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10 Best Nursing Homes in Shankweilers, PA

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Shankweilers 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 Shankweilers, 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 Shankweilers or another care type is right for you. Browse 38 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Shankweilers.

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 Shankweilers, PA

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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.
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
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: 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.
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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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Cost of nursing homes in Shankweilers, PA

The average cost of senior living in Shankweilers is $4,578 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lehighton, PA with an average of $4,100 per month.

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

Shankweilers, PA
$4,487/mo
$4,578/mo

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

Shankweilers, PA
$4,487/mo
U.S. national average
$4,840/mo

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

$5,188/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,487/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,276/mo
Studio
$4,999/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,651/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,770/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Shankweilers over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Shankweilers

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Shankweilers

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

4.0
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.

Shankweilers nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shankweilers nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shankweilers, 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 Shankweilers 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 Shankweilers that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Shankweilers, PANational
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
60.6%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.9%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
54.5%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
54.5%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Shankweilers 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 Shankweilers Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shankweilers, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
54.5%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
36.4%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
42.4%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.1%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shankweilers 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 Shankweilers partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shankweilers, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
24.2%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
54.5%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
54.5%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.4%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Shankweilers 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 Shankweilers communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shankweilers, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
39.4%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.5%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.2%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shankweilers 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 Shankweilers offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shankweilers, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
54.5%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.4%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.2%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.6%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.5%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.5%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.4%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24.2%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
24.2%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
51.5%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
24.2%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.2%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
39.4%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Keystone Villa at Fleetwood, Chestnut Knoll and Keystone Villa at Douglassville Personal Care are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Shankweilers, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.

There are 38 nursing homes facilities near Shankweilers, Pennsylvania. See the full list.

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