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Assisted Living in Pennsylvania

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OVERALL STATE RANK

Overview of assisted living in Pennsylvania

In Pennsylvania, assisted living residences provide food, shelter, personal care, and supplemental health care services to individuals requiring assistance or supervision with activities of daily living or medication administration. On average, assisted living in Pennsylvania costs $5,100 per month or $61,200 annually, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data.[01] To keep up with Pennsylvania’s increasing senior population, the state offers a range of assisted living communities to accommodate various budgets, care needs, and lifestyles.
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Assisted living state rankings report

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Overall state ranking out of 50

State scorecard

How we determine rankings

Our 2023 state ranking for assisted living uses A Place for Mom’s proprietary data collected from our community partners. First, we sorted through our metrics and grouped them into three pillars that are key in a quality assisted living experience. We weighted these pillars differently based on insights from our senior living experts. Then, we used these categories and their weighting to determine how each state ranks.

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Top ranked Pennsylvania cities for assisted living overall

Top-rated Assisted Living facilities in Pennsylvania

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Keystone Villa at Ephrata

100 N State St, Ephrata, PA 17522
10
Review Score
43 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Doug - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

The admissions staff was great, finding a place and working with them was so easy. Nursing staff were so good, my father had an apartment when he was there so he did not have "daily" nursing services....

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Heritage Hill Senior Community

800 Sixth Street, Weatherly, PA 18255
10
Review Score
91 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Patrick M - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Our mom began her stay at heritage hill in May of 2021. Our family loved Heritage Hill from the first time we visited, it just reminded us of home. Mom seems so happy and she gets plenty of attention. Every...

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Palmyra Senior Living

616 W Main St, Palmyra, PA 17078
10
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59 reviews
Patricia L - I'm a current/former resident or client

I moved here a year ago from Florida and was very nervous, but everyone here was so caring and I felt at ease. It never felt like I was in a facility, it felt like home and the staff felt like family. You...

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Top-rated Assisted Living facilities in Lancasterville

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The Pinnacle at Plymouth Meeting

215 Plymouth Road, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
9.4
Review Score
30 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

It is a very nice facility I would say it is definitely better for independent living than assisted. Decent size apartments, mom is in what they called a flex apartment so if she leveled up to assisted she...

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The Birches at Newtown

70 Durham Road, Newtown, PA 18940
9.9
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102 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

More attention could be given to vacuuming rooms and pt hallways. Other than that - good. The staff members are very friendly. The care is good but we had a little bump when several of the residents were...

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Sunrise of Lafayette Hill

429 Ridge Pike, Lafayette Hill, PA 19444
9.8
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49 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Heidi - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

We picked partly for location. I would highly recommend this place to anyone. The staff is courteous and knows me and my family.It's a lovely place and she is well cared for.

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Top-rated Assisted Living facilities in Philadelphia

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Wesley Enhanced Living at Stapeley

6300 Greene St, Philadelphia, PA 19144
9.3
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66 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

The people are amazing & do an amazing job taking care of my uncle! Wesley Enhanced Living at Stapeley is really nice, Professional staff. Personable, everyone knew my uncle by name. Classy building with...

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Fountain View at Logan Square

2 Franklin Town Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19103
9.3
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42 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
V S - I'm a current/former resident or client

Best decision I could have made was moving here. There is so much going on day to day that there is always something to do. The new dining room is beautiful and the food is excellent. Everything a person...

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Paul's Run

9896 Bustleton Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19115
9.2
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32 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Laura W - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Facility is great. Clean and beautiful. Staff is friendly and knows everyone's name. Good activities and good care. Varying levels of care available.

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Top-rated Assisted Living facilities in Pittsburgh

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Brookdale Mt. Lebanon

1050 McNeilly Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15226
9.5
Review Score
57 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Jennifer - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

We are very pleased with Brookdale for Mom. would highly recommend to others. I am always so impressed with the manner in which the staff goes over and above knowing the residents and making them feel...

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Juniper Village at Forest Hills

107 Fall Run Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15221
9.4
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84 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
DF - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

It has been excellent! Beautiful place, extremely clean, kind and caring staff, lots of activities every day, excellent food with the ability to order off of a menu. We picked this community because of...

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Juniper Village at South Hills

1320 Greentree Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15220
8.3
Review Score
26 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

The staff is lovely. They are kind and helpful and competent. The facility is cheerful and they do a great job decorating for the season and holidays. Housekeeping does a nice job keeping things clean. My...

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Top-rated Assisted Living facilities in West Chester

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Merrill Gardens at West Chester

1201 Ward Ave, West Chester, PA 19380
9.7
Review Score
49 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

I would give Merrill Gardens at West Chester 5's across the board. I felt it is a good value for the level of care and attention given. The facilities are lovely and clean. There are fancier places but this...

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Sunrise of Westtown

1045 Wilmington Pike, West Chester, PA 19382
9.1
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45 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Kathy D - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Sunrise senior living's top notch management and care team ensures residents have their care needs, however complex, expertly met so that they can enjoy time with their families and the many amenities the...

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Wellington at Hershey's Mill

1361 Boot Road, West Chester, PA 19380
8.9
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26 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Joe I - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

They have done a great job with my mom. We were supposed to move both my dad and mom in last year, but my dad had other plans. Over the past year it has been difficult, wellington really went above and...

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Cost of assisted living in Pennsylvania

The cost of assisted living can greatly vary given the range of options. However, the approximate monthly cost range of assisted living in Pennsylvania falls between $3,000 and $7,500 per month, according to A Place for Mom’s internal data. This range is an estimate based on what referred families actually paid at our partnering assisted living facilities in Pennsylvania. It accounts for all costs including room and board, care, and access to on-site amenities.

