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Page 17 of Best Assisted Living in Pennsylvania

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 443 assisted living communities in PA using PA Depts. of Human Services & Health data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in PA
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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

Compare Assisted Living around Pennsylvania

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 to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Homestead Village
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Lancaster (Rohrerstown)
100
Facility 100
PA AVG 94
Rank #202 / 553
Yes
16
Facility 16
PA AVG 46
Rank #558 / 667
Homestead Village Inc
91
Facility 91
PA AVG 83
Rank #112 / 460
5
0
Facility 0
PA AVG 4
Rank #1 / 478
40%
Facility 40%
PA AVG 72.7%
Rank #39 / 478
6
Facility 6
PA AVG 63
Rank #27 / 478
1.2
Facility 1.2
PA AVG 5.7
Rank #32 / 478
Non-Profit-- 57.0% Private Rooms-
Messiah Lifeways at Messiah Village
AL
ADC
IL
MC
NH
RESC
RC
SNF
Mechanicsburg
190
Facility 190
PA AVG 94
Rank #21 / 553
No
22
Facility 22
PA AVG 46
Rank #520 / 667
Messiah Home Inc
89
Facility 89
PA AVG 83
Rank #152 / 460
9
1
Facility 1
PA AVG 4
Rank #107 / 478
78%
Facility 78%
PA AVG 72.7%
Rank #345 / 478
32
Facility 32
PA AVG 63
Rank #205 / 478
3.6
Facility 3.6
PA AVG 5.7
Rank #221 / 478
Non-Profit
144
Facility 144
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #21 / 356
1.21 78.4% -A+
Beaumont At Bryn Mawr
AL
IL
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Bryn Mawr (North Ithan Avenue)
18
Facility 18
PA AVG 94
Rank #551 / 553
Yes
8
Facility 8
PA AVG 46
Rank #610 / 667
Beaumont Retirement Community Inc
96
Facility 96
PA AVG 83
Rank #38 / 460
6
1
Facility 1
PA AVG 4
Rank #107 / 478
83%
Facility 83%
PA AVG 72.7%
Rank #392 / 478
17
Facility 17
PA AVG 63
Rank #96 / 478
2.8
Facility 2.8
PA AVG 5.7
Rank #161 / 478
Non-Profit
13
Facility 13
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #352 / 356
1.00 72.2% 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Riverton Enhanced Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Allentown (Rittersville)
90
Facility 90
PA AVG 94
Rank #250 / 553
No
56
Facility 56
PA AVG 46
Rank #236 / 667
Riverton Operator LLC
91
Facility 91
PA AVG 83
Rank #112 / 460
12
2
Facility 2
PA AVG 4
Rank #184 / 478
58%
Facility 58%
PA AVG 72.7%
Rank #150 / 478
44
Facility 44
PA AVG 63
Rank #266 / 478
3.7
Facility 3.7
PA AVG 5.7
Rank #227 / 478
Profit
85
Facility 85
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #132 / 356
1.23 76.7% 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
The Hill at Whitemarsh
AL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Lafayette Hill
52
Facility 52
PA AVG 94
Rank #430 / 553
No
-
Facility -
PA AVG 46
Rank #663 / 667
Whitemarsh Continuing Care Retirement Community
91
Facility 91
PA AVG 83
Rank #112 / 460
7
1
Facility 1
PA AVG 4
Rank #107 / 478
71%
Facility 71%
PA AVG 72.7%
Rank #286 / 478
22
Facility 22
PA AVG 63
Rank #126 / 478
3.1
Facility 3.1
PA AVG 5.7
Rank #189 / 478
Non-Profit
31
Facility 31
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #314 / 356
1.24 48.1% Studio / 1 bed / 2 bed / 3 bed-
Dock Woods
AL
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Lansdale
80
Facility 80
PA AVG 94
Rank #292 / 553
No
21
Facility 21
PA AVG 46
Rank #523 / 667
Hatfield Mennonite Homes Inc
86
Facility 86
PA AVG 83
Rank #193 / 460
10
2
Facility 2
PA AVG 4
Rank #184 / 478
50%
Facility 50%
PA AVG 72.7%
Rank #77 / 478
29
Facility 29
PA AVG 63
Rank #188 / 478
2.9
Facility 2.9
PA AVG 5.7
Rank #168 / 478
Non-Profit
92
Facility 92
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #123 / 356
1.35 85.0% Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Kendal-Crosslands Communities
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Kennett Square
51
Facility 51
PA AVG 94
Rank #436 / 553
Yes
9
Facility 9
PA AVG 46
Rank #602 / 667
Kendal-Crosslands Communities, Inc
99
Facility 99
PA AVG 83
Rank #17 / 460
6
1
Facility 1
PA AVG 4
Rank #107 / 478
33%
Facility 33%
PA AVG 72.7%
Rank #27 / 478
8
Facility 8
PA AVG 63
