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Best Skilled Nursing in Johnstown, Pennsylvania

7 communities found

Johnstown has 6 skilled nursing communities, all residential in setting, with 5 of them carrying a rating based on 278 reviews read and an average of 3.8. Medicare star ratings are available for all 6, averaging 2.8, with one community earning 5 stars, two at 4 stars or higher, and two at just 1 star. Most communities here are mid to large in size, with 4 of the 6 classified as large.

  • 7communities
  • 3.8average rating, 6 rated
  • 332family reviews read
  • 0small homes, 10 or fewer

Best-rated skilled nursing in Johnstown

Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.

  1. 1

    Richland Nursing and Rehabilitation

    4.3 (124 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 97 units

    Richland Nursing and Rehab holds a 4.3 out of 5 rating from 113 Google reviews and is licensed for up to 97 residents.

  2. 2

    Concordia At Arbutus Park

    4.2 (96 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 141 units

    Concordia At Arbutus Park is rated 4.2 out of 5 based on 96 Google reviews, with no further review detail on file.

  3. 3

    Hilltop Heights Health & Rehab Center

    4 (28 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 120 units

  4. 4

    Senior LIFE Johnstown

    3.7 (54 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

    Senior LIFE Johnstown is a PACE program that provides free, in-home medical and social support for Medicaid-qualified older adults rather than a residential community. Reviewer feedback is sharply mixed: one family…

  5. 5

    Heritage Ridge Senior Living At Johnstown

    3.2 (13 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 63 units

    Heritage Ridge Senior Living At Johnstown holds a 3.2 out of 5 rating from 13 reviewers, with little detailed feedback available beyond that score.

  6. 6

    Quality Life Services - Westmont

    3.1 (17 reviews)· Independent Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 41 units

What families say about skilled nursing in Johnstown

Counted across the review summaries of 6 Johnstown communities: the share whose families mention each theme.

Across the 5 rated communities, families most often point to activities and social life as a strength, mentioned by 40%, while medical and nursing care draws praise from 20%. On the concern side, communication with families and cost and billing each come up for 60% of communities, suggesting these are recurring points worth asking about directly.

Praised most

  • Activities and social life 50%
  • Medical and nursing care 33%
  • Caring, attentive staff 17%

Concerns raised

  • Communication with families 67%
  • Cost and billing 67%
  • Staff attitude 17%
  • Management 17%

“I stopped in not knowing if I could donate some items we had from at our home. Staff was 100 % courteous and very informative. Very pleasant environment. Very clean and organized.”

Skilled Nursing in Johnstown: the figures

  • •Of the 6 with a known size, 0 have ten residents or fewer, 2 have 11 to 60, and 4 have more than 60.
  • •6 nursing homes carry a Medicare star rating, averaging 2.5 out of 5: 1 rated four stars or better, 2 rated one star.
  • •Most common amenities: wheelchair accessible (7), emergency call system (7), 24-hour staff (7), medication management (7), on-site nurse (rn) (6), housekeeping (6).

How families pay for skilled nursing in Pennsylvania

Most families in Pennsylvania start by paying privately for assisted living, memory care and independent living, drawing on savings, pensions, Social Security and often the proceeds from selling a home. Long-term care insurance, where a policy was purchased years earlier, can offset part of the monthly cost as well, though families still need to confirm what the policy actually covers and for how long. Veterans and surviving spouses may also qualify for VA Aid and Attendance, a benefit that helps with the cost of care and is worth exploring early, since the application process can take some time.

The full picture for the state: Skilled Nursing in Pennsylvania.

Skilled Nursing near Johnstown

Cities within about 35 miles with senior living inventory, and how families rate it.

CityCommunitiesRating
Indiana25.3 mi164.2 / 5
Latrobe26.4 mi74 / 5
Hollidaysburg29.7 mi53.7 / 5
Altoona30.3 mi124.1 / 5
Greensburg33.2 mi324.3 / 5

All of Pennsylvania: Skilled Nursing in Pennsylvania. Closer to home? Compare skilled nursing near you, sorted by distance.

About these figures

Computed on October 23, 2026 from the 7 communities listed in Johnstown, 332 public family reviews on Google, Yelp and MyLivingChoice, state licensing records and, for nursing homes, CMS Care Compare. The best-rated list ranks communities by average family rating weighted by how many families have reviewed each one, so a 4.9 from three reviews does not outrank a 4.7 from two hundred. No community pays to appear in the best-rated list or in these figures; sponsored and partner listings in the directory results are marked as such. Figures refresh as listings and reviews change; the written summary was last revised September 25, 2026.

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Skilled Nursing in Johnstown: Common Questions

How many skilled nursing long term care communities are in Johnstown, Pennsylvania?

MyLivingChoice lists 7 skilled nursing long term care communities in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.

Which skilled nursing long term care communities in Johnstown are rated highest?

Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include Richland Nursing and Rehabilitation (4.3★, 124 ratings), Concordia At Arbutus Park (4.2★, 96 ratings), Hilltop Heights Health & Rehab Center (4★, 28 ratings).

What types of senior care are available in Johnstown?

Beyond skilled nursing long term care, Johnstown has assisted living (11 communities), at-home care (9 communities), skilled nursing / long term care (7 communities), home health (4 communities), independent living (4 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.

How do families rate skilled nursing long term care in Johnstown?

Families rate Johnstown skilled nursing long term care communities 3.8 out of 5 on average, across 332 public Google reviews of local communities.

What do families praise, and complain about, in Johnstown skilled nursing long term care communities?

Across the review summaries of 6 Johnstown communities, the most common praise is activities and social life (mentioned for 50%), medical and nursing care (mentioned for 33%), caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 17%). The most common concerns are communication with families (67%), cost and billing (67%), staff attitude (17%).

Are there small skilled nursing long term care homes in Johnstown?

Of the 6 Johnstown communities with a known size, 0 have ten residents or fewer, 2 have 11 to 60, and 4 have more than 60. Small licensed homes are listed here alongside large communities, which most directories skip.

How do Johnstown nursing homes score on Medicare's star ratings?

6 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Johnstown carry an overall star rating, averaging 2.5 out of 5. 1 is rated four stars or better and 2 are rated one star. Each listing shows its rating and three years of inspection history from CMS Care Compare.