Page 4 of Best Nursing Homes in Pennsylvania

Overview of Lutheran Community at Telford

Lutheran Community at Telford offers independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing in Telford, PA. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision and skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Because the community offers multiple care levels, it may be a good fit for a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move to a different community. Respite care is also available for short stays, which can suit a family caregiver who needs time to travel or recover.

The community has 125 beds and accepts Medicare and private pay. Total nurse staffing is 5 hours 4 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time assigned to each resident. Ellen Shrager serves as director.

A Walk Score of 65 is somewhat walkable, meaning some errands can be done on foot; scheduled transportation is also available for local shopping destinations. Residents can use the heated indoor pool, receive rehabilitation services, and choose made-to-order selections prepared by an in-house culinary team. Pets are allowed, so a resident may be able to bring a pet when moving into the community.

The Hill at Whitemarsh is a continuing care retirement community in Lafayette Hill, PA, offering assisted living, memory care, respite care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident maintains an apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision, while skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock. The community has 52 beds, creating a smaller setting where residents and staff can get to know one another.

Housing options include studios, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom residences, with the larger layouts able to accommodate couples moving together. The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, while respite care can support a family caregiver who needs short-term coverage. Total nurse staffing is 6 hours 3 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nurse time allocated to each resident. Rehabilitation services allow residents to receive therapy during recovery, and the Enhanced Recovery program is available, with staff present 24 hours a day and a doctor on staff. Medicare and private pay are accepted; Medicare can cover short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, while private pay means paying directly for care. The community is operated by Whitemarsh Continuing Care Retirement Community.

Overview of Frederick Living – Aspen Village

Frederick Living, Aspen Village provides independent living, memory care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing in Zieglerville, Pennsylvania. Independent living offers private residences paired with community services, whereas memory care supplies a secured setting with supervision for individuals experiencing cognitive decline. Short-term rehabilitation and respite care programs assist residents recovering from health events or needing temporary stays.

Nestled in the Lower Frederick Township area, this 31-bed community operates under the management of Frederick Mennonite Community. Daily nurse staffing averages 4 hours and 42 minutes per resident. Financial arrangements include Medicare for qualifying short-term care, Medicaid, and direct private payment.

Families can reach out to Frederick Living, Aspen Village to arrange a tour of the facility, review current bed availability, or evaluate covered payment choices.

Overview of Foxdale Village

Foxdale Village is a nursing home and skilled nursing community in State College, Pennsylvania. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock for residents who need ongoing clinical oversight. The community has 64 beds and an 86% occupancy rate, meaning most beds are currently in use.

Foxdale Village opened in 1990 and accepts Medicare and private pay. Eligible residents can use Medicare for short term skilled care after a qualifying hospital stay, while private pay covers care directly. Total nurse staffing is 6 hours and 37 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily hands on nursing time assigned to each resident. Foxdale Village may be a good fit for someone whose care needs call for around the clock nursing oversight.

Overview of Moravian Manor

Moravian Manor in Lititz, PA offers nursing home, assisted living, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing. Assisted living helps with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps an apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Nursing home and skilled nursing include licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while respite care supports a short stay when a primary caregiver needs time away or recovery.

The range of care levels can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time. Rehabilitation services are available, along with courtesy transportation throughout the community, so residents can reach rehabilitation and get around without arranging their own ride. With 40 beds, Moravian Manor is a smaller community where staff and residents get to know each other.

Total nurse staffing is 5h 24m per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time allocated per resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, and pets are allowed. The area has a Walk Score of 91, in the walker’s paradise band, meaning daily errands do not require a car and a resident who no longer drives can still complete routine errands independently. Moravian Manor is operated by Moravian Manors.

Overview of St. Anne’s Retirement Community

St. Anne’s Retirement Community in Columbia, Pennsylvania, offers independent living, personal care memory support, nursing care, and skilled nursing. Independent living spaces cater to self-sufficient residents, while specialized memory care programs utilize supervised environments to assist individuals prone to wandering. Temporary respite stays and short-term rehabilitation options support recovery needs or give primary family caregivers scheduled time off.

Operating since 1928, the 75-bed campus logs an average of 5 hours and 3 minutes of direct nursing time allocated per resident daily. Specialized care tracks include Skilled Care Memory Support along with standard physical rehabilitation services. Located in a neighborhood with a 77 walk score, the area enables residents to manage most routine errands on foot. Accepted payment methods cover Medicare, Medicaid, and direct private pay.

Interested families exploring multi-level senior living options can get in touch with St. Anne’s Retirement Community to inquire about current residential openings, discuss payment structures, or set up a campus visit.

Overview of Buckingham Valley Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

Tucked away in Bucks County, Newtown, PA, Buckingham Valley Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is a reliable senior care provider that offers rehabilitation, skilled nursing care, and long-term care. The community commits itself to providing high-quality care to residents with the help of an exceptional team of skilled professionals devoted to making residents feel as safe and comfortable as possible. Residents here are provided with personalized care plans and access to clinical services as well as various therapy services, including physical, occupational, and speech therapies.

The community makes sure residents are provided with a safe, secure, and comfortable residence that fosters quick recovery and healing with spacious residents suites and cozy indoor and outdoor resident lounges. Residents are able to stay engaged, connected and stimulated through an array of group activities and monthly events. With nutritious and healthy meals and snacks, the community makes sure residents have the energy and nutrients they need to stay healthy and the energy to help them recover as quickly as possible.

Simpson House provides nursing home, skilled nursing, assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Philadelphia, PA. Assisted living supports help with daily tasks while a resident keeps an apartment, memory care provides a secured setting with supervision, and skilled nursing and nursing home care provide licensed nursing on site. Independent living offers private living without daily care, so the range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time and who may be able to remain in the same community.

Simpson House has 142 beds, with studios, one-bedroom layouts, and two-bedroom layouts available. The larger option can accommodate two people moving together. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 27 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time assigned to each resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted: Medicare can cover short-term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long-term residence, Medicaid may help when a person’s savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay means paying directly for care. A Walk Score of 50 makes the area somewhat walkable, so some errands can be completed on foot while other trips may require transportation.

Spang Crest is a nursing home in Lebanon, PA, offering skilled nursing, hospice care, palliative care, nursing care, and respite care. Skilled nursing and nursing care provide licensed nursing support on site. Hospice care focuses on end-of-life support, while palliative care focuses on comfort alongside treatment. Respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs time to travel or recover. Spang Crest suits both ongoing nursing needs and short-term caregiver relief.

The home has 105 beds, with private and semi-private rooms. A private room gives one resident their own living space, while a semi-private room means sharing the room with a roommate. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 16 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time available to each resident.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Medicare applies to short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid may help cover a longer stay when personal savings are not sufficient, and private pay allows a family to pay directly. Pets are allowed, so residents can keep a pet with them at the community. Outdoor spaces, walking paths, and courtyards give residents places to spend time outside. Activity programs include samba fitness, scripted improv, virtual reality through Rendever, and a personal documentary program for recording life stories, offering structured ways to exercise, take part in creative activities, use immersive technology, and preserve personal memories.