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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.
At Westminster Woods at Huntingdon, you have the flexibility to create your own experience. All of our senior living services are available as you need them—Our individualized philosophy of care may make Personal Care the perfect fit for your needs. Nestled on 122 wooded acres near Raystown Lake,...
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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.
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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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Provides: Assisted Living, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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.
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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, 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.
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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.
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, 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.
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 Sandy Ridge, PA

The average cost of senior living in Sandy Ridge is $4,012 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Ashville, PA with an average of $3,367 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Sandy Ridge, PA vs. nearby cities

Sandy Ridge, PA
$4,012/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Sandy Ridge, PA vs. the state and national average

Sandy Ridge, PA
$4,012/mo
U.S. national average
$4,618/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Sandy Ridge vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,012/mo
$5,234/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Sandy Ridge, PA by room type

Semi-Private
$4,191/mo
Studio
$5,159/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,099/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,019/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Sandy Ridge over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Sandy Ridge, PA

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What families are saying about assisted living in Sandy Ridge

Recent reviews for assisted living in Sandy Ridge

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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The Winds at Mattern Orchard in Duncansville, PA

4.8
the staff is so friendly and helpful

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.

Sandy Ridge review score based on 65 family reviews

7.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 65 reviews of 78 Sandy Ridge assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Sandy Ridge 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

Sandy Ridge review score compared against nearby cities

7.7
Sandy Ridge, PA78 facilities
9.5
Osceola Mills, PA7 facilities
7.5
Chester Hill, PA95 facilities

Review subcategories for Sandy Ridge 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 78 Sandy Ridge assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Sandy Ridge 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.
Sandy Ridge, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
4.4
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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Sandy Ridge assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sandy Ridge assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sandy Ridge, 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 Sandy Ridge 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 Sandy Ridge that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Sandy Ridge, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
29.5%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
19.2%
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
30.8%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
12.8%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
30.8%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
30.8%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Sandy Ridge 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 Sandy Ridge Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Sandy Ridge, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
20.5%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
14.1%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
16.7%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
1.3%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Sandy Ridge 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 Sandy Ridge partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sandy Ridge, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.7%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
15.4%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
12.8%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.7%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.1%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Sandy Ridge 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 Sandy Ridge communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sandy Ridge, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
9%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
14.1%
42%
Room service
Room service
14.1%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.8%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sandy Ridge 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 Sandy Ridge offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sandy Ridge, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
25.6%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.9%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
23.1%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
26.9%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
26.9%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
24.4%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20.5%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
17.9%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25.6%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
25.6%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.7%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20.5%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Sandy Ridge

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 Sandy Ridge protect seniors.

Learn about Pennsylvania Assisted Living regulations

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