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10 Best Nursing Homes in Buckhorn, PA
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Buckhorn 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 Buckhorn, 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 Buckhorn or another care type is right for you. Browse 15 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Buckhorn.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Locustdale, Ashland and Byrnsville.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Locustdale, Ashland and Byrnsville.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Buckhorn, PA
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9.4
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11 reviews
Brookdale is smaller facility and that gives a cozy impression. There is more one on one attention to residents. The suites are spacious. General rooms are adequate. We are happy with our choice.
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.
Define your day, every day with more independence and more time for what matters most.Your well-being is the foundation of everything we do. We call it Optimum Life® and it means we meet you where you are in life’s journey with six dimensions of wellness—physical, spiritual, emotional,...
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Overall, the staff is very friendly and helpful. They have been kind to my father. There is not a license clinicians after hours. Which limits some options. When I evaluated Vintage Knolls, they had explain...
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.
Three meals per day plus snacks Assistance with all Activities of Daily living including: bathing, dressing, grooming, and medication monitoring and management. Coordination of medical appointments. Linen and Housekeeping services. Scheduled transportation for all planned events and...
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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
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.
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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Buckhorn, PA
The average cost of senior living in Buckhorn is $4,504 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Columbus, PA with an average of $3,459 per month.
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Buckhorn
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Buckhorn
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.
Serenity Gardens in Kulpmont, PA
4.4
Some staff definitely go above and beyond and give time and show they care to the individuals. The activities coordinator is great at keeping the individuals busy. The staff are why we chose this facility. My mom does not love the food, but her overall care is more important.
Buckhorn nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Buckhorn nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Buckhorn, 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 Buckhorn 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 Buckhorn that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Buckhorn, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
14.3%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
14.3%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.7%
25.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
85.7%
26.5%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
28.6%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.6%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
85.7%
22.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
14.3%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
14.3%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Buckhorn 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 Buckhorn Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Buckhorn, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
14.3%
3.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Buckhorn 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 Buckhorn partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Buckhorn, PANational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.3%
1.3%
No sugar
No sugar
14.3%
1.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.6%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Buckhorn 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 Buckhorn communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Buckhorn, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.3%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
14.3%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
14.3%
0.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select programs and activities in Buckhorn 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 Buckhorn offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Buckhorn, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
14.3%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.6%
0.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.6%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.6%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
28.6%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
14.3%
0.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
28.6%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.6%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brookdale Bloomsburg, Nottingham Village and Serenity Gardens are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Buckhorn, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
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