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10 Best Nursing Homes in Birch, PA

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Birch nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Birch, PA may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Birch or another care type is right for you. Browse 92 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Birch.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Hawk Run, North Philipsburg and Philipsburg.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Birch, PA

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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: 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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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
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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
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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
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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
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Provides: Memory Care, Home Care
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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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Alterra Clare Bridge provides a comfortable, home-like setting with programs and services designed specifically for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or other memory impairments. Alterra Clare Bridge offers private and companion suites in a comfortable neighborhood environment. Unique building...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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: 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.
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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
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.
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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.
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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.

Cost of nursing homes in Birch, PA

The average cost of senior living in Birch is $4,942 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include South Renovo, PA with an average of $2,336 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Birch, PA vs. nearby cities

Birch, PA
$4,942/mo
$5,212/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Birch, PA vs. the state and national average

Birch, PA
$4,942/mo
U.S. national average
$4,840/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Birch vs. other types of senior living

$5,573/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,942/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Birch, PA by room type

Semi-Private
$4,712/mo
Studio
$5,653/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,971/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,616/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Birch over time

Birch, PAPA stateNational

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Birch

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Birch

Colonial Courtyard at Clearfield

5.0
They have wonderful caring employees. I cannot say enough about the care my Mother is given at Colonial courtyard, in Clearfield PA. They go out of their way to make her as comfortable as possible. My Mother likes all the people that work there, and when a certain employee is off, she always ...
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Juniper Village at Brookline Senior Living in State College, PA

4.5
The staff has been very accommodating, especially regarding food - which is always an issue for my brother (4 in that category from him is good). I would recommend Juniper Village at Brookline to others.

Leighton Place in Williamsport, PA

4.0
The biggest issue is the food quality. Everything else is good. The staff is excellent, despite being short staffed. I would recommend Leighton Place to others.

Birch nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Birch nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Birch, 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 Birch 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 Birch that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Birch, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
27.9%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
19.7%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.2%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
91.8%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
27.9%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
11.5%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90.2%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
27.9%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
27.9%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Birch 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 Birch Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Birch, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
18%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
13.1%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
14.8%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
4.9%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Birch 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 Birch partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Birch, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
8.2%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.8%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
14.8%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Birch 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 Birch communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Birch, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
9.8%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
16.4%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
19.7%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
4.9%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Birch 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 Birch offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Birch, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
26.2%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.8%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
18%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
26.2%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
26.2%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.2%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24.6%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
19.7%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
26.2%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
24.6%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
19.7%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.2%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
21.3%
0.4%
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