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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Home 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.
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.
Breezy Point Senior care is owned and operated by a Licensed Practical Nurse.  We have qualified staff and our goal is to provide top quality care in Indiana County, Pennsylvania.  We provide three home cooked meals and snacks daily along with a variety of home made baked goods.  We offer private...
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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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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 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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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.
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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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.
Wesner’s Claysburg Manor is a senior living community located in Claysburg, PA, in Blair County and home to just over 1,700 people. Residents will enjoy this small town with its air force station, local shops and stores where they can take their daily walks, do their shopping, and run errands, or...
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
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.
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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.
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Everyone at Melody Manor has been great. How they work with my dad and take a personal interest has made a very difficult thing to do, a little easier. Melody Manor is very clean.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Melody Manor Personal Care Home was started 27 years ago and has been family owned and operated since then. We are a 43 bed facility offering semi-private and private rooms. Each room is decorated in a style that offers warmth and comfort. We have trained and qualified staff members that work...
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My husband is here and I now have peace of mind. He is so well taken care of. The home cooked meals have made him gain weight and the music and socialization with the staff has made his personality come out...
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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 Shazen, PA

The average cost of senior living in Shazen is $3,567 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Clymer, PA with an average of $3,103 per month.

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

Shazen, PA
$3,664/mo
$3,818/mo

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

Shazen, PA
$3,664/mo
U.S. national average
$4,618/mo

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

Assisted Living
$3,664/mo
$4,759/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,109/mo
Studio
$5,031/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,496/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,910/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$1,000/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Shazen over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Shazen, PA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Shazen.

What families are saying about assisted living in Shazen

Recent reviews for assisted living in Shazen

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

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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Shazen review score based on 127 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 127 reviews of 97 Shazen assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Shazen 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

Shazen review score compared against nearby cities

8.0
Shazen, PA97 facilities
8.1
Northern Cambria, PA134 facilities
7.3
Hastings, PA38 facilities

Review subcategories for Shazen 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 127 reviews of 97 Shazen assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Shazen 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.
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Cleanliness
4.6
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
4.6
Care services
4.4
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.5
Meals & dining
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Activities
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Shazen assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shazen assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shazen, 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 Shazen 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 Shazen that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
39.2%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
30.9%
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
43.3%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
19.6%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
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99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
42.3%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
45.4%
53.8%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Shazen 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 Shazen Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shazen, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
36.1%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
18.6%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
23.7%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
6.2%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shazen 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 Shazen partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shazen, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.4%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.8%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
22.7%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20.6%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.4%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Shazen 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 Shazen communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shazen, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.3%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.7%
42%
Room service
Room service
16.5%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
4.1%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shazen 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 Shazen offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shazen, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
29.9%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.7%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.5%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.1%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
32%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30.9%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.8%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.6%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
17.5%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30.9%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
30.9%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
14.4%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10.3%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.8%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Shazen

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 Shazen protect seniors.

Learn about Pennsylvania Assisted Living regulations

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Colonial Courtyard at Clearfield, Heritage Grove at Indiana and Richland Woods Assisted Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Shazen, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.

There are 130 assisted living facilities near Shazen, Pennsylvania. See the full list.

The best assisted living facility near you in Shazen, Pennsylvania is Heritage Grove at Indiana. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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