Nursing Facilities

Nursing facilities are licensed by the Department of Health and provide both short and long term nursing and rehabilitation services to individuals that require 24 hour support. The following list contains a sample of services that are available in nursing facilities:

• Adaptive Aids/Supplies/Equipment
• Assistance with Activities of Daily Living
• Care Management/Support Coordination Services
• Counseling
• Dietary/Nutrition Services
• Health Monitoring
• Hospice Care
• Medical Services
• Medication Management
• Personal Care
• Pharmacy Services
• Psychological Services
• Recreational/Social Activities
• Respite Care
• Room and Board
• Therapies
• 24-hour Monitoring

  To find the inspection results of a particular nursing facility you can go to either the PA Department of Health or Medicare Nursing Home Compare.

  To find a listing of nursing facilities go to the PA Department of Health's Nursing Facility Locator.