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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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Overview of Sunrise of Upper St. Clair

Sunrise of Upper St. Clair is a senior living community located in a prime Upper St. Clair, Pennsylvania location, helping residents enjoy the vibrant local area as well as a variety of curated programs and lovely outdoor spaces. The community offers room rates starting at $4,438 per month and provides a warm and inviting environment where residents always have something to do, engaging in fun activities and building genuine friendships. Sunrise of Upper St. Clair organizes regular and frequent off-site excursions, including to houses of worship, while also encouraging relaxation and enjoyment of the glorious landscape from the comfort of rocking chairs on the wrap-around porch.

The dedicated team at Sunrise of Upper St. Clair looks forward to getting to know each resident fully, preparing customized plans that meet their unique needs, likes, and goals. The community offers a variety of engaging amenities, such as a chef who keeps residents’ taste buds guessing with weekly specials and dishes inspired by residents, resident-inspired clubs that follow interests and passions like reading, walking, crafting, and serving others, and private living options including studios, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and companion suites. Conveniently located in Upper St. Clair, PA, just minutes from Pittsburgh in beautiful residential suburbs surrounded by hilly woodlands, Sunrise of Upper St. Clair is within walking distance of the subway/light rail, across the street from the South Hills Village Mall and the premier Galleria, close to various attractions and places of worship, and just miles away from award-winning hospitals.

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Pleasant Ridge

981 Pleasant Hill Road, Leechburg, PA 15656
Overview of Pleasant Ridge

Pleasant Ridge, located on a five-acre campus in Leechburg, Pennsylvania, is a 73-bed personal care home operated by Cne Family Properties LLC. Situated in Westmoreland County just outside Pittsburgh, the facility currently accommodates 48 residents, maintaining a 66 percent occupancy rate with an average length of stay around 321 days.

Hands-on assistance serves as a focal point of the daily schedule, with individuals receiving an average of five hours and four minutes of direct nursing care each day alongside roughly four hours and three minutes of support from nursing aides. Routine inspections monitor general operational compliance, focusing on housekeeping standards, facility maintenance, pest control practices, and resident assessment documentation.

The neighborhood carries a walkability score of 73 out of 100, providing a highly pedestrian-friendly setting where visiting family members and mobile residents can manage a variety of standard errands entirely on foot.

The billing structure accommodates Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay options, supporting both long-term residential stays and short-term respite care. Interested family members evaluating regional personal care environments can contact the Leechburg administrative office to discuss open accommodations.

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Overview of Nottingham Village Retirement Center

Providing long-term and short-term care, Nottingham Village Retirement Center is a nursing home in Northumberland, Pennsylvania. Located in a moderately walkable area on Neitz Road, where some daily errands can be completed on foot, the community currently serves 55 residents in a 90-bed setting. It also focuses on rehabilitation for older adults recovering from illness, injury, or surgery.

The dining program features scratch-made meals that incorporate local flavors and familiar favorites, supporting both nutrition and resident satisfaction. This approach allows meals to be adapted to a variety of dietary needs and personal preferences. A variety of activities and outings are also conducted to encourage engagement and social connection, including games, classes, picnics, parties, and community excursions.

Personal care assistance is available for daily living activities, with support tailored to each resident’s individual requirements. Therapeutic services support rehabilitation and wellness goals, while on-site medical and dental offices help reduce the need for outside appointments. Pharmacy delivery services assist with medication access, and a salon and barber shop provide convenient grooming services. Outdoor amenities such as a fishing pond and putting green also offer additional recreational opportunities.

Over the past five years, inspections have highlighted medication management, documentation procedures, and environmental cleanliness. Any identified concerns have been addressed through corrective action plans. Moreover, no fines or enforcement actions have been recorded.

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Overview of Maple Valley Personal Care Home

Situated in a highly walkable neighborhood in Indiana, Pennsylvania, Maple Valley Personal Care Home is a nursing home that provides skilled nursing care and personal care. With a 40-bed capacity, it has an occupancy rate of 83%, suggesting consistent demand. Additionally, its location provides convenient access to errands and services within walking distance.

24-hour staffing is also provided to ensure that care is available at all times. Personal care is also tailored to residents’ needs, providing assistance for activities of daily living such as dressing, bathing, and grooming. Moreover, rehabilitation services are provided for older adults recovering from illness, injury, or surgery.

Over the past five years, inspections cited staff training and qualifications, medication management, fire safety, and sanitation practices as areas of concern, which were addressed through corrective plans. Moreover, no fines or enforcement actions have been issued.

