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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: 47/ 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: 93The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Pennsylvania. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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

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

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. 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. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Number of inspections triggered by complaints or allegations. Useful for spotting facilities that receive frequent complaint-driven scrutiny.
Share of inspections that resulted in citations, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of citations this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total citations ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Reported profit orientation for the operator or facility (e.g. for-profit vs nonprofit), as provided in state licensing or disclosure data.
Total daily staff count from Pennsylvania inspection/licensing data (headcount snapshot), when reported.
The total number of staff employed per resident. A number greater than or = to 1 is a positive care signal.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Abode Care of Allentown
AL
MC
RC
Sw Allentown
150
Facility 150
PA AVG 93
Rank #46 / 522
No
5
Facility 5
PA AVG 47
Rank #604 / 626
Abode Care Of Allentown LLC30
20
Facility 20
PA AVG 4
Rank #476 / 477
60%
Facility 60%
PA AVG 67.4%
Rank #149 / 477
76
Facility 76
PA AVG 63
Rank #366 / 477
2.5
Facility 2.5
PA AVG 5.1
Rank #122 / 477
For-Profit
115
Facility 115
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #57 / 356
1.24
61.3%
Facility 61.3%
PA AVG 68.8%
Rank #304 / 464
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Highland Park Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
Wilkes-Barre Township
160
Facility 160
PA AVG 93
Rank #39 / 522
No
37
Facility 37
PA AVG 47
Rank #387 / 626
Highland Park Senior Living LLC16
7
Facility 7
PA AVG 4
Rank #402 / 477
56%
Facility 56%
PA AVG 67.4%
Rank #115 / 477
45
Facility 45
PA AVG 63
Rank #262 / 477
2.8
Facility 2.8
PA AVG 5.1
Rank #153 / 477
For-Profit--
47.5%
Facility 47.5%
PA AVG 68.8%
Rank #409 / 464
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Arcadia at Limerick Pointe
AL
IL
MC
RC
Limerick (Lindberg Heights)
122
Facility 122
PA AVG 93
Rank #108 / 522
No
38
Facility 38
PA AVG 47
Rank #379 / 626
Arcadia At Limerick Pointe LLC15
4
Facility 4
PA AVG 4
Rank #297 / 477
60%
Facility 60%
PA AVG 67.4%
Rank #149 / 477
22
Facility 22
PA AVG 63
Rank #118 / 477
1.5
Facility 1.5
PA AVG 5.1
Rank #38 / 477
For-Profit
118
Facility 118
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #51 / 356
1.42
68.0%
Facility 68.0%
PA AVG 68.8%
Rank #253 / 464
Private / 1 Bed / 2 Bed Room
Wesley Enhanced Living Upper Moreland
AL
IL
Hatboro
52
Facility 52
PA AVG 93
Rank #403 / 522
Yes
32
Facility 32
PA AVG 47
Rank #423 / 626
Maple Village5
0
Facility 0
PA AVG 4
Rank #1 / 477
80%
Facility 80%
PA AVG 67.4%
Rank #357 / 477
38
Facility 38
PA AVG 63
