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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.
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Odyssey Assisted Living at Montevue is an assisted living community located in a quiet, unique and upscale neighborhood in Frederick, MD. It is a world-class memory care community living designed to assist residents to remain social, while enjoying the things that they loved doing before their...
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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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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.
Robinwood is a tranquil, relaxing assisted living community located in Hagerstown, Maryland, within minutes of most of the area's entertainment and shopping. As an assisted living community, we strive to provide our residents with customized care to meet their needs. Our community offers spacious...
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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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My mother is at Fahrney Keedy right now. She loves everything about the community even though we are in a pandemic. She has had wonderful experience with the staff members, and getting situated. The...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
Fahrney-Keedy Home and Village is nestled among the foothills of the picturesque Catoctin Mountains of Northern Washington County. This 90 acre Maryland retirement community offers breathtaking vistas in all directions. We are located just minutes from Interstates 70 or 81. As 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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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: 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.
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: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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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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.
Cumberland Crossings is a senior living community located in Carlisle, PA, home to almost 19,000 people in Cumberland County. Home to the U.S. Army Military Heritage Museum, Carlisle is a small borough with row homes and quaint stores where residents can shop, run their errands and bank, or go 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.
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.
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.
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, 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.
Cost of assisted living in Barlow, PA
The average cost of senior living in Barlow is $5,289 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Arendtsville, PA with an average of $4,009 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Barlow, PA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Barlow, PA vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Barlow vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Barlow, PA by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Barlow, PA
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What families are saying about assisted living in Barlow
Recent reviews for assisted living in Barlow
Butler Street Senior Living in Harrisburg, PA
3.9
The community has good staff; however I feel they are understaffed currently. There has been some staff turnover since my loved one moved into the community. Due to the staffing challenges this can cause delays in waiting for meals, care, and more. [name removed] the Director is wonderful; ...
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Integrity Esther's Place at Harford in Baltimore, MD
4.8
From the first day of admittance, until his final passing, Esther's Place delivered excellent care for my 96 yr old Brother in law who suffered from Alzheimers & other medical issues. The high level of competence, caring & attention all within a great budget.. I highly recommend Esther's Place ...
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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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Barlow review score based on 863 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 863 reviews of 225 Barlow assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Barlow 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
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Review subcategories for Barlow 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 863 reviews of 225 Barlow assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Barlow 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.Barlow, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
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4.5
Friendliness
4.5
4.6
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.5
Meals & dining
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Activities
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Value for cost*
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Barlow assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Barlow assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Barlow, 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 Barlow 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 Barlow that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Barlow, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
57.3%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
48.9%
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
60%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
36.4%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
55.1%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
56.4%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Barlow 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 Barlow Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Barlow, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
56.9%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
39.1%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
48%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13.8%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Barlow 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 Barlow partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Barlow, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.9%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
47.6%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
44%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40.9%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Barlow 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 Barlow communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Barlow, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
35.1%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44%
42%
Room service
Room service
37.8%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.9%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Barlow 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 Barlow offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Barlow, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
50.7%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.6%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.8%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.2%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.3%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.8%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.8%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
51.6%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
28.9%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
51.1%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Barlow
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 Barlow protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Falcons Landing, Magnolias of Chambersburg and Sunrise of Montgomery Village are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Barlow, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 253 assisted living facilities near Barlow, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Barlow, Pennsylvania are Falcons Landing, Traditions of Hershey and Brighton Gardens of Columbia. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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