Rank #40 / 478
1.3
Facility 1.3
PA AVG 5.7
Rank #39 / 478
Non-Profit
34
Facility 34
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #304 / 356
1.00 66.7% Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Garden Spot Village
AL
ADC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
New Holland
110
Facility 110
PA AVG 94
Rank #164 / 553
No
32
Facility 32
PA AVG 46
Rank #444 / 667
Garden Spot Village
92
Facility 92
PA AVG 83
Rank #98 / 460
4
1
Facility 1
PA AVG 4
Rank #107 / 478
50%
Facility 50%
PA AVG 72.7%
Rank #77 / 478
6
Facility 6
PA AVG 63
Rank #27 / 478
1.5
Facility 1.5
PA AVG 5.7
Rank #46 / 478
Non-Profit
59
Facility 59
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #220 / 356
1.00 56.4% Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed / Cottage-
Moravian Village of Bethlehem
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Bethlehem (Central Bethlehem)
250
Facility 250
PA AVG 94
Rank #9 / 553
No
59
Facility 59
PA AVG 46
Rank #216 / 667
Moravian Village Of Bethlehem
90
Facility 90
PA AVG 83
Rank #132 / 460
9
0
Facility 0
PA AVG 4
Rank #1 / 478
56%
Facility 56%
PA AVG 72.7%
Rank #123 / 478
10
Facility 10
PA AVG 63
Rank #49 / 478
1.1
Facility 1.1
PA AVG 5.7
Rank #29 / 478
Non-Profit
22
Facility 22
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #339 / 356
1.220--
Willowbrook Place
AL
MC
NH
RC
Clarks Summit
80
Facility 80
PA AVG 94
Rank #292 / 553
Yes
45
Facility 45
PA AVG 46
Rank #341 / 667
Clarks Summit Aid II Opco LLC
82
Facility 82
PA AVG 83
Rank #257 / 460
13
2
Facility 2
PA AVG 4
Rank #184 / 478
85%
Facility 85%
PA AVG 72.7%
Rank #415 / 478
68
Facility 68
PA AVG 63
Rank #352 / 478
5.2
Facility 5.2
PA AVG 5.7
Rank #332 / 478
Profit
48
Facility 48
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #259 / 356
1.20 52.5% Studio / 1 Bed-
Juniper Village at Bucks County
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Bensalem
60
Facility 60
PA AVG 94
Rank #398 / 553
Yes
46
Facility 46
PA AVG 46
Rank #328 / 667
Juniper Village At Bensalem Operations LLC
59
Facility 59
PA AVG 83
Rank #458 / 460
12
7
Facility 7
PA AVG 4
Rank #401 / 478
92%
Facility 92%
PA AVG 72.7%
Rank #453 / 478
150
Facility 150
PA AVG 63
Rank #436 / 478
12.5
Facility 12.5
PA AVG 5.7
Rank #449 / 478
Profit
68
Facility 68
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #186 / 356
1.66 66.7% Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Fellowship Community
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Whitehall (Fellowship Community)
121
Facility 121
PA AVG 94
Rank #121 / 553
Yes
4
Facility 4
PA AVG 46
Rank #644 / 667
---------- 97.0% 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Freedom Village at Brandywine
AL
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Coatesville
60
Facility 60
PA AVG 94
Rank #398 / 553
Yes
9
Facility 9
PA AVG 46
Rank #602 / 667
---------- 76.8% 1 Bed / 2 BedA+
Spring House Estates
AL
NH
HC
HOS
IL
MC
PC
SNF
Lower Gwynedd Township (Spring House)
16
Facility 16
PA AVG 94
Rank #552 / 553
No
43
Facility 43
PA AVG 46
Rank #362 / 667
---------- 53.8% 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 BedA+
Paul’s Run Retirement Community
AL
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Philadelphia (Bustleton)
170
Facility 170
PA AVG 94
Rank #36 / 553
No
66
Facility 66
PA AVG 46
Rank #166 / 667
Pauls Run Inc------Non-Profit---Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA
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Overview of Vincentian Home

Vincentian Home is an elegant skilled nursing and rehabilitation center that also offers independent living and memory care. The home provides graceful living for short-term or long-term stays in a cozy nurturing environment. Vincentian Home Home provides services for inpatient and outpatient care; assisting everyday living with enriching activities that contribute to a high success rate for recovery. 
Vincentian Home focuses on outpatient rehabilitation; speech, occupational, and physical therapy are offered for short-term care. Independent living, memory care, and personal care are also offered where residents are given additional support with daily activities.