Rank #226 / 477
7.6
Facility 7.6
PA AVG 5.1
Rank #395 / 477
Non-Profit
31
Facility 31
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #314 / 356
1.00
59.6%
Facility 59.6%
PA AVG 68.8%
Rank #321 / 464
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Twin Cedar Senior Living
AL
ADC
RESC
RC
Shohola
37
Facility 37
PA AVG 93
Rank #482 / 522
No-Little Walker Holdings LLC9
3
Facility 3
PA AVG 4
Rank #241 / 477
78%
Facility 78%
PA AVG 67.4%
Rank #337 / 477
26
Facility 26
PA AVG 63
Rank #155 / 477
2.9
Facility 2.9
PA AVG 5.1
Rank #160 / 477
For-Profit
26
Facility 26
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #327 / 356
1.13
59.5%
Facility 59.5%
PA AVG 68.8%
Rank #322 / 464
Private / Deluxe Private / Friendship Suites
John Paul II Manor
AL
RESC
Cresson
50
Facility 50
PA AVG 93
Rank #413 / 522
No
67
Facility 67
PA AVG 47
Rank #147 / 626
Bishop Pelczar Manor5
0
Facility 0
PA AVG 4
Rank #1 / 477
60%
Facility 60%
PA AVG 67.4%
Rank #149 / 477
24
Facility 24
PA AVG 63
Rank #140 / 477
4.8
Facility 4.8
PA AVG 5.1
Rank #297 / 477
Non-Profit
32
Facility 32
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #310 / 356
1.03--
Moravian Manor
AL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Lititz
40
Facility 40
PA AVG 93
Rank #464 / 522
Yes
91
Facility 91
PA AVG 47
Rank #27 / 626
Moravian Manors Inc3
0
Facility 0
PA AVG 4
Rank #1 / 477
67%
Facility 67%
PA AVG 67.4%
Rank #214 / 477
20
Facility 20
PA AVG 63
Rank #113 / 477
6.7
Facility 6.7
PA AVG 5.1
Rank #383 / 477
Non-Profit--
72.5%
Facility 72.5%
PA AVG 68.8%
Rank #212 / 464
-
Manchester Commons of Presbyterian Senior Care
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Erie
80
Facility 80
PA AVG 93
Rank #270 / 522
No
48
Facility 48
PA AVG 47
Rank #286 / 626
The Presbyterian Homes In The Presby Of Lake Erie13
6
Facility 6
PA AVG 4
Rank #375 / 477
54%
Facility 54%
PA AVG 67.4%
Rank #110 / 477
46
Facility 46
PA AVG 63
Rank #268 / 477
3.5
Facility 3.5
PA AVG 5.1
Rank #207 / 477
Non-Profit--
80.0%
Facility 80.0%
PA AVG 68.8%
Rank #128 / 464
-
Juniper Village at Bucks County
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Bensalem
60
Facility 60
PA AVG 93
Rank #372 / 522
Yes
46
Facility 46
PA AVG 47
Rank #311 / 626
Juniper Village At Bensalem Operations LLC12
7
Facility 7
PA AVG 4
Rank #402 / 477
92%
Facility 92%
PA AVG 67.4%
Rank #445 / 477
150
Facility 150
PA AVG 63
Rank #435 / 477
12.5
Facility 12.5
PA AVG 5.1
Rank #448 / 477
For-Profit
68
Facility 68
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #186 / 356
1.66
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
PA AVG 68.8%
Rank #264 / 464
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Lutheran Home at Kane/Residential Care Center
AL
IL
NH
PC
RESC
RC
SNF
Kane
33
Facility 33
PA AVG 93
Rank #500 / 522
No
68
Facility 68
PA AVG 47
Rank #143 / 626
Lutheran Home At Kane6
1
Facility 1
PA AVG 4
Rank #107 / 477
67%
Facility 67%
PA AVG 67.4%
Rank #214 / 477
27
Facility 27
PA AVG 63
Rank #164 / 477
4.5
Facility 4.5
PA AVG 5.1
Rank #276 / 477
Non-Profit--
75.8%
Facility 75.8%
PA AVG 68.8%
Rank #184 / 464
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Overview of Abode Care of Allentown

