Page 13 of Best Assisted Living in Pennsylvania

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Avg Monthly Cost: $6,468The average monthly cost across facilities in Pennsylvania. Reflects published or estimated base rates and can vary with care level, room type, and amenities. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: $5,600
Avg Walk Score: 44/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Pennsylvania. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 88The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Pennsylvania. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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Info below is compiled from the PA Depts. of Human Services & Health, senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment. CCRC( (Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC)):
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Number of inspections triggered by complaints or allegations. Useful for spotting facilities that receive frequent complaint-driven scrutiny.
Share of inspections that resulted in citations, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of citations this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total citations ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Reported profit orientation for the operator or facility (e.g. for-profit vs nonprofit), as provided in state licensing or disclosure data.
Total daily staff count from Pennsylvania inspection/licensing data (headcount snapshot), when reported.
The total number of staff employed per resident. A number greater than or = to 1 is a positive care signal.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Grace Manor at North Park
AL
MC
Allison Park
67No 11 Mos Grace Mgt LLC17
4
Facility 4
PA AVG 4
Rank #298 / 478
47%
Facility 47%
PA AVG 67.4%
Rank #66 / 478
45
Facility 45
PA AVG 63
Rank #263 / 478
2.6
Facility 2.6
PA AVG 5.1
Rank #133 / 478
For-Profit
77
Facility 77
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #167 / 357
1.60 71.6% Studio / Semi-Private Rooms
The Vero at Bethlehem
AL
MC
RC
Bethlehem (Shimer)
140Yes 32 Columbia Hanover Opco, LLC9
6
Facility 6
PA AVG 4
Rank #376 / 478
67%
Facility 67%
PA AVG 67.4%
Rank #214 / 478
135
Facility 135
PA AVG 63
Rank #428 / 478
15.0
Facility 15.0
PA AVG 5.1
Rank #459 / 478
For-Profit
170
Facility 170
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #6 / 357
1.31 99.3% Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Rose Tree Place
AL
MC
Media (Upper Providence Township)
149Yes 6 Watermark Operator, LLC7
3
Facility 3
PA AVG 4
Rank #242 / 478
86%
Facility 86%
PA AVG 67.4%
Rank #410 / 478
38
Facility 38
PA AVG 63
Rank #226 / 478
5.4
Facility 5.4
PA AVG 5.1
Rank #333 / 478
For-Profit
162
Facility 162
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #10 / 357
1.72 63.1% Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Merrill Gardens at West Chester
AL
IL
MC
West Chester
94Yes 14 West Chester Pa Senior Property LLC10
2
Facility 2
PA AVG 4
Rank #184 / 478
90%
Facility 90%
PA AVG 67.4%
Rank #437 / 478
51
Facility 51
PA AVG 63
Rank #292 / 478
5.1
Facility 5.1
PA AVG 5.1
Rank #321 / 478
For-Profit
112
Facility 112
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #67 / 357
1.51 78.7% Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Addison of Uniontown
AL
RC
Uniontown (South Uniontown)
47Yes 9 Uniontown Al, LLC12
3
Facility 3
PA AVG 4
Rank #242 / 478
67%
Facility 67%
PA AVG 67.4%
Rank #214 / 478
37
Facility 37
PA AVG 63
Rank #222 / 478
3.1
Facility 3.1
PA AVG 5.1
Rank #181 / 478
For-Profit
49
Facility 49
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #257 / 357
1.32 78.7% Studio / 1 Bed
Sacred Heart Senior Living by the Creek
AL
IL
MC
RC
Northampton
124No 3 Sacred Heart Assisted Living, LLC6
2
Facility 2
PA AVG 4
Rank #184 / 478
67%
Facility 67%
PA AVG 67.4%
Rank #214 / 478
18
Facility 18
PA AVG 63
Rank #92 / 478
3.0
Facility 3.0
PA AVG 5.1
Rank #167 / 478
For-Profit
83
Facility 83
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #142 / 357
1.22 54.8% -
Beaumont At Bryn Mawr
AL
CCRC(
IL
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Bryn Mawr
18
Facility 18
PA AVG
Rank #204 / 205
Yes
8
Facility 8
PA AVG
Rank #198 / 215
Beaumont Retirement Community Inc6
1
Facility 1
PA AVG 4
Rank #108 / 478
83%
Facility 83%
PA AVG 67.4%
Rank #385 / 478
17
Facility 17
PA AVG 63
Rank #88 / 478
2.8
Facility 2.8
PA AVG 5.1
Rank #153 / 478
Non-Profit
13
Facility 13
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #353 / 357
1.00
72.2%
Facility 72.2%
PA AVG
Rank #101 / 188
1 Bed / 2 Bed
Souderton Mennonite Homes
AL
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Souderton
154
Facility 154
PA AVG
Rank #34 / 205
No
31
Facility 31
PA AVG
Rank #153 / 215
Souderton Mennonite Homes13
3
Facility 3
PA AVG 4
Rank #242 / 478
92%
Facility 92%
PA AVG 67.4%
Rank #446 / 478
70
Facility 70
PA AVG 63
Rank #356 / 478
5.4
Facility 5.4
PA AVG 5.1
Rank #333 / 478
Non-Profit
116
Facility 116
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #53 / 357
1.22
64.3%
Facility 64.3%
PA AVG
Rank #128 / 188
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Our Lady of the Alleghenies Residence
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Hollidaysburg
40
Facility 40
PA AVG
Rank #184 / 205
No
79
Facility 79
PA AVG
Rank #37 / 215
Garvey Manor Nursing Home5
0
Facility 0
PA AVG 4
Rank #1 / 478
60%
Facility 60%
PA AVG 67.4%
Rank #149 / 478
13
Facility 13
PA AVG 63
Rank #67 / 478
2.6
Facility 2.6
PA AVG 5.1
Rank #133 / 478
Non-Profit
26
Facility 26
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #328 / 357
1.00
65.0%
Facility 65.0%
PA AVG
Rank #123 / 188
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Country Meadows
AL
IL
MC
Mechanicsburg (Hampden Township)
180No 41 Country Meadows Of West Shore LLC5
2
Facility 2
PA AVG 4
Rank #184 / 478
60%
Facility 60%
PA AVG 67.4%
Rank #149 / 478
10
Facility 10
PA AVG 63
Rank #41 / 478
2.0
Facility 2.0
PA AVG 5.1
Rank #68 / 478
For-Profit-- 57.8% -

