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6 Best Nursing Homes in Merrian, PA

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Merrian 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 6 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Merrian, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Merrian is about $5,153, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase.

To learn more, browse our 9 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area. You may also consider nearby communities such as Drehersville, Hecla and Ravine.

 

Nursing Homes Facilities near Merrian, PA

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Photo of Serenity Gardens
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55 Floor plans available
7.0
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The facility was clean and well maintained. The room was a perfect size for two people to share. The room was furnished with a dresser for each person along with a closet for each. The staff that I met were...
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.
Retirement should be about finding new interests and actively engaging in life, but it is also a time to sit back and reflect on life and to rest and relax. Serenity Gardens is a senior living community in the small town of Kulpmont, Pennsylvania offers residents a chance to find themselves in...
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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.
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Provides: Assisted 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.
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, 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.
Photo of Minersville High Rise Apts
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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Cost of nursing homes in Merrian, PA

The average cost of senior living in Merrian is $5,153 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Palo Alto, PA with an average of $4,057 per month.

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

Merrian, PA
$5,153/mo
$4,455/mo

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

Merrian, PA
$5,153/mo
U.S. national average
$5,083/mo

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

$5,627/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,153/mo

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

Senior living costs in Merrian 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: Merrian, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMerrian, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,153/mo$4,870/mo$5,083/mo
Assisted Living$4,253/mo$4,544/mo$4,873/mo
Memory Care$5,627/mo$5,543/mo$5,650/mo
Independent Living$3,803/mo$4,481/mo$4,256/mo
Nursing Homes
Merrian, PA:$5,153/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,870/mo
U.S.:$5,083/mo
Assisted Living
Merrian, PA:$4,253/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,544/mo
U.S.:$4,873/mo
Memory Care
Merrian, PA:$5,627/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,543/mo
U.S.:$5,650/mo
Independent Living
Merrian, PA:$3,803/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,481/mo
U.S.:$4,256/mo
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Merrian

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Merrian

Vintage Knolls in Danville, PA

4.0
I will say 4 overall because I have seen both my mother and sister experience. The location is idle for me to visit daily. This allows me to see all aspects. The facility is very attractive. Prices are competitive but more attention to residents such as bed making etc. add to the monthly fee. ...
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Brookdale Bloomsburg

5.0
I would give Brookdale a 5 on all categories. We are very happy. Staff is very friendly and helpful. It's also more affordable than most places.

Heritage Mill Personal Care and Memory Care Residence in Tower City, PA

5.0
All of them would be a 5. The people involved their extremely helpful and friendly, and it's a very clean place. Yes, we would very much recommend this community to other families.

Merrian nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Merrian nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Merrian, 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 Merrian 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 Merrian that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Merrian, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
20%
2.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
23.7%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
20%
10%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
20%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
20%
17.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Merrian 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 Merrian Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Merrian, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
20%
4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
20%
5.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Merrian 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 Merrian offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Merrian, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
20%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
20%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
20%
6.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
20%
0.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
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