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Best Assisted Living in Pennsylvania

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 458 assisted living communities in Pennsylvania using Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in PA
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458 homes
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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: 46/ 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: 94The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Pennsylvania. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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The information below is reported by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services and Department of Health.

Westlake Woods by New Perspective
AL
IL
MC
NH
Erie (Stonegate)
79
Facility 79
PA AVG 94
Rank #306 / 555
Yes
48
Facility 48
PA AVG 46
Rank #304 / 668
Erie Ops LLC
63
Facility 63
PA AVG 83
Rank #429 / 460
12
5
Facility 5
PA AVG 4
Rank #347 / 482
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
PA AVG 72.7%
Rank #395 / 482
136
Facility 136
PA AVG 63
Rank #432 / 482
11.3
Facility 11.3
PA AVG 5.7
Rank #449 / 482
Profit
58
Facility 58
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #228 / 361
1.38
55.7%
Facility 55.7%
PA AVG 68.8%
Rank #379 / 485
Studio / 1 Bed-
The Villa St. Elizabeth
AL
Reading (Museum Road)
92
Facility 92
PA AVG 94
Rank #246 / 555
No
30
Facility 30
PA AVG 46
Rank #468 / 668
Evergreen Elder Care Inc
83
Facility 83
PA AVG 83
Rank #233 / 460
15
5
Facility 5
PA AVG 4
Rank #347 / 482
60%
Facility 60%
PA AVG 72.7%
Rank #158 / 482
32
Facility 32
PA AVG 63
Rank #207 / 482
2.1
Facility 2.1
PA AVG 5.7
Rank #82 / 482
Profit
53
Facility 53
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #244 / 361
1.00
57.6%
Facility 57.6%
PA AVG 68.8%
Rank #365 / 485
Private Rooms / Semi-Private RoomsA+
Hawthorne Woods by New Perspective
AL
Assisted Living In Washington (South Strabane Township)
81
Facility 81
PA AVG 94
Rank #289 / 555
Yes
19
Facility 19
PA AVG 46
Rank #540 / 668
Washington Ops LLC
73
Facility 73
PA AVG 83
Rank #356 / 460
13
5
Facility 5
PA AVG 4
Rank #347 / 482
61.5%
Facility 61.5%
PA AVG 72.7%
Rank #185 / 482
66
Facility 66
PA AVG 63
Rank #352 / 482
5.1
Facility 5.1
PA AVG 5.7
Rank #328 / 482
Profit
71
Facility 71
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #178 / 361
1.27
59.3%
Facility 59.3%
PA AVG 68.8%
Rank #341 / 485
Studio / 1 BedA+
Sunrise of Dresher
AL
MC
RC
Dresher
105
Facility 105
PA AVG 94
Rank #186 / 555
Yes
45
Facility 45
PA AVG 46
Rank #342 / 668
Hcri Sun III Tenant LP
81
Facility 81
PA AVG 83
Rank #274 / 460
13
3
Facility 3
PA AVG 4
Rank #245 / 482
76.9%
Facility 76.9%
PA AVG 72.7%
Rank #340 / 482
57
Facility 57
PA AVG 63
Rank #316 / 482
4.4
Facility 4.4
PA AVG 5.7
Rank #277 / 482
Profit
96
Facility 96
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #113 / 361
1.57
62.9%
Facility 62.9%
PA AVG 68.8%
Rank #309 / 485
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA-
Legend of Lancaster
AL
MC
Lancaster (Millersville Road)
100
Facility 100
PA AVG 94
Rank #203 / 555
Yes
66
Facility 66
PA AVG 46
Rank #167 / 668
Lancaster Pch LLC
60
Facility 60
PA AVG 83
Rank #448 / 460
20
12
Facility 12
PA AVG 4
Rank #468 / 482
80%
Facility 80%
PA AVG 72.7%
Rank #367 / 482
326
Facility 326
PA AVG 63
Rank #474 / 482
16.3
Facility 16.3
PA AVG 5.7
Rank #466 / 482
Profit--
79.0%
Facility 79.0%
PA AVG 68.8%
Rank #146 / 485
1 Bed-
Sunrise of Haverford
AL
HC
MC
Haverford
98
Facility 98
PA AVG 94
Rank #231 / 555
Yes
82
Facility 82
PA AVG 46
Rank #68 / 668
Szr Haverford Al Opco LLC
75
Facility 75
PA AVG 83
Rank #338 / 460
13
8
Facility 8
PA AVG 4
Rank #430 / 482
61.5%
Facility 61.5%
PA AVG 72.7%
Rank #185 / 482
61
Facility 61
PA AVG 63
Rank #334 / 482
4.7
Facility 4.7
PA AVG 5.7
Rank #297 / 482
Profit
84
Facility 84
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #136 / 361
1.75
49.0%
Facility 49.0%
PA AVG 68.8%
Rank #420 / 485
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+
Country Meadows Retirement Communities
AL
HC
IL
MC
NH
RC
Wyomissing
80
Facility 80
PA AVG 94
Rank #293 / 555
No
31
Facility 31
PA AVG 46
Rank #457 / 668
Country Meadows Of Wyomissing LLC
86
Facility 86
PA AVG 83
Rank #193 / 460
7
0
Facility 0
PA AVG 4
Rank #1 / 482
42.9%
Facility 42.9%
PA AVG 72.7%
Rank #49 / 482
11
Facility 11
PA AVG 63
Rank #55 / 482
1.6
Facility 1.6
PA AVG 5.7
Rank #51 / 482
Profit
37
Facility 37
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #298 / 361
1.00
