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Fortney 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 13 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Fortney, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Fortney is about $5,145, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 193 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Fortney, PA

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Photo of Celebration Villa of Dillsburg
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They were extremely helpful & caring staff. [name removed] in the administrative office was very helpful, friendly & professional. One gentleman (I forget his name, but on the marketing end) visited Mom on...
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.
Providing Assisted Living to the Dillsburg area, come see us!
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8.7
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I would rate all 1-8 a 5. [name removed] was reluctant at first and now really appreciates all they have to offer. Highly recommend.
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.
The Woods at Cedar Run is a senior care facility located in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania. We offer three different care options including independent living, personal care and memory care. Though each option is different they all offer an exceptional amount of individualized care and service. Our...
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Photo of Harmony at West Shore
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3131 Floor plans available
8.3
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8.3
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The executive director is responsive and helpful. The staff is very friendly and attentive. The director of nursing is unresponsive and unhelpful. They need a new food vendor. In August food was great. Now...
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.
Welcome to Harmony at West ShoreIndependent Living | Personal Care | Memory CareIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security, support, services...
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8.0
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If someone asked me I would absolutely recommend Bethany Village. The application and move in process was very easy. My mother-in -law has been enjoying the optional activities. The culture among the...
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.
MapleWood Assisted Living at Bethany VillageMapleWood’s private suites are bright, inviting residences with kitchenettes that you can decorate with your own personal touches. Caring staff provide just the right amount of support, so you can live life just the way you want and get back to spending...
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I would recommend VibraLife to those who are searching for an assisted living place for a family member. They were very accommodating and very caring. They listened to our needs for our family member. Our...
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.
Vibralife Vibralife is located in historic Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania and offers a wide variety of care services. We have senior living community that can provide seniors with memory care issues such as dementia and Alzheimer's. Our trained staff can assist residents with daily care and...
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It starts with the friendly staff and a clean facility. Country Meadows serves tasty food and provides several choices, A variety of activities and exercise programs are available each day, including...
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.
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After a long illness and a lengthy hospital stay I was advised that my wife should be placed in an assisted living facility. I found several that I thought were suitable and selected Country Meadows of...
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.
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I've had some dear friends with loved ones there and I've been there a few years ago. I know they were very happy with the care and it's a very, very nice place.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Photo of ProMedica Camp Hill
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.

Cost of nursing homes in Fortney, PA

The average cost of senior living in Fortney is $5,145 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include York Springs, PA with an average of $4,906 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Fortney, PA, vs. nearby cities

Fortney, PA
$5,145/mo

Nursing homes costs in Fortney, PA, vs. state and national averages

Fortney, PA
$5,145/mo
U.S. national average
$4,979/mo

Nursing homes costs in Fortney, PA, vs. other senior living options

$5,782/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,145/mo

Nursing homes costs in Fortney, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,301/mo
Studio
$5,146/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,962/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,589/mo

Senior living costs in Fortney vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Fortney, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFortney, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,145/mo$4,773/mo$4,979/mo
Assisted Living$4,763/mo$4,436/mo$4,767/mo
Memory Care$5,782/mo$5,436/mo$5,519/mo
Independent Living$4,356/mo$4,346/mo$4,181/mo
Nursing Homes
Fortney, PA:$5,145/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,773/mo
U.S.:$4,979/mo
Assisted Living
Fortney, PA:$4,763/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,436/mo
U.S.:$4,767/mo
Memory Care
Fortney, PA:$5,782/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,436/mo
U.S.:$5,519/mo
Independent Living
Fortney, PA:$4,356/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,346/mo
U.S.:$4,181/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Fortney, PA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Fortney and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Fortney, PAPA stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Fortney, PA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Fortney have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Fortney, PA$5,402/mo$4,988/mo+8.3%
Pennsylvania$5,614/mo$5,383/mo+4.3%
National$5,670/mo$5,388/mo+5.2%
Fortney, PA
2024 average cost:$5,402/mo
2023 average cost:$4,988/mo
Percent change:+8.3%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$5,614/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+4.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,670/mo
2023 average cost:$5,388/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Fortney

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Fortney

Victorian Villa in Dallastown, PA

4.9
Mom seems to really like it here and I'am pleased with everything they have done for us. She has adjusted well to the community. The community is well-kept, there has been minor concerns about cleaning. The staff is great, they are caring for her very well. They have great activities like ...
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St John's Herr Estate in Columbia, PA

5.0
I am happy with the care of this community. We like that it is very nice and clean. The staff is very caring and attentive. They like that they can cook on there own. They offer meals to the community if the residents want to participate. They do have a lot of activities when they want to ...
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Bethany Village in Mechanicsburg, PA

3.6
Staff is friendly and helpful. Communication with the family is good. The meals are not great. I would recommend the facility to others.

Fortney nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fortney nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fortney, 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 Fortney 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 Fortney that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Fortney, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
38.5%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
23.1%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
46.2%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30.8%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
53.8%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
38.5%
17.5%
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 Fortney 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 Fortney Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Fortney, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
38.5%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30.8%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
38.5%
5.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Fortney 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 Fortney partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fortney, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.1%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.8%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
30.8%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.5%
3.6%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Fortney 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 Fortney communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fortney, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23.1%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.5%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
30.8%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Fortney 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 Fortney offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fortney, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
38.5%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.1%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.5%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.2%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.5%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.2%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.5%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.1%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.8%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
38.5%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
30.8%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.1%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.5%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Frequently Asked Questions

Celebration Villa of Dillsburg, The Woods At Cedar Run and Harmony at West Shore are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Fortney, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.

There are 13 nursing homes facilities near Fortney, Pennsylvania. See the full list.

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