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10 Best Nursing Homes in Heart Lake, PA

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zipAverageCost: $4,250

Nursing Homes Facilities near Heart Lake, PA

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Photo of Brookdale Vestal West
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8.6
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8.6
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28 reviews
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He was only there for about 2 weeks. It is a nice place with excellent care for people with dementia who are still mobile. I would recommend it.
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 can help your one find purpose and belonging.Our community has purposeful programs that offer the care you and your family need for different stages of dementia. Along with our programming, you’ll have peace of mind knowing there is trained staff on-site 24 hours a day, seven days a week. If...
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What we liked the most about the community is that the staff was very friendly, opportunities to make new friends, food was good and everything was clean. Yes we would recommend Elderwood Village at Vestal...
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.
Elderwood Village at Vestal is an assisted living community located in historic Vestal, New York, tucked away in a residential area, offering the peace and quiet our residents want while also being conveniently located to all that Vestal has to offer. Elderwood Village at Vestal is an intimate,...
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Gracious living is full of daily joy, happiness, and realizing the small things in life matter such as a simple smile on everyone's face. Whether it's making a heart out of a piece of paper and they...
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.
Gracious Living Estates is a 65-bed Personal Care Home in Montrose, PA. It has faithfully served the seniors of Northeast Pennsylvania since 1998. GLE meets all of the food, shelter, and personal needs of its Residents.GLE's unit mix is roughly:1/3rd Privates1/3rd Semi-Private Deluxes1/3rd...
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I have had my mother at SRNC for Rehab twice and each time I have found they are Excellent in their rehab training and strengthening techniques. Since she is now at this facilities for long term they have...
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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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Cost of nursing homes in Heart Lake, PA

The average cost of senior living in Heart Lake is $4,250 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Laceyville, PA with an average of $3,297 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Heart Lake, PA, vs. nearby cities

Heart Lake, PA
$4,250/mo
$4,250/mo
$4,554/mo

Nursing homes costs in Heart Lake, PA, vs. state and national averages

Heart Lake, PA
$4,250/mo
U.S. national average
$4,836/mo

Nursing homes costs in Heart Lake, PA, vs. other senior living options

$4,935/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,250/mo

Nursing homes costs in Heart Lake, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,498/mo
Studio
$6,128/mo

Senior living costs in Heart Lake 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: Heart Lake, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHeart Lake, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,250/mo$4,732/mo$4,836/mo
Assisted Living$3,074/mo$4,271/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$4,935/mo$5,453/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living$2,998/mo$4,265/mo$4,070/mo
Nursing Homes
Heart Lake, PA:$4,250/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,732/mo
U.S.:$4,836/mo
Assisted Living
Heart Lake, PA:$3,074/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,271/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Heart Lake, PA:$4,935/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Heart Lake, PA:$2,998/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,265/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Heart Lake

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Heart Lake

Susquehanna Nursing Home in Johnson City, NY

4.0
My loved one stayed here briefly for some rehab care, and overall I think they did a good job. It was clean and well kept, and the staff seemed friendly and caring.

Absolut of Endicott

5.0
Great staff, great care and I really enjoy the facility. Huge positive changes in the last 6 months

Brookdale Vestal West

4.6
The only issue was the medicine dispensing. They had problems keeping things correct and problems keeping people in that department. However, what we like the most about Brookdale Vestal is the people! They have some great staff and very loving aides

Heart Lake nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Heart Lake nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Heart 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 Heart 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 Heart Lake that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Heart Lake, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
30%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
10%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
80%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
30%
10.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
80%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
20%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
20%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Heart 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 Heart Lake Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Heart Lake, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
30%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
10%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
10%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Heart 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 Heart Lake partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Heart Lake, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
10%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
10%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Heart 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 Heart Lake communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Heart Lake, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Heart 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 Heart Lake offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Heart Lake, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
20%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
10%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
30%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
20%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30%
0.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Vestal West, Elderwood Village at Vestal and Gracious Living Estates are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Heart Lake, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 15 nursing homes facilities near Heart Lake, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
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