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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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The Hickman

400 N. Walnut Street, West Chester, PA 19380
Overview of The Hickman

With 125 licensed beds, The Hickman is a nursing home in West Chester, Pennsylvania, that offers independent living, personal care, and memory care. The community currently operates at 60% occupancy, allowing for a more individualized approach to care. With a Walk Score of 98, its location on North Walnut Street is highly walkable, making it easier to access shops, services, healthcare providers, and local attractions on foot.

Care services aim to accommodate varying levels of needs. Personal care services are provided to assist with daily living activities, while the Independent Plus+ program is offered for those who need less hands-on assistance. Additionally, short-term respite care is available for individuals recovering from hospitalization or in need of temporary support. Private respite stays also provide flexibility for families managing changing care needs.

Highlighting the dining services, the community provides chef-prepared meals that focus on both nutrition and flavor. Menus are also designed to meet dietary requirements and preferences to promote satisfaction and well-being.

Over several years, state inspections have identified staff training and documentation practices as areas requiring ongoing attention, particularly related to medication safety, emergency preparedness, and care plan accuracy. However, corrective measures have been implemented to address these findings, reflecting responsiveness to regulatory oversight. Moreover, the community has not been subject to fines or licensing actions, and complaint investigations have generally remained unsubstantiated.

The Hickman has multiple levels of care offered in a highly walkable setting, making it a convenient option for those exploring senior care.

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Overview of Adult Living at Rosebrook

Operating for only one year, Adult Living at Rosebrook is a newly opened 100-bed personal care home located on South Pike Road in Sarver, Pennsylvania, that offers personal care. With a car-dependent setting, the community requires transportation for most daily errands. It also maintains an occupancy rate of 83%, suggesting availability for new residents.

The community provides 24-hour staffing and a range of nursing home services, including personal care, medical support, meals, and recreational activities. On-site salon services, housekeeping, and laundry are also provided to support older adults who require ongoing nursing care and assistance with daily living.

Since opening, state inspections have identified areas requiring improvement, including building maintenance, medication management, food storage procedures, emergency preparedness, and resident assistance practices. In response, corrective action plans have been implemented. The most recent inspection also cited a maintenance issue related to pest control in a resident area, which was subsequently addressed and corrected.

The community’s strong occupancy rate and responsiveness to inspection findings reflect ongoing efforts to strengthen operations. For interested families, it is best to tour Adult Living at Rosebrook to provide valuable insight into the care environment, staffing, and daily support available to residents.

Contact Adult Living at Rosebrook

Overview of Harmony Haus Senior Living

With a 43-bed capacity, Harmony Haus Senior Living is a personal care home in Ambridge, Pennsylvania, that offers skilled nursing and respite care. Most daily errands are also accessible on foot, as it is located in a highly walkable area on Merchant Street. The community also provides 24-hour staffing for older adults. With 34 older adults currently in residence, the community is operating at a 79% occupancy.

A team of 58 caregivers is also available, which includes 44 members scheduled on waking hours. Focusing on individualized assistance and coordinated transitions, the community provides care tailored to residents’ needs.

Dining and activities are also highlighted among the community’s services, providing freshly prepared, restaurant-style meals and a variety of enrichment programs. Salon services, weekly housekeeping, and laundry support are also provided within a comfortable, home-like setting.

State inspections over the past five years have identified concerns on documentation practices and environmental safety requirements, which were addressed through corrective efforts. Interested families are encouraged to discuss Harmony Haus Senior Living’s current pricing, insurance and payment options, and the measures in place to address the compliance areas that remain under regulatory review before making placement decisions.

Contact Harmony Haus Senior Living

Overview of Sacred Heart Senior Living by the Creek

With a 124-bed capacity, Sacred Heart Senior Living by the Creek is a nursing home in Northampton, Pennsylvania, that offers rehabilitation, respite care, and skilled nursing. The community operates at 55% occupancy and has availability for new residents. Its location on East 21st Street is also car-dependent, indicating that most services and activities require transportation.

