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10 Best Nursing Homes in Watsontown, PA
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Watsontown 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 Watsontown, 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 Watsontown or another care type is right for you. Browse 29 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Watsontown.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Cabel, Overlook and Meadowview.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Cabel, Overlook and Meadowview.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Watsontown, PA
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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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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 Watsontown, PA
The average cost of senior living in Watsontown is $4,334 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Picture Rocks, PA with an average of $3,892 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Watsontown, PA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Watsontown
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Watsontown
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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Nottingham Village in Northumberland, PA
5.0
I am very impressed with this center. It is beautiful with much to offer. The care is excellent. The nursing staff is wonderful. The aides do a great job and the activity director keeps it entertaining. The dining room is so elegant and the kitchen personal offer a fabulous menu to choose from. ...
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Vintage Knolls in Danville, PA
4.0
It's roomy, many areas where residents can spend individual time or visit with other residents without being alone in their rooms all the time. Quality of food is very good. I think it is very homey.
Watsontown nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Watsontown nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Watsontown, 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 Watsontown 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 Watsontown 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
20.7%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
10.3%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.6%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.6%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
20.7%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
6.9%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.6%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
20.7%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
20.7%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Watsontown 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 Watsontown Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Watsontown, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
20.7%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
10.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
10.3%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
3.4%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Watsontown 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 Watsontown partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Watsontown, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
6.9%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
13.8%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
13.8%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20.7%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Watsontown 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 Watsontown communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Watsontown, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10.3%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
17.2%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
13.8%
0.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Watsontown 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 Watsontown offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Watsontown, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
17.2%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.2%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
13.8%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20.7%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
13.8%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
17.2%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10.3%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
10.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
17.2%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
13.8%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
10.3%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
3.4%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
17.2%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brookdale Bloomsburg, Brookdale Grayson View and Nottingham Village are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Watsontown, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 29 nursing homes facilities near Watsontown, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
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