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10 Best Nursing Homes in Island Plain, PA

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Island Plain 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 21 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Island Plain, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Island Plain is about $4,806, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 208 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Island Plain, PA

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They have all kinds of activities for the residents. The staff is very pleasant, and the dining room and food are great. I would recommend this facility to anyone.
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.
Brookdale Castle Gardens offers independent and assisted living, as well as memory care. This community in Vestal, New York, offers the quaint feel of a country cottage, with delightful areas like the courtyard with raised gardening beds and cozy seating by the fireplace. Should your needs...
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He was only there for about 2 weeks. It is a nice place with excellent care for people with dementia who are still mobile. I would recommend it.
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
We can help your one find purpose and belonging.Our community has purposeful programs that offer the care you and your family need for different stages of dementia. Along with our programming, you’ll have peace of mind knowing there is trained staff on-site 24 hours a day, seven days a week. If...
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This is the place to be around here they are really good to the residents. There are plenty of activities at the residence.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
United Methodist Homes Hilltop Campus offers seniors a safe and secure community to thrive enjoying peace of mind in knowing they have access to a high quality and compassionate care continuum. As a non-for-profit and faith based organization, we are dedicated to our residents and our Mission of...
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My mom has been living here for over two years , and I have to say the staff and accommodations are top notch. They provide everything she needs and they go above and beyond everyday. Location is small so...
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.
Located along the historic D&H railroad trail, our community offers active residents the opportunity to live life to the fullest in a warm, friendly, and secure environment. A small facility with dedicated and caring staff, we provide 24/7 care, enabling you to retain your independence and...
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What we liked the most about the community is that the staff was very friendly, opportunities to make new friends, food was good and everything was clean. Yes we would recommend Elderwood Village at Vestal...
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.
Elderwood Village at Vestal is an assisted living community located in historic Vestal, New York, tucked away in a residential area, offering the peace and quiet our residents want while also being conveniently located to all that Vestal has to offer. Elderwood Village at Vestal is an intimate,...
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Gracious living is full of daily joy, happiness, and realizing the small things in life matter such as a simple smile on everyone's face. Whether it's making a heart out of a piece of paper and they...
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.
Gracious Living Estates is a 65-bed Personal Care Home in Montrose, PA. It has faithfully served the seniors of Northeast Pennsylvania since 1998. GLE meets all of the food, shelter, and personal needs of its Residents.GLE's unit mix is roughly:1/3rd Privates1/3rd Semi-Private Deluxes1/3rd...
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
United Methodist Homes Elizabeth Church Campus offers seniors a safe and secure community to thrive enjoying peace of mind in knowing they have access to a high quality and compassionate care continuum. As a non-for-profit and faith based organization, we are dedicated to our residents and our...
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Bridgewater has a clean environment and caring nurses who go out of their way to make patients comfortable. My father felt safe here and loved the therapy sessions. The food could use more variety, but...
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.
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We had heard mixed review, but he building has been under new management since the middle of 2017 and the care my mother got was great. The staff were very friendly and nice. Outstanding therapy staff...
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.
Absolut Care of Endicott sits on a hill on the Northwest edge of the Village of Endicott. Located just west of Binghamton, NY, Endicott is a picturesque village, originally home of IBM.Absolut Care of Endicott houses 160 people needing a variety of care services. The facility has four distinct...
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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally 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.
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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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 Island Plain, PA

The average cost of senior living in Island Plain is $4,806 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Laceyville, PA with an average of $3,297 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Island Plain, PA, vs. nearby cities

Island Plain, PA
$4,806/mo
$5,035/mo

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

Island Plain, PA
$4,806/mo
U.S. national average
$4,979/mo

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

$5,447/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,806/mo

Nursing homes costs in Island Plain, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,533/mo
Studio
$6,698/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,011/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,313/mo

Senior living costs in Island Plain 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: Island Plain, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeIsland Plain, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,806/mo$4,773/mo$4,979/mo
Assisted Living$3,522/mo$4,436/mo$4,767/mo
Memory Care$5,447/mo$5,435/mo$5,519/mo
Independent Living$3,474/mo$4,346/mo$4,181/mo
Nursing Homes
Island Plain, PA:$4,806/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,773/mo
U.S.:$4,979/mo
Assisted Living
Island Plain, PA:$3,522/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,436/mo
U.S.:$4,767/mo
Memory Care
Island Plain, PA:$5,447/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,435/mo
U.S.:$5,519/mo
Independent Living
Island Plain, PA:$3,474/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,346/mo
U.S.:$4,181/mo
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Island Plain

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Island Plain

Absolut of Endicott

5.0
Great staff, great care and I really enjoy the facility. Huge positive changes in the last 6 months

Brookdale Vestal West

4.6
The only issue was the medicine dispensing. They had problems keeping things correct and problems keeping people in that department. However, what we like the most about Brookdale Vestal is the people! They have some great staff and very loving aides

Brookdale Castle Gardens in Vestal, NY

4.6
The staff works hard to make social interaction available whether it’s at a meal or group events. That is especially nice for new residents. Housekeeping does a wonderful job with the physical side of the facility keeping both your apartment and the community areas clean and pleasant. The ...
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Island Plain nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Island Plain nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Island Plain, 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 Island Plain 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 Island Plain that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Island Plain, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
40%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
26.7%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
86.7%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
86.7%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
53.3%
10%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
86.7%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
40%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Island Plain 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 Island Plain Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Island Plain, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
53.3%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
13.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
26.7%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13.3%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Island Plain 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 Island Plain partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Island Plain, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.7%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
26.7%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Island Plain 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 Island Plain communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Island Plain, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13.3%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.7%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
6.7%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.7%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Island Plain 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 Island Plain offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Island Plain, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
20%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13.3%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
6.7%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.7%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.7%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
13.3%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
26.7%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6.7%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
0.4%
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Brookdale Castle Gardens, Brookdale Vestal West and United Methodist Homes Hilltop Campus are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Island Plain, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.

There are 21 nursing homes facilities near Island Plain, Pennsylvania. See the full list.

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