Pennsylvania assisted living costs are reflective of average nationwide costs, but prices can vary depending on location, floor plan, care needs, and amenities. Some Pennsylvania communities offer luxurious amenities — like 24-hour concierge, fully equipped fitness rooms, spacious lounge areas, and robust wellness programs — that lead to a higher cost. Fortunately, there are still many affordable options that focus on providing quality care along with a few essential amenities. Additionally, seniors can reduce some care costs with programs like Medicaid or Medicare.

Compare costs of Pennsylvania vs. the national average

Average monthly costs

Pennsylvania

$4,233/mo

US National average

$4,567/mo

Compare costs of assisted living vs. nearby states

Average monthly costs

Pennsylvania

$4,233/mo

Maryland

$5,074/mo

Delaware

$5,593/mo

New Jersey

$6,924/mo

Compare costs of assisted living in Pennsylvania vs. nearby cities

Average monthly costs

Pennsylvania

$4,233/mo

Media, PA

$5,100/mo

Compare costs of assisted living vs. other senior care types in Pennsylvania

Average monthly costs

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Paying for assisted living in Pennsylvania

There are several payment methods for assisted living available to families in Pennsylvania, and families who start planning early tend to have the most options. Many families combine private and public resources to cover assisted living expenses. In this section, you’ll find a variety of potential options and resources. For a quick overview of payment options, you can also visit our guide to paying for long-term care.

The private pay options available to your senior loved one will depend on their current situation. Options may include savings accounts, retirement pensions, and any of the options listed below.

Selling a house

Pennsylvania seniors often choose to downsize by selling their homes to fund assisted living costs.

Reverse mortgage

If selling their home isn’t feasible, Pennsylvania seniors can take out a loan based on their home’s equity to pay for assisted living expenses.

Health savings accounts (HSA)

Seniors in Pennsylvania can use a health savings account, also known as an HSA, to cover medical expenses and some assisted living care costs.

Life insurance

Some life insurance policies can be borrowed from, surrendered, or sold to help Pennsylvania seniors cover assisted living expenses.

Long-term care insurance

Long-term care insurance policies greatly vary in what they cover, but they may cover some care services at a Pennsylvania assisted living facility.

Social Security benefits for assisted living

Qualifying Pennsylvania seniors can use Social Security benefits to fund monthly assisted living expenses.

Assisted living requirements and regulations in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania assisted living facilities must be licensed and regulated by the Office of Long-Term Living’s Bureau of Human Services Licensing operated by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services.[02]

The department performs inspections on assisted living facilities every 24 months to check for compliance in the following areas:[02]

  • Proper medication administration and storage
  • Quality of care provided (no elderly neglect or abuse)
  • Conduction of medical evaluations and creation of care plans
  • Adequate staff-to-resident ratio

To access information on inspections of Pennsylvania assisted living facilities, also referred to as personal care homes, you can visit the health department’s annual reports page. If you’d like more information on assisted living regulations in Pennsylvania, you can visit the personal care home and assisted living residence licensing page on the Department of Human Services website.

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Licensing for assisted living in Pennsylvania

We developed a system to rate each state on how easy — or difficult — it is to find important assisted living records and reports, and we compiled tips to help you in your search.

States with the most transparent records allow you to look up important information about each assisted living facility online, including inspections, complaints, survey results, violations, capacity, and whether the facility accepts Medicaid.

Access to Pennsylvania assisted living records: Exceptional

Public access to assisted living records and reports for the state of Pennsylvania is exceptional. Key findings that informed this rating include:

  • The Pennsylvania state licensing website includes compliance and inspection reports dating back more than five years.
  • Personal care home and assisted living records in Pennsylvania are highly transparent, having met all but one of the transparency criteria.

How to look up Pennsylvania assisted living licenses and records

  • Records and information about providers classified as “assisted living,” as well as records for homes classified as “personal care homes,” are available through the Human Services Provider Directory.
  • Providers and inspection reports can be searched by region, county, ZIP code, and facility name.
  • From the search results, select “Inspection Summary” to view the results of the most recent inspection of the community or previous inspections.

How we arrived at our Pennsylvania rating

We developed a standard methodology for state data collection and evaluation, and we based our rating primarily on the objective, state-specific accessibility criteria outlined in these questions:

  1. Are licensed assisted living communities listed online in any form? Yes
  2. If Yes to #1, is the information updated frequently? Yes
  3. If Yes to #1, is the list of licensed communities searchable? No
  4. Does the state post inspections, complaints, survey results, or violations online? Yes
  5. If Yes to #4, is the information updated frequently (within 90 days)? Yes
  6. If Yes to #2 and #4, is the enforcement information included in the same place as licensed communities? No
  7. If Yes to #4 and No to #6, are violations and inspections searchable at all? Yes
  8. Is information about special licensing for care shown? No
  9. Is capacity shown? Yes
  10. Are payment types shown (e.g., Medicaid, private pay)? Yes
  11. Is the administrator/contact name shown? No
  12. Can the state fine a facility? Yes
  13. What is the frequency of inspections? Every 24 months
  14. Does the website include pricing of facilities? No

References

  1. A Place for Mom. (2022-2023). A Place for Mom proprietary data.

  2. Pennsylvania Department of Human Services. (2023). Personal care home and assisted living residence licensing.

Top cities in Pennsylvania for assisted living

8.7
York, PA
19 facilities
8.5
West Chester, PA
28 facilities
7.8
Allentown, PA
37 facilities
7.8
Philadelphia, PA
70 facilities
7.7
Pittsburgh, PA
70 facilities
7.4
Lancasterville, PA
73 facilities

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