Ephrata, a small borough nestled between agricultural land in Pennsylvania, has a robust health care infrastructure that provides medical security and convenience for seniors with complex care needs. Despite its smaller size, the city has a local hospital, WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital, and seniors can also access about 54 other providers by driving less than 50 miles. At least 167 primary care physicians work in the local area, ensuring excellent doctor accessibility for Ephrata's population of 13,693 people, 17.5% of whom are seniors.
Nursing homes provide care for seniors who need ongoing medical treatments and 24/7 nurse oversight. These residences provide a high level of care, but they also charge seniors $11,528 per month in Ephrata — much higher than the state average of $10,403 and the nationwide average of $7,908. As such, seniors who don't need skilled nursing services may prefer assisted living or home health care as more economical alternatives.
This guide looks at nursing home costs in Ephrata, comparing them with prices in other locations. It also outlines ways to pay expenses and includes a list of free and low-cost resources for families.
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333 WHEAT RIDGE DRIVE, Ephrata, PA, 17522
3.7
(3 reviews)
"My brother is in Fairmount Homes for rehab. It's been wonderful, absolutely wonderful. It's beautiful, well run, well taken care of, and the nurses are all so nice. It's a great place to be. They're open and honest. They talk so you can understand wh..."
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99 BETHANY ROAD, Ephrata, PA, 17522
4.3
(6 reviews)
"Ephrata Manor was a very nice facility. My mother was there for seven years. I had no complaints, but they did not have a lockdown unit. The apartments were pretty large. I ate there many times, and I was very impressed. ..."
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3001 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA, 17543
4.1
(17 reviews)
"My mother moved in already in Brethren Village. We chose it because of the location and the facilities. The staff is excellent. They answer all of our questions, were very attentive, very responsive to any concerns that we had, and very concerned abo..."
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2000 CAMBRIDGE AVENUE, Wyomissing, PA, 19610
4.4
(14 reviews)
"I've been to The Highlands at Wyomissing to visit a friend who was there. It's a beautiful facility but the staff is going downhill very much over the past two years. They have everything that you would expect; it's a high-end facility. They have a l..."
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BOYD STREET, Cornwall, PA, 17016
4.6
(9 reviews)
"Refund Plans: 50% refund or health care credit for future care. Declining balance over 50 mos. (Price: 76% of Entrance Fee). Assisted Living..."
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1001 East Oregon Road, Lititz, PA, 17543
4.7
(9 reviews)
"Refund Plans: 50% of Entrance Fee; Declining Balance (Price: 69% of Entrance Fee); 25% Refund (Price 82% of Entrance Fee). Assisted Living a..."
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502 ELIZABETH DRIVE, Lancaster, PA, 17601
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Refund Plans: 50% of Entrance Fee; 25% (Price: 77% of Entrance Fee); 0 Refund (Price: 63% of Entrance Fee). Assisted Living and Nursing Care..."
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1 Heidelberg Dr, Wernersville, PA, 19565
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Phoebe Berks has all levels of care.... I think it seems like a nice community. HOWEVER --- the memory unit also known as "Village Gardens" is WONDERFUL. The way it is set up is there is a common area in the middle with a TV area and dining area...."
READ MORE300 WEST LEMON STREET, Lititz, PA, 17543
4.6
(5 reviews)
"My grandmother is currently a resident of this facility. My grandmother recently had a stroke while in their care. The residents called my father right away. They set her up with physical therapy to help her with any damage done during the stroke. Wh..."
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544 N Penryn Rd, Manheim, PA, 17545
4.5
(6 reviews)
"Refund Plans: 60% of Entrance Fee; 40% (Price: 87% of Entrance Fee); Fully amortizing for 60 mos. (Price: 75% of Entrance Fee) Assisted Livi..."
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600 East Main Street, Lititz, PA, 17543
4.0
(10 reviews)
"The Luther Acres Healthcare Center offers comprehensive skilled care in a comfortable surrounding. Our lifestyle is fulfilling. From warmly ..."
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1800 VILLAGE CIRCLE, Lancaster, PA, 17604
4.4
(5 reviews)
"NovaCare is right next to our church, and the church is the one that founded it for the church members, but the church members can't get in now. Everyone is out from outside, and you have to wait in line for three or four years before you can get in...."
