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10 Best Nursing Homes in Jim Thorpe, PA

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Jim Thorpe 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 10 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Jim Thorpe, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Jim Thorpe is about $4,218, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 191 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Jim Thorpe, PA

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33 Floor plans available
9.6
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94 reviews
9.6
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Heritage Hill was a wonderful place and took very good care of my wife. They easily get 5 stars. The staff are caring. They try to have good activities. Very clean and dinning room very nice. Food is good.
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.
Heritage Hill Senior Community is located in scenic Weatherly, Pennsylvania with beautiful views of the Pocono Mountains. Personal care and dementia are the two communities that we provide care for. We ensure that our residents get round the clock individual care. In our personal care program, we...
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9.5
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65 reviews
9.5
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65 reviews
5 star
81%
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9%
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All I can say is great job the the nurses [names removed] they to such an awesome job taking care of the residents at Maple Shade words and not express how much of an impact you make on each and every...
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.
MapleShade offers Personal Care and A Secured Dementia Unit. Please call for details.When it comes to Peace and Tranquility, MapleShade Meadows cannot be beat! Our one floor Senior Living Community is located along a picturesque creek in a meadow in the quiet town of Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania....
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8.1
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24 reviews
8.1
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24 reviews
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8%
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17%
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The Palmerton community is very nice and welcoming for seniors that can get around well. However for higher level of care such as level E that my father had, I would not recommend it there. This is due to...
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.
Breathtaking views overlooking the Lehigh Gap, with a panoramic view of Blue Mountain...The Village at Palmerton is conveniently located near Palmerton Hospital. We are within walking distance from all of your shopping and banking needs. We ask you to come and visit with us and see the...
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Even though the building is about 20 years old, when you first walk in you would think it was built last year! The place is immaculate. The woman who works there is great. They have a good amount of...
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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The owners and staff are very pleasant and helpful. When my parents went to see Pleasant Trees my father was very impressed with the owner's personality. Both my parents chose Pleasant Trees over another...
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.
Pleasant Trees is located in Carbon County’s lush countryside, situated on 5 beautifully landscaped acres at the base of the Blue Mountains. Our philosophy is based on a firm belief that independence is the key to a rewarding and enjoyable life. It is the mission of Pleasant Trees to provide an...
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Overall our experience with Edgemont Lodge was a very good one. The staff here is very attentive, friendly, and respectful towards the residents. The facility itself is always kept very clean and nice...
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.
It is our philosophy at Edgemont Lodge Assisted Living/Personal Care Home to promote independence through self-determination. Our residents receive individual attention to their specific needs with an emphasis on rehabilitation. Our foremost concern at Edgemont is the comfort, health and...
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, 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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Cost of nursing homes in Jim Thorpe, PA

The average cost of senior living in Jim Thorpe is $4,218 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Penn Lake Park, PA with an average of $3,466 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Jim Thorpe, PA vs. nearby cities

Jim Thorpe, PA
$4,236/mo
$4,146/mo
$4,165/mo

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

Jim Thorpe, PA
$4,236/mo
U.S. national average
$4,882/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Jim Thorpe vs. other types of senior living

$5,272/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,236/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Jim Thorpe, PA by room type

Semi-Private
$4,485/mo
Studio
$4,488/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,369/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Jim Thorpe over time

Jim Thorpe, PAPA stateNational

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Jim Thorpe

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Jim Thorpe

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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Bethlehem Manor Senior Living

5.0
We have been very happy with Bethlehem Manor, we would highly recommend them to any family. They are a very caring group of people. Our loved one was nervous her first day but they were so helpful with the transition and made her feel comfortable right away. She now has fit right in and is very ...
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Riverton Enhanced Senior Living in Allentown, PA

4.6
Everybody is wonderful, staff is incredible, and all of my questions are answered. I have a spacious one bedroom apartment that I really enjoy. All the residents are very nice. We have wonderful activities and our activities director keeps us busy everyday. The nursing staff always makes sure we ...
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Jim Thorpe nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Jim Thorpe nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Jim Thorpe, 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 Jim Thorpe 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 Jim Thorpe that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Jim Thorpe, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
9.5%
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
62.5%
9.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
62.5%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
62.5%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
75%
17.3%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Jim Thorpe 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 Jim Thorpe Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Jim Thorpe, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
37.5%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
37.5%
5.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Jim Thorpe 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 Jim Thorpe partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Jim Thorpe, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.5%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
37.5%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Jim Thorpe 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 Jim Thorpe communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Jim Thorpe, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.5%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
12.5%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Jim Thorpe 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 Jim Thorpe offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Jim Thorpe, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
37.5%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.5%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.5%
6.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25%
6.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.5%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
12.5%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
37.5%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.5%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Heritage Hill Senior Community, Atria Bethlehem and Maple Shade Meadows Senior Living are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.

There are 10 nursing homes facilities near Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania. See the full list.

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