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10 Best Nursing Homes in Lower Oxford, PA

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Lower Oxford 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 Lower Oxford, 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 Lower Oxford or another care type is right for you. Browse 16 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Lower Oxford.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Forest Park, Kentmere and Buttonwood.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Colerain, Kirkwood and Spruce Grove.

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zipAverageCost: $5,247

Nursing Homes Facilities near Lower Oxford, PA

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Photo of The Vero at Newark
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9.2
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12 reviews
9.2
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We have nothing but great things to say about Juniper Village. The facilities are nice, but what makes this place special is the people. Everyone from the front desk to the business office, to the nursing...
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 Friends Home in Kennett
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8.0
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16 reviews
8.0
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16 reviews
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The staff was the biggest plus, the staff are wonderful. The location was convenient, easy parking, very nice outdoor space for visits and we would recommend this community to other families based on the...
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.
The Friends Home in Kennett Square is a non-profit senior living community thatoffers a variety of living options to help residents remain independent and active. Historic Kennett Square, a beautiful and close-knit community, offers an abundance of resources for our residents. A wonderful...
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7 reviews
6.5
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7 reviews
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29%
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29%
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I would rate Jenner's Pond highly in all areas. The food is especially excellent. Many people here say one of the things that appealed to them was the friendliness of the community.
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.
The historic community of West Grove, Pennsylvania, provides an excellent opportunity for Jenner's Pond to relax and enjoy life in an idyllic setting. Full of historic charm and natural beauty, West Grove offers outstanding amenities to suit a variety of personal tastes and requirements. West...
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Personal visit with the Dir of public Services. Both the Food service and general staff are superior. The residents seem well cared for and not withstanding their issues and friendly.
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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The whole facility is a family! They go over and above to make sure all the residents have what they need. Whether it’s medical, meals, religious, community or just help hanging a picture in their room,...
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.
In 1986, my mother would often visit with her aunt and grandmother at the personal care home they were living in. Unfortunately, it did not take long to discover that the care they were receiving was very disheartening. It was at this time my mother’s love for her family would not allow them to...
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It's a great community, very easy to communicate with. If you have questions, they'll answer them. Everyone has been nice to my loved one as far as I know. They've done a wonderful job. They're very...
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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Harrison House of Christiana is an exceptionally caring place. My father has been there for several years now. He is always well groomed, rosy cheeked and in the best form he could be at his age & health....
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes, 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.
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Photo of Newark Manor
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.
Newark Manor Nursing Home is an intermediate care facility with twenty four hour a day professional nursing care located on W. Main Street in Newark, Delaware. We have been in business since 1964. We pride ourselves on the longevity of our staff and the homelike environment we provide.We are...

Cost of nursing homes in Lower Oxford, PA

The average cost of senior living in Lower Oxford is $5,247 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Akron, PA with an average of $4,506 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Lower Oxford, PA, vs. nearby cities

Lower Oxford, PA
$5,247/mo
$5,246/mo

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

Lower Oxford, PA
$5,247/mo
U.S. national average
$4,836/mo

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

$5,913/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,247/mo

Nursing homes costs in Lower Oxford, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,680/mo
Studio
$4,428/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,450/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,800/mo

Senior living costs in Lower Oxford 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: Lower Oxford, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLower Oxford, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,247/mo$4,732/mo$4,836/mo
Assisted Living$5,054/mo$4,271/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$5,913/mo$5,453/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living$4,316/mo$4,265/mo$4,070/mo
Nursing Homes
Lower Oxford, PA:$5,247/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,732/mo
U.S.:$4,836/mo
Assisted Living
Lower Oxford, PA:$5,054/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,271/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Lower Oxford, PA:$5,913/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Lower Oxford, PA:$4,316/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,265/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Lower Oxford, PA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Lower Oxford 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 median 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
Lower Oxford, PA$3,856/mo$4,353/mo-11.4%
Pennsylvania$4,719/mo$4,727/mo-0.2%
National$4,815/mo$4,774/mo+0.8%
Lower Oxford, PA
2024 average cost:$3,856/mo
2023 average cost:$4,353/mo
Percent change:-11.4%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$4,719/mo
2023 average cost:$4,727/mo
Percent change:-0.2%
National
2024 average cost:$4,815/mo
2023 average cost:$4,774/mo
Percent change:+0.8%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Lower Oxford

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Lower Oxford

HarborChase of Wilmington

4.8
I'd say that while we expected a challenging transition from independent city life to assisted living, my uncle has been very happy there and that he's made a real home for himself there. We picked this community because it was a combination of the services they offered and the respect he was ...
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Elderwood Senior Living at Lancaster

4.0
Trying to find the right place is difficult enough but it's nearly impossible when you are in a completely different state. I had to rely on what I saw and read on the internet to make a decision but thankfully my friend had family in the area and that knew about this community so that is the ...
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Cadia Rehabilitation Pike Creek in Wilmington, DE

4.0
I am [name removed]. I came here from Christiana care hospital after knee replacement surgery. I am 84 And my husband is 88 and we live in Newark. We were asked to go to a Rehab facility for physical therapy for a few weeks. We chose Cadia because it was close to our home and it’s ambiance was ...
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Lower Oxford nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lower Oxford nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lower Oxford, 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 Lower Oxford 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 Lower Oxford that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Lower Oxford, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
18.2%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
18.2%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
81.8%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
81.8%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
18.2%
10.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
81.8%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
18.2%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
9.1%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Lower Oxford 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 Lower Oxford Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lower Oxford, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
27.3%
4.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
18.2%
6.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lower Oxford 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 Lower Oxford partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lower Oxford, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.1%
0.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
9.1%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.1%
0.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Lower Oxford 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 Lower Oxford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lower Oxford, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
9.1%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
9.1%
0.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Lower Oxford 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 Lower Oxford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lower Oxford, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
9.1%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9.1%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.1%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
18.2%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
9.1%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
18.2%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
9.1%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
9.1%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
9.1%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
9.1%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
9.1%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
9.1%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
9.1%
0.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Vero at Newark, Friends Home in Kennett and Simpson at Jenner's Pond, a CCRC are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Lower Oxford, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 16 nursing homes facilities near Lower Oxford, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
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