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10 Best Nursing Homes in Fishertown, PA
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Fishertown 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 Fishertown, 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 Fishertown or another care type is right for you. Browse 124 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Fishertown.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Ralphton, Wells Creek and Stoystown.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Ralphton, Wells Creek and Stoystown.
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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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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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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, 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.
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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.
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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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.
At Devlin Manor Nursing Home, a Genesis HealthCare facility, we offer our patients and residents outstanding care, delivered by highly skilled practitioners in a warm and comfortable setting. Our Quality Healthcare Units provide skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients and...
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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.
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.
Assisted Living at Frostburg The Assisted Living at Frostburg residence is located in the quaint town of Frostburg, MD. The Frostburg community is known for its commitment to the arts and nature. There are a number of venues, such as the Arts and Entertainment district, which will allow you to...
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...
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: 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
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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
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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.
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.
Breezy Point Senior care is owned and operated by a Licensed Practical Nurse. We have qualified staff and our goal is to provide top quality care in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. We provide three home cooked meals and snacks daily along with a variety of home made baked goods. We offer private...
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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.
At Westminster Woods at Huntingdon, you have the flexibility to create your own experience. All of our senior living services are available as you need them—Our individualized philosophy of care may make Personal Care the perfect fit for your needs. Nestled on 122 wooded acres near Raystown Lake,...
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.
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 Fishertown, PA
The average cost of senior living in Fishertown is $3,778 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Benson, PA with an average of $3,108 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Fishertown, PA vs. nearby cities
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Fishertown
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Fishertown
The Atrium, A Choice Community in Johnstown, PA
3.6
Activities only happen in the morning. I am not a morning person. We have never had an activity off location. There has never been a therapy animal visit even though I have begged for it. I can't regulate the temperature in my room. Today the heat coming out of my wall heater was 140 degrees and ...
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Fishertown nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fishertown nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fishertown, 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 Fishertown 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 Fishertown that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Fishertown, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
35.1%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
23.4%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
81.8%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
81.8%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
37.7%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.9%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
81.8%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
39%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
37.7%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Fishertown 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 Fishertown Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Fishertown, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
33.8%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
15.6%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
20.8%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
5.2%
1.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select dietary accommodations in Fishertown 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 Fishertown partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fishertown, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20.8%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
15.6%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.2%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Fishertown 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 Fishertown communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fishertown, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
9.1%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20.8%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
11.7%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
2.6%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fishertown 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 Fishertown offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fishertown, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
27.3%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19.5%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31.2%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.6%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
27.3%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.1%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.3%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
27.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
10.4%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6.5%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
23.4%
0.4%
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Heritage Grove at Indiana, Richland Woods Assisted Living and Moorehead Place are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Fishertown, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
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