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10 Best Nursing Homes in Shunk, PA
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Shunk 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 Shunk, 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 Shunk or another care type is right for you. Browse 25 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Shunk.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Coveytown, Pennsdale and Hillsgrove.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Coveytown, Pennsdale and Hillsgrove.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Shunk, PA
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[name removed] from A Place for Mom is a local senior living advisor in Montoursville. After giving him my information about my mother ( who had fallen the previous day), [name removed] from Celebration...
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.
We are continuing to admit new Residents, where possible and appropriate, to help residents and families in need. We will do all we can to help those who are in need of our services now and always.We are now offering Virtual Tours of our communities via Skype, Zoom and Google Duo. If you’re...
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Excellent Care and food is delicious. Memory Care has activities for the residents throughout the day. All the staff are very caring and give excellent care to the residents. The landscaping looks very...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory 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.
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.
The Hillside provides senior living with services adapted to individual lifestyles and personal requirements. Residents enjoy privacy and comfort in a friendly, family-like setting, along with companionship and enriching group activities, including exercise classes, bingo games, card parties,...
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This is a nice community. The staff is caring and attentive. The menu has a large variety and could use some small improvements. They off her to participate in activities with the other residents. We would...
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.
Wolf Run Village is an assisted living community located in Hughesville, PA. We offer single and double residence rooms. Rooms are equipped with cable TV, individually controlled thermostats, and are fully carpeted. Some single rooms come with a private bathroom. Double rooms have kitchenettes,...
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.
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.
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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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.
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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
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.
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.
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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Shunk, PA
The average cost of senior living in Shunk is $4,298 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Albany, PA with an average of $1,550 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Shunk, PA vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Shunk vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Shunk, PA by room type
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Shunk
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Shunk
The Hillside Senior Living Community in Montoursville, PA
3.5
They were great with getting my father-in-law in the memory care unit with very short notice. They have been very patient with taking calls from my mother-in-law. There has not been much help in getting him seen at a VA Center facility that is only 3 miles away as they would prefer he use their ...
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Wolf Run Village in Hughesville, PA
5.0
Very helpful and knowledgeable with a quick response time. Extremely grateful and thankful for all .
Celebration Villa of Loyalsock in Montoursville, PA
4.4
We chose Celebration Villa of Loyalsock because we toured and were happy with the facility itself and the services provided. We also like the way they rate the levels of care needed between 1-6. The facility and people were all pleasant to work with. They have been outstanding with communication ...
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Shunk nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shunk nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shunk, 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 Shunk 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 Shunk that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Shunk, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
16.7%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
5.6%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.4%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
94.4%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
11.1%
10.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.4%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
11.1%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
11.1%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Shunk 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 Shunk Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shunk, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
16.7%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
11.1%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
11.1%
5.9%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shunk 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 Shunk partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shunk, PANational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
5.6%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
5.6%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.1%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Shunk 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 Shunk communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shunk, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
5.6%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
11.1%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
5.6%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select programs and activities in Shunk 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 Shunk offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shunk, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
11.1%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.1%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
5.6%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
11.1%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
11.1%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
11.1%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
11.1%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
5.6%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
5.6%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
11.1%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
11.1%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
11.1%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5.6%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
11.1%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Celebration Villa of Loyalsock, Wolf Run Village and The Hillside Senior Living Community are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Shunk, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 25 nursing homes facilities near Shunk, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
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