Abode Care of Allentown, located on 29th Street SW in southwest Allentown, Pennsylvania, is a 150-bed assisted living, memory care, and respite care community owned and operated by Abode Care of Allentown LLC. The facility is in its initial year of operation and runs at roughly 61 percent occupancy. The campus features indoor social lounges, a spacious outdoor patio, a strict no-pet policy, and gourmet-style meal services with structured snack periods.

Licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants manage the 24-hour clinical support structure, maintaining approximately 115 total staff members with 86 on duty during peak waking hours. Regulatory reviews have addressed administrative protocols, staff training compliance, medication tracking, and resident safety systems, which the facility managed through targeted employee retraining and completed corrective action plans.

The neighborhood carries a walkability score of 5 out of 100, indicating an entirely car-dependent layout where visits, medical appointments, and off-campus errands require a vehicle.

Prospective residents and family members exploring regional multi-level care options can reach the Allentown administrative office to check current bed availability.

Contact Abode Care of Allentown

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.

Contact Highland Park Senior Living

Overview of Arcadia at Limerick Pointe

Taking pride in their personalized approach to care, Arcadia at Limerick Pointe is a welcoming community in Limerick, PA that offers various levels of care. Residents here can choose between independent living, personal care, and memory care services to satisfy their needs. As a family-owned community, they ensure each resident is given exceptional support with their daily activities so they can enjoy the life they want.

Those living with memory conditions like Alzheimer’s are provided with research-based programming designed to improve their cognition. Residents here also enjoy the comfort of having 24/7 care teams, warm meals served daily, and fun activities held regularly. Here, everyone is provided with just the right amount of care to ensure they are well-cared for while maintaining their freedom and independence.

Contact Arcadia at Limerick Pointe

Overview of Wesley Enhanced Living Upper Moreland

Live your retirement years in comfort with Wesley Enhanced Living Upper Moreland, an inviting senior living community in Montgomery County, Hatboro, PA, offering independent living and personal care. Residents feel at home in spacious and cozy apartments or well-built single-family cottages. Those needing more support with their daily routines are provided with personalized care services within the community and personal care suites with added comfort, security, and safety features.

With 24-hour response pendant system and security, residents have peace of mind, knowing they are living in a safe and secure environment. Housekeeping maintenance, concierge services, and transportation are provided to make residents’ lives worry-free and convenient. With delectable dining experience featuring tasty and healthy meals, combined with an array of enriching and exciting activities, residents are sure to live a healthy, active, and fulfilling lifestyle.

Contact Wesley Enhanced Living Upper Moreland

Overview of Twin Cedar Senior Living

Operated by Little Walker Holdings LLC, Twin Cedar Senior Living is a single-story community in Shohola, Pennsylvania, in Pike County. The community offers assisted living, adult day care, residential care, and respite care, giving families several care options based on a loved one’s needs. Residents can choose from Private, Deluxe Private, and Friendship Suites within the 37-bed community.

The community is currently home to both long-term and short-term residents. It has an occupancy rate of about 59%. This means there is room for new residents without the community being full. The neighborhood isn’t very walkable, so families need to drive for most errands and outings. Transportation services, fitness and recreation programs, and on-site parking are available. Visits and appointments more convenient for residents and families.

State inspections over the past several years have reviewed documentation and follow-up practices, resident safety procedures, and environmental systems such as water quality management. Corrective actions were completed and verified after each review. Families touring Twin Cedar may want to ask how these safety and quality practices are managed today.

Twin Cedar is dedicated to individual care that enables residents to maintain as much independence as possible and adapts support as needs evolve. The community also provides respite stays, which allow families to access short-term care or to get a feel for the community before making a long-term commitment.

Contact Twin Cedar Senior Living

Overview of John Paul II Manor
John Paul II Manor is a personal care home operated by the Sister Servants of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. It provides a family environment for residents, offering personal care and support. The facility has a capacity of 22 residents and emphasizes dignity and respect for each individual.

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Overview of Moravian Manor

Moravian Manor in Lititz, PA offers nursing home, assisted living, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing. Assisted living helps with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps an apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Nursing home and skilled nursing include licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while respite care supports a short stay when a primary caregiver needs time away or recovery.

The range of care levels can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time. Rehabilitation services are available, along with courtesy transportation throughout the community, so residents can reach rehabilitation and get around without arranging their own ride. With 40 beds, Moravian Manor is a smaller community where staff and residents get to know each other.

Total nurse staffing is 5h 25m per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time allocated per resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, and pets are allowed. The area has a Walk Score of 91, in the walker’s paradise band, meaning daily errands do not require a car and a resident who no longer drives can still complete routine errands independently. Moravian Manor is operated by Moravian Manors.