46.3%
Facility 46.3%
PA AVG 68.8%
Rank #435 / 485
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+
Sunrise of Paoli
AL
MC
RC
Malvern (General Warren Village)
110
Facility 110
PA AVG 94
Rank #166 / 555
Yes
23
Facility 23
PA AVG 46
Rank #514 / 668
Welltower Opco Group LLC
77
Facility 77
PA AVG 83
Rank #315 / 460
14
7
Facility 7
PA AVG 4
Rank #405 / 482
71.4%
Facility 71.4%
PA AVG 72.7%
Rank #288 / 482
50
Facility 50
PA AVG 63
Rank #294 / 482
3.6
Facility 3.6
PA AVG 5.7
Rank #224 / 482
Profit--
54.5%
Facility 54.5%
PA AVG 68.8%
Rank #385 / 485
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+
Sunrise of Abington
AL
HC
IL
MC
Abington
110
Facility 110
PA AVG 94
Rank #166 / 555
Yes
57
Facility 57
PA AVG 46
Rank #227 / 668
Szr Abington Al Opco LLC
65
Facility 65
PA AVG 83
Rank #424 / 460
15
6
Facility 6
PA AVG 4
Rank #379 / 482
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
PA AVG 72.7%
Rank #223 / 482
95
Facility 95
PA AVG 63
Rank #401 / 482
6.3
Facility 6.3
PA AVG 5.7
Rank #375 / 482
Profit
109
Facility 109
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #80 / 361
1.47
65.5%
Facility 65.5%
PA AVG 68.8%
Rank #290 / 485
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA-
Sunrise of Granite Run
AL
MC
PC
RC
Media
115
Facility 115
PA AVG 94
Rank #153 / 555
Yes
42
Facility 42
PA AVG 46
Rank #367 / 668
Szr Granite Run Al Opco LLC
72
Facility 72
PA AVG 83
Rank #362 / 460
15
9
Facility 9
PA AVG 4
Rank #448 / 482
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
PA AVG 72.7%
Rank #223 / 482
82
Facility 82
PA AVG 63
Rank #385 / 482
5.5
Facility 5.5
PA AVG 5.7
Rank #347 / 482
Profit
151
Facility 151
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #16 / 361
1.72
76.5%
Facility 76.5%
PA AVG 68.8%
Rank #178 / 485
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+
Barclay Friends
AL
MC
NH
RC
West Chester (North Franklin Street)
103
Facility 103
PA AVG 94
Rank #196 / 555
No
35
Facility 35
PA AVG 46
Rank #421 / 668
Barclay Friends
74
Facility 74
PA AVG 83
Rank #348 / 460
15
4
Facility 4
PA AVG 4
Rank #301 / 482
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
PA AVG 72.7%
Rank #223 / 482
74
Facility 74
PA AVG 63
Rank #365 / 482
4.9
Facility 4.9
PA AVG 5.7
Rank #317 / 482
Non-Profit
72
Facility 72
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #176 / 361
1.41
49.5%
Facility 49.5%
PA AVG 68.8%
Rank #416 / 485
Private / Shared SuitesA+
Brookdale Grayson View
AL
IL
MC
RC
Selinsgrove
95
Facility 95
PA AVG 94
Rank #240 / 555
Yes
7
Facility 7
PA AVG 46
Rank #622 / 668
Emeritus Corporation
73
Facility 73
PA AVG 83
Rank #356 / 460
18
7
Facility 7
PA AVG 4
Rank #405 / 482
61.1%
Facility 61.1%
PA AVG 72.7%
Rank #183 / 482
78
Facility 78
PA AVG 63
Rank #376 / 482
4.3
Facility 4.3
PA AVG 5.7
Rank #272 / 482
Profit
104
Facility 104
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #88 / 361
1.30
84.2%
Facility 84.2%
PA AVG 68.8%
Rank #90 / 485
StudioA+
The Winds At Mattern Orchard by New Perspective
AL
Duncansville
70
Facility 70
PA AVG 94
Rank #349 / 555
Yes
40
Facility 40
PA AVG 46
Rank #383 / 668
Duncansville Ops LLC
92
Facility 92
PA AVG 83
Rank #98 / 460
5
1
Facility 1
PA AVG 4
Rank #110 / 482
80%
Facility 80%
PA AVG 72.7%
Rank #367 / 482
9
Facility 9
PA AVG 63
Rank #41 / 482
1.8
Facility 1.8
PA AVG 5.7
Rank #59 / 482
Profit
60
Facility 60
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #217 / 361
1.15
74.3%
Facility 74.3%
PA AVG 68.8%
Rank #199 / 485
Studio / 1 BedA+
Bethlehem Manor
AL
IL
MC
Bethlehem (West Side)
75
Facility 75
PA AVG 94
Rank #323 / 555
No
73
Facility 73
PA AVG 46
Rank #123 / 668
Bethlehem Manor Senior Living LLC
75
Facility 75
PA AVG 83
Rank #338 / 460
17
5
Facility 5
PA AVG 4
Rank #347 / 482
52.9%
Facility 52.9%
PA AVG 72.7%
Rank #112 / 482
44
Facility 44
PA AVG 63
Rank #269 / 482
2.6
Facility 2.6
PA AVG 5.7
Rank #142 / 482
Profit
65
Facility 65
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #199 / 361
1.63
36.0%
Facility 36.0%
PA AVG 68.8%
Rank #473 / 485
StudioA+
The Bridges at Bent Creek
AL
MC
RC
Mechanicsburg
130
Facility 130
PA AVG 94
Rank #90 / 555
Yes
5
Facility 5
PA AVG 46
Rank #635 / 668
Creek Senior Care LLC
68
Facility 68
PA AVG 83
Rank #391 / 460
19
10
Facility 10
PA AVG 4
Rank #459 / 482
73.7%
Facility 73.7%
PA AVG 72.7%
Rank #309 / 482
149
Facility 149
PA AVG 63
Rank #437 / 482
7.8
Facility 7.8
PA AVG 5.7
Rank #405 / 482
Profit--
71.5%
Facility 71.5%
PA AVG 68.8%
Rank #235 / 485
Studio / 1 BedA+
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Overview of Conrad House at Brevillier Village

