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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Vandergrift 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 Vandergrift, 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 Vandergrift or another care type is right for you. Browse 10 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Vandergrift.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Plum, Plum or East Vandergrift.
Types of care available in Vandergrift, PA
Nice and clean personal care home with a great staff. The food they serve is always very good! My Mom has been there for a long time and I visit very often and I've never had any reason to question her care.
[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.
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.
101 Little Rd, Lower Burrell, PA 15068
The initial interview meeting my dad was amazing. They really showed care and concern for my dad. He liked them as well. The connecting was immediate. He felt safe with them and couldn't wait to become a...
Bayberry Place offers compassionate care in a small neighborhood setting. We are located in Lower Burrell Pennsylvania a little over one mile south of the Allegheny River. We have two shopping centers within two miles of our community and our residents enjoy going there for an afternoon of...
139 Craigdell Road, Lower Burrell, PA 15068
Everything was very good--the staff, food, cleanliness, surroundings, attentiveness. I don't know how many times I commented to family members how glad I was to find Logan Place. And frankly, if I ever...
Logan Place is located in Lower Burrell, Pennsylvania, just half a mile south of the Allegheny River. We are about twenty miles northeast of Pittsburgh which is a popular day trip for our residents. If you have someone in your family who enjoys shopping we have two shopping centers very close by....
153 Goodview Drive, Apollo, PA 15613
My mother in law is doing very well with her move to this community. We very pleased with all they have done for us. They have providing her with good care, and everything is working very well. This is a community I would recommend, it is working out...
903 Morgan St, Brackenridge, PA 15014
I think Applewood is a very nice place it is well kept the people that work there is very nice and they help you out if you ask them for anything my mom has to get adjusted there since she was very...
At Applewood our aim is to make a positive difference in the lives of the seniors we care for by providing high-quality , professional services and sincere friendships to each of our residents.Local family owned and operated for 20 years.Affordable ratesNo tier pricing - Monthly rent includes,...
151 Goodview Dr, Apollo, PA 15613
None, Vandergrift, PA 15690
1113 Pine View Ln, Vandergrift, PA 15690
981 Pleasant Hill Rd, Leechburg, PA 15656
200 Sylvan Dr, Lower Burrell, PA 15068
Wayne St Bldg 3 # 305, Lower Burrell, PA 15068
Nursing homes, also called skilled nursing facilities, provide long-term care for seniors with significant physical or mental health conditions, and short-term care to people recovering from an injury or hospital stay. Nursing homes provide personal assistance and medical care from licensed professionals. Services in skilled nursing facilities often include:
A nursing home is a complex that houses two or more persons who have no family ties to the administrator. A nursing home facility offers its residents around-the-clock care by registered nurses. These caregivers offer health related services for seniors who are unable to properly care for their own needs because of mental or physical conditions.
Nursing homes can be a familiar and easy care alternative for individuals 65 years and above, however nursing homes will often allow persons 55 and greater which is uncommon for other senior care types.Many occupants of nursing homes are individuals with behavioral difficulties. These can consist of verbal outbursts, resisting care, or a tendency to wander. Some services come at an extra cost which can include personal clothing, cosmetic and grooming items, and special care services not included in the facility’s Medicaid payment. Examples of care services and amenitiesprovided at nursing homes can include patient and caregiver education, 24-hour emergency care, home care (like cooking, cleaning, or help with other daily activities), and skilled nursing or medical care. Nursing homes are required to provide routine personal hygiene items, room and bed maintenance services, emergency dental services, and pharmaceutical services to residents. The most frequent mental condition experienced by residents of nursing homes is dementia, which can cloud their memory function, and their sense of familiarity with their surroundings, and decision making capabilities.
The neighborhood in which a senior care community is located will have a big influence on the cost of care. The total cost of living is a big influence when determining which community is the best fit for you or your loved one. The rent burden for Vandergrift is around 14.1% of the average monthly income. The median monthly cost for rent in Vandergrift is around $601 and the median home value for Vandergrift is about $66,934.
Racially, the population of Vandergrift is 0.2% Hispanic, 0.0% Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.6% Native American, 0.3% other or not specified, 3.7% mixed race, 0.0% Asian, 6.5% black, and 89.0% white. In Vandergrift, 24.9% live in poverty, 9.4% are widowed, 16.6% have some form of disability, and 9.7% do not have health insurance. The current population of Vandergrift consists of 4,952 people. Vandergrift has a population density of 1,405 people per square mile. In Vandergrift, 9.6% of the citizens are veterans of the United States armed forces. Out of the total city population, 51.5% are female and 48.5% are male. The median age of Vandergrift is 37 years old. In terms of education, 6.3% have a graduate degree, 44.3% have a high-school diploma, and 13.3% have a college degree.
The state of Pennsylvania has 201 hospitals and 273 health centers, providing care to a population of 12,823,695. Reading Hospital, Lancaster General Hospital, and And Main Line Hospital Bryn Mawr Campus are among the top three highest ranked hospitals in the state. Out of a national average of 100, Pennsylvania has a cost of living index rating of 99, a grocery index rating of 107, and a housing index rating of 101. Based on natural beauty, Pennsylvania ranks 38th in the nation. In terms of personal well-being, Pennsylvania ranks 21st in healthcare and 41st in quality of life compared to other states.
In the last presidential election 47% of Pennsylvania residents voted Democrat and 48% voted Republican. Thirty-four percent of Pennsylvania residents regularly attend a religious service from one of the state’s 15,359 different congregations. The top three Christian denominations in the state are Evangelical Protestant-19%, Mainline Protestant-23%, and Historically Black Protestant-5%. The top three non-Christian denominations in the state are Jewish-<1%, Muslim-<1%, and Buddhist-<1%. In Pennsylvania there are 535 masonic lodges. The state of Pennsylvania ranks 29th in the country for diversity, and the state is considered LGBTQ friendly. In Pennsylvania, 32% of the population is over the age of 55. The median age in the state is 41.
Pennsylvania experiences an average humidity rating of about 70%. The highest monthly average humidity rating is 75% in the month of January. The average temperature in the summer rises to around 69F. Over the summer months the average high temperature peaks at around 89F during the month of July. In the summer, the average low temperature drops to around 47F during the month of June. During the winter, the average temperature in Pennsylvania drops to around 29F. During the winter, the average high temperature peaks at around 45F during the month of December. The average low temperature during the winter drops to around 11F in the month of January. On average, Pennsylvania has an air quality index rating of around 39.9 AQI. The average air quality index rating peaks in the month of May with a rating of around 49.0 AQI. The average amount of precipitation peaks during the month of July at around 6.38 inches. The average monthly precipitation for the state of Pennsylvania is around 3.64 inches. While residents of Pennsylvania mostly enjoy pleasant conditions, it’s important to be aware of inclement weather as well, which in Pennsylvania can include floods, tornadoes, and and hurricanes.
The state of Pennsylvania has a diverse array of plant and animal life. Local plant life can consist of mountain laurel (the state flower), wintergreen, sassafras, and weeping willow. While venturing throughout the state, you might see animals such as the red and gray foxes, the white-tailed deer, the mink, or the bobcats. The state animal of Pennsylvania is the the white-tailed deer.
Heritage Grove at Indiana, Ridgecrest and Elizabeth Seton Memory Care Center are the top-rated nursing homes near Vandergrift, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 10 nursing homes near Vandergrift, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
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