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Grace Manor at North Park

9565 Babcock Blvd, Allison Park, PA 15101
Overview of Grace Manor at North Park

Live your life to the fullest with the distinct senior living community of Grace Manor at North Park in Babcock Boulevard, Allison Park, PA, providing personal care. Featuring bright and airy accommodations, the community ensures seniors optimize comfort and convenience. The community goes above and beyond to help seniors with their daily activities for a better quality of life.

Live an active and well-engaged lifestyle with meticulously curated activities and exciting events. Committed to seniors’ well-being, Grace Manor at North Park also provides physical, occupational, and speech therapy. Have a delightful conversation with friends over healthy and tasty meals for dietary satisfaction and lively mealtimes. Grace Manor at North Park is great for seniors wanting to experience a hassle-free retirement in its vibrant and welcoming community.

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Overview of The Vero at Bethlehem

With a 140-bed capacity, The Vero at Bethlehem is a personal care home in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, offering assisted living, personal care, respite care, and a secured memory care neighborhood. The community also provides studio, one-, and two-bedroom apartments, with 36 dedicated beds for older adults living with Alzheimer’s disease. It currently maintains a 99% occupancy rate, with over 130 beds occupied.

24-hour personal assistance, nutritious meals, transportation, fitness programs, recreational activities, and outdoor spaces are offered. The pet-friendly environment also allows residents to keep their companion animals. Located a few miles from downtown and near Lehigh Valley Hospital, it also offers convenient access to healthcare while providing a peaceful residential setting.

