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10 Best Nursing Homes in New Kensington, PA
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a New Kensington nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in New Kensington, PA may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.
We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in New Kensington or another care type is right for you. Browse 39 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in New Kensington.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Friendship, East Liberty and Squirrel Hill North.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Pittsburgh, Belmar and Troy Hill.
Nursing homes facilities near New Kensington, 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.
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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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Cost of nursing homes in New Kensington, PA
The average cost of senior living in New Kensington is $4,529 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include East Vandergrift, PA with an average of $3,677 per month.
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What families are saying about nursing homes in New Kensington
Recent reviews for nursing homes in New Kensington
Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in North Hills in Pittsburgh, PA
4.0
[name removed] passed away last March. They were very caring and took great care of her.
I feel that the close attention they give to their residents was amazing. One of the caretakers there treated mom as his own. Called her mama.
Brookdale Penn Hills
5.0
It's outstanding. The staff is exceptional, kind and caring. A great place for my friend[name removed] They offer personal care, housekeeping, laundry, food services medication administration and social/physical activities.
The Residence at Whitehall IL and PC in Pittsburgh, PA
4.1
The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. They communicate appropriately with family, no matter the time of day. We had a family holiday meal catered at the facility and the food was terrific! We will do it again. My brother has met many people he kn there and has also made some new friends. ...
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New Kensington nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in New Kensington nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in New Kensington, 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 New Kensington 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 New Kensington that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
New Kensington, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
35.5%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
45.2%
9.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87.1%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
90.3%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
51.6%
9.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
29%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90.3%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
41.9%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
64.5%
17.3%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in New Kensington 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 New Kensington Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
New Kensington, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
35.5%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
12.9%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
32.3%
5.4%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.7%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in New Kensington 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 New Kensington partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
New Kensington, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
6.5%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.1%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
16.1%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.1%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in New Kensington 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 New Kensington communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
New Kensington, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.6%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25.8%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
19.4%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.5%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in New Kensington 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 New Kensington offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
New Kensington, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
22.6%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.1%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.7%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.7%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
32.3%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
32.3%
6.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
19.4%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
19.4%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
19.4%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25.8%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
32.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
12.9%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
3.2%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25.8%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ridgecrest, Whitetail Springs Transitional Assisted Living and Memory Care Community and Brookdale Mt. Lebanon are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near New Kensington, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
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