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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. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative 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.
Spiritrust Lutheran – the Village at Sprenkle Drive
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
York
56
Facility 56
PA AVG 88
Rank #312 / 412
No
94
Facility 94
PA AVG 44
Rank #8 / 453
Spiritrust LutheranA+23
1
Facility 1
PA AVG 4
Rank #1 / 390
22%
Facility 22%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #6 / 390
33
Facility 33
PA AVG 63
Rank #70 / 390
1.4
Facility 1.4
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #36 / 390
Non-Profit--
69.6%
Facility 69.6%
PA AVG 67.1%
Rank #180 / 366
-
Beaumont At Bryn Mawr
AL
CCRC
IL
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Bryn Mawr
18
Facility 18
PA AVG 88
Rank #410 / 412
Yes
8
Facility 8
PA AVG 44
Rank #417 / 453
Beaumont Retirement Community Inc?16
0
Facility 0
PA AVG 4
Rank #76 / 390
69%
Facility 69%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #286 / 390
46
Facility 46
PA AVG 63
Rank #117 / 390
2.9
Facility 2.9
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #166 / 390
Non-Profit
13
Facility 13
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #295 / 298
1.00
72.2%
Facility 72.2%
PA AVG 67.1%
Rank #154 / 366
1 Bed / 2 Bed
Moravian Village of Bethlehem
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Bethlehem (Central Bethlehem)
250
Facility 250
PA AVG 88
Rank #1 / 412
No
59
Facility 59
PA AVG 44
Rank #133 / 453
Moravian Village Of Bethlehem?20
0
Facility 0
PA AVG 4
Rank #1 / 390
55%
Facility 55%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #171 / 390
42
Facility 42
PA AVG 63
Rank #97 / 390
2.1
Facility 2.1
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #87 / 390
Non-Profit
22
Facility 22
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #287 / 298
1.22--
Nightingale Nursing and Rehab Center
AL
HOS
MC
NH
RESC
RC
SNF
Erie (Southeast Erie)
117
Facility 117
PA AVG 88
Rank #93 / 412
No
71
Facility 71
PA AVG 44
Rank #80 / 453
Erie Snf Operations LLC?5
0
Facility 0
PA AVG 4
Rank #194 / 390
80%
Facility 80%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #346 / 390
27
Facility 27
PA AVG 63
Rank #51 / 390
5.4
Facility 5.4
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #303 / 390
Profit
19
Facility 19
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #292 / 298
1.36-Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Seneca Place Village
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Verona
100
Facility 100
PA AVG 88
Rank #140 / 412
Yes
20
Facility 20
PA AVG 44
Rank #351 / 453
Seneca Manor, LLC?7
6
Facility 6
PA AVG 4
Rank #76 / 390
100%
Facility 100%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #380 / 390
52
Facility 52
PA AVG 63
Rank #141 / 390
7.4
Facility 7.4
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #345 / 390
Non-Profit
109
Facility 109
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #72 / 298
1.38
71.0%
Facility 71.0%
PA AVG 67.1%
Rank #166 / 366
-
The Province of Southampton
AL
MC
Southampton
125
Facility 125
PA AVG 88
Rank #59 / 412
Yes
27
Facility 27
PA AVG 44
Rank #318 / 453
Columbia/Wegman Southampton, LLCD-36
18
Facility 18
PA AVG 4
Rank #389 / 390
92%
Facility 92%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #376 / 390
347
Facility 347
PA AVG 63
Rank #382 / 390
9.6
Facility 9.6
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #364 / 390
Profit
137
Facility 137
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #26 / 298
1.51
72.8%
Facility 72.8%
PA AVG 67.1%
Rank #148 / 366
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Roxborough Home for Women
AL
RESC
Philadelphia (Roxborough)
30
Facility 30
PA AVG 88
Rank #398 / 412
No
87
Facility 87
PA AVG 44
Rank #23 / 453
Roxborough Home For Women IncB-19
2
Facility 2
PA AVG 4
Rank #143 / 390
58%
Facility 58%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #197 / 390
100
Facility 100
PA AVG 63
Rank #274 / 390
5.3
Facility 5.3
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #298 / 390
Non-Profit
17
Facility 17
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #293 / 298
1.06
53.3%
Facility 53.3%
PA AVG 67.1%
Rank #289 / 366
Private Rooms
Mercer Hill at Doylestown
AL
IL
MC
RC
Doylestown
97
Facility 97
PA AVG 88
Rank #166 / 412
Yes
16
Facility 16
PA AVG 44
Rank #371 / 453
Csw Arbour Square IV Doylestown LPD+21
12
Facility 12
PA AVG 4
Rank #350 / 390
76%
Facility 76%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #332 / 390
118
Facility 118
PA AVG 63
Rank #301 / 390
5.6
Facility 5.6
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #310 / 390
Profit
98
Facility 98
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #94 / 298
1.29
78.4%
Facility 78.4%
PA AVG 67.1%
Rank #98 / 366
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Merrill Gardens at Glen Mills
AL
IL
MC
Glen Mills
120
Facility 120
PA AVG 88
Rank #77 / 412
Yes
31
Facility 31
PA AVG 44
Rank #296 / 453
Bh Glen Mills Management Pa LLCC-18
4
Facility 4
PA AVG 4
Rank #275 / 390
89%
Facility 89%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #369 / 390
147
Facility 147
PA AVG 63
Rank #335 / 390
8.2
Facility 8.2
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #353 / 390
Profit
127
Facility 127
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #35 / 298
1.98
53.3%
Facility 53.3%
PA AVG 67.1%
Rank #289 / 366
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Amity Place
AL
Douglassville
100
Facility 100
PA AVG 88
Rank #140 / 412
No
44
Facility 44
PA AVG 44
Rank #223 / 453
Douglassville Aid II Opco LLCB-37
4
Facility 4
PA AVG 4
Rank #275 / 390
70%
Facility 70%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #293 / 390
146
Facility 146
PA AVG 63
Rank #334 / 390
3.9
Facility 3.9
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #246 / 390
Profit
70
Facility 70
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #161 / 298
1.59
39.0%
Facility 39.0%
PA AVG 67.1%
Rank #351 / 366
Studio