Contact Moravian Manor

Overview of Manchester Commons of Presbyterian Senior Care

Manchester Commons of Presbyterian Senior Care operates an 80-bed campus in Erie, Pennsylvania, offering independent living, assisted living, personal care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing. Independent living accommodates adults seeking private housing without personal care assistance, while personal care and assisted living provide daily support with routine tasks. Skilled nursing options address complex clinical needs.

Daily operations show an 80% occupancy rate under operator The Presbyterian Homes In The Presby Of Lake Erie. Total daily nurse staffing averages 5 hours and 1 minute per resident across the building. Community features include casual and formal dining settings for daily meals. Set in an area with a 48 walk score, the location generally requires vehicle transportation for off-site errands.

Interested individuals can get in touch with the admissions office at Manchester Commons of Presbyterian Senior Care to confirm current openings and book a tour of the area.

Contact Manchester Commons of Presbyterian Senior Care

Overview of Juniper Village at Bucks County

Juniper Village at Bucks County offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing in Bensalem, PA. Short term rehabilitation and respite care are also available. Independent living provides private living without daily care, while assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication. Memory care offers a secured, supervised setting, and skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site.

The range of care levels can suit a resident whose support needs grow over time, since moving to another level may not require leaving the community. Studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom residences are available, including a two bedroom layout that can accommodate a couple moving together. Rehabilitation services and short term rehabilitation provide a temporary setting for recovery after illness, injury, or hospitalization. Respite care offers a short stay when a regular caregiver needs relief or when a family is considering longer term arrangements.

Named programs include Wellspring Memory Care and Long Term Skilled Care, giving families specific program names to match with the resident’s needs. Medicare and private pay are accepted. Medicare generally applies to eligible short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence, while private pay means paying the community directly.

Total nurse staffing is 6 hours and 30 minutes per resident per day, with licensed nurse staffing from RNs and LPNs at 3 hours and 22 minutes per resident per day. These figures represent the nursing coverage available across daily care. The community has 24 hour staffing, so staff are present around the clock, including overnight. There are 60 beds and 67% occupancy, so availability can vary by care level and housing type.

A Walk Score of 46 out of 100 is car dependent, meaning most errands require a car or a ride, which matters for a resident who no longer drives. Pets are allowed, so a resident can bring a pet when moving in. Juniper Village At Bensalem Operations LLC operates the community.

Contact Juniper Village at Bucks County

Overview of Lutheran Home at Kane/residential Care Center

Lutheran Home at Kane/residential Care Center in KANE, PA, provides nursing home, assisted living, independent living, palliative care, residential care, respite care, and skilled nursing. Assisted living and residential care include help with daily routines, while independent living supports private living without daily care. Nursing home and skilled nursing provide licensed nursing care, and palliative care focuses on comfort for someone with serious illness. Respite care offers a short stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The range of care can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time, since several care levels are available within the community. With 33 beds, the home is smaller, giving staff and residents more opportunity to get to know one another. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours 20 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily nurse time allocated to each resident.

A Walk Score of 68 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot. A resident who no longer drives may be able to handle certain nearby errands independently. Rehabilitation services include physical, occupational, and speech therapy, giving residents access to those therapies through the community, while medical appointment transportation helps residents get to scheduled medical visits. A beauty and barber shop provides personal grooming services without requiring a trip away from the community.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Medicare can cover short term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay uses personal or family funds. Char Floravit, NHA, PCHA, PHR, serves as director.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Pennsylvania

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Pennsylvania?

Assisted living in Pennsylvania supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Pennsylvania?

Assisted living in Pennsylvania is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Pennsylvania Medicaid cover assisted living?

Pennsylvania Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including Pennsylvania) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.

How many assisted living facilities are listed on this page?

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

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

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Pennsylvania, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting assisted living facilities in Pennsylvania?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.