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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Avalon 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 Avalon, 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 Avalon or another care type is right for you. Browse 92 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Avalon.
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They made some changes with new director and nurse and boy is this place becoming popular again!! very responsible and kind people. residents seem so happy.
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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Hard working, conscientious and courteous staff. Owners and management personally greets and have hands on day to day operations. Residents are lucky to have such experienced and caring individuals to 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.
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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.
Vincentian Home celebrates a rich history of providing compassionate care, with comfortable accommodations. Celebrating its Centennial this year, Vincentian Home is located off of McKnight Road.Vincentian Home Memory Care combines all the benefits of catered, suburban living with a campus known...
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UPMC took a lot of pressure off of me, providing total care. Of course Cumberland Crossing is a much lower level of care. This was a much better experience than at the previous facility we went to. They had...
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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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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.
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While no facility is perfect, Fair Oaks comes very close. I think a big reason for this is that it's not a "for profit" facility like most others, so the management can focus on ensuring that the residents...
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.
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My brother is now living at the Gracious Living Personal Care Home. He enjoys the location (he has many connections to Pittsburgh, and Gracious Living is conveniently located), and is well taken care of by...
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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.
Nestled in the heart of Pittsburgh, our small personal care home is more than just a residence for seniors; it's a vibrant community where laughter echoes through the halls and bonds of friendship blossom. Within these walls, we've cultivated an environment where every resident thrives, not just...
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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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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, 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.
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.
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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They're the best. Everything has been good. We're pleased with the whole set-up. Our loved one has been treated well. We've been treated well. The staff is very friendly, and anytime we call them about...
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.
There are few things more important than having a place to call home… a place of warmth and companionship, a place where your security and well-being are paramount.Baptist Homes is a spiritually uplifting community where you can live fully and pursue your interests while benefitting from the...
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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.
The Pristine Pines of Wexford is an assisted living community you or your loved can truly call home when living at home is no longer a prudent option. First and foremost, our staff and management are committed to ensuring dignity, privacy and freedom for residents, coupled with...
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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.
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
Cost of nursing homes in Avalon, PA
The average cost of senior living in Avalon is $5,089 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pittsburgh, PA with an average of $4,922 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Avalon, PA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Avalon, PA vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Avalon vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Avalon, PA by room type
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Avalon
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Avalon
Tapestry Senior Living Moon Township in Coraopolis, PA
4.1
Value is a tough one. Tapestry is costly but it is nice. As you know, the level of care determines the monthly cost. My mother likes it very much. The food choices and quality could be better, she tells me.
The facility is bright & airy. The activities are many. The staff is very kind, willing ...
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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.
The Faidley House in Monongahela, PA
5.0
The food is good. Help with showers due my disabilities is great. Place is warm in winter, cool in summer. Best is how nice the owners and their employee daughters are to all of us.
Avalon nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Avalon nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Avalon, 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 Avalon 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 Avalon that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Avalon, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
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2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
40.9%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
83.3%
25.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
83.3%
26.5%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
34.8%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
84.8%
22.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
42.4%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
51.5%
17.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Avalon 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 Avalon Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Avalon, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
37.9%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13.6%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Avalon 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 Avalon partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Avalon, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.2%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.4%
1.3%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
1.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
24.2%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Avalon 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 Avalon communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Avalon, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25.8%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
15.2%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Avalon 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 Avalon offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Avalon, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
37.9%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.2%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19.7%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.8%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40.9%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.4%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.3%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40.9%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
39.4%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
22.7%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
39.4%
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