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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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Overview of Moravian Village of Bethlehem

Moravian Village of Bethlehem is a trusted retirement community in Bethlehem, PA, that offers personal care and transitional care. Surrounded by lush trees and scenic mountain views, residents here are assured of having a laid-back stay. Chef-prepared dining, household management, and a 24-hour emergency response system are also among the community’s unique offerings. Prioritizing the well-being of older adults, the community employs a holistic approach to care tailored to their individual needs.

With a registered dietitian, meals are thoughtfully planned for residents’ preferences. The community’s cozy setting and beautiful scenery are also perfect for meditation and yoga. With its spacious pet-friendly amenities, residents can play with their pets. This senior living community is one of the ideal options to spend retirement in the historic district of Bethlehem, PA, especially with its top-notch services and home-like environment.

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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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Seneca Place Village

5360 Saltsburg Rd, Verona, PA 15147
Overview of Seneca Place Village

Tucked away within the scenic neighborhood of Verona, PA, Seneca Place Village is a one-of-a-kind senior living community that strives to provide seniors with a fulfilling retirement lifestyle through comprehensive care. This includes independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing. Residents enjoy a comfortable and worry-free lifestyle in spacious apartments equipped with various modern amenities. With a full calendar of activities and programs, residents maintain an active and engaging lifestyle. The community also provides a broad range of amenities that ensures residents’ wellness, comfort, and enjoyment, including freshly-made meals, transportation to outings and appointments, and housekeeping, all complemented with 24-hour nursing care and personal care services tailored to residents’ unique needs. With Seneca Place Village’s dedicated care and service, residents have the freedom to focus on doing things that really matter to them.

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Overview of Spiritrust Lutheran – the Village at Sprenkle Drive

Spiritrust Lutheran, the Village at Sprenkle Drive offers nursing home, assisted living, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing in York, PA. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication. 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.

These care levels may be a good fit for a resident whose needs grow over time, because the community offers multiple types of care without requiring a move to another community. With 56 beds, the community falls within the smaller community range, where staff and residents get to know each other. Rehabilitation services and short term rehab give residents a time limited option focused on rehabilitation rather than ongoing nursing care. A Walk Score of 94 / 100 places the area in a walker’s paradise, where daily errands do not require a car, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

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Overview of Roxborough Home for Women

Founded in 1887, Roxborough Home for Women is a personal care home for women in the Roxborough neighborhood of Philadelphia at 601 Leverington Avenue. The 30-bed community operates a two-story building with private rooms and has a 53 percent occupancy with 16 residents. It has over 13 decades of experience providing care in a warm, supportive, home-like setting.