State inspections have identified areas requiring improvement in medication administration, fire safety, emergency communication, and documentation practices. While some issues have been resolved, others continue to be addressed through corrective action plans.

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Overview of Rose Tree Place

Residing in the calm neighborhood of Sandy Bank Road, Media, PA, is the trusted senior living community of Rose Tree Place, A Watermark Retirement Community, that features personal care, memory care, and short-term stays. The community doubles its efforts to ensure seniors’ comfort and safety by providing them with cozy and well-designed studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences. A respectful and highly qualified team lends extra hands for residents to make the most out of their best years.

The community caters to residents’ interests and strengths; and respects their preferences by letting them do what they want, whether it’s a relaxing alone time or an exciting moment with friends. Indulge in delicious and healthy meals to meet dietary needs and preferences. Rose Tree Place is ideal for seniors aiming to optimize their independence and experience meaningful things in their golden years.

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Overview of Merrill Gardens at West Chester

Merrill Gardens at West Chester is an exquisite and upscale residence nestled in the heart of West Chester, Pennsylvania. This remarkable community offers a range of exceptional services, including independent living, personal care, and memory care. Step into a world of elegance as you enter their beautifully appointed interiors, surrounded by galleries, renowned restaurants, and esteemed healthcare facilities.

The home offers specialized memory care services in their dedicated and private homes. These memory care private homes provide a safe and nurturing environment for residents with memory impairments, allowing them to receive personalized attention and support tailored to their specific needs. With their memory care private homes and glowing reviews, Merrill Gardens at West Chester is a beacon of hope and support for individuals and families navigating the challenges of memory loss.

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Overview of The Addison of Uniontown

The Addison of Uniontown is a lively senior living community in Uniontown, PA, offering personal care and short term care. The community offers a comfortable residence with a wide selection of floor plans to choose from, including studios and one-bedroom apartments. Residents are free to enjoy their lives while maintaining their independence, knowing that care is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

The community provides plenty of opportunities for living an active and fulfilling life with their variety of activities and amenities. These include access to a spacious activity room, hair salon, lounges, guest rooms, and outdoor courtyard and porch for relaxing walks with friends and other residents. Residents delight in community outings, and various social and recreational programs. With a culinary team that prepares and serves delicious meals three times a day, residents are free from the hassle of cooking and cleaning and have more time for enjoyment.

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Overview of Sacred Heart Senior Living by the Creek

Sacred Heart Senior Living by the Creek offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Northampton, PA. Independent living includes a private suite with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with bathing, dressing, medication management, and similar tasks. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The community opened in 2005 and has 124 beds. One and two bedroom suites are available, so a resident can choose a single bedroom or an additional bedroom within the living arrangement. The starting price is $2,295, giving families an initial cost figure as they consider the available options.

Residents can use transportation for appointments and local shopping excursions, reducing the need to arrange those rides independently. Chef prepared lunch and dinner are served tableside in a restaurant style setting. A salon, gazebo, patios, and courtyards provide places for grooming and outdoor time, while a private dining room can be used for special occasions.

Rehabilitation services and short term rehabilitation support temporary recovery needs. The veterans program provides a program specifically for residents who have served. The community may be a good fit for someone whose care needs could change over time or whose family needs a short term stay during a caregiver’s travel or recovery. Sacred Heart Assisted Living operates the community.

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Overview of Beaumont at Bryn Mawr

Enjoy the highest quality of care with Beaumont at Bryn Mawr, an esteemed community located in Bryn Mawr, PA, offering assisted living, short-term rehabilitation, and skilled nursing. A compassionate and well-trained team provides exceptional care tailored to residents’ unique needs, ensuring their comfort and safety. This not-for-profit community promotes a nurturing and welcoming environment so residents can feel at ease during their stay.

Residents will not run out of things to do, with a well-thought-out calendar of recreational activities and social events catering to their interests and strengths. Mealtimes also foster comfort and satisfy dietary needs with delightful and healthy dining options. Proving its high-quality standards, the community was awarded one of the U.S. News and World Report’s Best Nursing Homes for short-term rehabilitation and long-term care.

