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10 Best Nursing Homes in Derrs, PA

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Derrs, PA

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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, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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
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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.
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.
Have you suddenly found yourself looking for a nursing home? We know it isn't an easy task. There is so much information to learn and so many decisions to make. Whatever your specific needs, our goal is to provide compassionate care in a clean, comfortable setting where you will feel at home. We...
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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.
Photo of Tunkhannock Manor
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.
Photo of Tamaqua Hi Rise Apartments
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.
Photo of Sherwood Retirement and Personal Care Home
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.
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.
Photo of Holy Family Residence Adult Day 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.
Photo of Guthrie Towanda Memorial Hospital Personal Care Home
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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.
Photo of Colonial Haven
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.
Photo of Twin Maples Personal Care Home
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
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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, 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.
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.
Weston Senior Living Center at PinebrookWeston Senior Living Center at Pinebrook is a senior living community located in Orwigsburg, PA, in Schuylkill County and is home to just over 3,000 people. Residents can enjoy nature walks, small town living, getting out for daily exercise, or relaxing in...
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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, 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.
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.

Cost of nursing homes in Derrs, PA

The average cost of senior living in Derrs is $4,032 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dushore, PA with an average of $3,009 per month.

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

Derrs, PA
$4,032/mo
$4,447/mo

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

Derrs, PA
$4,032/mo
U.S. national average
$4,836/mo

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

$4,386/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,032/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,637/mo
Studio
$4,454/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,522/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,469/mo

Senior living costs in Derrs 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: Derrs, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDerrs, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,032/mo$4,732/mo$4,836/mo
Assisted Living$2,463/mo$4,271/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$4,386/mo$5,453/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living$2,955/mo$4,265/mo$4,070/mo
Nursing Homes
Derrs, PA:$4,032/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,732/mo
U.S.:$4,836/mo
Assisted Living
Derrs, PA:$2,463/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,271/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Derrs, PA:$4,386/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Derrs, PA:$2,955/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,265/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Derrs, PA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Derrs 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
Derrs, PA$4,623/mo$4,316/mo+7.1%
Pennsylvania$5,615/mo$5,383/mo+4.3%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Derrs, PA
2024 average cost:$4,623/mo
2023 average cost:$4,316/mo
Percent change:+7.1%
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 Derrs

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Derrs

Star Hill Rest Home in Harveys Lake, PA

4.5
My mom has been there for years she has always been treated like family I would recommend this personal care home to anyone

Oakwood Terrace in Moosic, PA

4.9
When the situation arose that I knew I needed to place my mom in a specialized care facility. "A Place for Mom" was a lifesaver and comfort to me. They provided me with many choices of facilities helped to set up appts, and the staff was kind and compassionate. They helped me find this ...
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The Laurels Senior Living Community in Hazleton, PA

4.8
This is a very nice community, and it is the location we selected for my Mom. I'm familiar with some of the staff and residents, so I knew it would be a good place for her. Everyone is friendly, and it is very clean. I'd like it if they had a bit more coverage for activities, but based on the ...
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Derrs nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Derrs nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Derrs, 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 Derrs 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 Derrs that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Derrs, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
22.9%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
19.3%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.1%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
91.4%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
30%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
17.1%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.1%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
31.4%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
35%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Derrs 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 Derrs Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Derrs, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
21.4%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
9.3%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
17.9%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
4.3%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Derrs 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 Derrs partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Derrs, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.1%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
15.7%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
14.3%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.6%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Derrs 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 Derrs communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Derrs, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
5.7%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
15.7%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
9.3%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
2.1%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Derrs 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 Derrs offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Derrs, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
18.6%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.9%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
7.1%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
24.3%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
22.1%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
22.9%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
13.6%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
9.3%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
9.3%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
20%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
10.7%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
3.6%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
19.3%
0.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
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