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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Ankeny, PA
If you’re looking for assisted living in Ankeny, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Ankeny or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Ankeny.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Ankeny for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 23 assisted living facilities in the Ankeny area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
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Wonderful! That's the word that comes to my mind, when I think of the care that mom receives from the staff. I know mom's in great hands. They know her, assist her and urge her along with kindness. It seems...
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.
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Barnes is not inexpensive. Hopefully we can keep Mom in there all her days. Clean and inviting is my 1st thought. My Mom has limited mobility, and that fits in at Barnes.
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 Barnes Place, our senior living community, residents are at the center of our small, homelike community. We develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident, and a full-time registered nurse is available 24 hours a day to provide clinical oversight and coordination of care. Our...
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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...
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.
McCullough Place is an assisted living community located in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. We are just south of Stackhouse Park and within easy driving distance of Palo Duro Canyon and Panhandle Plains Historical Museum. We offer sightseeing trips to both of those locations as well as transportation to...
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22 reviews
Personal attention is great. All employees know each resident by name and interact regularly with them. On-site Therapy Engaging activities every day with varying degree of interaction. Religious...
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.
Located in a valley surrounded by the scenic Laurel Mountains with great views of the countryside, we have both personal care home and memory care all on one campus, so you’ll have the care you need when you need it. Here you have the freedom to experiment with new hobbies, re-ignite your...
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This assisted living facility is wonderful. The staff are friendly and very accommodating to my mother. I’m grateful for their kindness and help. The facility is clean and the breakfasts are made to order...
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.
Located in the heart of Johnstown, PA, the Villa is locally owned and operated by Dr. Kastelic and family since 2010. We consider our residents part of our family and we treat them as such. We provide a comfortable environment for residents to socialize, enjoy activities, and live their best...
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The main reason we chose Ligonier Gardens over other facilities we looked at was the location … her hometown is Ligonier and most of my brothers and I still live there.. she also knows several people who are...
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.
LIGONIER GARDENS Some life choices such as where to live and with whom one chooses to spend their time define life. Moving from one’s home to a personal care facility is such a choice. For most considering a personal care facility as a new home, accommodations, safety, atmosphere and...
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My loved one is currently a resident at Harmony House Manor. There is minimal staff at this facility. When I visit, I rarely actually see or talk to any employees. I have actually had NO communication 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.
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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I am very impressed with how they have handled covid, they are super careful. They have activities but they do it by floor so if someone did get it, it would only affect a few people rather than the whole...
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.
The Atrium, A Choice Community has been providing personal care services in the Johnstown area since 1985. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional care services and in creating and maintaining a homey atmosphere that is beautifully furnished for our residents and visitors to enjoy. Our staff...
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Wonderful place to live. Employees are very nice and residents are too. Very clean and great meals. Plenty of activities to keep everyone busy.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Life is a celebration at Loyalhanna Senior Suites! In addition to independent living, we offer personal care. Loyalhanna's customized approach to care ensures that each resident maintains as much independence as possible yet receives assistance as needed. We go beyond person-centered care to make...
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, 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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The care for my father is good. the staff is caring and attention of the community is clean. My father is happy with the variety of good meals. I like knowing that he is active with the other residents. We...
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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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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 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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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...
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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.
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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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 Gables Manor, we offer a specialized form of retirement care for those who elderly who need extra assistance during their everyday. We want to ensure that each of our residents lives in a comfortable and caring environment where they are always taken care of. In the community, we offer seniors...
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If your family member is at a stage in life where daily help is needed, I would highly recommend the Country Cottage Personal Care home in the Latrobe area. If your family member can still drive and get...
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.
Country Cottage Personal Care is located on beautiful grounds in Pennsylvania. With St. Vincent Lake within a very short drive of Country Cottage, there are many great ways that you can explore the outdoors while still getting the personal care your loved one may need. There are some options...
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Cost of assisted living in Ankeny, PA
The average cost of senior living in Ankeny is $3,057 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Benson, PA with an average of $2,945 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Ankeny, PA vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Ankeny, PA by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Ankeny, PA
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What families are saying about assisted living in Ankeny
Recent reviews for assisted living in Ankeny
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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Brookdale Latrobe
5.0
We were unable to care for dad. It was a very hard decision, but [name removed], [name removed], [name removed], and [name removed] made our decision to move dad to Brookdale much easier. It was a great decision and dad is content and well cared for. The nursing staff and aides are caring loving ...
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Weatherwood Manor in Greensburg, PA
5.0
We're very pleased with how things have gone at Weatherwood! After a disappointing experience at another community Weatherwood is like a breath of fresh air! The care here is excellent, and the medication and bathing services have been prompt and reliable. The food here is also very good, it is ...
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Ankeny review score based on 35 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 35 reviews of 17 Ankeny assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Ankeny review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores
Ankeny review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Ankeny assisted living
When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 35 reviews of 17 Ankeny assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Ankeny resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.Ankeny, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
4.6
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.5
Meals & dining
4.2
4.1
Activities
3.9
4.1
Value for cost*
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Ankeny assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ankeny assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ankeny, 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 Ankeny assisted living
Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Ankeny that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ankeny, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
64.7%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
41.2%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
76.5%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
29.4%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
76.5%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
64.7%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Ankeny assisted living
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 Ankeny Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ankeny, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
70.6%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
29.4%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
52.9%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
5.9%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ankeny assisted living
Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Ankeny partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ankeny, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
29.4%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.3%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
23.5%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.3%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.6%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Ankeny assisted living
Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Ankeny communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ankeny, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
17.6%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.2%
42%
Room service
Room service
23.5%
35.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ankeny assisted living
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Ankeny offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ankeny, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
58.8%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
47.1%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.4%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
64.7%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.8%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.9%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.3%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17.6%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.5%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
58.8%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
58.8%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
29.4%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.8%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
52.9%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Ankeny
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Pennsylvania assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Ankeny protect seniors.
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Richland Woods Assisted Living, Barnes Place and McCullough Place are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Ankeny, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
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