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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Gardner, PA
If you’re looking for assisted living in Gardner, 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 Gardner or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Gardner.
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Bash's Personal Care HomeBash’s Personal Care Home is a senior living community located in historic Commodore, PA, in Indiana County with a population of just over 300 people. Residents will enjoy taking their nature walks to get exercise, and stretching their legs as the area has scenic views...
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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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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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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...
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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.
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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 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...
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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.
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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 assisted living in Gardner, PA
The average cost of senior living in Gardner is $4,017 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Tunnelhill, PA with an average of $3,281 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Gardner, PA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Gardner, PA vs. the state and national average
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Gardner, PA
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What families are saying about assisted living in Gardner
Recent reviews for assisted living in Gardner
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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Juniper Village at Brookline Senior Living in State College, PA
4.5
The staff has been very accommodating, especially regarding food - which is always an issue for my brother (4 in that category from him is good).
I would recommend Juniper Village at Brookline to others.
Gardner review score based on 65 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 65 reviews of 77 Gardner assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Gardner 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
Gardner review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Gardner 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 65 reviews of 77 Gardner assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Gardner 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.Gardner, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
4.5
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
4.2
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.1
Value for cost*
4.3
4.1
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Gardner assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gardner assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gardner, 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 Gardner 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 Gardner that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Gardner, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
32.5%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20.8%
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
33.8%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
13%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.8%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
32.5%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Gardner 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 Gardner Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Gardner, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
23.4%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
15.6%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
19.5%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
2.6%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Gardner 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 Gardner partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gardner, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.1%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.2%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
15.6%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19.5%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.6%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Gardner 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 Gardner communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gardner, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.7%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
16.9%
42%
Room service
Room service
16.9%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.9%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gardner 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 Gardner offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gardner, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
27.3%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.2%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.2%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
27.3%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.6%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
29.9%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20.8%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20.8%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.3%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
27.3%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
16.9%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.8%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
22.1%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Gardner
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 Gardner protect seniors.
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