READ MORE1520 HARRISBURG PIKE, Lancaster, PA, 17601
4.1
(8 reviews)
"My sister stayed in Mennonite Home. It was an excellent top-notch facility and it was not cheap. They have a variety of different stuff. They have apartments, they have full care and that's what she was in. They have some transitional services too an..."
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604 Oak Street , Akron, PA, 17501
4.5
(2 reviews)
"Maple Farm is very nice. It is country and informal. My uncle has a nice room with a view of a large grassy area. He has that at home at his kitchen, so that is nice he could look out the window. It is kept very well. He enjoys himself, and he likes ..."
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100 ABBEYVILLE ROAD, Lancaster, PA, 17603
3.5
(6 reviews)
"I was recently a patient at this facility for around a month total. I cannot begin to express how much the staff genuinely cares for their patients physical and mental well being. My path is very much undetermined at this time, but they listened to e..."
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900 East King Street, Lancaster, PA, 17602
2.8
(9 reviews)
"Overall it's a very compsionate place and I'll recommended to everyone in need. That's why I give it a great rate. ..."
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125 SOUTH BROAD STREET, Lititz, PA, 17543
3.5
(2 reviews)
"My father has been at Audubon Villa since April 2011. They have all single rooms which is very nice to have your privacy. He is receiving very good care and the nurses and aides are very caring, helpful and nice. They listen and address all his r..."
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2829 Lititz Pike, Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17601, Lancaster, PA, 17601
2.5
(11 reviews)
"All homes and rehabilitative centers have their ups and downs. My mother was in Lancashire Hall rehabilitating from back problems they were very attentive to her the physical therapy department was phenomenal and they're following up the food was lik..."
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3000 Windmill Rd, Sinking Spring, PA, 19608
2.8
(4 reviews)
"Right now my father is in ManorCare facility. So far, it has been very good. It is a very pleasant-looking facility, but I have to say that at one time, it was not. The rooms are quite large. There are nice windows. The staff has been very nice. They..."
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Seniors in Ephrata pay $11,528 per month for a semi-private room in a nursing home and $12,075 for a private room.
Semi-private nursing home rates in Ephrata average $11,528 per month — $1,125 more than the state norm and $3,620 more than the U.S. average. However, care costs trend high in most cities across Eastern Pennsylvania. For example, seniors may only save $61 by moving to York, and care costs about 9.6% more in Reading. Lebanon is the cheapest nearby option, costing $1,034 less than Ephrata. Relocating a little farther away, seniors may save up to $2,585 in Bloomsburg, one of Pennsylvania's most affordable locations for nursing home care.
Ephrata
$11,528
Pennsylvania
$10,403
United States
$7,908
York
$11,467
Reading
$12,631
Lebanon
$10,494
Bloomsburg
$8,943
In Ephrata, semi-private nursing home rooms cost $11,528 per month, and private rooms cost $12,075. Seniors can save nearly 51.9% in assisted living or 53.7% with home care. However, both services focus on personal care and housekeeping, and neither typically includes skilled nursing. Home health care does include medical care, offering an alternative to nursing homes and saving seniors $6,094. Adult day care, which costs $9,691 less than a semi-private nursing home room, assists seniors with daily activities — and sometimes medical treatments — during set hours of the day only.
In-Home Care
$5,339
Home Health Care
$5,434
Adult Day Health Care
$1,837
Assisted Living Facility
$5,550
Nursing Home Care (semiprivate room)
$11,528
Nursing Home Care (private room)
$12,075
Note: Data for Ephrata was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Lancaster, was used instead.
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
If these options aren't available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about local financial assistance programs for seniors.
Seniors deciding whether a nursing home suits their needs can take advantage of several nonprofit organizations in Ephrata. The table below lists many of these organizations, outlines ways they can help and provides contact details to serve as a helpful jumping point for retirement planning.
Nursing Homes
Joy
3
Review of Ephrata Manor
My mom is in Ephrata Manor. It's very nice and pleasant and the cleanliness is very good. She tells me that the staff is very nice and pleasant to her. The food is good. We ate there once and it...
Nursing Homes
Karen109749550
5
Review of Ephrata Manor
Ephrata Manor was a very nice facility. My mother was there for seven years. I had no complaints, but they did not have a lockdown unit. The apartments were pretty large. I ate there many times...
Nursing Homes
Carol Ann M
5
Review of Ephrata Manor
My mother has been in the nursing care wing of this facility since the end of July. We have been so pleased with all the people caring for her (so nice, professional & caring) and the beautiful...
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