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10 Best Nursing Homes in East Texas, PA

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East Texas 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 39 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in East Texas, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in East Texas is about $4,764, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 963 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near East Texas, PA

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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.
Turn Retirement Dreams into a RealityLocated in heart of Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley is a community filled with activity and connections, providing countless ways to lead a healthy, fulfilling lifestyle. Life at our community offers generous opportunities to enjoy friendships, improve your...
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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.
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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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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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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.
Mount Trexler Manor is a senior living community located in Limeport, PA, in Lehigh County. Known for its historic baseball stadium, Limeport is an unincorporated community on the Saucon Creek in the Lower Milford Township area. Residents who enjoy small towns will be able to take quiet walks to...
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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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Cost of nursing homes in East Texas, PA

The average cost of senior living in East Texas is $4,764 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lyons, PA with an average of $4,575 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in East Texas, PA vs. nearby cities

East Texas, PA
$4,764/mo
$4,742/mo
$4,692/mo

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

East Texas, PA
$4,764/mo
U.S. national average
$5,099/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in East Texas vs. other types of senior living

$5,438/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,764/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in East Texas, PA by room type

Semi-Private
$4,259/mo
Studio
$5,289/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,459/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,645/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in East Texas over time

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Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in East Texas

Recent reviews for nursing homes in East Texas

The Residences at Manatawny Village in Pottstown, PA

5.0
They did a good job catering to his food preferences, the staff was super friendly and super with him, care was outstanding. We would most definitely recommend this community to other families.

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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Berkshire Commons in Reading, PA

5.0
I’m happy to provide this review of Berkshire Commons. The facility, staff, and grounds all played a part in our decision to bring Mother. The memory care unit specifically played a large part in our decision, as it’s recognized by the Alzheimer’s Association for dementia care education. Not ...
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East Texas nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in East Texas nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in East Texas, 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 East Texas 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 East Texas that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
52.8%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
41.7%
9.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
86.1%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
86.1%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
61.1%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
83.3%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
55.6%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
55.6%
17.3%
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Availability of select dementia care services in East Texas 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 East Texas Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
East Texas, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
61.1%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
41.7%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
44.4%
5.4%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.1%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in East Texas 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 East Texas partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
East Texas, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.2%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
55.6%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
55.6%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.9%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in East Texas 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 East Texas communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
36.1%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
52.8%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
27.8%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in East Texas 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 East Texas offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
East Texas, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.1%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.6%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.6%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.6%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.7%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.8%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
52.8%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
27.8%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.4%
0.4%
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Chestnut Knoll, Keystone Villa at Fleetwood and South Mountain Memory Care are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near East Texas, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.

There are 39 nursing homes facilities near East Texas, Pennsylvania. See the full list.

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