farms, small shops and stores where residents can run errands, go out to...
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So far, so good. The staff is really friendly, and during admissions, they were wonderful. We have had no bad experiences so far. Everyone has been wonderful. They have done very well with communicating.
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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.
Welcome to Falling Spring Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, a skilled nursing facility and homelike community in Chambersburg, PA. Our mission is to provide our patients with the individualized care they need in an environment that fosters independence and a high quality of life. We offer 24/7...
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Deb, the administrator for "The Manor" as we lovingly call it, told me on my first visit that the staff treats the facility as their home and the residents as their family...and I have found this to be so...
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.
Michaux Manor is a senior living community located in Fayetteville, PA, which is in Franklin County and home to just over 3,000 people. Residents will enjoy this quiet area and enjoy the scenic atmosphere with its park-like settings and mountainous views, small schools and area shops where they...
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The experience we have had with The Leland of Laurel Run has been very positive. I certainly recommend them. They did a really good job working with my sister to get her acclimated to the new place and...
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.
The Leland of Laurel Run strives to give our residents all the care, security and comforts of home. Newly renovated and opened in December, 2012, our unique setting downtown Waynesboro offers a step back in history. Once the Leland Hotel, the building has been purchased and re-purposed into a...
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Providence Place has multiple levels of care which is why we went with them. Our loved one is able to be here as his care increases. They also told us if needed, they would be able to get a lift which was...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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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.
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.
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Provides: Assisted 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.
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: 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.
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.
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: 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.
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.
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.
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 South Mountain, PA
The average cost of senior living in South Mountain is $4,799 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include McConnellsburg, PA with an average of $4,046 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in South Mountain, PA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in South Mountain, PA vs. the state and national average
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Average cost of Nursing Homes in South Mountain over time
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What families are saying about nursing homes in South Mountain
Recent reviews for nursing homes in South Mountain
Comfort Care in Fairfield, PA
5.0
Having to find placement for a loved one was a "Daunting" task. We looked at many options elsewhere and were mortified by what we saw! There entire staff have been exceptional! Kind, caring, and professional! we can clearly see their excellence..... They go above and beyond. Food, fantastic! ...
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Seaton Hagerstown
4.8
I've only been to Seaton Hagerstown a couple times, but my brother seems to like it there.
Everybody there, including the residents, seems friendly. My brother is very friendly and has talked to just about everyone he sees. He says some people respond and some don't. Some people don't want to ...
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Somerford House and Place Hagerstown
4.0
We chose Somerford House and Place Hagerstown because of the location of the facility, we liked their memory care unit, and the price of the facility compared to others that we looked at.
I would recommend this facility to others.
South Mountain nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Mountain nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Mountain, 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 South Mountain 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 South Mountain that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
South Mountain, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
23.5%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
23.5%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.2%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
88.2%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
29.4%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
17.6%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.2%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
29.4%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
17.6%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in South Mountain 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 South Mountain Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
South Mountain, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
29.4%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
11.8%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
17.6%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
5.9%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Mountain 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 South Mountain partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
South Mountain, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
5.9%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
11.8%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
11.8%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
17.6%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in South Mountain 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 South Mountain communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South Mountain, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
5.9%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
5.9%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.8%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Mountain 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 South Mountain offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
South Mountain, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
11.8%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
5.9%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
5.9%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
17.6%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
11.8%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
17.6%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
11.8%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.8%
0.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
11.8%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
11.8%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
5.9%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5.9%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
5.9%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Magnolias of Chambersburg, Paramount Senior Living at Chambersburg Road and Celebration Villa of Shippensburg are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near South Mountain, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 17 nursing homes facilities near South Mountain, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
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