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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. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
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.
Oak Leaf Manor Personal Care Retirement Home
AL
MC
Millersville
82
Facility 82
PA AVG 88
Rank #206 / 412
Yes
50
Facility 50
PA AVG 44
Rank #175 / 453
2101 Wabank Road Operating Company LLCB+17
3
Facility 3
PA AVG 4
Rank #1 / 390
53%
Facility 53%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #148 / 390
49
Facility 49
PA AVG 63
Rank #128 / 390
2.9
Facility 2.9
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #166 / 390
Profit
80
Facility 80
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #140 / 298
1.43--
Kendal at Longwood
AL
HC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Kennett Square
78
Facility 78
PA AVG 88
Rank #228 / 412
Yes
83
Facility 83
PA AVG 44
Rank #40 / 453
Kendal-Crosslands Communities, Inc?19
1
Facility 1
PA AVG 4
Rank #76 / 390
58%
Facility 58%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #197 / 390
62
Facility 62
PA AVG 63
Rank #183 / 390
3.3
Facility 3.3
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #208 / 390
Non-Profit
44
Facility 44
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #232 / 298
1.02
52.6%
Facility 52.6%
PA AVG 67.1%
Rank #296 / 366
-
Cathedral Village
AL
HOS
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Philadelphia (Roxborough)
50
Facility 50
PA AVG 88
Rank #327 / 412
Yes
69
Facility 69
PA AVG 44
Rank #91 / 453
Cathedral Village?18
0
Facility 0
PA AVG 4
Rank #76 / 390
67%
Facility 67%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #258 / 390
41
Facility 41
PA AVG 63
Rank #91 / 390
2.3
Facility 2.3
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #109 / 390
Non-Profit
24
Facility 24
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #286 / 298
1.00
48.0%
Facility 48.0%
PA AVG 67.1%
Rank #319 / 366
-
Meadow Glen at Phoebe Richland
AL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Richlandtown
100
Facility 100
PA AVG 88
Rank #140 / 412
Yes
21
Facility 21
PA AVG 44
Rank #345 / 453
Phoebe Richland Health Care Center?21
1
Facility 1
PA AVG 4
Rank #1 / 390
57%
Facility 57%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #190 / 390
75
Facility 75
PA AVG 63
Rank #221 / 390
3.6
Facility 3.6
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #225 / 390
Non-Profit
111
Facility 111
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #63 / 298
1.52
70.0%
Facility 70.0%
PA AVG 67.1%
Rank #174 / 366
-
Wesley Enhanced Living at Stapeley
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Philadelphia (Northwest Philadelphia)
79
Facility 79
PA AVG 88
Rank #224 / 412
Yes
81
Facility 81
PA AVG 44
Rank #45 / 453
Stapeley Hall?26
3
Facility 3
PA AVG 4
Rank #194 / 390
73%
Facility 73%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #317 / 390
171
Facility 171
PA AVG 63
Rank #349 / 390
6.6
Facility 6.6
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #334 / 390
Non-Profit
60
Facility 60
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #185 / 298
1.40
67.1%
Facility 67.1%
PA AVG 67.1%
Rank #194 / 366
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Pines Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
RESC
RC
Clarks Summit
72
Facility 72
PA AVG 88
Rank #249 / 412
No
11
Facility 11
PA AVG 44
Rank #402 / 453
Millett Pines LLCB+25
3
Facility 3
PA AVG 4
Rank #143 / 390
68%
Facility 68%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #278 / 390
76
Facility 76
PA AVG 63
Rank #224 / 390
3.0
Facility 3.0
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #180 / 390
Profit
77
Facility 77
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #149 / 298
1.43
80.6%
Facility 80.6%
PA AVG 67.1%
Rank #74 / 366
Private / Companion
Rivercliff Terrace
AL
RESC
Kittanning
34
Facility 34
PA AVG 88
Rank #391 / 412
No
73
Facility 73
PA AVG 44
Rank #71 / 453
Rivercliff Terrace IncB+15
1
Facility 1
PA AVG 4
Rank #76 / 390
53%
Facility 53%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #148 / 390
55
Facility 55
PA AVG 63
Rank #152 / 390
3.7
Facility 3.7
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #231 / 390
Profit
26
Facility 26
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #277 / 298
1.00
82.4%
Facility 82.4%
PA AVG 67.1%
Rank #63 / 366
-
Brandywine Haverford Estates
AL
MC
NH
RC
Haverford (Bryn Mawr)
118
Facility 118
PA AVG 88
Rank #89 / 412
No
79
Facility 79
PA AVG 44
Rank #51 / 453
Well Bl Opco LLCB21
7
Facility 7
PA AVG 4
Rank #303 / 390
67%
Facility 67%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #258 / 390
59
Facility 59
PA AVG 63
Rank #167 / 390
2.8
Facility 2.8
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #157 / 390
Profit
123
Facility 123
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #40 / 298
1.58
52.5%
Facility 52.5%
PA AVG 67.1%
Rank #297 / 366
-
John Paul II Manor
AL
RESC
Cresson
50
Facility 50
PA AVG 88
Rank #327 / 412
No
67
Facility 67
PA AVG 44
Rank #96 / 453
Bishop Pelczar ManorA-14
1
Facility 1
PA AVG 4
Rank #76 / 390
43%
Facility 43%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #62 / 390
41
Facility 41
PA AVG 63
Rank #91 / 390
2.9
Facility 2.9
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #166 / 390
Non-Profit
32
Facility 32
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #262 / 298
1.03
56.0%
Facility 56.0%
PA AVG 67.1%
Rank #274 / 366
-
Plymouth Manor Personal Care Center
AL
MC
Plymouth
40
Facility 40
PA AVG 88
Rank #367 / 412
No
65
Facility 65
PA AVG 44
Rank #110 / 453
Plymouth Manor Personal Care Center LLCA-11
2
Facility 2
PA AVG 4
Rank #143 / 390
73%
Facility 73%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #317 / 390
20
Facility 20
PA AVG 63
Rank #28 / 390
1.8
Facility 1.8
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #64 / 390
Profit--
97.5%
Facility 97.5%
PA AVG 67.1%
Rank #4 / 366
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Overview of The Pines Senior Living