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Souderton Mennonite Homes

207 W Summit St, Souderton, PA 18964
Overview of Souderton Mennonite Homes

Situated in the peaceful neighborhood of West Summit Street, Souderton, PA, Souderton Mennonite Homes is an idyllic senior living community offering various living options. These include residential living, personal care, memory care, health care, and respite care. With a wide range of cozy and elegant floor plans including studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments, villas, and cottages, seniors experience unmatched comfort and safety. The community promises the highest quality of care and support, ensuring seniors thrive in their golden years.

Souderton Mennonite Homes promotes a tight-knit community, providing seniors with opportunities to interact and meet people with the same interests. Fun activities and exciting local trips await seniors. Various dining venues are available for residents to enjoy tasty and healthy meals with friends. The community ensures seniors’ well-being with its stunning amenities including a state-of-the-art gym, an auditorium, and a quilting room within its ethereal campus embraced by picturesque gardens and serene patios.

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Overview of Our Lady of the Alleghenies Residence

Our Lady of the Alleghenies Residence is a 40-bed non-profit personal care home offering personal care, memory care, and respite services at 1037 South Logan Boulevard in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, part of a continuing care retirement community including independent living apartments. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are welcomed.

CMS rates the facility 3 stars, with health inspection, staffing, and quality measure sub-ratings each running below Pennsylvania average. The compliance record warrants attention: across four renewal inspections since 2021, the facility averaged 4.3 deficiencies annually, modestly better than 4.7 state average, with no complaints, fines, or enforcement actions recorded. Deficiencies have been limited to medication documentation and resident assessment paperwork. Nurse hours run 4h 53m per resident per day, 7 percent above Pennsylvania average and placing the facility 51st of 203 state SNFs. Occupancy stands at 65 percent, below 78.7 percent state average and on a declining trend, suggesting current availability. The CCRC structure allows residents to move between independent living and personal care as needs change.

The community fits older adults requiring a small personal care setting within a continuing care campus in Blair County. It has access to independent living and flexibility across care levels.

Contact Our Lady of the Alleghenies Residence

Country Meadows

4905 E Trindle Rd, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
Overview of Country Meadows

Country Meadows has been part of the Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania landscape for 43 years. Located at 4905 E Trindle Rd in the Hampden Township neighborhood and operated by Country Meadows Of West Shore LLC, the 180-bed community offers three levels of care: assisted living, independent living, and memory support. Most trips off campus call for a car or the community’s own transportation service, as the area carries a Walk Score of 41.

Housing comes in a range of configurations. Studios, one- and two-bedroom apartments, alcove suites, and efficiencies are all available, with no buy-in fee and shared living as an option. Starting price is $3,897 per month. At present, 104 of 180 beds are occupied, a 58% occupancy rate that gives the campus a quieter footprint than some larger communities at capacity.

Care is delivered across all three tracks by licensed nurses and CNAs. Residents who need short-term recovery have access to rehabilitation and short-term rehab services on-site, so post-acute care doesn’t have to mean leaving the building. Memory support is offered as a distinct level of care rather than a single-purpose wing layered onto a general assisted living unit.

The Dynamic Living Wellness Program, run by a fitness professional, structures the activity calendar around outings, entertainment, and social connection. Restaurant-style dining, a spa, garden and patio spaces, a fitness center and gym, and a concierge round out the day-to-day environment. The community is pet-friendly, and volunteer programs are active.

State inspections have tended to concentrate on areas like medication management, fire-safety systems, emergency preparedness, and care planning and documentation.

Country Meadows is a well-established multi-level community with a broad range of housing options, on-site rehabilitative services, and a dedicated memory care track, positioned for older adults in the greater Harrisburg area who want flexibility in both care level and living arrangement.

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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 Pennsylvania

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 461 assisted living facilities in Pennsylvania. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right assisted living facility in Pennsylvania?

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 Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania?

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.