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10 Best Nursing Homes in Dorset, PA
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Dorset 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 Dorset, 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 Dorset or another care type is right for you. Browse 22 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Dorset.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Midway Manor, Earn and Charlotte's Neighborhood.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Five Locks, Berne and Hamburg.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Dorset, PA
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9.9
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Overall it's a very nice place for seniors- my mother and my uncle who also moved there are doing well. They both socialize more - if your senior needs a lot of nursing care - be prepared to use supplemental...
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.
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9.8
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My mother has been a resident at Heritage Hill Senior Community for nearly a year, and it truly feels like home for her. Before choosing Heritage Hill, we explored several senior living options, but none...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory 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.
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.
Heritage Hill Senior Community is located in scenic Weatherly, Pennsylvania with beautiful views of the Pocono Mountains. Personal care and dementia are the two communities that we provide care for. We ensure that our residents get round the clock individual care. In our personal care program, we...
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I have seen many assisted living facilities and when you walk in the door to Maple Shade Meadows you can just feel the vibe of kindness. There is a large staff that is on top of everything. I’m relieved Mom...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory 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.
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.
MapleShade offers Personal Care and A Secured Dementia Unit. Please call for details.When it comes to Peace and Tranquility, MapleShade Meadows cannot be beat! Our one floor Senior Living Community is located along a picturesque creek in a meadow in the quiet town of Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania....
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28 reviews
Peace of mind knowing my mother was in excellent hands. Every single member of the staff was kind, respectful and very loving with my mom. Hospice care was recommended at the appropriate time so mom was...
Provides: 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.
We are a unique senior adult residence in Lehigh County, specializing in personal health care services for individuals living with Alzheimer or dementia. We adopted a university proven method of service. The services at Cornerstone Living provides exceptional security & compassionate care...
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When I toured At home At Parkland for my Mom I was impressed at the more personal care they offered for someone with limited abilities, and the price was more reasonable than most for the care they offer....
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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 Home at Parkland was founded with the primary goal of providing individualized care in a small Personal Care Home Community setting. As a Home Care and Hospice provider in Eastern Pennsylvania for 12 years we were surprised by how few options were available for those requiring specialized...
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The owners and staff are very pleasant and helpful. When my parents went to see Pleasant Trees my father was very impressed with the owner's personality. Both my parents chose Pleasant Trees over another...
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Pleasant Trees is located in Carbon County’s lush countryside, situated on 5 beautifully landscaped acres at the base of the Blue Mountains. Our philosophy is based on a firm belief that independence is the key to a rewarding and enjoyable life. It is the mission of Pleasant Trees to provide an...
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Overall our experience with Edgemont Lodge was a very good one. The staff here is very attentive, friendly, and respectful towards the residents. The facility itself is always kept very clean and nice...
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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.
It is our philosophy at Edgemont Lodge Assisted Living/Personal Care Home to promote independence through self-determination. Our residents receive individual attention to their specific needs with an emphasis on rehabilitation. Our foremost concern at Edgemont is the comfort, health and...
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My father made the transition from Assisted Living into skilled nursing @ Kutztown Manor successfully, which I will attribute to the care, attention, good food, and overall positive feelings of the staff and...
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: 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
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...
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.
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, 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, 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
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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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Cost of nursing homes in Dorset, PA
The average cost of senior living in Dorset is $4,276 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include McAdoo, PA with an average of $3,863 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Dorset, PA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Dorset, PA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Dorset
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Dorset
Country Meadows of Allentown
5.0
As my mother began to decline a few years ago, I began looking for a retirement community for her. I visited about ten communities in the Lehigh Valley. It was apparent from the beginning that Country Meadows is special. My mother was very reluctant to leave her home but she quickly adjusted ...
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Bethlehem Manor Senior Living
5.0
We have been very happy with Bethlehem Manor, we would highly recommend them to any family. They are a very caring group of people. Our loved one was nervous her first day but they were so helpful with the transition and made her feel comfortable right away. She now has fit right in and is very ...
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The Palmerton
4.0
The Palmerton community is very nice and welcoming for seniors that can get around well. However for higher level of care such as level E that my father had, I would not recommend it there. This is due to lack of responsiveness and follow thru of nursing staff.
Dorset nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dorset nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dorset, 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 Dorset 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 Dorset that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dorset, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
20%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
26.7%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
86.7%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
93.3%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
26.7%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
86.7%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
26.7%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
33.3%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Dorset 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 Dorset Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dorset, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
20%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
13.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
13.3%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
6.7%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dorset 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 Dorset partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dorset, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.3%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13.3%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Dorset 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 Dorset communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dorset, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
20%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dorset 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 Dorset offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dorset, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
20%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13.3%
0.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
20%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
6.7%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
13.3%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
6.7%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
6.7%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
20%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
6.7%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
13.3%
0.4%
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Keystone Villa at Fleetwood, Heritage Hill Senior Community and South Mountain Memory Care are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Dorset, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
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