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10 Best Nursing Homes in Thornton, PA

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Thornton 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 Thornton, 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 Thornton or another care type is right for you. Browse 62 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Thornton.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Cedarbrook, West Oak Lane and West Mt. Airy.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Thornton, PA

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Photo of Sunrise of Wilmington
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44 Floor plans available
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The staff was fantastic - before, during, and after. The activities were great (an Elvis impersonator!!). The food was good. The facility was clean, but there was a bit of a smell.
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.
Just minutes from the Delaware/Pennsylvania state line, Sunrise of Wilmington is set in the heart of Brandywine Hundred. We pride ourselves in our dedication to creating a quality care alternative for seniors in the North Wilmington area. Step into a Sunrise Assisted Living community and you...
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5 stars for all questions! Plush Mills is a small facility. Everyone seems to know each other, this being staff included. The dining room with tables for 4 encourages meeting new people without being...
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.
Plush Mills is a great place to live the good life. Big enough to count on. Small enough to care. With only 124 independent living apartments and 34 personalized care suites, Plush Mills is just the right size — large enough to offer a full range of services, yet small enough to provide truly...
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We had one little glitch with the head nurse. She wanted to move my loved one into memory care after two weeks, but their admissions director and acting ED said he didn’t need that. So I was able to talk...
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 Hickman, a senior living residential and personal care community has been providing excellent care to the residents of Chester County and the surrounding area for over a century. Founded by two Quaker women in 1891, The Hickman is conveniently located in the heart of historic West Chester,...
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The therapy is going very well. There were some big concerns when my mother first went in for rehab. Now that she has been there for a while and I have spoken with them, they have gotten a little better. The...
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.
Cadia Rehabilitation Silverside values providing outstanding care in a compassionate and communicative environment. Through our array of services, we are dedicated to finding creative solutions to create a custom treatment plans to achieve your goals and keeping your desires in mind. We provide...
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We recently had experienced a loss in our family that required immediate placement for my mom. I looked at several communities and almost gave up hope that we would find something both nice and affordable...
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.
The Residences of Chestnut Ridge and Belvedere Center are two Genesis HealthCare facilities that offer Senior Living and Skilled Nursing Care across the street from one another. The Residences of Chestnut Ridge option offers active seniors a fun, dynamic lifestyle. This lively community supports...
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My mother in law had a life changing event about a year ago. She moved here from out of state and was living with us for a while and it was difficult for her. We looked at several places and decided on...
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.
Life is beautiful at Brandywine Senior Living.  We have luxurious individual suites with a private bath and kitchen area.  Meanwhile, on the other side of your door are services to meet your needs, and entertainment to enliven your spirit.  With on-site–not–on–call licensed nurses...
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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.
At Brandywine Hall, a Genesis HealthCare facility, we offer our patients and residents outstanding care, delivered by highly skilled practitioners in a warm and comfortable setting. Our Quality Healthcare Units provide skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients and residents....
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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.
At Brinton Manor, a Genesis HealthCare facility, we offer our patients and residents outstanding care, delivered by highly skilled practitioners in a warm and comfortable setting. Our Quality Healthcare Units provide skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients and residents....
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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.
At Naamans Creek Country Manor, a Genesis HealthCare facility, we offer our patients and residents outstanding care, delivered by highly skilled practitioners in a warm and comfortable setting. Our Quality Healthcare Units provide skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients and...
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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.
ManorCare of Wilmington provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation with exceptional customer service and medical care. We focus on the complete care process by accommodating patient's personal preferences and physical abilities. The rehabilitation units are their own separate, distinct units....
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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.

Cost of nursing homes in Thornton, PA

The average cost of senior living in Thornton is $5,451 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include West Chester, PA with an average of $5,426 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Thornton, PA, vs. nearby cities

Thornton, PA
$5,451/mo

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

Thornton, PA
$5,451/mo
U.S. national average
$4,838/mo

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

$5,839/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,451/mo

Nursing homes costs in Thornton, PA, by floor plan type

Senior living costs in Thornton 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: Thornton, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeThornton, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,451/mo$4,732/mo$4,838/mo
Assisted Living$5,141/mo$4,271/mo$4,614/mo
Memory Care$5,839/mo$5,453/mo$5,375/mo
Independent Living$4,420/mo$4,265/mo$4,073/mo
Nursing Homes
Thornton, PA:$5,451/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,732/mo
U.S.:$4,838/mo
Assisted Living
Thornton, PA:$5,141/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,271/mo
U.S.:$4,614/mo
Memory Care
Thornton, PA:$5,839/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$5,375/mo
Independent Living
Thornton, PA:$4,420/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,265/mo
U.S.:$4,073/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Thornton, PA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Thornton 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
Thornton, PA$5,569/mo$5,190/mo+7.3%
Pennsylvania$5,614/mo$5,381/mo+4.3%
National$5,665/mo$5,378/mo+5.3%
Thornton, PA
2024 average cost:$5,569/mo
2023 average cost:$5,190/mo
Percent change:+7.3%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$5,614/mo
2023 average cost:$5,381/mo
Percent change:+4.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,665/mo
2023 average cost:$5,378/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Thornton

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Thornton

Artman Lutheran Home in Ambler, PA

5.0
Dave the activity man is such a asset to Artman ,he is really trying to help my Mom and all the residents .He takes a real interest and will find family members and update them on how their loved one is doing .My Mom really likes him ! So glad he is there !

HarborChase of Wilmington

4.8
I'd say that while we expected a challenging transition from independent city life to assisted living, my uncle has been very happy there and that he's made a real home for himself there. We picked this community because it was a combination of the services they offered and the respect he was ...
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Cadia Rehabilitation Pike Creek in Wilmington, DE

4.0
I am [name removed]. I came here from Christiana care hospital after knee replacement surgery. I am 84 And my husband is 88 and we live in Newark. We were asked to go to a Rehab facility for physical therapy for a few weeks. We chose Cadia because it was close to our home and it’s ambiance was ...
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Thornton nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Thornton nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Thornton, 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 Thornton 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 Thornton that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Thornton, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
75.7%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
70.3%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
86.5%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
83.8%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
81.1%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
48.6%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
83.8%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
75.7%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
89.2%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Thornton 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 Thornton Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Thornton, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
78.4%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
59.5%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
62.2%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10.8%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Thornton 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 Thornton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Thornton, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
51.4%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
62.2%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
62.2%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
54.1%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
24.3%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Thornton 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 Thornton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Thornton, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
64.9%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
67.6%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
56.8%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
37.8%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Thornton 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 Thornton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Thornton, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
75.7%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45.9%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
43.2%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
67.6%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
70.3%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
78.4%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
64.9%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
70.3%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
67.6%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
73%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
70.3%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
45.9%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
45.9%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
73%
0.5%
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Merrill Gardens at West Chester, Foulk Living and Arbor Terrace Willistown are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Thornton, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
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