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10 Best Nursing Homes in Buffington, PA
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Buffington 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 Buffington, 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 Buffington or another care type is right for you. Browse 27 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Buffington.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Peanut, New Derry and Burds Crossing.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Peanut, New Derry and Burds Crossing.
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Not a problem except for the meals. My husband is usually not fussy but was very upset with the dining facilities. Food was very inadequate & tasteless. Happy with room & help with getting heat & a recliner...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory 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.
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.
Indiana Square is a community that offers assisted living and memory care services in Indiana, Pennsylvania. We understand every seniors' needs are different, and thanks to experienced caregivers, those needs can be met through individualized care plans. Round-the-clock compassionate caregivers...
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Moorehead Place is well kept. It is clean. The food is better than any other place I considered, greatly so. The activities are great. The nursing staff knows her and her needs and keeps me informed of any...
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.
Moorehead Place is located on the west edge of the small town of Indiana, Pennsylvania. We are two miles east of White Woods Nature Center and about a mile north of Indiana Mall. Our community offers individualized care in a warm and engaging environment. Residents enjoy many activities with us,...
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McCullough Place, from my initial visit, has gone beyond my expectations in assisted-living. The staff is helpful, cheerful and accommodating. The facility is clean and well-designed. A passive glance from...
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.
McCullough Place is an assisted living community located in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. We are just south of Stackhouse Park and within easy driving distance of Palo Duro Canyon and Panhandle Plains Historical Museum. We offer sightseeing trips to both of those locations as well as transportation to...
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This assisted living facility is wonderful. The staff are friendly and very accommodating to my mother. I’m grateful for their kindness and help. The facility is clean and the breakfasts are made to order...
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.
Located in the heart of Johnstown, PA, the Villa is locally owned and operated by Dr. Kastelic and family since 2010. We consider our residents part of our family and we treat them as such. We provide a comfortable environment for residents to socialize, enjoy activities, and live their best...
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My sister seems to be adapting well to her new residence here. We’re very happy with the facility overall. I’m particularly impressed with the administrator and the owner. They’re both very competent,...
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I am very impressed with how they have handled covid, they are super careful. They have activities but they do it by floor so if someone did get it, it would only affect a few people rather than the whole...
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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.
The Atrium, A Choice Community has been providing personal care services in the Johnstown area since 1985. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional care services and in creating and maintaining a homey atmosphere that is beautifully furnished for our residents and visitors to enjoy. Our staff...
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The memory care unit is new for the community. The staff are caring and very caring towards the residents. I feel they are new and the executive director told me that the nurses and caregivers had a lot...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory 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.
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.
Every day, Cambridge Ebensburg residents take part in activities that are designed to keep them happy and healthy. The community’s recreation schedule includes games, holiday celebrations, movie night in the movie theater,sing alongs and more; there’s always an opportunity for residents to...
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The staff members were all very friendly, and the care services were also good. Prior to covid we would be invited to dinners, one time we went for Christmas dinner. We would recommend this community to...
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The care for my father is good. the staff is caring and attention of the community is clean. My father is happy with the variety of good meals. I like knowing that he is active with the other residents. We...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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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.
Bash's Personal Care HomeBash’s Personal Care Home is a senior living community located in historic Commodore, PA, in Indiana County with a population of just over 300 people. Residents will enjoy taking their nature walks to get exercise, and stretching their legs as the area has scenic views...
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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.
Breezy Point Senior care is owned and operated by a Licensed Practical Nurse. We have qualified staff and our goal is to provide top quality care in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. We provide three home cooked meals and snacks daily along with a variety of home made baked goods. We offer private...
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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 St. Andrew's Village, you have the flexibility to create your own experience. All of our senior living services are available as you need them— Personal Care Services may be exactly what you are looking for. As Indiana, PA's only Continuing Care Retirement Community, we go beyond...
Provides: Home Care, Nursing Homes
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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
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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, 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.
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.
The senior living community of Heritage Ridge Senior Living at Johnstown, formerly the Lutheran Home at Johnstown, has been a part of the Westmont community and Johnstown area since 1960.Our continuing care facility offers Independent living, Personal Care, and Skilled Nursing. Aging in place...
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Cost of nursing homes in Buffington, PA
The average cost of senior living in Buffington is $3,629 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Ernest, PA with an average of $2,981 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Buffington, PA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Buffington, PA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Buffington
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Buffington
The Atrium, A Choice Community in Johnstown, PA
3.6
Activities only happen in the morning. I am not a morning person. We have never had an activity off location. There has never been a therapy animal visit even though I have begged for it. I can't regulate the temperature in my room. Today the heat coming out of my wall heater was 140 degrees and ...
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Richland Woods Assisted Living in Johnstown, PA
5.0
they are very caring and kind here like living at the Mariott Hotel. They went above and beyond with my move here, my care from the staff and nurse is excellent. administrator is very understanding and easy to talk with about anything that comes up. activity lady here keeps me and the ...
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Buffington nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Buffington nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Buffington, 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 Buffington 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 Buffington that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Buffington, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
66.7%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
44.4%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.4%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
94.4%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.7%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27.8%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.4%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
61.1%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Buffington 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 Buffington Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Buffington, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.7%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
38.9%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.1%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Buffington 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 Buffington partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Buffington, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.7%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.9%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.9%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Buffington 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 Buffington communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Buffington, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.8%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
27.8%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.6%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Buffington 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 Buffington offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Buffington, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.2%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.1%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.9%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.9%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.2%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.2%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.9%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
11.1%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5.6%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.9%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Heritage Grove at Indiana, Moorehead Place and Richland Woods Assisted Living are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Buffington, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
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