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10 Best Nursing Homes in Forest Lake, PA

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Forest 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 Forest 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 Forest Lake or another care type is right for you. Browse 158 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Forest Lake.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Bardwell, Factoryville Station and Silver Lake.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Forest Lake, PA

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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
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.
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...
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, Memory Care, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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.
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
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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.
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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.
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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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...
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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
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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
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, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
First Choice, a licensed Personal Care Home located in beautiful Lake Ariel, PA is just minutes from interstate 84. Our staff takes pride in being able to provide a beautiful home to our Senior population. We have a small personalized care home with 14 brand new , beautiful suites. With...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.

Cost of nursing homes in Forest Lake, PA

The average cost of senior living in Forest Lake is $4,184 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Albany, PA with an average of $1,550 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Forest Lake, PA vs. nearby cities

Forest Lake, PA
$4,184/mo
$4,250/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Forest Lake, PA vs. the state and national average

Forest Lake, PA
$4,184/mo
U.S. national average
$4,840/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Forest Lake vs. other types of senior living

$5,197/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,184/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Forest Lake, PA by room type

Semi-Private
$3,596/mo
Studio
$5,291/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,480/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,839/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Forest Lake over time

Forest Lake, PAPA stateNational

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Forest Lake

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Forest Lake

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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Serenity Care Wyoming

5.0
Serenity Care has been all good. She loves the food, staff, and the people have been really nice. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would absolutely recommend this community to other families

Forest Lake nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Forest Lake nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Forest 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 Forest 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 Forest Lake that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Forest Lake, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
28.1%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20.8%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.4%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
86.5%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
36.5%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
17.7%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
85.4%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
30.2%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
36.5%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Forest 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 Forest Lake Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Forest Lake, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
28.1%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
10.4%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
24%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.4%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Forest 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 Forest Lake partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Forest Lake, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.5%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.8%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
17.7%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.9%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Forest 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 Forest Lake communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Forest Lake, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
7.3%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
17.7%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
9.4%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
1%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Forest 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 Forest Lake offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Forest Lake, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
22.9%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.5%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
8.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.1%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
26%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
29.2%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
14.6%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
12.5%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
11.5%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
24%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
25%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
12.5%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6.3%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
24%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Gardens of Green Ridge, Bridgewater Center for Rehabilitation & Nursi and Serenity Care Kingston are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Forest Lake, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.

There are 158 nursing homes facilities near Forest Lake, Pennsylvania. See the full list.

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