Skilled nursing care is provided along with rehabilitation and respite services. On-site physician support and in-house physical therapy are also available to help residents receive coordinated care. The community also highlights its dining services, serving chef-prepared meals. Moreover, personalized healthcare management, wellness initiatives, and enrichment programs are provided to support residents’ quality of life.

Private and two-bedroom suites are equipped with accessible full bathrooms, and individual climate controls are offered, along with a variety of communal spaces. These include a movie theater, outdoor patios and courtyards, and a gazebo for relaxation and socialization. A guest house is also provided for visiting family members, while transportation is provided for community outings. A private dining room also provides space for family gatherings and special occasions.

Following a mission-driven approach to care, the community emphasizes veteran services. Moreover, state inspections identified areas requiring attention, including medication management, documentation practices, and security procedures. Corrective action plans have also been implemented to address these concerns, and security measures have been strengthened in response to substantiated findings.

Contact Sacred Heart Senior Living by the Creek

Wolf Run Village

3750 Route 220 Highway, Hughesville, PA 17737
Overview of Wolf Run Village

Located along Route 220, Wolf Run Village in Hughesville, Pennsylvania, is a nursing home that offers rehabilitation services and respite care. These offerings support older adults through short-term recovery and those needing long-term skilled nursing care. Maintaining a strong 80% occupancy with 60 residents, the community has a 75-bed capacity.

The daily life in the community focuses on comfort and socialization, providing home-cooked meals in a modern dining room, alongside regular activities and volunteer programs. Accommodations also include a choice of single or double rooms, while shared spaces feature social rooms, a central dining area, covered porches, and outdoor walking paths. Daily needs are also met through an exercise station, an on-site beauty parlor and barber shop, housekeeping, laundry services, and integrated safety systems.

The setting balances a quieter residential environment for older adults who prefer a calmer atmosphere with a moderately walkable location that allows access to nearby services within walking distance.

Regulatory oversight shows steady progress over time. While past inspections noted deficiencies in medication management and operations, the community successfully resolved these issues through corrective actions. The community currently maintains a deficiency-free status based on recent state inspections, demonstrating a commitment to high compliance standards.

For families evaluating Wolf Run Village, an in-person tour provides an excellent opportunity to explore the dining and activities areas, experience the daily environment, and see firsthand how the community’s services align with their loved one’s specific care needs.

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Overview of The Residence at Whitehall Il and

Seven years running, and The Residence at Whitehall Il and covers a fairly full spread for a 46-bed community: assisted living, independent living, and respite care, all in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Independent living starts at $2,665 a month. Getting around outside the building usually means driving, since the Walk Score here sits at 38, somewhat walkable at best.

Daily support runs through medication management, transfer assistance, housekeeping, and laundry, the kind of coverage that lets residents stay independent without managing every task alone. Respite care is available too, for families who need short-term coverage rather than a permanent move.

Branding shows up in a few specific places. Graceful Dining™ names the community’s approach to meals, and Graceful Respite Stays and the Vibrant Living Program each carry their own identity rather than folding into a generic activities list. A Wellness Program adds structure to the calendar, and residents can spend time in a fitness center, a spa, a restaurant, or a cafe.

Veterans Benefits are available here too, worth knowing for residents who qualify and are weighing how to pay for care.

Jenna Johnston directs the community, and Cpf Living Communities – Whitehall LLC owns the property. This is a mid-sized Pittsburgh community built around named dining and wellness programs, daily living support, and flexible respite options for families who need it.

Contact The Residence at Whitehall IL and PC

Mt. Assisi Place

Gps Address, 1515 Quaill Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15202
Overview of Mt. Assisi Place

Remain independent for as long as possible at Mt. Assisi Place, an inviting senior living community, based in Allegheny County, Pittsburgh, PA, offering assisted living. Residents are provided ample privacy and peace in their furnished accommodations with convenient access to nurses stations, lounges and community rooms. Emergency call systems and a dedicated care team committed to provide compassionate care and assistance, give residents the comfort of knowing their needs will be met immediately.

The community provides plenty of opportunities for socialization and engagement with their diverse array of interesting activities, events, and programs. Housekeeping, laundry and linen services are provided to ensure residents love comfortably and conveniently without the common hassles of daily living. Residents’ dining is handled with utmost consideration of their tastes and dietary needs, ensuring they are provided with nutritious, balanced and appetizing meals, while also serving their individual dietary needs and restrictions.

