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10 Best Nursing Homes in Switzer, PA

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

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Switzer, PA

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Everyone at Cornerstone are fantastic. They really care about the residents and their families and the fact that there is very little turnover in staff says alot about the facility.
Provides: Memory Care
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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 unique senior adult residence in Lehigh County, specializing in personal health care services for individuals living with Alzheimer or dementia. We adopted a university proven method of service. The services at Cornerstone Living provides exceptional security & compassionate care...
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Staff very friendly and supportive. Very helpful in transporting to Dr Appointments. They provide multiple activities throughout the day and week. They could do a little better in accommodating guests with...
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.
Heather Glen offers a tranquil setting where seniors can maintain their independence with access to professional staff 24/7. Both residents and families find comfort in knowing that our experienced staff provides personalized services and nursing care.Based from the Six components of Health,...
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When I toured At home At Parkland for my Mom I was impressed at the more personal care they offered for someone with limited abilities, and the price was more reasonable than most for the care they offer....
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.
At Home at Parkland was founded with the primary goal of providing individualized care in a small Personal Care Home Community setting. As a Home Care and Hospice provider in Eastern Pennsylvania for 12 years we were surprised by how few options were available for those requiring specialized...
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Since moving my Dad to Country Meadows of Allentown, we have seen his health improve through their kind and compassionate care. The Connections Memory Support area focuses on comprehensive care and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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The owners and staff are very pleasant and helpful. When my parents went to see Pleasant Trees my father was very impressed with the owner's personality. Both my parents chose Pleasant Trees over another...
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.
Pleasant Trees is located in Carbon County’s lush countryside, situated on 5 beautifully landscaped acres at the base of the Blue Mountains. Our philosophy is based on a firm belief that independence is the key to a rewarding and enjoyable life. It is the mission of Pleasant Trees to provide an...
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Provides: Memory Care
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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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My father made the transition from Assisted Living into skilled nursing @ Kutztown Manor successfully, which I will attribute to the care, attention, good food, and overall positive feelings of the staff and...
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, 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.
Turn Retirement Dreams into a RealityLocated in heart of Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley is a community filled with activity and connections, providing countless ways to lead a healthy, fulfilling lifestyle. Life at our community offers generous opportunities to enjoy friendships, improve your...
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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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.

Cost of nursing homes in Switzer, PA

The average cost of senior living in Switzer is $4,481 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lehighton, PA with an average of $4,094 per month.

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

Switzer, PA
$4,481/mo
$4,542/mo

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

Switzer, PA
$4,481/mo
U.S. national average
$4,836/mo

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

$5,645/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,481/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,900/mo
Studio
$5,900/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,700/mo

Senior living costs in Switzer 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: Switzer, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSwitzer, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,481/mo$4,732/mo$4,836/mo
Assisted Living$4,026/mo$4,271/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$5,645/mo$5,453/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living$3,615/mo$4,265/mo$4,070/mo
Nursing Homes
Switzer, PA:$4,481/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,732/mo
U.S.:$4,836/mo
Assisted Living
Switzer, PA:$4,026/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,271/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Switzer, PA:$5,645/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Switzer, PA:$3,615/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,265/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Switzer, PA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Switzer 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
Switzer, PA$5,948/mo$5,517/mo+7.8%
Pennsylvania$5,527/mo$5,235/mo+5.6%
National$5,553/mo$5,294/mo+4.9%
Switzer, PA
2024 average cost:$5,948/mo
2023 average cost:$5,517/mo
Percent change:+7.8%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$5,527/mo
2023 average cost:$5,235/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
National
2024 average cost:$5,553/mo
2023 average cost:$5,294/mo
Percent change:+4.9%
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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 Switzer

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Switzer

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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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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Phoebe Richland in Richlandtown, PA

5.0
I have had a positive experience! I felt the care all around was good. I appreciated the aides especially. There's one or two aides that are not quite as friendly. I've seen some things, like dust on the curtains. We haven't heard anything about my loved one's care.

Switzer nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Switzer nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Switzer, 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 Switzer 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 Switzer that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Switzer, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
36.4%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
45.5%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
81.8%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
90.9%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
45.5%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27.3%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
81.8%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
45.5%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
45.5%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Switzer 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 Switzer Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Switzer, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
36.4%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
27.3%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
27.3%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.2%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Switzer 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 Switzer partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Switzer, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.2%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.4%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
36.4%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.2%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.1%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Switzer 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 Switzer communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Switzer, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
36.4%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.4%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
27.3%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.2%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Switzer 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 Switzer offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Switzer, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
36.4%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.3%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.1%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.4%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.4%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
27.3%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.3%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.2%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.2%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.4%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
36.4%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
9.1%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.2%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.3%
0.5%
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