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10 Best Nursing Homes in West Falls, PA

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a West Falls 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 West Falls, 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 West Falls or another care type is right for you. Browse 24 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in West Falls.

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Nursing Homes Facilities near West Falls, PA

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Wonderful folks that work here at the Gardens. We have a family member who has been a resident for the past 2 years, and my wife and I couldn't be happier with the staff and overall care of the...
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 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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We have had no real issues. [name removed] worked very hard along with the nurse to get our loved one accepted to the facility. Everything was explained. Move in was very easy. Staff was helpful. 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.
Clarks Summit Senior Living is proudly owned by Five Star Quality Care. For the past 20 years our friendly and caring staff are available to assist residents 24/7. Located in the prestigious Abington's across from the Scranton Country Club. Our community's interior features beautiful woodwork and...
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Most of the staff is friendly to my mom. She likes many of them. Happy she has access to good meals. The nurse tries to be involved in her care, although I had to take her to the ER [date removed]..Covid....
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.
Willowbrook Place is an Inspirit Senior Living community which offers high quality senior living in the borough of Clarks Summit in the northeastern mountains of Pennsylvania. Our historical town boasts homes from the early 1800s, an abundance of outdoor recreational activities and has plenty of...
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I would definitely recommend the place. I want to thank A Place For Mom for helping me. I was so mixed up and didn't no what to do for my cousin. He couldn't go back to his house and my husband suggested I...
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"!Serenity Care provides personal care services in a supportive and social community environment. Our senior residents value their independence, yet need some assistance to ease the challenges of daily life. By...
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It’s amazing. I’m so blessed to have [name removed] my dad there. He is so cared for. The place is spotless. The food is great. The activities. My dad has a great life there. It’s not a room. It’s an...
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.
When the time comes that living alone is becoming a problem for you or a loved one-assisted living at Elan Gardens may be just the answer. Elan Gardens offers the best of both worlds with private apartment suites and every service imaginable right at your finger tips. Dedicated to offering a...
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We like the facility, mom's studio with 3 closets, big shower and the attentive staff. And attentive administration! Based on our experience so far we would recommend this community to other families.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Conveniently tucked in the sheltering pines is a breath of fresh air. The Pines at Clarks Summit Senior Living, a personal care facility like no other. When it comes time to look for that extra sense of security for your loved one, The Pines is the ideal place. From personal care to Memory...
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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,...
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"!Serenity Care provides personal care services in a supportive and social community environment. Our senior residents value their independence, yet need some assistance to ease the challenges of daily life. By...
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Very pretty, like a very nice hotel/county club. Staff is exceptional, accommodating and friendly. Residents are very social and welcoming. Very homey.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
The Village at Greenbriar is a gated community offering personal care and independent living conveniently located on one site. Our 24hr. personal care staff is available to assist with nutrition, bathing, dressing, personal activities and administering of medications. We provide the assistance...
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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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My dad is doing ok since moving into Star Hill. The community is one of the cleanest I have seen in the area. The staff are friendly and help my dad with whatever he needs. They offer some activities. Dad...
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.
Star Hill Rest Home is a senior living community located in Harvey's Lake, PA, in Lucerne County. Harvey's Lake is a waterfront borough community with a population of about 2,700 people. Residents will be able to enjoy the beautiful landscape when they take their walks and daily exercise, and can...
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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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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: 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.
Have you suddenly found yourself looking for a nursing home? We know it isn't an easy task. There is so much information to learn and so many decisions to make. Whatever your specific needs, our goal is to provide compassionate care in a clean, comfortable setting where you will feel at home. We...
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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.
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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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 West Falls, PA

The average cost of senior living in West Falls is $3,806 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Avoca, PA with an average of $3,664 per month.

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

West Falls, PA
$3,806/mo
$3,784/mo

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

West Falls, PA
$3,806/mo
U.S. national average
$4,840/mo

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

$4,501/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,806/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,434/mo
Studio
$5,089/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,636/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,135/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in West Falls over time

West Falls, PAPA stateNational

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What families are saying about nursing homes in West Falls

Recent reviews for nursing homes in West Falls

Star Hill Rest Home in Harveys Lake, PA

4.5
My mom has been there for years she has always been treated like family I would recommend this personal care home to anyone

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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Serenity Care Wyoming

5.0
Serenity Care has been all good. She loves the food, staff, and the people have been really nice. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would absolutely recommend this community to other families

West Falls nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in West Falls nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in West Falls, 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 West Falls 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 West Falls that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
West Falls, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
43.8%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
31.3%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87.5%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
87.5%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
56.3%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
31.3%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.5%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
62.5%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
62.5%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in West Falls 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 West Falls Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
West Falls, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
31.3%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
12.5%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
31.3%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
6.3%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in West Falls 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 West Falls partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
West Falls, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.8%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.3%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
31.3%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.3%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in West Falls 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 West Falls communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
West Falls, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.5%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
18.8%
0.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in West Falls 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 West Falls offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
West Falls, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
37.5%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.8%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.5%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
56.3%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43.8%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.3%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
18.8%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
12.5%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.8%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
43.8%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
12.5%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6.3%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.5%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Gardens of Green Ridge, Serenity Care Kingston and Clarks Summit Senior Living are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near West Falls, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.

There are 24 nursing homes facilities near West Falls, Pennsylvania. See the full list.

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