Settled into the peaceful area in Luzerne County, Clarks Summit, PA, The Pines Senior Living is a thriving senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, respite care, and memory care. Residents are welcomed into comfortable bright and spacious accommodations, and enjoy access to a wide range of convenient services, vibrant activities, and amenities. The community offers various services, including medication management and assistance with daily living activities (ADL’s) to ensure residents feel well cared for in a welcoming environment.

Residents dealing with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, or memory loss are provided their own neighborhood, designed to promote safe comfortable living that can accommodate their complex and unique needs. A dedicated activities team finds new ways to engage residents based on their individual preferences, offering a broad range of activities. With most of the chores handled by the team and access to compassionate services, residents at The Pines Senior Living are sure to enjoy a comfortable and happy life.

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Overview of Brandywine Haverford Estates

Set in the peaceful grounds of Old Buck Lane, Haverford, PA, Brandywine Haverford Estates is a trusted senior living community providing assisted living and memory care. Experience unmatched comfort and security with the well-designed and spacious residences of Brandywine Haverford Estates. With a respectful and highly equipped team lending extra hands around the clock, seniors enjoy a wondrous retirement.

Join friends in engaging activities and exciting programs to improve seniors’ well-being. Cherish personal time in the library and take a stroll with your pets in the scenic walking paths. Delight with delicious and healthy meals catering to nutritional requirements and preferences. Brandywine Haverford Estates goes above and beyond to ensure seniors gain lasting memories in their stay within its beautiful community.

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Overview of John Paul II Manor

John Paul II Manor provides assisted living and Residential Care in Cresson, PA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks, while Residential Care is provided in the personal care home setting. With 50 beds, the community is smaller, which may suit someone who prefers a setting where staff and residents can get to know each other.

Semi private and private rooms are available. Residents can choose to share a room or have a private space. Transportation arrangements cover medical appointments and other outings, so residents can get to those activities without driving themselves. A Walk Score of 67 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, meaning some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives can manage some nearby errands independently.

John Paul II Manor opened in 2005. An on site salon gives residents access to that service within the community, while daily spiritual opportunities, including Holy Mass, the rosary and quiet time in the chapel, provide options for worship or reflection on site. Sr. Mary Joseph Calore, SSCJ, is the director, and Bishop Pelczar Manor operates the community.

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Overview of Rivercliff Terrace

Rivercliff Terrace offers assisted living and residential care in Kittanning, PA. Residents can receive help with personal care needs and medication distribution while living in a private room. The community has 34 beds, creating a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know one another. That arrangement suits someone who prefers a more intimate community.

Residents receive three home-cooked meals each day in the dining room. The beauty shop, common areas for activities, large front porch, and screened-in porch with an outdoor riverfront view give residents several places to spend time beyond their rooms. A Walk Score of 73 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Brian & Megan Armitage direct the community.

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Overview of Plymouth Manor Personal Care Center

Designed to provide seniors a vibrant life, wellness, and healthy longevity, Plymouth Manor Personal Care Center is an outstanding senior living community in Luzerne County, Plymouth, PA. The community offers various assisted living services designed to support residents in living an independent and vibrant life. A dedicated team compassionately provides assistance with daily living activities, pharmacy services, medication and insulin administration, ensuring they have the comfort of knowing their needs are well-cared for.

Housekeeping and laundry are taken care of to give residents more time to focus on their wellness and enjoyment. A wide array of interesting daily activities are regularly conducted to keep residents active and healthy. The community proudly offers transportation services to doctors offices, appointments, shopping outings, and local banks, relieving the hassle of taking public transportation. With its continuous reinvestment in the community, Plymouth Manor Personal Care Center guarantees continuous improvement in providing the highest quality of care.

