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8 Best Nursing Homes in Balsam, PA
Balsam is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 8 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Balsam, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Balsam is about $3,275, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 1 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
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This is a great place. In fact I want to go here when I need it. This is a caring, modern community and I can't say enough positives about them. The staff communication with the family has been excellent...
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.
Country Terrace is a personal care home with 39 resident rooms located on the outskirts of the quaint and quiet town of Wellsboro, Pennsylvania. We are nestled in the beautiful rolling hills near the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon. There are many tourist attractions located in and around Wellsboro...
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, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Balsam, PA
The average cost of senior living in Balsam is $3,275 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Renovo, PA with an average of $2,336 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Balsam, PA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Balsam, PA vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Balsam vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Balsam, PA by room type
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Average cost of Nursing Homes in Balsam over time
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Balsam nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Balsam nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Balsam, 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 Balsam 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 Balsam that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Balsam, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
20%
2.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
20%
9.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
20%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
20%
17.2%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Balsam 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 Balsam Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Balsam, PANational
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Balsam 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 Balsam partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Balsam, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
1.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select dining options in Balsam 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 Balsam communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Balsam, PANational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
20%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select programs and activities in Balsam 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 Balsam offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Balsam, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
20%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
0.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
20%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
0.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
20%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
20%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Country Terrace, Carleton Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center and Laurels are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Balsam, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
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