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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.
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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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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...
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.
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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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Provides: Independent Living
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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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The staff are the best asset of the Fairways! ([Name removed], P.A. really gets end of life care!) Need more help (aides) in the evening. Enjoy their events, gives us a chance to spend unique quality time w/...
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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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Cost of independent living in Elmora, PA

The average cost of senior living in Elmora is $3,037 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Carrolltown, PA with an average of $3,037 per month.

Independent living costs in Elmora, PA, vs. state and national averages

Elmora, PA
$3,037/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Elmora, PA, vs. other senior living options

$5,464/mo
Independent Living
$3,037/mo

Independent living costs in Elmora, PA, by floor plan type

Studio
$2,825/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,299/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,212/mo

Senior living costs in Elmora vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Elmora, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeElmora, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Independent Living$3,037/mo$3,724/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$4,785/mo$5,655/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$5,464/mo$7,186/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Elmora, PA:$3,037/mo
Pennsylvania:$3,724/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Elmora, PA:$4,785/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,655/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Elmora, PA:$5,464/mo
Pennsylvania:$7,186/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Elmora

Recent reviews for independent living in Elmora

Loyalhanna Senior Suites and Personal Care in Latrobe, PA

4.5
This facility was so very well organized, so caring and compassionate. A family member was there for skilled nursing/physical rehabilitation. He received the best of care, encouragement and was treated respectfully. The staff was awesome, they answered all questions they kept him comfortable ...
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Heritage Ridge Senior Living of Johnstown

5.0
Even though Mom was in independent living, the staff would check on her or help her when she was downstairs if they suspected something was amiss. They went above and beyond what would be expected. Super friendly. We could tell they genuinely cared about the people living there. When Mom passed ...
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Brookline Village-The Fairways in State College, PA

5.0
Mom has thrived at Juniper. She has met so many wonderful people and feels at home here. The staff makes residents and families feel loved and welcomed. We cannot say how much we appreciate what everyone does from those who make the place clean & neat to management to all who provide care.

Elmora independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elmora independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elmora, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Elmora independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Elmora partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.9%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.6%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
20.6%
27.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20.3%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.2%
9.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Elmora independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Elmora communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Elmora, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20.6%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.8%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
19.1%
32.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.1%
15.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Elmora independent 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 independent living communities in Elmora offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Elmora, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
24%
39.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.9%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.8%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
32.1%
41.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25.5%
43.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.4%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.8%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.7%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
25%
41.2%
Dances
Dances
18.4%
29.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.3%
35.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
24.5%
40.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Heritage Ridge Senior Living of Johnstown, Country Manor and Loyalhanna Senior Suites and Personal Care are the top-rated independent living facilities near Elmora, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 33 independent living facilities near Elmora, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
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