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10 Best Nursing Homes in Colon, PA

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Colon, PA

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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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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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.
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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: 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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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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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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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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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, 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.
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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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.
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.
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, 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: 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.

Cost of nursing homes in Colon, PA

The average cost of senior living in Colon is $3,488 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sligo, PA with an average of $2,856 per month.

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

Colon, PA
$3,488/mo

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

Colon, PA
$3,488/mo
U.S. national average
$4,836/mo

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

$4,037/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,488/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,725/mo
Studio
$4,521/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,257/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,000/mo

Senior living costs in Colon 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: Colon, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeColon, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,488/mo$4,732/mo$4,836/mo
Assisted Living$3,054/mo$4,271/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$4,037/mo$5,453/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living$2,485/mo$4,265/mo$4,070/mo
Nursing Homes
Colon, PA:$3,488/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,732/mo
U.S.:$4,836/mo
Assisted Living
Colon, PA:$3,054/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,271/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Colon, PA:$4,037/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Colon, PA:$2,485/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,265/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Colon, PA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Colon 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
Colon, PA$5,489/mo$6,122/mo-10.3%
Pennsylvania$5,615/mo$5,383/mo+4.3%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Colon, PA
2024 average cost:$5,489/mo
2023 average cost:$6,122/mo
Percent change:-10.3%
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 Colon

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Colon

The Fountains at Indiana

4.5
Bight and Beautiful building. Staff were pleasant and knowledgeable.

Bayberry Place in Lower Burrell, PA

5.0
I have had two loved ones who were residents at Bayberry Place. My one Aunt passed away the same day that she arrived. My other Aunt was a resident for two months before she passed. I feel that everything was great and would rate all categories at a five out of five. I have nothing but positive ...
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Shelbourne Personal Care in Butler, PA

5.0
The staff members and the quality of care has been wonderful. The staff members do such a great job interaction with the residents, they are always with them. They also give residents the freedom to go in and out as they pleased but also they have enough staff at the community to watch over all ...
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Colon nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Colon nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Colon, 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 Colon 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 Colon that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Colon, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
25.8%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
21.3%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.4%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
93.3%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
27%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.6%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.4%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
25.8%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
36%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Colon 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 Colon Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Colon, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
24.7%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
9%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
15.7%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
2.2%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Colon 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 Colon partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Colon, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
4.5%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
15.7%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
14.6%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.2%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.7%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Colon 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 Colon communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Colon, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
5.6%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
13.5%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
7.9%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.4%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Colon 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 Colon offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Colon, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
15.7%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.4%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
5.6%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
24.7%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20.2%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
15.7%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
15.7%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.2%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
10.1%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
18%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
19.1%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
4.5%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
3.4%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
15.7%
0.5%
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Colonial Courtyard at Clearfield, Heritage Grove at Indiana and The Seasons of Saxonburg are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Colon, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
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