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10 Best Nursing Homes in Buchanan Summit, PA

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Buchanan Summit, PA

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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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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
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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.
Wesner’s Claysburg Manor is a senior living community located in Claysburg, PA, in Blair County and home to just over 1,700 people. Residents will enjoy this small town with its air force station, local shops and stores where they can take their daily walks, do their shopping, and run errands, or...
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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.
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.
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,...
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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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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: 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, 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.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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
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
Care types provided by this community
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 Devlin Manor Nursing Home, 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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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
Care types provided by this community
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...
Provides: Assisted 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.
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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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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
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, 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.

Cost of nursing homes in Buchanan Summit, PA

The average cost of senior living in Buchanan Summit is $4,940 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Three Springs, PA with an average of $3,481 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Buchanan Summit, PA, vs. nearby cities

Buchanan Summit, PA
$4,940/mo

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

Buchanan Summit, PA
$4,940/mo
U.S. national average
$4,836/mo

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

$5,288/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,940/mo

Nursing homes costs in Buchanan Summit, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,768/mo
Studio
$5,924/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,475/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,666/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,350/mo

Senior living costs in Buchanan Summit 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: Buchanan Summit, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBuchanan Summit, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,940/mo$4,732/mo$4,836/mo
Assisted Living$4,736/mo$4,271/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$5,288/mo$5,453/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living$3,793/mo$4,265/mo$4,070/mo
Nursing Homes
Buchanan Summit, PA:$4,940/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,732/mo
U.S.:$4,836/mo
Assisted Living
Buchanan Summit, PA:$4,736/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,271/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Buchanan Summit, PA:$5,288/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Buchanan Summit, PA:$3,793/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,265/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Buchanan Summit, PA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Buchanan Summit 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
Buchanan Summit, PA$5,407/mo$4,838/mo+11.8%
Pennsylvania$5,615/mo$5,383/mo+4.3%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Buchanan Summit, PA
2024 average cost:$5,407/mo
2023 average cost:$4,838/mo
Percent change:+11.8%
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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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Buchanan Summit

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Buchanan Summit

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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Seaton Hagerstown

4.8
I've only been to Seaton Hagerstown a couple times, but my brother seems to like it there. Everybody there, including the residents, seems friendly. My brother is very friendly and has talked to just about everyone he sees. He says some people respond and some don't. Some people don't want to ...
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The Leland of Laurel Run in Waynesboro, PA

5.0
We were welcomed from the very get go and the staff are lovely. The place is very pretty, clean and happy My Mom is adjusting really well and she wishes she had done this sooner

Buchanan Summit nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Buchanan Summit nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Buchanan Summit, 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 Buchanan Summit 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 Buchanan Summit that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Buchanan Summit, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
29.3%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20.2%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
79.8%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
80.8%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
31.3%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15.2%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
79.8%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
31.3%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
31.3%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Buchanan Summit 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 Buchanan Summit Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Buchanan Summit, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
28.3%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
17.2%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
21.2%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
8.1%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Buchanan Summit 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 Buchanan Summit partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Buchanan Summit, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.1%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.2%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
20.2%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.2%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.1%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Buchanan Summit 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 Buchanan Summit communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Buchanan Summit, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.1%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.2%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
15.2%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Buchanan Summit 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 Buchanan Summit offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Buchanan Summit, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
25.3%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.2%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.2%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
27.3%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
26.3%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
28.3%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.2%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.1%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
15.2%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
24.2%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
24.2%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
13.1%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.1%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
23.2%
0.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Magnolias of Chambersburg, Colonial Courtyard At Bedford and Tranquillity at Fredericktowne are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Buchanan Summit, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
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