Located in western Pennsylvania, Butler is a small but dynamic city known for its historic locations and thriving art and culture scene. Health care in the city costs about 11.9% less than the U.S. average, and many premier hospitals and specialist clinics serve the area, including the AHN Cancer Institute. With nursing home costs just below the state average at $9,733 monthly, Butler can be an affordable place for seniors with chronic conditions to seek quality care.

Nursing homes employ medical professionals, such as licensed nurses, rehabilitative therapists and dietitians, to provide close health monitoring. These facilities can help seniors recover from acute conditions, such as strokes and joint replacements. Caregivers may also utilize medical treatments, including IV therapy, dialysis and pain management, to support seniors with severe or long-term illnesses. Seniors who don’t need 24-hour skilled nursing may prefer home health care or assisted living as nursing homes are for frail individuals.

This guide compares the cost of various types of care in Butler and provides free resources that families may find useful. It also outlines some financial assistance options.

Directory of Nursing Homes in Butler, PA

Sunnyview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

107 SUNNYVIEW CIRCLE, Butler, PA, 16001

Sunnyview was very bright, cheerful, and clean. The staff was very caring and the care that my dad got was very good. I was very satisfied with it. From what I saw, the food was also good, and they pr … (read more)
Sunnyview was very bright, cheerful, and clean. The staff was very caring and the care that my dad got was very good. I was very satisfied with it. From what I saw, the food was also good, and they pr … (read more)

Butler Memorial Hosp Tcf

1 Hospital Way, Butler, PA, 16001


North Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center

194 Swinderman Road, Wexford, PA, 15090

Woefully understaffed. New hires quit same day they start. Nurse calls ignored. Phone system to reach staff is awful. Food service is atrocious, even state inspectors cited this place: hot dogs, ba … (read more)
Woefully understaffed. New hires quit same day they start. Nurse calls ignored. Phone system to reach staff is awful. Food service is atrocious, even state inspectors cited this place: hot dogs, ba … (read more)

2014, 2016

Concordia at Cabot

134 MARWOOD ROAD, Cabot, PA, 16023

Though everyone has been kind to my mother, their chronic issues with being understaffed makes them unable to deliver the level of care they advertise. There are two sides for almost thirty patients, … (read more)
Though everyone has been kind to my mother, their chronic issues with being understaffed makes them unable to deliver the level of care they advertise. There are two sides for almost thirty patients, … (read more)

Concordia At Rebecca Residence

3746 Cedar Ridge Road, Allison Park, PA, 15101

Even the rooms with a roommate are semiprivate. Clean. Very orderly and professional. Help always available
Even the rooms with a roommate are semiprivate. Clean. Very orderly and professional. Help always available

Sherwood Oaks

100 Norman Drive, Cranberry Township, PA, 16066


Passavant Community

105 Burgess Drive, , Zelienople, PA, 16063


St John Specialty Care Center

500 Wittenberg Way, Mars, PA, 16046

This facility is grossly understaffed! I am afraid to say more because my grandparent is still in the facility and I don’t want backlash, but if you have a choice, we don’t , look somewhere else.
This facility is grossly understaffed! I am afraid to say more because my grandparent is still in the facility and I don’t want backlash, but if you have a choice, we don’t , look somewhere else.

The Village (St. Barnabas Health System)

5827 MERIDIAN ROAD, Gibsonia, PA, 15044

I’m writing this review to warn people not to put anyone they care and love in this place the staff are horrible and I mean not all are bad but the nurses think they are god and can do know wrong they … (read more)
I’m writing this review to warn people not to put anyone they care and love in this place the staff are horrible and I mean not all are bad but the nurses think they are god and can do know wrong they … (read more)

Cranberry Place

5 Saint Francis Way, Cranberry Township, PA, 16066

Except For A Few Aides And Nurses. Most Of The Staff Did Not Appear ,To Have The Right Disposition For Their Current Position. My 24 Days At UPMC Cranberry Place Were Awful. If You Care About Your Fam … (read more)
Except For A Few Aides And Nurses. Most Of The Staff Did Not Appear ,To Have The Right Disposition For Their Current Position. My 24 Days At UPMC Cranberry Place Were Awful. If You Care About Your Fam … (read more)

Sugar Creek Rest

120 LAKESIDE DRIVE, Worthington, PA, 16262

My mother and father were both residents of Sugar Creek Rest for a while. They were both in skilled nursing there. Our overall experience was not the best. The staff was good and the nursing care was … (read more)
My mother and father were both residents of Sugar Creek Rest for a while. They were both in skilled nursing there. Our overall experience was not the best. The staff was good and the nursing care was … (read more)

The Arbors at St Barnabas

85 Charity Place, Valencia, PA, 16059

The care that The Arbors At St Barnabas is providing to my in-laws has been very good. They were in a two-bedroom apartment in assisted living, which was really wonderful for them when they were more … (read more)
The care that The Arbors At St Barnabas is providing to my in-laws has been very good. They were in a two-bedroom apartment in assisted living, which was really wonderful for them when they were more … (read more)

Quality Life Services

126 Iron Bridge Road, Sarver, PA, 16055

Quality Life Services had physical therapy and a lot of things that worked for me and enabled me to do things more on my own than I was before. They’re very expensive, but they had good, quality work. … (read more)
Quality Life Services had physical therapy and a lot of things that worked for me and enabled me to do things more on my own than I was before. They’re very expensive, but they had good, quality work. … (read more)

Autumn Grove Care Center

555 SOUTH MAIN STREET, Harrisville, PA, 16038

This place is awful. It’s dirty , staff are unfriendly and nurses have too many patients. One nurse was incredibly nasty, ignored me when I asked a question and told me she had too many patients … (read more)
This place is awful. It’s dirty , staff are unfriendly and nurses have too many patients. One nurse was incredibly nasty, ignored me when I asked a question and told me she had too many patients … (read more)

