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10 Best Nursing Homes in Charlestown, PA

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Charlestown 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 Charlestown, PA may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

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The physical place is beautiful and the residents are friendly and happy. The staff is excellent and always trying to include the residents in activities. They treat the residents with dignity. It's not so...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory 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.
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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 Brandywine Hall, 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: 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.
The decision to leave the comfort of your own home to move into an assisted living residence is a difficult one for most people. You don't need constant help, every day. But you do need a little help from time to time. Is it worth the move? Assisted living can offer you more lifestyle choices at...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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
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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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Cost of nursing homes in Charlestown, PA

The average cost of senior living in Charlestown is $5,376 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Elverson, PA with an average of $5,127 per month.

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

Charlestown, PA
$5,376/mo
$5,466/mo

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

Charlestown, PA
$5,376/mo
U.S. national average
$4,838/mo

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

$5,775/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,376/mo

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

Senior living costs in Charlestown 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: Charlestown, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCharlestown, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,376/mo$4,732/mo$4,838/mo
Assisted Living$5,042/mo$4,271/mo$4,614/mo
Memory Care$5,775/mo$5,453/mo$5,375/mo
Independent Living$4,492/mo$4,265/mo$4,073/mo
Nursing Homes
Charlestown, PA:$5,376/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,732/mo
U.S.:$4,838/mo
Assisted Living
Charlestown, PA:$5,042/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,271/mo
U.S.:$4,614/mo
Memory Care
Charlestown, PA:$5,775/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$5,375/mo
Independent Living
Charlestown, PA:$4,492/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,265/mo
U.S.:$4,073/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Charlestown, PA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Charlestown 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
Charlestown, PA$6,332/mo$6,057/mo+4.5%
Pennsylvania$5,614/mo$5,381/mo+4.3%
National$5,665/mo$5,378/mo+5.3%
Charlestown, PA
2024 average cost:$6,332/mo
2023 average cost:$6,057/mo
Percent change:+4.5%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$5,614/mo
2023 average cost:$5,381/mo
Percent change:+4.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,665/mo
2023 average cost:$5,378/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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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 Charlestown

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Charlestown

Artman Lutheran Home in Ambler, PA

5.0
Dave the activity man is such a asset to Artman ,he is really trying to help my Mom and all the residents .He takes a real interest and will find family members and update them on how their loved one is doing .My Mom really likes him ! So glad he is there !

HarborChase of Wilmington

4.8
I'd say that while we expected a challenging transition from independent city life to assisted living, my uncle has been very happy there and that he's made a real home for himself there. We picked this community because it was a combination of the services they offered and the respect he was ...
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Luther Towers in Wilmington, DE

4.5
For how they try to accommodate the residents, they really go above and beyond. The only thing that is difficult is that my mom can't see that well and the ovens are geared for handicapped people and it's digital and she can't read the numbers. Lot's of activities. They have things like bingo, ...
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Charlestown nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Charlestown nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Charlestown, 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 Charlestown 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 Charlestown that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Charlestown, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
73.3%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
60%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
86.7%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
93.3%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
73.3%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
43.3%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.7%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
86.7%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Charlestown 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 Charlestown Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Charlestown, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
76.7%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
70%
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
26.7%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Charlestown 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 Charlestown partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Charlestown, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
43.3%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
66.7%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
63.3%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
60%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
30%
0.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Charlestown 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 Charlestown communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Charlestown, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
70%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
70%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
56.7%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
43.3%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Charlestown 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 Charlestown offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Charlestown, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
73.3%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
56.7%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
73.3%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
70%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
70%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
53.3%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
60%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
63.3%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
70%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
70%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
63.3%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
46.7%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
70%
0.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
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