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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Vira, PA
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My loved one seems to like the food. It is good value for the money. The staff is very interactive, with the residents. They could add more staff. Overall, I would recommend to other families.
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.
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This is our first time in an assisted living facility. It would have been nice for more activities to keep them busy during the day. Based on the experience we would recommend this community so far to other...
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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.
Receive thoughtful care in an intimate environment at Celebration Villa of Lewisburg. This Lewisburg, Pennsylvania community specializes in assisted living services designed to help all residents complete their activities of daily living while maintaining independence and choices in how they...
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Set in a quiet, residential neighborhood in a beautifully-furnished two-story stone home, our family-like environment and rich tradition set us apart from any other assisted living or personal care residence in the area. Located in Lycoming County—in the heart of north-central Pennsylvania and...
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After a long illness and a lengthy hospital stay I was advised that my wife should be placed in an assisted living facility. I found several that I thought were suitable and selected Country Meadows of...
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It starts with the friendly staff and a clean facility. Country Meadows serves tasty food and provides several choices, A variety of activities and exercise programs are available each day, including...
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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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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.
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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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.
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,...
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, 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.
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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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.
Cost of assisted living in Vira, PA
The average cost of senior living in Vira is $4,672 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Blain, PA with an average of $3,952 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Vira, PA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Vira, PA vs. the state and national average
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Vira, PA
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What families are saying about assisted living in Vira
Recent reviews for assisted living in Vira
Vibralife in Mechanicsburg, PA
4.5
This facility is poorly run, poorly staffed and neglects the residents who are designated in the rehab section of the facility. I would never endorse this facility for any person. Your loved one will be hurt and his/her needs will not be satisfactorily met.
Brookdale Grandon Farms in Mechanicsburg, PA
4.3
Definitely an interesting task balancing my interactions vs my Dad's and the fact that they were in the beginning of a management restructuring when he arrived. It has gotten better in many ways.
The number of people who show they really care and know my parents is something special.
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Vira review score based on 220 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 220 reviews of 119 Vira assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Vira 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
Vira review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Vira 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 220 reviews of 119 Vira assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Vira 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.Vira, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
4.6
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.5
Meals & dining
3.8
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.1
Value for cost*
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Vira assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Vira assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Vira, 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 Vira 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 Vira that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Vira, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
27.7%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
21.8%
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
30.3%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
28.6%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
29.4%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Vira 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 Vira Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Vira, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
22.7%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
15.1%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
17.6%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
5%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Vira 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 Vira partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Vira, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.8%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20.2%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
18.5%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20.2%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Vira 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 Vira communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Vira, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
15.1%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.8%
42%
Room service
Room service
19.3%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
4.2%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Vira 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 Vira offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Vira, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
26.9%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.6%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.8%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
21.8%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27.7%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
26.9%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.1%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20.2%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.8%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
26.9%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
25.2%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
16.8%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.2%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
24.4%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Vira
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 Vira protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Magnolias of Chambersburg, The Terraces at Capitol Village and Viva Senior Living At Harrisburg are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Vira, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 149 assisted living facilities near Vira, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Vira, Pennsylvania is The Terraces at Capitol Village. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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