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10 Best Nursing Homes in Barlow, PA

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I was worried about my loved one's rapid weight loss, but this facility has been a game-changer! Their team of experts developed a personalized nutrition plan that addressed their unique needs, and 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.
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.
Cumberland Crossings is a senior living community located in Carlisle, PA, home to almost 19,000 people in Cumberland County. Home to the U.S. Army Military Heritage Museum, Carlisle is a small borough with row homes and quaint stores where residents can shop, run their errands and bank, or go 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.
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.
Woodland Assisted Living is a beautiful adult care community located in Lovettsville, VA. We pride ourselves in giving the best quality care possible for the many residents living in the home. We understand how important it is for you to feel comfortable living your elderly parents in our care,...
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The expertise was phenomenal & great for my nana she loved the food and the care that was provided was exceptional . I am very pleased with everything !
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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.
At Brightwood Center, a Genesis HealthCare facility, we offer our patients and residents outstanding care, delivered by highly skilled practitioners in a warm and comfortable setting. Our Quality Healthcare Units provide skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients and...
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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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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.
At Care Haven Center, a Genesis HealthCare facility, we offer our patients and residents outstanding care, delivered by highly skilled practitioners in a warm and comfortable setting. Our Quality Healthcare Units provide skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients and...
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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.
At Franklin Woods Center, a Genesis HealthCare facility, we offer our patients and residents outstanding care, delivered by highly skilled practitioners in a warm and comfortable setting. Our Quality Healthcare Units provide skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients 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.
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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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.
At Perring Parkway Center, a Genesis HealthCare facility, we offer our patients and residents outstanding care, delivered by highly skilled practitioners in a warm and comfortable setting. Our Quality Healthcare Units provide skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients and...
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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.
At Layhill Center, a Genesis HealthCare facility, we offer our patients and residents outstanding care, delivered by highly skilled practitioners in a warm and comfortable setting. Our Quality Healthcare Units provide skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients and residents....
Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
What are you looking for in a nursing home? That's the first question we ask because in today's healthcare environment, you have more choices than ever. We offer short-term care to help you get well and return to your home. We also provide long-term nursing home care -- and more intensive...
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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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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
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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, 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.
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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: Nursing Homes
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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.
Serene Manor is a Pennsylvania non profit corporation, and it is committed to affordable senior housing and care.Our management team is made of experienced, highly qualified professionals who are dedicated to making Serene Manor one of the premier Personal Care Homes in Pennsylvania.Our...
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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
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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.

Cost of nursing homes in Barlow, PA

The average cost of senior living in Barlow is $5,754 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Arendtsville, PA with an average of $4,209 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Barlow, PA, vs. nearby cities

Barlow, PA
$5,754/mo

Nursing homes costs in Barlow, PA, vs. state and national averages

Barlow, PA
$5,754/mo
U.S. national average
$4,836/mo

Nursing homes costs in Barlow, PA, vs. other senior living options

$6,149/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,754/mo

Nursing homes costs in Barlow, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,397/mo
Studio
$5,895/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,040/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,669/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,525/mo

Senior living costs in Barlow vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Barlow, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBarlow, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,754/mo$4,732/mo$4,836/mo
Assisted Living$5,293/mo$4,271/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$6,149/mo$5,453/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living$4,424/mo$4,265/mo$4,073/mo
Nursing Homes
Barlow, PA:$5,754/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,732/mo
U.S.:$4,836/mo
Assisted Living
Barlow, PA:$5,293/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,271/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Barlow, PA:$6,149/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Barlow, PA:$4,424/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,265/mo
U.S.:$4,073/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Barlow, PA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Barlow and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Nursing homes cost trends in Barlow, PA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Barlow have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Barlow, PA$5,165/mo$4,988/mo+3.6%
Pennsylvania$5,615/mo$5,383/mo+4.3%
National$5,660/mo$5,375/mo+5.3%
Barlow, PA
2024 average cost:$5,165/mo
2023 average cost:$4,988/mo
Percent change:+3.6%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$5,615/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+4.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,660/mo
2023 average cost:$5,375/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Barlow

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Barlow

Butler Street Senior Living in Harrisburg, PA

3.9
The community has good staff; however I feel they are understaffed currently. There has been some staff turnover since my loved one moved into the community. Due to the staffing challenges this can cause delays in waiting for meals, care, and more. [name removed] the Director is wonderful; ...
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Integrity Esther's Place at Harford in Baltimore, MD

4.8
From the first day of admittance, until his final passing, Esther's Place delivered excellent care for my 96 yr old Brother in law who suffered from Alzheimers & other medical issues. The high level of competence, caring & attention all within a great budget.. I highly recommend Esther's Place ...
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Westgate Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Baltimore, MD

5.0
My loved one said he like's how clean it is and he said the food is pretty good. But, once they forgot to give him his medicine.

Barlow nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Barlow nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Barlow, 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 Barlow nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Barlow that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Barlow, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
48.8%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
44.3%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
84.1%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
84.8%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
52.9%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30.4%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
83%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
48.4%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
54.7%
19.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Barlow nursing homes

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 Barlow Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Barlow, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
49.1%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
34.3%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
42.2%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.2%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Barlow nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Barlow partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Barlow, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25.6%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40.8%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
38.1%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.7%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.3%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Barlow nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Barlow communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Barlow, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.7%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
30.8%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.2%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Barlow nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Barlow offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Barlow, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
42.6%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.4%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.1%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.6%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.3%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.7%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.3%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.3%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.3%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
43.6%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
24.9%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.6%
0.5%
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Magnolias of Chambersburg, Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Silver Spring and Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Susquehanna are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Barlow, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
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