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10 Best Nursing Homes in Ruchsville, PA

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Ruchsville 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 Ruchsville, 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 Ruchsville or another care type is right for you. Browse 52 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Ruchsville.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Midway Manor, Earn and Charlotte's Neighborhood.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Ruchsville, PA

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The care provided for my loved one at Sacred Heart Senior Living by the Creek has been exceptional. The staff is very friendly and take good care of her needs. The atmosphere is really homey and warm. I have...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Weston Senior Living Center at NorthamptonWeston Senior Living Center at Northampton is located in Northampton, Pennsylvania. This lovely and accommodating senior living community is well-paired with the picturesque and historical borough of Northampton. With numerous parks and beautiful wooded...
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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.
Weston Senior Living Center at EmmausWeston Senior Living Center at Emmaus is a senior living community located in Emmaus, PA, in Lehigh County and home to just over 11,000 people. Emmaus was voted one of the top 100 Best Places to Live by Money magazine and residents will enjoy the small town...
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My mom was at the Kirkland Village Health Center for several days, and my family spent many hours a day with her there. It is a cheerful and bright building with cozy rooms, a friendly and helpful staff, and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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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.
ABBE Hall serves the greater Lehigh Valley with exceptional assisted living and personal care services at a beautifully revitalized South Bethlehem campus. Located close to Lehigh University, ABBE Hall offers excellent access to senior centers, libraries, churches, shops, restaurants and...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Turn Retirement Dreams into a RealityLocated in heart of Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley is a community filled with activity and connections, providing countless ways to lead a healthy, fulfilling lifestyle. Life at our community offers generous opportunities to enjoy friendships, improve your...
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.
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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.
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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.
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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: 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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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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.
Welcome to Blough Health care Center! We are located in the historic area of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and have provided quality nursing care for over 50 years.  Our 59 bed property is recognized in the community for our outstanding skilled and personal care, as well as our short-term...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.

Cost of nursing homes in Ruchsville, PA

The average cost of senior living in Ruchsville is $4,559 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lehighton, PA with an average of $4,100 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Ruchsville, PA vs. nearby cities

Ruchsville, PA
$4,559/mo
$4,578/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Ruchsville, PA vs. the state and national average

Ruchsville, PA
$4,559/mo
U.S. national average
$4,840/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Ruchsville vs. other types of senior living

$5,247/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,559/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Ruchsville, PA by room type

Semi-Private
$4,289/mo
Studio
$4,838/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,556/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,213/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Ruchsville over time

Ruchsville, PAPA stateNational

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Ruchsville

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Ruchsville

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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Bethlehem Manor Senior Living

5.0
We have been very happy with Bethlehem Manor, we would highly recommend them to any family. They are a very caring group of people. Our loved one was nervous her first day but they were so helpful with the transition and made her feel comfortable right away. She now has fit right in and is very ...
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The Palmerton

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The Palmerton community is very nice and welcoming for seniors that can get around well. However for higher level of care such as level E that my father had, I would not recommend it there. This is due to lack of responsiveness and follow thru of nursing staff.

Ruchsville nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ruchsville nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ruchsville, 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 Ruchsville 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 Ruchsville 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
54.5%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
45.5%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.9%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
90.9%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
61.4%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
34.1%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.6%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
56.8%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
54.5%
18.6%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Ruchsville 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 Ruchsville Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ruchsville, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
54.5%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
31.8%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
38.6%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13.6%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ruchsville 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 Ruchsville partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ruchsville, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20.5%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.5%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
45.5%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.6%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Ruchsville 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 Ruchsville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ruchsville, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
34.1%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.5%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
27.3%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.5%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ruchsville 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 Ruchsville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ruchsville, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
45.5%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.8%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.7%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.5%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.1%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.7%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40.9%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
47.7%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
22.7%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20.5%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.4%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Keystone Villa at Fleetwood, Chestnut Knoll and South Mountain Memory Care are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Ruchsville, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.

There are 52 nursing homes facilities near Ruchsville, Pennsylvania. See the full list.

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