Conrad House at Brevillier Village is a vibrant and energetic independent living apartment for seniors to fulfill a remarkable social life. The staff offers a residential setting that is cozy and home-like, allowing residents to feel more safe and secure in a nurturing environment. Residents are encouraged to maintain a sense of independence to keep in touch with one’s individuality.

As a tight-knit community, Conrad House strives to reach absolute comfort and convenience; they have provided an array of services and amenities for the residents– including medication management, housekeeping, health and wellness programs, 24-hour staffing, and assistance with daily tasks. Amenities include a library, a full-service salon, a fitness room, and a coin laundry room.

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Overview of Tapestry Senior Living – Moon Township

Situated in the charming town of Moon Township, this Tapestry Senior Living community offers a peaceful and welcoming environment for seniors. The community is designed to promote an active and fulfilling lifestyle, providing a range of amenities and activities to cater to residents’ preferences. The spacious and well-appointed units offer comfort and privacy, while the common areas serve as gathering spaces for socializing and community events.

Residents can participate in various activities, including fitness programs, arts and crafts classes, and organized outings to local attractions. The beautiful outdoor spaces provide opportunities for relaxation and leisurely walks. With a dedicated team of caring professionals, Tapestry Senior Living – Moon Township ensures that each resident receives personalized care and attention, creating a supportive and vibrant retirement community.

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Overview of Atria Center City

With its charming small-town feel and convenient access to public transportation, Atria Center City offers a world of possibilities for exploration and adventure. Embracing a holistic whole-person approach, Atria Center City caters to every aspect of its residents’ well-being. From independent living to supportive living and memory care, a range of living options is available to suit individual needs and preferences. Stepping outside the door of Atria Center City, residents are greeted with a plethora of cultural riches to explore. From the iconic Philadelphia Museum of Art to the esteemed Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University, there is no shortage of cultural gems to experience.

The 24/7 concierge service ensures that residents are cared for with unwavering attention and personalized care. Wholesome foods cater to residents’ dietary preferences and needs, promoting vitality and well-being. The community’s therapy services and fitness center foster physical health, while the rooftop deck provides a serene space to revel in breathtaking city views, offering a sense of tranquility. Indulgence and socialization are also celebrated at Atria Center City, with a bistro, pub, cocktail lounge, library, and a movie theater that provide ample opportunities for camaraderie and enjoyment. Residents can pamper themselves at the on-site salon or avail of the convenience of an on-site physician’s office. Parking options further enhance the comfort and convenience of living at Atria Center City.