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Kendal at Longwood

1109 East Baltimore Pike, Kennett Square, PA 19348
Overview of Kendal at Longwood

Kendal at Longwood offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, home care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. Independent living means having a private residence with community services but no daily care, while assisted living adds help with dressing, bathing, medication, and other daily tasks while the resident keeps an apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Home care extends support beyond the community’s residential settings. Respite care offers a short stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover, while short-term rehabilitation supports a temporary recovery period. The community has 78 beds, with total nurse staffing of 7 hours and 15 minutes per resident per day, representing daily hands-on nursing time for each resident.

Opened in 1973, Kendal at Longwood is operated by Kendal-Crosslands Communities. Medicare and private pay are accepted: Medicare applies to short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, while private pay means paying directly for services. An 83 out of 100 Walk Score means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

Indoor and outdoor pools, community gardens, an arboretum, and outdoor walking trails provide options for exercise and time outside. The dining room and cafe offer meals and convenience items, while residents with dogs have access to a fenced, shaded dog park, and pets are allowed. The combination of care levels may be a good fit for a resident whose needs grow over time, because moving between levels can occur without leaving the community.

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Overview of Cathedral Village

Cathedral Village sits on East Cathedral Road in Philadelphia’s Roxborough neighborhood, part of Presbyterian Senior Living’s campus network. The 50-bed nursing unit is the clinical core of a larger continuing care community that also offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, home care, and respite stays. Jim Clancy serves as Executive Director. Chestnut Hill Hospital is 1.87 miles out, and the Walk Score of 69 puts the neighborhood in moderately walkable range.

Current occupancy in the nursing unit is 48%, with 24 of 50 beds filled and an average length of stay of 132 days. That puts Cathedral Village in mixed territory between short-stay rehab and longer-term placement.

Total nursing hours run 4 hours and 15 minutes per resident per day. Nurse aides carry 2 hours and 17 minutes of that; RNs and LPNs each contribute 41 minutes. The facility accepts Medicare and private pay.

The service line covers rehabilitation, personal care, transitional care, respite, end-of-life and comfort care, and an at-home services program for residents who move back into the community. On the amenity side, the campus includes an on-site Village College, an aquatic and fitness center, clay and fine arts studios, guest accommodations, and a beauty and barber salon. An active resident council is in place, and memory care is available on campus.

State inspections have tended to touch on areas including medication management, care planning and documentation, and dietary and food service.

For residents and families navigating a post-acute discharge, a longer-term nursing placement, or a move through multiple care levels without leaving campus, Cathedral Village offers that full continuum in northwest Philadelphia with staffing numbers that lean aide-forward and a service array that extends beyond the nursing unit.

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Overview of Meadow Glen at Phoebe Richland

Meadow Glen at Phoebe Richland offers nursing home, assisted living, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Richlandtown, PA. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while assisted living helps with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Several care levels allow the community to suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to another community. Housing includes 62 studios, 10 one bedroom suites, and 4 companion suites. A studio provides one private living space, while a one bedroom suite separates sleeping and living areas. A companion suite can suit two people moving together.

Rehabilitation Services and short term rehab support residents who need temporary recovery care. Mental Health Services provide access to mental health support, and TeleHealth allows some clinical visits to take place remotely. Total nurse staffing is 3h 29m per resident/day, representing daily hands on nurse time allocated per resident.

Meadow Glen at Phoebe Richland accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Medicare covers short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence, while Medicaid can help cover eligible long term care when savings may not cover it. Private pay means paying directly for care. Opened in 2016, the community is operated by Phoebe Richland Health Care Center, and pets are allowed, so a resident can keep a pet.

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Overview of Wesley Enhanced Living at Stapeley

A community that strives in exceedingly making its residents comfortable, the Wesley Enhanced Living at Stapeley offers the best balance of urban living and assistance with everyday living.  A proud member of the Wesley Enhanced Living group, the Stapeley branch places integrity at the heart of its mission– personal care, rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and dementia care are all delivered with compassion and integrity. As its name suggests, the elegant senior living home aims to enhance and enrich the lives of residents of Wesley Enhanced Living.

Wesley Enhanced Living at Stapeley offers independent living, memory care, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing. Their engaging activities and programs to name a few are the recreational activities, fitness activities, and entertainment programs available for residents to take part in at the library, media room, or outdoor social areas. Other services include housekeeping, concierge services, scheduled transportation, and worship services– to name a few of their highlighted community features.

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Overview of Oak Leaf Manor Personal Care Retirement Home

Oak Leaf Manor South is a senior living community located in Millersville, PA. It offers personal care and memory care services, along with a variety of activities and amenities designed to enhance residents’ quality of life. The community is pet-friendly and provides chef-prepared meals.

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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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Assisted Living in Pennsylvania at a glance

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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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.