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Nursing Homes Facilities near Locust, PA

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Photo of Oak Hill Village
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8.9
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Milissa was very easy to communicate with. Move in was easy and hassle free. My aunt has already gone on several trips with the facility and has been making friends. The only issue is they are having...
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.
Oak Hill Village is a senior living community located in Middletown, a small borough in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. You can find this sleepy little town next to the Susquehanna River. In town, you will find a variety of fine dining and casual restaurants to enjoy. Let yourself stroll through...
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The apartment size is really good. There is a separate sleeping area and living area and kitchenette. As well as a separate bathroom. The staff is great. They are very friendly very helpful. I have not tried...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
At Legend of Allentown, you’ll find a vibrant atmosphere that values both community and individuality. Gathering areas are purposefully designed to make life more engaging, convenient and social, while a variety of residential floorplans offer comfortable, private retreats in which you can...
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5 for them all. Great place and if all works out, we will use them again for respite care. Location, friendliness of the staff and how helpful they were. Mom enjoyed the people and bonded with them while...
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.
A New sense of home is what the Willow Senior Living Community can bring to you and your loved ones. Celebrating life every day is not just our slogan, but a true philosophy we hold dear in every aspect imaginable. Our approach to providing an exceptional living option is exemplified in the...
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Heather Glen was beautiful. I couldn't have picked a better place for my mother. The staff was wonderful and attentive if we ever had questions, they were there to answer them help us navigate through...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Heather Glen offers a tranquil setting where seniors can maintain their independence with access to professional staff 24/7. Both residents and families find comfort in knowing that our experienced staff provides personalized services and nursing care.Based from the Six components of Health,...
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1010 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.6
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For the meals and dining I would give a 3.75 (My mom doesn't care for too many of the meals. The activities are somewhat limited). Overall a very good experience. The cleanliness is outstanding. The room...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Nestled right inside The Valley With A Heart, Tiffany Court Senior Living is conveniently located in Kingston, near shopping, restaurants and places of worship. We offer transportation to a variety of local destinations, including doctor's offices, Wyoming Valley Mall and other exciting...
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3131 Floor plans available
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Very happy with the overall appearance of Harmony. Very upscale with furnishings and always clean. My father receives very good care for the most part. Harmony is experiencing staffing issues with dining...
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.
Welcome to Harmony at HersheyIndependent Living | Personal Care | Memory CareIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Hershey, Pennsylvania, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security, support, services and...
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5 on all. What we liked the most about the community is that their staff were exceptional. My Dad was not a good fit with other residents. He said they didn't talk much and just didn't seem too with it.
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.
Three meals per day plus snacks Assistance with all Activities of Daily living including: bathing, dressing, grooming, and medication monitoring and management. Coordination of medical appointments. Linen and Housekeeping services. Scheduled transportation for all planned events and...
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22 Floor plans available
8.6
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The staff really worked well with my MIL and going to dialysis. At times it was hard to get in touch with her but part of this is due to her memory issues. They took great care of her until she passed away...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Mifflin Court is a Genesis senior living community located in quaint and historic Shillington, PA. The picture perfect town is like something out of a storybook and actually served as the basis for the town of Olinger in the fictional books by legendary author John Updike. We offer all the...
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Photo of Celebration Villa of Lebanon
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My sister [name removed] lives there. Overall, it is good. She is younger (age 69) and in better health than most, so she realizes that she may not need to be there. She feels the overall care is more...
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.
Welcome to Celebration Villa of Lebanon, located in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, offering exceptional personal care options for seniors.Celebration Villa of Lebanon is an intimate, senior living community designed to provide optimal comfort, care and privacy. Some features include:-Private personal...
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Photo of Serenity Care Kingston
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5 for all categories. Our total experience with having our mom in Serenity Care was excellent. Our family's experience at Serenity Care Kingston was excellent. The staff was caring, professional and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Winner of the 2022 and 2023 Times-Tribune Readers' Choice award for "Best Personal Care"!Serenity Care provides personal care services in a supportive and social community environment. Our senior residents value their independence, yet need some assistance to ease the challenges of daily life. By...
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Photo of Serenity Care Wyoming
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The staff listened to any and all of my concerns. They treated my dad like a person not just something they had to take care of. I would recommend Serenity Care to others.
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.
Winner of the 2022 and 2023 Times-Tribune Readers' Choice award for "Best Personal Care"!Serenity Care provides personal care services in a supportive and social community environment. Our senior residents value their independence, yet need some assistance to ease the challenges of daily life. By...
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Photo of Lehigh Commons
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77 Floor plans available
8.5
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The staff is very attentive to the patients and I know my husband enjoys the meals being served. There are activities easy to follow for the patients that are interested in them.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
For more than 25 years, Lehigh Commons has been providing quality health care services in a comfortable and safe environment to our residents. Together, with our team of dedicated staff members, we are committed to providing customized care and attention that fosters independence in a respected...
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88 Floor plans available
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We're very pleased with everything, and more importantly, my sister seems to be content. She even goes to morning exercise class. We're going to visit for the Easter Egg Hunt on April 4th. They will also...
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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Photo of Keystone Villa at Ephrata
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88 Floor plans available
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My mother has gone through a lot of changes in the last few years. She started at Keystone with my father after covid because they were too sick to take care of each other and keep track of their meds. My...
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.
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Photo of The Palmerton
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The staff who work directly with the residents care and work hard to ensure their needs are met even though working short personnel. Nice place and the scenery is beautiful
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Breathtaking views overlooking the Lehigh Gap, with a panoramic view of Blue Mountain...The Village at Palmerton is conveniently located near Palmerton Hospital. We are within walking distance from all of your shopping and banking needs. We ask you to come and visit with us and see the...
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Everyone in the administrative process were helpful and answered all our questions to our satisfaction. The staff at the front desk were friendly. When we saw the house keepers the were polite and had...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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We have had a great experience. All of the staff is professional and caring. The assisted living facility is great. I would recommend it to anyone. My only issue is that my husband (68 y) is 12 yrs younger...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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All 5. The place is excellent. The facility is very nice, home like feeling. The residents are wonderful. The staff is great. Clean environment. Activities daily to meet the residents needs. Movies, music...
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.
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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.
Set in a quiet, residential neighborhood in a beautifully-furnished two-story stone home, our family-like environment and rich tradition set us apart from any other assisted living or personal care residence in the area. Located in Lycoming County—in the heart of north-central Pennsylvania and...
Photo of Evans Retirement Center
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Our Aunt has been at Evans Retirement Center for going on 2 years. It’s a small facility with a very cozy vibe. The owners ([name removed] & [name removed] ) and staff at Evans know my Aunt very well. They...
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.
Nestled in the quiet neighborhood of Fleetwood, PA is the Evans Retirement Center whom has proudly served the Berks/Lehigh Counties since 1984. Our home is owned and operated by two generations of the Evans family. We are known for our small homelike and family like atmosphere. And we know how to...
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Their compassion & care of their residents is exceptional. .I would highly recommend serenity in old forge. Their care is exceptional.
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.
Winner of the 2022 and 2023 Times-Tribune Readers' Choice award for "Best Personal Care"!Serenity Care provides personal care services in a supportive and social community environment. Our senior residents value their independence, yet need some assistance to ease the challenges of daily life. By...
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Room size is good but I pay extra for my mother to have a larger room to herself. Staffing on the weekend is a little sparse but they really do check in well with my mother. My mother has some pstd of seeing...
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.
Receive thoughtful care in an intimate environment at Celebration Villa of Lewisburg. This Lewisburg, Pennsylvania community specializes in assisted living services designed to help all residents complete their activities of daily living while maintaining independence and choices in how they...
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This is an amazing place! My mom is so happy here! Beautiful facility. Clean and always decorated beautifully for each season. Friendly and caring staffing. You get a sense of family and caring from ALL...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Berkshire Commons is an award winning senior living community, located in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country, sits on the picturesque grounds of the Reading Country Club. Residents, friends and families alike call our luxurious community 'The Place to Be,' with its premiere location and...
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This place is great for functional but challenged guests who need in order of importance: meds, food, housing. They don't provide transportation but are close to bus routes.
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.
Morris-Pace Personal Care is a senior living community located in Reading, PA, in Berks County, home to just over 90,000 people. Reading is known for the Bachman Pretzel factory and coal transportation on the Reading Railroad. Residents will be able to shop, run their errands, do banking, and go...
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The facility was clean and well maintained. The room was a perfect size for two people to share. The room was furnished with a dresser for each person along with a closet for each. The staff that I met were...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Retirement should be about finding new interests and actively engaging in life, but it is also a time to sit back and reflect on life and to rest and relax. Serenity Gardens is a senior living community in the small town of Kulpmont, Pennsylvania offers residents a chance to find themselves in...
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Cost of nursing homes in Locust, PA