The Grove at Harmony

191 EVERGREEN MILL ROAD, Harmony, PA, 16037

The Grove in Harmony is a single floor facility. Mom has a roommate. It’s a lockdown facility. She wears a bracelet and it sets off an alarm if she’s near the door. They’re very good with occupational … (read more)
The Grove in Harmony is a single floor facility. Mom has a roommate. It’s a lockdown facility. She wears a bracelet and it sets off an alarm if she’s near the door. They’re very good with occupational … (read more)

Embassy of Saxonburg

223 Pittsburgh St, Saxonburg, PA, 16056

The Orchards of Saxonburg (Saxony Health Center) was nice, but it seemed crowded with a lot of patients. The dining room was small and homey. They take state assistance. The staff was very efficient, … (read more)
The Orchards of Saxonburg (Saxony Health Center) was nice, but it seemed crowded with a lot of patients. The dining room was small and homey. They take state assistance. The staff was very efficient, … (read more)

Cheswick Rehabilitation and Wellness Center, LLC

3876 Saxonburg Boulevard, Cheswick, PA, 15024

Cheswick Rehabilitation and Wellness Center, LLC is OK, but I don’t see a lot going on there for the residents. I would hate to think of myself as having to live there. It’s just not acceptable to me … (read more)
Cheswick Rehabilitation and Wellness Center, LLC is OK, but I don’t see a lot going on there for the residents. I would hate to think of myself as having to live there. It’s just not acceptable to me … (read more)

Chicora Medical Center

160 Medical Center Road, Chicora, PA, 16025



Nursing Home Costs in Butler, PA

A semiprivate room in a nursing home costs $9,733 monthly in Butler, and a private room costs $10,798.

The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

At an average monthly cost of $9,733, nursing home care is slightly less expensive in Butler compared to the Pennsylvania average of $10,403. However, the national average is $7,908, so prices across the entire state are somewhat costly overall. Bloomsburg is one of the state’s most affordable locations at $8,943, and Johnstown is also less inexpensive at $9,171. Cities in eastern Pennsylvania tend to be more costly with averages of $12,631 in Reading and $11,437 in Philadelphia.

$9733

Butler

$10403

Pennsylvania

$7908

The United States

$8943

Bloomsburg

$9171

Johnstown

$12631

Reading

$11437

Philadelphia

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Alternative types of care can provide adequate support while being less expensive. Assisted living can save seniors over $6,000, whereas in-home care and home health care average $5,339 monthly, much cheaper than the $9,733 cost of nursing homes. Because home health care includes medical services, it might be a good alternative for frail seniors. Adult day health care costs $1,495, making it the most affordable option for seniors without significant disabilities or severe illnesses.

$5339

In-Home Care

$5339

Home Health Care

$1495

Adult Day Health Care

$3250

Assisted Living Facility

$9733

Nursing Home (semiprivate room)

$10798

Nursing Home (private room)

Note: Data for Butler was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Pittsburgh, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Butler, PA

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.

  • Medicare: Medicare will typically cover all skilled nursing costs for the first 20 days of one’s stay in a nursing home and a portion of the costs until day 100. After 100 days in a skilled nursing facility, Medicare will not cover any part of the cost of the stay. While this is adequate when short-term care is needed, those in need of long-term care will need to either pay out-of-pocket or use another source of financial assistance.
  • Medicaid: Medicaid covers most of the costs of living in a skilled nursing facility for those who qualify. Care, room, and board are covered with no time limit, but residents may be charged for extras like specially prepared food or cosmetic services. Medicaid eligibility standards are strict and complex, so not all seniors are eligible for Medicaid benefits.
  • Veterans Benefits: Veterans receiving a VA pension may also be eligible for the Aid and Attendance benefit administered by the VA. Aid and Attendance is a monthly allowance that beneficiaries may use to pay for their long-term care, including 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 any local financial assistance programs for seniors.

Free & Low-Cost Resources for Seniors in Butler, PA

Organizations operating in Butler provide many free resources that families can access for information, financial assistance and referrals to community-based programs that may benefit loved ones. The following list includes several agencies and services that can help seniors continue living at home for longer or help them access nursing care.

Resource

Contact

Service

(724) 282-3008

The Area Agency on Aging offers information and assistance to seniors and family caregivers. It can help individuals apply for the OPTIONS program to receive daily living assistance, meal deliveries, home health care and other forms of support. It also provides Medicare education and investigates elder abuse.

(724) 282-3008

Butler's LTC ombudsman offers independent management of disputes and investigation into elder abuse and instances where nursing homes may have violated seniors' rights. The program helps maintain quality care in the county and can provide information to assist families with keeping loved ones safe.

(724) 284-5352

Eligible seniors can apply for various benefits and programs through the Butler Veterans Services office, including Veterans In Need Emergency Assistance. Veterans requiring nursing home care may be eligible for admittance to the Sergeant Joseph George Kusick CLC at the Butler VA Medical Center.

(800) 274-3258

Pennsylvania's Health Law Project is a statewide legal aid service specializing in health care. The organization can provide information about Medicaid eligibility, home- and community-based programs and long-term care laws to help seniors access financial assistance and receive quality care.

(717) 783-1550

The Department of Aging offers information about nursing homes and other long-term care options for seniors. It can connect families to local services and assess eligibility for the PACE and Caregiver Support programs. Individuals worried about elder abuse can report suspected cases to a 24-hour hotline.

(724) 285-3815

Butler Meals on Wheels is a low-cost food delivery service that provides vulnerable seniors with two meals daily from Monday to Friday. Volunteers delivering the meals provide personal outreach to help ensure that seniors living at home are healthy and safe.