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Amity Place

139 Old Swede Rd, Douglassville, PA 19518
Overview of Amity Place

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.

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Overview of Apple Blossom Senior Living

Enjoy your best years living a vacation-like life with the distinguished senior living community of Apple Blossom Senior Living set in the beautiful Apple Blossom Way, Moon Twp, PA, offering independent living, memory care, and personal care. With its elegant and purposely designed accommodations in a variation of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, the community strives to provide a haven for seniors to experience unmatched comfort and convenience. Boasting a team of reliable and specially trained professionals who deliver top-tier care and support around the clock, Apple Blossom Senior Living encourages seniors to ease their minds and gain meaningful experiences.

The community fosters a friendly and nourishing environment, utilizing a holistic approach to ensure residents enhance every aspect of their well-being. Moreover, Apple Blossom Senior Living provides serene spaces and convenient amenities for entertainment and leisure. Treat yourself to resort-style dining and eat well with delicious and healthy meals that satisfy dietary needs and tastes. With its peaceful campus ideally placed near local amenities and attractions, Apple Blossom Senior Living is ideal for seniors looking to live in comfort and luxury.

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Allegheny Place

10960 Frankstown Rd, Penn Hills, PA 15235
Overview of Allegheny Place

Set in a quiet neighborhood in Allegheny County, Penn Hills, PA, Allegheny Place is a welcoming senior living community that offers assisted living. The community meets every need of their residents with individualized care plans that are complemented with a full-time nurse available 24 hours a day to provide clinical oversight and coordination of care. Residents can peacefully retire in their well-designed accommodations that come in variations of studio and one-bedroom floor plans.

At Allegheny Place, residents enjoy a full range of engaging social events and activities, plus the added support of a team trained to provide supportive services like bathing, dressing, housekeeping and medication management. Seniors needing recovery and rehabilitation support after a hospitalization can avail a short-term stay under the care of a team trained to provide the support needed to prevent complications and costly hospital readmission.

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Overview of Southwoods by New Perspective

Located in the heart of Titusville, PA, the Southwoods by New Perspective is a trusted senior living community that provides assisted living services. Warming and spacious accommodations are available based on residents’ preferences. With its highly equipped and dedicated team, this community provides personalized care and support having a round-the-clock on-site and on-call nurse.

The community is dedicated to fostering a convenient and lively environment wherein residents can enjoy housekeeping and laundry services, activity great room use, and services from on-site third-party physician providers. Eat delightful and nutritious meals prepared by a talented culinary team. Have fun meeting new friends by joining in community outings with provided transportation. Relieve yourself from stress load through its beautiful spaces like the garden patio. Equipped with the right tools and people, seniors can never go wrong with the Southwoods by New Perspective.

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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 The Addison of Moorehead Place

Located in Indiana, PA, The Addison of Moorehead Place is a vibrant senior living community that offers exceptional personal care and short-term care. Residents can focus on enjoying their time and maintaining their independence, knowing that care is available 24 hours a day. The community provides a welcoming environment with their well-designed accommodations, including a variety of studios and one-bedroom apartments.

The community provides residents plenty of opportunities to keep their day exciting with a wide array of activities and amenities. Residents are free of the hassles and worries of chores and errands with services like housekeeping, laundry, and transportation services. A culinary team carefully prepares delicious dishes that are tailored to accommodate residents’ nutritional needs. Amenities include an activity room, guest rooms, a hair salon, library, and lounges, and an outdoor courtyard & porch for refreshing walks.

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Overview of Nightingale Nursing and Rehab Center

The Nightingale Nursing and Rehab Center in Erie, Pennsylvania, is more than just a skilled nursing facility – it’s a place that cares for seniors. They also have a dedicated memory care unit to provide specialized support. The heartwarming team here goes above and beyond to ensure residents feel at home and receive the best care possible. They are all about providing personalized care, offering restorative medical services to meet the unique needs of their residents. Spread across a serene 9-acre campus, they’ve got a holistic approach to healthcare that covers various complex care modalities. Residents can enjoy comfort in one of their 131 private rooms thoughtfully designed for convenience.

Nightingale also never forgets to keep spirits high with engaging activities, outings, and community events for seniors. Plus, it’s conveniently close to UPMC Hamot and Mill Creek Hospital, so residents have easy access to extended care if needed. Nightingale Nursing and Rehab Center is truly a caring community that families can trust.

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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 458 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.