The property operates 24/7 with 17 staffers dedicated to resident support. Services include medication administration, assistance with daily personal needs, meals, laundry, and light housekeeping. Staff and volunteers engage residents in daily activities, fostering a sense of community among the women served. The home values dignity and individuality. It maintains a diverse and welcoming atmosphere where occupants stay independent while getting the support they need. Roxborough Home for Women sits in a really walkable neighborhood with a Walk Score of 87, so it’s easy for visiting family and residents to navigate the surrounding area on foot. The facility is near local hospitals, shopping, dining, and other neighborhood resources.

At the facility, regular state inspections monitor operational and care metrics.

For particular information regarding current pricing, payment options, and detailed daily programming, families can directly contact Roxborough Home for Women.

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Overview of Mercer Hill at Doylestown

Set amidst a tranquil neighborhood in Bucks County, Doylestown, PA, Mercer Hill at Doylestown is an outstanding senior living community that offers independent living, personal care, memory care, and temporary stay. Residents here enjoy a life without the worries and stresses of maintaining a home with convenient services like housekeeping and laundry provided for a maintenance-free lifestyle. A wide array of personalized care services, such as medication management & reminders, meal escorts, and personal care assistance are offered, combined with 24-hour on-site nursing, to ensure residents are always provided with the care and support they need.

The community offers an array of studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom apartments complete with kitchenette, full bath and a range of other amenities for a comfortable and convenient living environment. Three chef-prepared meals and a full calendar of social, educational, recreational & cultural activities are offered to foster a vibrant living experience, along with spacious common areas designed to provide spaces for entertainment, leisure, and engagement. State-of-the-art lifestyle technologies are also available throughout the building to further enhance residents’ comfort and living experience.

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Overview of Merrill Gardens at Glen Mills

Merrill Gardens at Glen Mills is an assisted living facility in Glen Mills, Pennsylvania, offering a memory care unit for residents with dementia and an independent living option. The community provides hospice services on-site for residents who need them. The costs at Merrill Gardens at Glen Mills start at $4,850 and range up to $5,700, with the average price being $5,275, which is less than the average price in the area. The community is pet-friendly, and while special diet meals are not always available, it can accommodate residents’ dietary requirements, including no or low-sodium meals.

Residents at Merrill Gardens at Glen Mills are required to have a scheduled, structured activity every day, and the community offers a variety of activities, including musical performances and social outings. The facility is located near 38 hospitals, with the two closest being Riddle Memorial Hospital and Crozer Chester Medical Center, and has above-average reviews for the area. Merrill Gardens at Glen Mills offers 173 apartments, including studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom options, with services ranging from independent living to personal care and memory care. The community features a variety of amenities, including a library, game room, private dining room, full-service salon, fitness center, theater, and rooftop deck, allowing residents to choose how they want to spend their days.

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Symphony Square

35 Old Lancaster Rd, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
Overview of Symphony Square

Symphony Square is a compassionate senior living community located in Montgomery County, Cynwyd, PA, offering personal care and specialized memory care services. The community provides residents the comfort of receiving attentive support and care from a licensed team of nurses, a medication technician, and care partner. The community ensures a cozy residence with spacious apartment options, including a studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartment designed for utmost comfort and safety.

The community ensures plenty of fun and enriching opportunities with its broad range of activities, events, and wellness programs. A culinary team carefully prepares delicious menus that are tailored to provide residents’ individual nutritional needs. With 24/7 supervision and support from a dedicated team, access to comprehensive care, nourishing meals, and nurturing environment, residents are able to live a comfortable retirement life at Symphony Square.

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Overview of Echo Lake – SageLife Senior Living

Echo Lake – SageLife Senior Living is located on North Atwater Drive in Malvern, which is part of Chester County. The location is very car-dependent, as shown by its low Walk Score of 11. The building is a mid-rise structure with 104 total beds. These are divided into studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. Right now, 74 of these beds are occupied, which means the building is running at a 71 percent occupancy rate.

The facility offers four different types of care in one location. These include independent living, assisted living, memory care, and short-term respite stays. The memory care program has 38 units specifically for Alzheimer’s patients, which shows it is a major part of the facility’s operations. The services list also includes specialized Parkinson’s care. Licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants provide care on the premises.

Recent state inspections have often focused on things like fire safety systems, plans for emergencies, and resident rights. These reports have not typically focused on the quality of direct clinical care provided to the residents.

For older adults whose health needs may change over time, or for families who are helping a loved one manage a dementia diagnosis, having these different levels of care in one place can be helpful. This structure helps families avoid the stress of having to move to a new location if care needs increase later on. This ability to provide consistent care is the foundation of how Echo Lake is organized.

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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.