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Durham 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 22 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Durham, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Durham is about $5,157, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 548 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
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9.4
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212 reviews
Staff is dedicated but sometimes mislead. Some people are misplaced because of family suppositions. They need a reality check.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Saucon Valley Manor is a senior living community located in the beautiful borough of Hellertown, PA. Surrounded by lush greenery, you will never find yourself disappointed with the view. At Sacuon Valley Manor, you can be sure that your loved ones are taken care of. With twenty-four hour care,...
Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Old Orchard
4098 Freemansburg Ave, Easton, PA 18045Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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9.3
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40 reviews
I like the caregivers and rest of staff. They know the clients well. The activities are good and seem fun. People are friendly. Yes, I would recommend Arden Courts to other families based on the experience...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
For nearly 25 years, Arden Courts Memory Care has catered to the special needs of individuals with memory loss. Staffed by specially trained caregivers, Arden Courts cares for individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Each community features home like common areas,...
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8.5
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13 reviews
[name removed] and his team made the move-in process as simple and easy as it could be for our circumstances. The staff has been very supportive in helping our senior acclimate to the new environment. [name...
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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8.0
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14 reviews
For the activities, I can't really give any opinions on this. My husband was bedridden and couldn't participate. My husband declined and Family Pillar's hospice care came in every day and care for him until...
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.
Alexandria Manor is elegant, affordable and home like. - A safe and secure atmosphere - All CPR certified employees - Full sprinkler systems - Monthly fire drills - Proper ventilation and lighting - Pull Bell System in every bathroom - Department of Public Welfare — licensed - Certified in...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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7.8
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3 reviews
The aides are very good. There are a lot of good people working here and take very good care of me. Everyone is very pleasant. The therapists are excellent.
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.
At the Birches of Lehigh Valley, you'll find a beautiful new building and a culture of care where the focus is on living! Our personal care and memory care neighborhoods will provide as little or as much assistance as needed while creating an environment where seniors can live their best...
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1.0
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They are right on the ball, they take care of their patients. They know them by name and they are personable. They are just very attentive and they work with my loved one according to his limits. His meals...
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
At Phoebe Richland, you'll get the most out of your recovery. Located on 39 acres in Richlandtown, Bucks County, our Health Care Center offers state-of-the-art short-term rehab and skilled nursing care. Enjoy our recently-renovated short-term rehab wing, handicap-friendly gardens, pet therapy,...
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They were all very friendly and welcoming and my loved one had been there before. It meant a lot to him that they were so welcoming to him.
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.
New Eastwood Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, a CMS 5-star facility, is best known for the distinguished Rehab-to-Independence program. We are a smaller sized facility which allows our esteemed nursing staff and medical practitioners to give each resident the attention needed for recovery....
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
Brakeley Park Center is a small senior living community in Phillipsburg New Jersey. Our specialty is providing premier senior living services with a focus on individualized attention. Our small town is located where the Delaware and Lehigh Rivers meet so we are able to enjoy the delights of small...
8.5
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6 reviews
My mom has been living at Country Meadows, in the Pathways Unit, for over a year and a half. She has a lovely apartment with many of her own items from home, creating a warm, comfortable and familiar...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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.
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We were very impressed with Sacred Heart Senior Living by Saucon Creek. They took exceptional care of my mom while she was there. She was there for a short respite stay, and we couldn't have been more...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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 true success of our community is measured through lifestyles enriched, not changed.... Nestled quietly in rural Saucon Valley, Sacred Heart Senior Living by Saucon Creek promises quality care that assures personal purpose and peace of mind. Located minutes from the Saucon Valley Country Club...
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1.0
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4 reviews
My Father has been at Sacred heart about 4 months. We have had a very positive experience with his living there. Almost all of the staff is absolutely wonderful, caring and loving. A few leave a bit to be...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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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My mom was at the Kirkland Village Health Center for several days, and my family spent many hours a day with her there. It is a cheerful and bright building with cozy rooms, a friendly and helpful staff, and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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.
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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.
ABBE Hall serves the greater Lehigh Valley with exceptional assisted living and personal care services at a beautifully revitalized South Bethlehem campus. Located close to Lehigh University, ABBE Hall offers excellent access to senior centers, libraries, churches, shops, restaurants and...
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
Praxis Nursing Home is dedicated to the care and well-being of people with Alzheimer’s Disease or Related Disorders. Sitting on a hillside overlooking the scenic Delaware and Lehigh Rivers, the home is located in the Historic District of Easton, Pennsylvania.Our highly specialized program...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Abington Manor is located in the gorgeous rolling hills of Morgan Hill in Williams Township south of Easton Pennsylvania. We are easily accessible from the I- 78, Route 33, Route 22 and Route 611.Enriching the lives of our residents is our underlying philosophy . we are committed to providing...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Welcome to Blough Health care Center! We are located in the historic area of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and have provided quality nursing care for over 50 years. Our 59 bed property is recognized in the community for our outstanding skilled and personal care, as well as our short-term...
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Cost of nursing homes in Durham, PA
The average cost of senior living in Durham is $5,157 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include North Catasauqua, PA with an average of $4,667 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Durham, PA vs. nearby cities
Durham, PA
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Durham, PA vs. the state and national average
Durham, PA
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Durham vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Durham, PA by room type
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Durham
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Durham
Rittenhouse Village at Lehigh Valley in Allentown, PA
5.0
5 across the board. Love the staff members very caring of my mother in law who lives there but also my father in law who visits and has dinner with her daily. He raves about the food. Gloria doesn't really participate much but they always have her there during activities giving her the chance if ...
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Country Meadows of Allentown
5.0
As my mother began to decline a few years ago, I began looking for a retirement community for her. I visited about ten communities in the Lehigh Valley. It was apparent from the beginning that Country Meadows is special. My mother was very reluctant to leave her home but she quickly adjusted ...
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Independence Manor at Hunterdon in Flemington, NJ
4.8
Independence Manor is definitely a good place - not all of them out there are. The care is MUCH better than it was when we got there initially, when they were still in a transition period with different staff members and aides (like a lot of facilities were at the time). Now that they have a ...
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Durham nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Durham nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Durham, 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 Durham 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 Durham that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Durham, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
55.6%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.9%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
94.4%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.7%
9.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27.8%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
77.8%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
61.1%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Durham 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 Durham Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Durham, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
22.2%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
38.9%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.7%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Durham 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 Durham partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Durham, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.7%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.8%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
22.2%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.4%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Durham 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 Durham communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Durham, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
16.7%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Durham 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 Durham offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Durham, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
27.8%
0.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.2%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61.1%
6.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27.8%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.1%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.2%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.2%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.8%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
27.8%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
22.2%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.8%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
22.2%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Pathways at Warrington, Bristol House and NewSeasons at New Britain are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Durham, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
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Nursing Homes in Cities Near Durham
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