The average cost of senior living in Locust is $6,431 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Centralia, PA with an average of $6,431 per month.

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

Locust, PA
$6,431/mo
U.S. national average
$5,847/mo

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

Nursing Homes
$6,431/mo

Nursing homes costs in Locust, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,273/mo
Private
$6,554/mo

Senior living costs in Locust 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: Locust, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLocust, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Nursing Homes$6,431/mo$6,517/mo$5,847/mo
Assisted Living$5,484/mo$5,655/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Careunavailable$7,186/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Livingunavailable$3,724/mo$3,520/mo
Nursing Homes
Locust, PA:$6,431/mo
Pennsylvania:$6,517/mo
U.S.:$5,847/mo
Assisted Living
Locust, PA:$5,484/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,655/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Locust, PA:unavailable
Pennsylvania:$7,186/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Locust, PA:unavailable
Pennsylvania:$3,724/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Locust, PA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Locust 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 average 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
Locust, PA$5,270/mo$5,102/mo+3.3%
Pennsylvania$5,648/mo$5,321/mo+6.1%
National$5,627/mo$5,371/mo+4.8%
Locust, PA
2024 average cost:$5,270/mo
2023 average cost:$5,102/mo
Percent change:+3.3%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$5,648/mo
2023 average cost:$5,321/mo
Percent change:+6.1%
National
2024 average cost:$5,627/mo
2023 average cost:$5,371/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Locust

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Locust

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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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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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

Locust nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Locust nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Locust, 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 Locust 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 Locust that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Locust, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
0.3%
1.1%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
9.9%
4.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
29.6%
14.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
22.4%
15.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
9.9%
4.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
0.4%
0.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
22.1%
13.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
9%
3.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
15.5%
9.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Locust 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 Locust Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Locust, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
0.6%
1.9%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
0.1%
0.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
8.5%
2.8%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
0.2%
0.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Locust 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 Locust partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Locust, PANational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
0.4%
0.6%
No sugar
No sugar
0.4%
0.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
7.7%
1.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Locust 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 Locust communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Locust, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
0.1%
0.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
0.1%
0.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
0.2%
0.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Locust 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 Locust offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Locust, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
0.1%
0.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
0.1%
0.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
0.1%
0.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
9.7%
3.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
0.1%
0.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
8.4%
3.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
0.1%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
0.1%
0.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
0.1%
0.2%
Live performances
Live performances
0.1%
0.2%
Dances
Dances
0.1%
0.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
0.1%
0.2%
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