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10 Best Nursing Homes in Drakes Creek, PA

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We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Coaldale, Penn Forest and Christmans.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Drakes Creek, PA

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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.
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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.
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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.
Photo of Victoria Village
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: 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
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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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Photo of Moravian House
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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
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: 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.
Welcome to Blough Health care Center! We are located in the historic area of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and have provided quality nursing care for over 50 years.  Our 59 bed property is recognized in the community for our outstanding skilled and personal care, as well as our short-term...
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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: 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.
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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
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: 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: Memory Care, Independent Living, Home Care
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.
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.
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: 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.
People use nursing home services for any number of reasons -- because today's nursing homes can provide solutions to almost every eldercare problem. No matter what your healthcare needs are, 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
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.
Fern Wood ManorFern Wood Manor is a senior living community located in Sweet Valley, PA, in Luzerne County, which is considered an unincorporated community. In this small town, residents who enjoy getting out for nature walks and getting in their daily exercise. They can also do their shopping...
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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 Drakes Creek, PA

The average cost of senior living in Drakes Creek is $4,438 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Penn Lake Park, PA with an average of $3,477 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Drakes Creek, PA, vs. nearby cities

Drakes Creek, PA
$4,438/mo
$3,942/mo
$3,538/mo

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

Drakes Creek, PA
$4,438/mo
U.S. national average
$4,836/mo

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

$5,293/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,438/mo

Nursing homes costs in Drakes Creek, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,241/mo
Studio
$4,999/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,591/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,524/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,068/mo

Senior living costs in Drakes Creek 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: Drakes Creek, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDrakes Creek, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,438/mo$4,732/mo$4,836/mo
Assisted Living$3,806/mo$4,271/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$5,293/mo$5,453/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living$2,964/mo$4,265/mo$4,070/mo
Nursing Homes
Drakes Creek, PA:$4,438/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,732/mo
U.S.:$4,836/mo
Assisted Living
Drakes Creek, PA:$3,806/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,271/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Drakes Creek, PA:$5,293/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Drakes Creek, PA:$2,964/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,265/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Drakes Creek, PA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Drakes Creek 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
Drakes Creek, PA$4,994/mo$4,805/mo+3.9%
Pennsylvania$5,615/mo$5,383/mo+4.3%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Drakes Creek, PA
2024 average cost:$4,994/mo
2023 average cost:$4,805/mo
Percent change:+3.9%
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 Drakes Creek

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Drakes Creek

Liza's House in Danielsville, PA

4.3
Pro Food is nutritious and prepared and served to please individuals...very accommodating for food and beverages. Welcoming environment Staff tends to be very pleasant and seem to care about the residents. Staff seems to know the residents. Staff members respond when concerns are brought to ...
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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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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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Drakes Creek nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Drakes Creek nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Drakes Creek, 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 Drakes Creek 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 Drakes Creek that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Drakes Creek, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
42.7%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
36.1%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.9%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
88%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50.2%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
29.5%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
84.6%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
47.3%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
51%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Drakes Creek 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 Drakes Creek Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Drakes Creek, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
39.8%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
19.5%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
29.9%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.9%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Drakes Creek 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 Drakes Creek partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Drakes Creek, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.9%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.1%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.6%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.4%
0.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Drakes Creek 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 Drakes Creek communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Drakes Creek, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.3%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.6%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
17%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.5%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Drakes Creek 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 Drakes Creek offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Drakes Creek, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
31.5%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.2%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.4%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.7%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.8%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.5%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.8%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20.7%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
19.9%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
35.3%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
19.1%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.3%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.4%
0.5%
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Keystone Villa at Fleetwood, The Gardens of Green Ridge and Twin Cedar Senior Living are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Drakes Creek, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 346 nursing homes facilities near Drakes Creek, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
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