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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
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
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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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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
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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.
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.
Woodland Assisted Living is a beautiful adult care community located in Lovettsville, VA. We pride ourselves in giving the best quality care possible for the many residents living in the home. We understand how important it is for you to feel comfortable living your elderly parents in our care,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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
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
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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
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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, 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.
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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
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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.
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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You walk in here and there was no odor. Even if your eyes were closed, you would never know you were in a nursing home. Several of my relatives went here. It was a wonderful place to be and all around...
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
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, 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, 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.

Cost of assisted living in Buchanan Summit, PA

The average cost of senior living in Buchanan Summit is $4,737 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Saltillo, PA with an average of $2,600 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Buchanan Summit, PA vs. nearby cities

Buchanan Summit, PA
$4,737/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Buchanan Summit, PA vs. the state and national average

Buchanan Summit, PA
$4,737/mo
U.S. national average
$4,587/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Buchanan Summit vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,737/mo
$4,129/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Buchanan Summit, PA by room type

Semi-Private
$4,670/mo
Studio
$5,884/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,475/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,659/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,350/mo

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Buchanan Summit, PA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Buchanan Summit.

What families are saying about assisted living in Buchanan Summit

Recent reviews for assisted living in Buchanan Summit

Comfort Care in Fairfield, PA

5.0
Having to find placement for a loved one was a "Daunting" task. We looked at many options elsewhere and were mortified by what we saw! There entire staff have been exceptional! Kind, caring, and professional! we can clearly see their excellence..... They go above and beyond. Food, fantastic! ...
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Celebration Villa of Martinsburg

4.0
They seem to have a big turnover in the staff which is concerning. The food is just not good. It seems by the time my mom gets her food it's cold and the servings they get are very minimal.

Harmony at Martinsburg

4.6
[name removed] was very helpful and responsive to our questions and concerns when we transitioned our 97 yr old mother into Harmony at Martinsburg. The staff has been very kind and welcoming to her. Although it's still a big change for my mom, it's nice to know that she is being well cared for ...
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Buchanan Summit review score based on 141 family reviews

7.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 141 reviews of 78 Buchanan Summit assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Buchanan Summit review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Buchanan Summit review score compared against nearby cities

7.5
Buchanan Summit, PA78 facilities
9.2
McConnellsburg, PA11 facilities
7.3
Mercersburg, PA24 facilities

Review subcategories for Buchanan Summit assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 141 reviews of 78 Buchanan Summit assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Buchanan Summit resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Buchanan Summit, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
4.2
4.1
Value for cost*
4.0
4.1
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Buchanan Summit assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Buchanan Summit assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Buchanan Summit, 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 Buchanan Summit assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Buchanan Summit that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Buchanan Summit, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
30.8%
43.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20.9%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.7%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
85.7%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
31.9%
48.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15.4%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
85.7%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
31.9%
39.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
28.6%
44.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Buchanan Summit assisted living

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 Buchanan Summit Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Buchanan Summit, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
28.6%
43.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
18.7%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
18.7%
34.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
5.5%
11.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Buchanan Summit assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Buchanan Summit partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Buchanan Summit, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.1%
22.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.1%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
20.9%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.1%
29.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.4%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Buchanan Summit assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Buchanan Summit communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Buchanan Summit, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.5%
26%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22%
34.3%
Room service
Room service
16.5%
29.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.9%
14.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Buchanan Summit assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Buchanan Summit offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Buchanan Summit, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
27.5%
38.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.7%
26.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.5%
25.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
26.4%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.6%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
28.6%
44.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
24.2%
34.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.5%
28.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
17.6%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.5%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
26.4%
39.5%
Dances
Dances
13.2%
24.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.9%
20.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
26.4%
38.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in Buchanan Summit

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Pennsylvania assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Buchanan Summit protect seniors.

Learn about Pennsylvania Assisted Living regulations

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