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Overview of Paramount Senior Living at Bethel Park

Paramount Senior Living at Bethel Park runs 125 beds across a three-story building on Baptist Road in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania. The care lineup is broad: nursing home care, assisted living, hospice, independent living, memory care, and respite care all live under one roof. That means a resident could, in theory, move through several stages of need without changing addresses.

Walkability sits on the lower end, Walk Score 34, so most errands here mean getting in a car rather than walking down the block. Occupancy runs at 78%, with 98 of the 125 beds currently filled, numbers that put this comfortably in the range of an established, actively operating community rather than a newer or struggling one.

Clinically, the ratio here is one nurse to every 24 residents, backed by staff around the clock. The wellness program goes deeper than a typical rehab offering: full physical therapy services, licensed therapists, and dedicated post-stroke and post-surgical tracks sit alongside restorative care. Add in specific programs for Alzheimer’s and dementia, skilled nursing, and outpatient rehab, and the medical infrastructure here looks built for residents with real, ongoing care needs, not just daily living support.

Life outside the clinical side includes a fitness center, barber and spa access, garden and patio space, and a private dining option alongside the main dining room, plus a steady calendar of social, educational, and spiritual programming with group transportation built in. State inspections here have tended to center on medication management and dietary and food service rather than broader care concerns.

Mr. James Cox owns the community, operating as Paramount Senior Living at Bethel Park LLC. Between the six-way care continuum, the nurse staffing ratio, and the depth of the rehab program, this reads as a facility built for residents whose medical needs run higher than a standard assisted living setting can typically support.

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Overview of Ridgecrest at Cranberry Woods

Ridgecrest at Cranberry Woods is a retirement community in Cranberry Township, PA, offering independent living, personal care, and memory care. Promoting a nurturing, home-like environment, the community ensures older adults are well-cared for. Exceptional services, including healthy meals, housekeeping, and medication management, are also provided to enrich residents’ living experiences. Residents also receive the utmost attention and care, as personalized care plans are developed based on their needs and preferences.

Light exercises, social events, and various activities encourage residents to live actively and make friends. Residents can also rest and focus on their wellness, as first-class amenities, including a heated indoor pool, a movie theater, and a fitness center. Surrounded by restaurants and shops in Craberry Twp, the community ensures residents have a stress-free retirement. Providing high-quality services for older adults’ welfare, this retirement community is one of the best options for senior living in Pennsylvania.

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Highland Park Senior Living

874 Schechter Dr, Wilkes-Barre Township, PA 18702
Overview of Highland Park Senior Living

Offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care, Highland Park Senior Living is a personal care home in Wilkes-Barre Township, Pennsylvania, operated by Highland Park Senior Living LLC. The community currently maintains a 48% occupancy rate and provides studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom accommodations, giving older adults a variety of living options as their care needs change.

Amenities such as a café, dining areas, a hair salon, a theater, and a cocktail lounge are provided, creating opportunities for social interaction, recreation, and personal wellness. These shared spaces support an active lifestyle while encouraging meaningful connections within the community. The surrounding area has a Walk Score of 37, making it largely car-dependent, although some nearby services are accessible on foot.

State inspections have also monitored the community’s environmental conditions, resident safety, and regulatory compliance over several years, reflecting ongoing oversight of daily operations and care practices.

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Overview of Autumn House East

Operating for eight years, Autumn House East is a personal care home in East York, Pennsylvania, that offers independent living, personal care, and memory care. The community also features private and semi-private accommodations in a two-story setting, with monthly rates starting at $2,000. Operated by 2618 E Market Street Operating Company LLC, it is currently at an 80% occupancy rate.

Services include 24-hour staffing, housekeeping, laundry, and transportation. Moreover, amenities such as a fitness center, spa, wellness center, dining room, restaurant, and garden are available on-site. A diverse schedule of movie nights, creative classes, outdoor activities, spiritual gatherings, and fitness programs also encourages social engagement and overall well-being. Some nearby destinations are also accessible on foot, as it is located in a neighborhood with a Walk Score of 50.

