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10 Best Nursing Homes in South Canaan, PA

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zipAverageCost: $3,655

Nursing Homes Facilities near South Canaan, PA

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My mom lived at the Gardens for a couple of years. She loved it there, she felt she was part of the "family" there. (and she was) The people living there are treated with such love and respect. I never...
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.
The Gardens of Green Ridge can be found in Scranton, the sixth largest city in Pensylvania. Counting a little over 90,000 people, Scranton is large enough to be of interest to tourism, yet small enough to have that intimate small town feel. The Gardens of Green Ridge prides itself on being a...
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I find the staff to be helpful when I interact with them. I think the food choices could be more geared towards diabetic people as I am sure many may have that condition. The activities are engaging for the...
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.
Winner of the 2022 and 2023 Times-Tribune Readers' Choice award for "Best Personal Care"!Recently renovated inside and out with modern interiors, updated menus, and activities!Serenity Care provides personal care services in a supportive and social community environment. Our senior residents...
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They answer the phone but if not return calls. Very friendly and accommodating. Also, they call me with anything that changes with Dad. If he falls down. They let men know. If he goes to the nurses office...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Lease by October 29 and get $1,000 off your rent for the first three months. THAT’S A SAVINGS OF $3,000!*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...
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My mom has been living here for over two years , and I have to say the staff and accommodations are top notch. They provide everything she needs and they go above and beyond everyday. Location is small so...
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.
Located along the historic D&H railroad trail, our community offers active residents the opportunity to live life to the fullest in a warm, friendly, and secure environment. A small facility with dedicated and caring staff, we provide 24/7 care, enabling you to retain your independence and...
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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.
Welcome Home!Mallard Meadows offers a full array of services for those who demand comfort with their "good taste". A fine home is a source of happiness..."and one can't help but to be..." satisfied with the safety, peace of mind, and warm nuances of comfort waiting around every corner. Our team...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, 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.
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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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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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
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: 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.
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.
First Choice, a licensed Personal Care Home located in beautiful Lake Ariel, PA is just minutes from interstate 84. Our staff takes pride in being able to provide a beautiful home to our Senior population. We have a small personalized care home with 14 brand new , beautiful suites. With...
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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.
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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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.

Cost of nursing homes in South Canaan, PA

The average cost of senior living in South Canaan is $3,655 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Prompton, PA with an average of $3,676 per month.

Nursing homes costs in South Canaan, PA, vs. nearby cities

South Canaan, PA
$3,655/mo
$3,748/mo
$3,676/mo

Nursing homes costs in South Canaan, PA, vs. state and national averages

South Canaan, PA
$3,655/mo
U.S. national average
$4,836/mo

Nursing homes costs in South Canaan, PA, vs. other senior living options

$5,061/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,655/mo

Nursing homes costs in South Canaan, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,575/mo
Studio
$5,625/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,105/mo

Senior living costs in South Canaan 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: South Canaan, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSouth Canaan, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,655/mo$4,732/mo$4,836/mo
Assisted Living$2,999/mo$4,271/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$5,061/mo$5,453/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living$2,720/mo$4,265/mo$4,070/mo
Nursing Homes
South Canaan, PA:$3,655/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,732/mo
U.S.:$4,836/mo
Assisted Living
South Canaan, PA:$2,999/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,271/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
South Canaan, PA:$5,061/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Independent Living
South Canaan, PA:$2,720/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,265/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Nursing homes costs in South Canaan, PA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in South Canaan 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
South Canaan, PA$4,660/mo$6,091/mo-23.5%
Pennsylvania$5,263/mo$5,069/mo+3.8%
National$5,314/mo$5,080/mo+4.6%
South Canaan, PA
2024 average cost:$4,660/mo
2023 average cost:$6,091/mo
Percent change:-23.5%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$5,263/mo
2023 average cost:$5,069/mo
Percent change:+3.8%
National
2024 average cost:$5,314/mo
2023 average cost:$5,080/mo
Percent change:+4.6%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in South Canaan

Recent reviews for nursing homes in South Canaan

Oakwood Terrace in Moosic, PA

4.9
When the situation arose that I knew I needed to place my mom in a specialized care facility. "A Place for Mom" was a lifesaver and comfort to me. They provided me with many choices of facilities helped to set up appts, and the staff was kind and compassionate. They helped me find this ...
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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.

Serenity Care Old Forge

5.0
The staff welcomed you as family. Very kind & professional. Would highly recommend this facility. They are also remodeling the whole building. New furniture, paint etc. While the other places were good, Serenity was the welcoming of everyone. They spent a lot of initial time answering all ...
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South Canaan nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Canaan nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Canaan, 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 South Canaan 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 South Canaan that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
South Canaan, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
26.3%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
21.1%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
89.5%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
94.7%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
31.6%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
10.5%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
89.5%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
26.3%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
26.3%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in South Canaan 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 South Canaan Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
South Canaan, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
21.1%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
10.5%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
15.8%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
5.3%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Canaan 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 South Canaan partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
South Canaan, PANational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
10.5%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
10.5%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.1%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.3%
0.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in South Canaan 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 South Canaan communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South Canaan, PANational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
10.5%
0.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in South Canaan 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 South Canaan offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
South Canaan, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
15.8%
0.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
15.8%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
21.1%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
26.3%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
15.8%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
5.3%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
5.3%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
10.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
21.1%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
10.5%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
15.8%
0.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Gardens of Green Ridge, Serenity Care Mid Valley and Celebration Villa of Mid Valley are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near South Canaan, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 27 nursing homes facilities near South Canaan, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
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