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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Dorothy, PA
If you’re looking for assisted living in Dorothy, 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 Dorothy or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Dorothy.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Dorothy for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 12 assisted living facilities in the Dorothy 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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Mom moved into Brookdale in late August. I have never heard her ask to go “home”. They keep her clean, which is hard because she’s incontinent. The facility is clean. The people are nice. The meals seem...
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.
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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Barnes Place is a very nice place. My husband liked it there as long as I was with him every day and I was. Money would have become a problem if he would have been there long term. It was the nicest place we...
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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They are very quick with communicating any timely issues like medicine, illness and injury. Everyone I encounter seems to know my dad by name and they have gotten to know him too, which is a comfort....
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.
Greensburg, Pennsylvania is a beautiful place to live, offering old world charm with modern amenities. If you have been considering finding a place for your loved one to stay, you need look no further than New Haven Court at Lindwood. Located within the city, we pride ourselves on being able to...
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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...
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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...
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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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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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This place is wonderful. The staff a is helpful and kind. The facility is always clean and a great effort is made to make sure the residents are happy and well cared for. The food is amazing and the staff...
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.
Welcome to Nature Park Commons. Nature Park Commons is situated on four private wooded acres next to a nature park with walking trails. Nature Park Commons offers seasonal beauty, combined with a convenient location. Malls, restaurants, bookstores and more, are within walking...
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There are good things and some not so good things about WW. The good are the cleanliness, the food, several of the nurses aides, several of the front desk staff, Vaughn in maintenance and all of the dining...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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Cost of assisted living in Dorothy, PA
The average cost of senior living in Dorothy is $3,133 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Scottdale, PA with an average of $2,840 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Dorothy, PA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Dorothy, PA vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Dorothy, PA by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Dorothy, PA
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What families are saying about assisted living in Dorothy
Recent reviews for assisted living in Dorothy
Easy Living Estates of New Stanton in Hunker, PA
4.4
We're very pleased with the care at this community with one major issue. It's a lovely place, very clean, and the staff are friendly. However, they cannot deal with any sort of intravenous care. Any sort of IV has to be done elsewhere, which may be an issue for some residents.
Brookdale Penn Hills
5.0
It's outstanding. The staff is exceptional, kind and caring. A great place for my friend[name removed] They offer personal care, housekeeping, laundry, food services medication administration and social/physical activities.
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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Dorothy review score based on 36 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 36 reviews of 10 Dorothy assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Dorothy 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
Dorothy review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Dorothy 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 36 reviews of 10 Dorothy assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Dorothy 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.Dorothy, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.7
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
4.6
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.5
Meals & dining
4.3
4.1
Activities
4.0
4.1
Value for cost*
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Dorothy assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dorothy assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dorothy, 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 Dorothy 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 Dorothy that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dorothy, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
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Doctor on call
Doctor on call
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33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
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98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
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99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
80%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
60%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
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99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
80%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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53.8%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Dorothy 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 Dorothy Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dorothy, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
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51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
20%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
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41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dorothy 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 Dorothy partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dorothy, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
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27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
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40%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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13%
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Availability of select dining options in Dorothy 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 Dorothy communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
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42%
Room service
Room service
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dorothy 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 Dorothy offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dorothy, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
60%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
20%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Dorothy
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 Dorothy protect seniors.
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Heritage Grove at Indiana, Newhaven Court at Lindwood and Juniper Village at Monroeville are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Dorothy, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 12 assisted living facilities near Dorothy, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Dorothy, Pennsylvania is Heritage Grove at Indiana. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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