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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
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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.
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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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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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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I like this community for good care. The staff is very nice and helpful. This is a very clean community. The meals are appealing and he is pleased with the nice variety. They do offer activities for the...
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.
Let us help when help can't be fully provided at home, but skilled care isn't needed. With Personal Care the daily responsibilities can be left to trained caregivers, and quality time can be spent between the residents and their family members. Family members can know their loved one is safe 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
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.
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
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.
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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Outstanding place.. Mom loves it there..care is first!!Everyone is so caring and kind..she is so comfortable there..very clean rooms an laundry is done daily!quality care is so important..she's been at...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
At Ark Manor, providing care for senior adults comes from the heart. Each of our residents is a unique individual and our policies and programs respect their dignity, spiritual well-being and independence. We have maintained the harmony and warmth of a loving home that is spacious, clean, safe...
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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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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.
William Penn Care Center is conveniently located in Penn Township near Murrysville, Export, Delmont, Harrison City, and Routes 22 and 66.Even though the Center is less than a mile from a major highway, it is situated in rolling hills with large green vistas.
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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...
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.

Cost of assisted living in Shieldsburg, PA

The average cost of senior living in Shieldsburg is $3,105 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include South Greensburg, PA with an average of $3,041 per month.

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

Shieldsburg, PA
$3,105/mo
$3,280/mo

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

Shieldsburg, PA
$3,105/mo
U.S. national average
$4,618/mo

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

Assisted Living
$3,105/mo
$5,492/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,257/mo
Studio
$4,572/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,013/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,213/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Shieldsburg over time

Shieldsburg, PAPA stateNational

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Shieldsburg, 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 Shieldsburg.

What families are saying about assisted living in Shieldsburg

Recent reviews for assisted living in Shieldsburg

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.

Concordia of Monroeville

4.6
My aunt has been a resident of Concordia for two years. I would like to commend the staff for the excellent care she has been given especially during these trying time with all the Covid-19 restrictions. The staff has always responded to my questions and concerns in a timely manner. They are ...
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Shieldsburg review score based on 37 family reviews

7.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 37 reviews of 12 Shieldsburg assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Shieldsburg 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

Shieldsburg review score compared against nearby cities

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Review subcategories for Shieldsburg 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 37 reviews of 12 Shieldsburg assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Shieldsburg 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.
Shieldsburg, 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
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Activities
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Value for cost*
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Shieldsburg assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shieldsburg assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shieldsburg, 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 Shieldsburg 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 Shieldsburg 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
58.3%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
58.3%
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
75%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
50%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
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99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
75%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
83.3%
53.8%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Shieldsburg 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 Shieldsburg Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shieldsburg, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
16.7%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
25%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
8.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shieldsburg 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 Shieldsburg partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shieldsburg, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.7%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.7%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.7%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Shieldsburg 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 Shieldsburg communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shieldsburg, PANational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
42%
Room service
Room service
25%
35.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shieldsburg 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 Shieldsburg offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
50%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
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
41.7%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.7%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.7%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Shieldsburg

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 Shieldsburg protect seniors.

Learn about Pennsylvania Assisted Living regulations

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Heritage Grove at Indiana, Juniper Village at Forest Hills and Newhaven Court at Lindwood are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Shieldsburg, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.

There are 14 assisted living facilities near Shieldsburg, Pennsylvania. See the full list.

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

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