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10 Best Nursing Homes in Deer Lake, PA
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Deer Lake 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 Deer Lake, 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 Deer Lake or another care type is right for you. Browse 41 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Deer Lake.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Five Locks, Berne and Hamburg.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Five Locks, Berne and Hamburg.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Deer Lake, 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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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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Cost of nursing homes in Deer Lake, PA
The average cost of senior living in Deer Lake is $4,365 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Minersville, PA with an average of $3,693 per month.
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Deer Lake
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Deer Lake
The Villa St Elizabeth in Reading, PA
5.0
Two months ago, my mother was living by herself in a first floor apartment. Things were going pretty good for a while and it took her some time to adjust to the fact that at 72 years old, it was time to retire. She has had 2 major lung surgeries that put her in a rehabilitation hospital for ...
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Phoebe Berks Village in Wernersville, PA
4.5
Was a little shocked on admission that they didn't ask more questions to get to know mom. I feel like we had to tell them about her routine rather than them ask the questions. It felt as though they were just going to wing it and I didn't love that feeling after helping my mom with her ADLs for ...
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Berkshire Commons in Reading, PA
5.0
I’m happy to provide this review of Berkshire Commons. The facility, staff, and grounds all played a part in our decision to bring Mother. The memory care unit specifically played a large part in our decision, as it’s recognized by the Alzheimer’s Association for dementia care education. Not ...
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Deer Lake nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Deer Lake nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Deer Lake, 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 Deer Lake 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 Deer Lake that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
31%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
17.2%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
89.7%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
89.7%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
34.5%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
17.2%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
86.2%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
31%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
37.9%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Deer Lake 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 Deer Lake Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
27.6%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
17.2%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
20.7%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
3.4%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Deer Lake 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 Deer Lake partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
6.9%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20.7%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
20.7%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13.8%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Deer Lake 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 Deer Lake communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
13.8%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
13.8%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
10.3%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.3%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Deer Lake 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 Deer Lake offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
20.7%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10.3%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.8%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.5%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
24.1%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
27.6%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20.7%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17.2%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
13.8%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
24.1%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
24.1%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
6.9%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6.9%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20.7%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Keystone Villa at Fleetwood, Berkshire Commons and Manor At Market Square are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Deer Lake, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 41 nursing homes facilities near Deer Lake, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
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