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8 Best Nursing Homes in Pocono Heights, PA
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Pocono Heights 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 Pocono Heights, 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 Pocono Heights or another care type is right for you. Browse 8 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Pocono Heights.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Port Colden, Oxford and Belvidere.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Pocono Heights, PA
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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.
Spring Village at Pocono is a senior living community located in the lovely hamlet of East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. This gorgeous senior living community is also situated right in the midst of the scenic and breathtaking Pocono Mountain area is the northern region of Pennsylvania. This places...
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We were welcomed with open arms. Staff and residents are so friendly and helpful. Moms room is cozy and she has adjusted well. Great place to keep busy as well. Dining room has delicious food and 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.
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Great place!! Very caring nurses and staff. Made me feel better during a difficult time. Management was friendly and attentive! Highly recommend this place.
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.
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...
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 Pocono Heights, PA
The average cost of senior living in Pocono Heights is $5,008 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include East Side, PA with an average of $3,457 per month.
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Pocono Heights, PA by room type
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Pocono Heights
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Pocono Heights
Briarwood Senior Living in Newfoundland, PA
5.0
I toured Briarwood looking for a home for my grandma. I was impressed not only with how clean and nice it was but how curious staff was.
Gluco Lodge Personal Care Home in Stroudsburg, PA
4.0
My friend is enjoying her time since her move to this community. I know she i safe, and in good hands. The staff is wonderful. Everything is working out very well.
Bentley Assisted Living at Branchville
3.7
The place is nice, but some of the aides there need to be retrained in Alzheimer's care. They have some really good aides and some really bad ones that aren't so nice. I feel that charging separately for disbursing meds is not good. I feel it should be included, and its very expensive. ...
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Pocono Heights nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Pocono Heights nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Pocono Heights, 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 Pocono Heights 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 Pocono Heights that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
33.3%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.3%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
83.3%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
83.3%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
33.3%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
83.3%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
16.7%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Pocono Heights 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 Pocono Heights Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Pocono Heights, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
33.3%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
5.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Pocono Heights 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 Pocono Heights partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Pocono Heights, PANational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.7%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
16.7%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.7%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Pocono Heights 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 Pocono Heights communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Pocono Heights, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
16.7%
0.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Pocono Heights 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 Pocono Heights offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Pocono Heights, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.7%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
16.7%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Twin Cedar Senior Living, Spring Village at Pocono and Belle Reve Senior Living Community are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Pocono Heights, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 8 nursing homes facilities near Pocono Heights, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
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