Compare Assisted Living around Berks County
The information below is reported by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services and Department of Health.
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| Columbia Cottage Wyomissing |
AL
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Wyomissing (State Hill Road) |
50
Facility
50
PA AVG
94
Rank
#441 / 555
| No |
39
Facility
39
PA AVG
46
Rank
#388 / 668
| Columbia Cottage Wyomissing LLC |
93
Facility
93
PA AVG
83
Rank
#85 / 460
| 16 |
2
Facility
2
PA AVG
4
Rank
#186 / 482
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68.8%
Facility
68.8%
PA AVG
72.7%
Rank
#268 / 482
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29
Facility
29
PA AVG
63
Rank
#190 / 482
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1.8
Facility
1.8
PA AVG
5.7
Rank
#59 / 482
| Profit |
53
Facility
53
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#244 / 361
| 1.51 |
76.0%
Facility
76.0%
PA AVG
68.8%
Rank
#185 / 485
| Private Rooms |
| Chestnut Knoll |
AL
MC
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Boyertown |
119
Facility
119
PA AVG
94
Rank
#144 / 555
| No |
71
Facility
71
PA AVG
46
Rank
#135 / 668
| Gahc3 Boyertown Pa Alf Trs Sub LLC |
86
Facility
86
PA AVG
83
Rank
#193 / 460
| 21 |
1
Facility
1
PA AVG
4
Rank
#110 / 482
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61.9%
Facility
61.9%
PA AVG
72.7%
Rank
#190 / 482
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53
Facility
53
PA AVG
63
Rank
#308 / 482
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2.5
Facility
2.5
PA AVG
5.7
Rank
#130 / 482
| Profit |
154
Facility
154
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#14 / 361
| 1.52 |
88.2%
Facility
88.2%
PA AVG
68.8%
Rank
#54 / 485
| Studio / Suite |
| Amity Place |
AL
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Douglassville (Old Swede Road) |
100
Facility
100
PA AVG
94
Rank
#203 / 555
| No |
44
Facility
44
PA AVG
46
Rank
#350 / 668
| Douglassville Aid II Opco LLC |
72
Facility
72
PA AVG
83
Rank
#362 / 460
| 19 |
5
Facility
5
PA AVG
4
Rank
#347 / 482
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73.7%
Facility
73.7%
PA AVG
72.7%
Rank
#309 / 482
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76
Facility
76
PA AVG
63
Rank
#370 / 482
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4.0
Facility
4.0
PA AVG
5.7
Rank
#254 / 482
| Profit |
70
Facility
70
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#182 / 361
| 1.59 |
39.0%
Facility
39.0%
PA AVG
68.8%
Rank
#466 / 485
| Studio |
Enjoy personalized, person-centered care and attention in Columbia Cottage Wyomissing, an award-winning senior living community in Berks County, Wyomissing, PA, offering premiere assisted living services. An energetic and compassionate care team is available to provide various assistance 24/7. The community’s ideal location provides easy access to shopping, restaurant options and excellent healthcare facilities, ensuring residents truly enjoy their daily life within and outside the community.
The community ensures its residents are always happy and engaged with a wide array of activities inspired by residents’ needs, interests, and skills. Residents can freely enjoy their favorite activities, learn new skills, or just relax in the company of others, fostering genuine and spontaneous engagements that they truly enjoy. Meal times at the community are to look forward to with high-quality, great-tasting, homemade meals that residents can enjoy with the company of others, nourishing both their bodies and connections.
Discover a close-knit family feel at Chestnut Knoll, a thriving senior living community in Berks County, Boyertown, PA, offering compassionate personal care and memory care services. The community provides a variety of accommodations to cater to residents’ varying needs and preferences. Residents are also encouraged to personalize their living spaces and bring their furry friends to keep them company.
A kind and hardworking team works around-the-clock to ensure residents are provided with utmost support and care – from dressing, bathing, meals, activities, medication management, and so much more. With weekly housekeeping and linen services, as well as maintenance services, residents are free of tiring chores and have more time to participate in the community activities and wellness programs. An array of appealing amenities, including a beauty salon, beautifully landscaped grounds, outdoor patios, private dining room, a library, activity rooms, and sitting rooms, provides plenty of spaces for making new connections or enjoying some time alone.
Providing one of the finest senior living communities in Berks County, Douglassville, PA, Amity Place offers personalized and compassionate independent living, personal care services, respite & short-term care. The community provides residents peace of mind with a 24-hour emergency call system and a diligent care team that offers various assistance, including simple medication reminders, bathing assistance, or transportation to appointments. Residents can choose from an array of one-bedroom and studio apartments with kitchenettes, large closets, and convenient access to amenities and services.
Dedicated to providing the best senior living experience, Amity Place conducts an array of wellness and social activities, such as digital technology classes and senior yoga, keeping residents engaged and active. The community also offers a range of amenities to provide more opportunities for enjoyment and social engagement, such as a stunning courtyard with a gazebo, covered patios, and rocking chairs, and flowering gardens provide a quiet atmosphere for some relaxing time alone. Residents are also provided with restaurant-style meals that are prepared to support their physical and cognitive health, as well as homemade snacks tailored to individual tastes to satisfy cravings.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these assisted living communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
Weighting overview
- 35%Resident Experience
- 25%Regulatory
- 15%Visual Media
- 10%Website
- 10%Stability
- 5%Environment
01
Resident & Family Experience 35%
The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.
- Includes
- Review Sentiment
- Review Volume
02
Regulatory & Safety Record 25%
State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.
- Includes
- State Inspections
- Citations/Inspection
- % Inspections w/ Citations
- Complaint Visits
- Accreditations
- BBB Rating
03
Visual Media & Transparency 15%
Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.
- Includes
- Video Tours
- Virtual Walkthroughs
- Photo Quantity
- Photo Quality
04
Website & Operator Transparency 10%
Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.
- Includes
- Website Content
- Mobile Usability
- Staff Info Available
- Owner Info Available
05
Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
- Includes
- Occupancy Rate
- Bed Options
06
Environment & Pricing 5%
Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.
- Includes
- Walk Score
- Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Berks County, PA
What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Pennsylvania?
Assisted living in Pennsylvania supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.
What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Pennsylvania?
Assisted living in Pennsylvania is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.
Does Pennsylvania Medicaid cover assisted living?
Pennsylvania Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including Pennsylvania) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.
What is assisted living?
Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.
How many assisted living facilities are listed on this page?
This page features 3 assisted living facilities in Berks County, PA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right assisted living facility in Berks County, PA?
Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Berks County, PA, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.
What should I look for when visiting assisted living facilities in Berks County, PA?
Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.
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