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10 Best Nursing Homes in Forwardstown, PA
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Forwardstown 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 Forwardstown, 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 Forwardstown or another care type is right for you. Browse 15 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Forwardstown.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Peanut, New Derry and Burds Crossing.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Peanut, New Derry and Burds Crossing.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Forwardstown, PA
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McCullough Place, from my initial visit, has gone beyond my expectations in assisted-living. The staff is helpful, cheerful and accommodating. The facility is clean and well-designed. A passive glance from...
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.
McCullough Place is an assisted living community located in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. We are just south of Stackhouse Park and within easy driving distance of Palo Duro Canyon and Panhandle Plains Historical Museum. We offer sightseeing trips to both of those locations as well as transportation to...
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This assisted living facility is wonderful. The staff are friendly and very accommodating to my mother. I’m grateful for their kindness and help. The facility is clean and the breakfasts are made to order...
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.
Located in the heart of Johnstown, PA, the Villa is locally owned and operated by Dr. Kastelic and family since 2010. We consider our residents part of our family and we treat them as such. We provide a comfortable environment for residents to socialize, enjoy activities, and live their best...
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My loved one is currently a resident at Harmony House Manor. There is minimal staff at this facility. When I visit, I rarely actually see or talk to any employees. I have actually had NO communication with...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory 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.
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.
Situated in Johnstown, Pennsylvania Harmony House Manor senior living community is a haven of peace and tranquility. It is located in a safe area that is ideal for seniors. It is also located near Conemaugh Valley Memorial Hospital which is a top notch hospital in Pennsylvania. The residents...
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I am very impressed with how they have handled covid, they are super careful. They have activities but they do it by floor so if someone did get it, it would only affect a few people rather than the whole...
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.
The Atrium, A Choice Community has been providing personal care services in the Johnstown area since 1985. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional care services and in creating and maintaining a homey atmosphere that is beautifully furnished for our residents and visitors to enjoy. Our staff...
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The staff members were all very friendly, and the care services were also good. Prior to covid we would be invited to dinners, one time we went for Christmas dinner. We would recommend this community to...
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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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My mother has bee in Rosewood Personal Care for a little over a year now. The staff are all very attentive to the needs of the residents and are also there to answer any questions the family may have. The...
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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.
Rosewood Assisted Living Community is the area's leader in quality personal care. Our spacious suites (both private and semi-private) are well appointed, and designed to convey a home-like feel. Each suite has a private bathroom, and is fully furnished. Cable television and local telephone...
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Windber Woods is a good place. It's an older facility, so if you don't let looks fool you and let the people prove the place. The people here are super and that makes the place.
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The care for my father is good. the staff is caring and attention of the community is clean. My father is happy with the variety of good meals. I like knowing that he is active with the other residents. We...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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, 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.
Provides: Home Care, Nursing Homes
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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, Independent 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.
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.
The senior living community of Heritage Ridge Senior Living at Johnstown, formerly the Lutheran Home at Johnstown, has been a part of the Westmont community and Johnstown area since 1960.Our continuing care facility offers Independent living, Personal Care, and Skilled Nursing. Aging in place...
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Cost of nursing homes in Forwardstown, PA
The average cost of senior living in Forwardstown is $3,192 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Benson, PA with an average of $3,108 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Forwardstown, PA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Forwardstown
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Forwardstown
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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Loyalhanna Senior Suites and Personal Care in Latrobe, PA
4.5
This facility was so very well organized, so caring and compassionate. A family member was there for skilled nursing/physical rehabilitation. He received the best of care, encouragement and was treated respectfully. The staff was awesome, they answered all questions they kept him comfortable ...
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Siemon's Heritage Personal Care Home in Somerset, PA
5.0
I could not have been more pleased. I am very happy with the facility and the care provided to my mom, I was very blessed to have chosen this community.
Forwardstown nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Forwardstown nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Forwardstown, 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 Forwardstown 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 Forwardstown that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Forwardstown, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
54.5%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
27.3%
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
54.5%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
9.1%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
81.8%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
54.5%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
54.5%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Forwardstown 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 Forwardstown Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Forwardstown, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
54.5%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
27.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
45.5%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.1%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Forwardstown 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 Forwardstown partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Forwardstown, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.2%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.3%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
27.3%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.5%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Forwardstown 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 Forwardstown communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Forwardstown, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.2%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
18.2%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
27.3%
0.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Forwardstown 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 Forwardstown offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Forwardstown, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
36.4%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.3%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.1%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.5%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.5%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.5%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.3%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
9.1%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.2%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.4%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
45.5%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
18.2%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.3%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Richland Woods Assisted Living, Brookdale Latrobe and McCullough Place are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Forwardstown, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
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