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Overview of Westminster Village at Allentown / Tryko Partners

Nestled in the neighborhood of Allentown, PA, Westminster Village at Allentown is a renowned senior living community, offering a continuum of care services, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. Residents here live confidently, knowing that a hardworking care team is available 24-hours a day to attend to their needs. The community features an extensive array of services, including assistance with daily living activities, medication reminders, personal care, and more.

Committed to enriching all aspects of its residents’ lives, the community regularly holds various activities designed to provide residents with an array of opportunities for staying active and connected. Delectable meals with accommodations to special dietary restrictions are offered, along with access to an array of convenient amenities, such as a wellness center, library, fitness room, salon and gaming room, for a more enjoyable living experience.

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Overview of Wesley Village

An urban, walkable community carrying a Walk Score of 78, Wesley Village is a 157-bed nonprofit nursing home operated by UMH Pa Corp and owned by Raymond Bunch. The facility focuses on short-term post-acute rehabilitation and respite stays, maintaining an admission structure driven by 72% Medicare and 27% private-pay clients. On-site features include a wellness center, pharmacy, beauty salon, gift shop, and café, with residents recording an average stay of 129 days. However, the property is navigating severe occupancy challenges, with utilization dropping to 46%, which contributed to a 2023 operating loss of $3.8 million on $26.2 million in revenue.

Oversight profiles from state regulators show mixed operational and compliance trends. Overall daily care averages 4 hours and 2 minutes per resident, which tracks 12% below the Pennsylvania baseline and yields a 1.47:1 staff-to-resident ratio. Standard licensing evaluations document recurring administrative hurdles, with 40 total citations recorded across 16 inspections since 2021.

The latest routine reviews in October 2024 and August 2025 flagged multiple moderate infractions centered heavily on medication management, including incorrect dosages, pharmacy label discrepancies, and keeping discontinued drugs in active carts, alongside basic food safety gaps and unaddressed fire safety items.

Conversely, clinical quality summaries point to strong indicators for permanent residents, who experience zero percent depression rates, low antipsychotic medication usage, and favorable hospital avoidance numbers, though short-stay rehab clients see lower-than-average self-care independence scores upon discharge.

Interested individuals weighing local short-term recovery options can review these public health reports to balance the facility’s clinical outcomes against its operational tracking. Since the official data shows very strong permanent-resident health markers alongside repeated administrative medication errors, low occupancy, and a history of fire safety corrections, the documentation suggests looking closely at the facility’s current quality management plans.

Contact Wesley Village

Overview of The Inn at Horsham Center for Jewish Life

The Inn at Horsham Center for Jewish Life is a 58-bed nursing home managed by 1425 Horsham SNF Operations Holdings LLC. The facility handles skilled nursing, personal care, memory care, rehabilitation services, and respite care, featuring recreational programs and dining options that honor Jewish dietary traditions. Payer data shows the building serves a predominantly Medicaid population with a blend of short- and long-term stays. Shared spaces include an on-site beauty salon, a library, family lounges, and an outdoor patio. Business records show immediate room availability, with the facility running at a low 50% occupancy rate.

State health logs reveal a busy regulatory track record, with the community pulling 49 total citations across 14 inspections since 2021, plus two substantiated consumer complaints. Enforcement files show that the home was hit with federal financial fines totaling $115,000 during 2024 and 2025.

A standard state check in July 2025 turned up moderate problems with staff supervision during an abuse allegation investigation, medication labeling mistakes, and incomplete medical evaluation records. These issues mirror earlier inspection trends that pointed to recurring marks for staff qualification tracking, emergency readiness plans, general medication handling, and kitchen safety issues.

Individuals checking out nearby senior care setups can use these public health tracking reports to weigh the home’s daily operational history. Since the state paperwork details low occupancy and multiple historical training, medication, and safety fines alongside dedicated cultural dining and programming, the documentation suggests looking closely at the facility’s recent quality updates.

Contact The Inn at Horsham Center for Jewish Life

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.