State inspections have also emphasized building maintenance, safety systems, medication management, and resident care practices. In connection, corrective actions were promptly implemented.

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Overview of Hidden Meadows on the Ridge

Located on Farmers Lane in Sellersville, Pennsylvania, Hidden Meadows on the Ridge is an assisted living community operated by Hidden Meadows Opco LLC. The community has 60 beds, an occupancy rate of approximately 82 percent, and offers studio apartments for older adults in a quiet, primarily car-dependent neighborhood.

Daily life includes chef-prepared meals through the Sensations Dining program, wellness and fitness activities, social events, concierge and housekeeping services, and scheduled transportation for appointments and outings. Specialized programs include GLOW Memory Care for older adults living with memory loss and a Military Veterans Program for former service members.

State inspections have focused on medication management, staff training, resident care practices, and safety procedures. Recent reviews indicate continued efforts to maintain regulatory compliance and improve the quality of care. Families considering the community may benefit from touring the residences and learning more about its specialized programs to determine whether they meet their loved one’s needs.

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Overview of The Terrace at Chestnut Hill

Experience an invigorating stay with the Terrace at Chesnut Hill located in Philadelphia, PA. This charming community offers assisted living and memory care services. Inviting and spacious accommodations are available based on its residents’ preferences. In terms of memory care, this community provides Lilac Trace Memory Care wherein certified dementia practitioners focus on the primary needs of those with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and other cognitive conditions, with utmost kindness and compassion.

Enjoy its top-tier amenities and services, including restaurant-style dining with nutritious meals, wellness programs administered by a trained team of caregivers, the historic Philadelpia sceneries along with social activities within its beautiful spaces, and a sense of belonging with other residents. At the Terrace of Chestnut Hill, seniors are guaranteed a living experience worth remembering.

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Overview of Atria Lafayette Hill

Situated on the edge of Philadelphia’s Chestnut Hill community, the vibrant Atria Lafayette Hill offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. On its way to becoming the premier senior living in Philadelphia, Atria Lafayette Hill presents a sprightly filled ambiance– a sublime next home for you or your loved one. As a member of the Atria senior living group, Lafayette Hill is a forward-thinking community that has well-thought of features that will help every resident feel as if they belong. The continuum care community leads a vibrant and enriching lifestyle that is strategically located by neighboring shops and medical centers; also offering a list of living options with customized care created to fit the needs of each individual. Atria Lafayette Hill approaches modern senior care through their person-centered service.  

Atria Lafayette Hill houses fully equipped amenities to help with the residents’ daily duties– movie theater, art studio, walking paths, and courtyards, are just a few of their forward-thinking amenities. The well-trained staff on duty tend to your needs– on top of the services they offer: housekeeping and maintenance, cleaning, and transportation, among others.

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Sunrise of Westtown

1045 Wilmington Pike, West Chester, PA 19382
Overview of Sunrise of Westtown

With 110 beds, Sunrise of Westtown is a personal care home in West Chester, Pennsylvania, that offers personal care. It also features studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments in a two-story setting, with monthly rates starting at $3,770. Operated by Al One Pa Investments Opco LLC, it currently maintains a 66% occupancy.

Its neighborhood has a Walk Score of 25, indicating that most errands and nearby destinations require transportation. However, a few services may be within walking distance for older adults and visiting families.

State inspections have identified areas related to staff training, medication administration, incident documentation, and staffing practices. Matters related to medication safety, staff education, incident reporting procedures, and staffing levels are some points of discussion that families can ask during a tour to gain a better understanding of the community’s approach to resident care and quality assurance.

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Overview of Brightview East Norriton

Settled in the idyllic community of East Norriton, PA, the Brightview East Norriton is a vibrant senior living community offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. Here, residents can choose from cozy and well-appointed accommodations depending on their preferences. With a competent and trained team, this community ensures luxurious and premium services every resident deserves.

Experience its above-and-beyond amenities and services including daily chef-prepared gourmet dining, a cafe with coffee and snacks, newspapers and TV, a fully stocked library, arts and crafts, and hobbies room, and a fitness center with senior-friendly equipment. Maximize social interaction by visiting its upscale pub, and multi-purpose great rooms for events and gatherings. Equipped with the right tools and people, seniors can never go wrong with Brightview East Norriton.

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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 443 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.