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10 Best Nursing Homes in Barnitz, PA

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Barnitz, PA

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1111 Floor plans available
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What we like the most about Bridges of Bent Creek is the environment is so calming and relaxing. The staff is very in touch with the residents needs. Clean , no bad odors. Friendly, informative and caring. I...
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.
The Bridges at Bent Creek Senior Living is located off of Route 14 in Mechanicsburg. Our community offers a relaxing and peaceful setting. With several outdoor areas, along with a walking trail, our residents have the opportunity to enjoy nature.Through our partnership with Fox rehabilitation we...
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8.9
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14 reviews
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What we like the most about the community is the layout is very conducive for allowing the staff to easily monitor the residents. Yes we would recommend Legend at Silver Creek to other families based on the...
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.
Located on the West Shore, just a few miles off Interstate 81, Legend at Silver Creek offers beautiful amenities, spacious apartments, and the area’s best personal care and memory care services. Here, residents enjoy a maintenance-free independent lifestyle focused on wellness for the whole...
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8.8
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32 reviews
8.8
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32 reviews
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They were extremely helpful & caring staff. [name removed] in the administrative office was very helpful, friendly & professional. One gentleman (I forget his name, but on the marketing end) visited Mom on...
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.
Providing Assisted Living to the Dillsburg area, come see us!
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Photo of Celebration Villa of Shippensburg
1313 Photos available
8.5
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51 reviews
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51 reviews
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My husband and I placed my mother in law in celebration villa. They walked us through the process and answered any questions we had. Very clean facility with lots of activities. Staff is very helpful and I...
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.
Celebration Villa of Shippensburg may have a new name- but we still offer the same exceptional care for your loved one!We are continuing to admit new Residents, where possible and appropriate, to help residents and families in need. We will do all we can to help those who are in need of our...
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Photo of Harmony at West Shore
1010 Photos available
3131 Floor plans available
8.3
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55 reviews
8.3
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55 reviews
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The executive director is responsive and helpful. The staff is very friendly and attentive. The director of nursing is unresponsive and unhelpful. They need a new food vendor. In August food was great. Now...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Welcome to Harmony at West ShoreIndependent Living | Personal Care | Memory CareIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security, support, services...
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55 Photos available
8.0
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1 review
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Silver Spring has been an answer to prayer for our family. The staff is wonderful and the facility is new and very very clean. My mother is well taken care of and is flourishing there. We couldn’t be...
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.
Schedule a visit with Silver Spring Personal Care Homeso you can see firsthand the level of commitment and caring we have to each and every resident at our senior care facility. We invite you to step inside our home - there is no better way to truly experience what we have to offer.
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8.0
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3 reviews
8.0
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3 reviews
5 star
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If someone asked me I would absolutely recommend Bethany Village. The application and move in process was very easy. My mother-in -law has been enjoying the optional activities. The culture among the...
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.
MapleWood Assisted Living at Bethany VillageMapleWood’s private suites are bright, inviting residences with kitchenettes that you can decorate with your own personal touches. Caring staff provide just the right amount of support, so you can live life just the way you want and get back to spending...
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8.0
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8.0
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35 reviews
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I would recommend VibraLife to those who are searching for an assisted living place for a family member. They were very accommodating and very caring. They listened to our needs for our family member. Our...
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.
Vibralife Vibralife is located in historic Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania and offers a wide variety of care services. We have senior living community that can provide seniors with memory care issues such as dementia and Alzheimer's. Our trained staff can assist residents with daily care and...
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I've had some dear friends with loved ones there and I've been there a few years ago. I know they were very happy with the care and it's a very, very nice place.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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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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.
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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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.
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.

Cost of nursing homes in Barnitz, PA

The average cost of senior living in Barnitz is $5,097 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Arendtsville, PA with an average of $4,209 per month.

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

Barnitz, PA
$5,097/mo
$5,211/mo

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

Barnitz, PA
$5,097/mo
U.S. national average
$4,836/mo

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

$5,586/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,097/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,214/mo
Studio
$5,563/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,278/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,107/mo

Senior living costs in Barnitz 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: Barnitz, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBarnitz, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,097/mo$4,732/mo$4,836/mo
Assisted Living$4,628/mo$4,271/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$5,586/mo$5,453/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living$3,779/mo$4,265/mo$4,070/mo
Nursing Homes
Barnitz, PA:$5,097/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,732/mo
U.S.:$4,836/mo
Assisted Living
Barnitz, PA:$4,628/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,271/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Barnitz, PA:$5,586/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Barnitz, PA:$3,779/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,265/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Barnitz, PA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Barnitz 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 Barnitz, PA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Barnitz 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
Barnitz, PA$5,497/mo$4,889/mo+12.4%
Pennsylvania$5,615/mo$5,383/mo+4.3%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Barnitz, PA
2024 average cost:$5,497/mo
2023 average cost:$4,889/mo
Percent change:+12.4%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$5,615/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+4.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Barnitz

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Barnitz

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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Comfort Care in Fairfield, PA

5.0
Having to find placement for a loved one was a "Daunting" task. We looked at many options elsewhere and were mortified by what we saw! There entire staff have been exceptional! Kind, caring, and professional! we can clearly see their excellence..... They go above and beyond. Food, fantastic! ...
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Bethany Village in Mechanicsburg, PA

3.6
Staff is friendly and helpful. Communication with the family is good. The meals are not great. I would recommend the facility to others.

Barnitz nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Barnitz nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Barnitz, 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 Barnitz 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 Barnitz that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Barnitz, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
66.7%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.7%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
91.7%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
83.3%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
50%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
91.7%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.7%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
75%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Barnitz 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 Barnitz Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Barnitz, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
75%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
41.7%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
66.7%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
8.3%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Barnitz 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 Barnitz partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Barnitz, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
58.3%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
58.3%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25%
0.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Barnitz 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 Barnitz communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Barnitz, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
41.7%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
66.7%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
50%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.3%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Barnitz 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 Barnitz offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Barnitz, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
75%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
58.3%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
58.3%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.7%
0.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

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Bridges of Bent Creek, Legend at Silver Creek and Celebration Villa of Dillsburg are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Barnitz, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 20 nursing homes facilities near Barnitz, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
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