Maple Valley Personal Care Home continues to offer personalized care in an accessible, supportive environment in a walkable location, with nearby amenities that provide added convenience for both residents and visiting family members.

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Overview of Country Meadows of Forks

Offering assisted living, personal care, and skilled nursing rehabilitation services, Country Meadows of Forks is a 90-bed community at Newlins Road West in Easton, Pennsylvania. It operates as a comprehensive option for residents needing varying levels of support, from daily assistance with personal care to post-acute rehabilitation after hospitalization or injury. Country Meadows Associates II, LP, runs the community that currently operates at 93 percent occupancy.

The setting spotlights rehabilitation and recovery. Residents can access rehabilitation services, restorative care programs, and skilled nursing support, with licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants on staff. The facility also delivers memory support services for occupants with cognitive concerns, so it’s suitable for an array of care needs in one community. Pricing is $4,365 monthly, which families can verify during their talks with admissions about specific room types and care plans. The home sits in a car-dependent location where almost all errands require a vehicle, so visiting family should plan on driving.

State inspections have been part of the facility’s oversight. Prior compliance work has centered on zones including resident equipment safety, medication management, and care documentation. Country Meadows of Forks demonstrated engagement with the regulatory process by responding to identified concerns with corrective actions.

An in-person visit by residents and families considering the community allows you to see the setting, ask about room options, staffing arrangements, and the daily rhythms that shape life there.

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Overview of Sanatoga Court

Spend your golden years enjoying the things you love in Sanatoga Court, a warm and inviting community in Pottstown, PA, offering quality assisted living and memory care. Residents here enjoy the comfort and safety provided by their vibrant yet cozy accommodations with housekeeping and laundry services for their convenience. Health and wellness programs, including yoga and exercise classes, are also available to help residents stay physically active and maintain a balanced lifestyle.

Dining moments are always delectable with chef-prepared culinary delights served fresh and with accommodations for special dietary needs and preferences. Thoughtful amenities like salon and barber services are provided to help residents maintain their appearance and further enhance their living experience. Whether you’re seeking quality care or fun experiences, Sanatoga Court has it all for a comfortable and fulfilling retirement life.

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Overview of Maple Shade Meadows Senior Living

Offering 85 private and semi-private rooms, Maple Shade Meadows Senior Living is a personal care home in Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania. Personal care, respite care, and dementia care are among the care options offered. Operated by Maple Shade Meadows LP, it currently maintains a 76% occupancy rate.

Its location on East Locust Street is slightly walkable with a Walk Score of 38, suggesting that some nearby services are accessible on foot, while most errands require transportation. Meanwhile, licensed nurses and nursing assistants are available 24 hours a day to provide support. Organized activities, comfortable living spaces, and daily dining experiences are also available to promote engagement and active living.

State inspections have addressed areas including staff training, medication management, food safety and storage, fire safety, and resident assessment documentation. Accepted plans of correction have been implemented, and the most recent unannounced inspection reported no deficiencies, reflecting successful compliance efforts.

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Royal Personal Care Homes

1339 Wheatsheaf Ln, Abington, PA 19001
Overview of Royal Personal Care Homes

Have a worry-free retirement at Royal PCH, a blissful retreat in Abington, PA, that offers assisted living and memory care. A compassionate and highly skilled team provides the highest quality of care tailored to residents’ unique needs around the clock. Residents can keep their peace of mind within the community’s luxury accommodations and welcoming setting.

A carefully curated calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs is conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and maintain social connections. With delectable and well-balanced dining options, residents have the finest dining experience that caters to their dietary needs and preferences. Medication management is also provided for residents’ convenience. The community’s comprehensive services and beautifully furnished amenities create the ideal setting for residents to flourish and make the most of their golden years.

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Overview of Horizons Personal Care

Horizons Personal Care is a personal care home in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, located on Frankstown Road in Cambria County. Operated by The Villa Crest LLC, the community offers assisted living level personal care alongside memory care and respite stays, giving families more than one entry point depending on a loved one’s needs. It accepts Medicare and private pay, which opens up a couple of ways to cover the cost of care.

The home has 56 beds and currently runs at 86 percent occupancy, with an average stay of about 15 days, a length that points to a good number of residents using the home for short term respite or transitional care rather than only long term stays. Care is available around the clock, with 24 hour on site nursing and support with daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication reminders built into daily life. The home also supports residents enrolled in hospice, so families managing end of life care have that option within the same community rather than needing to relocate a loved one during a difficult time.

Inspections of Horizons Personal Care have most often turned up procedural matters, things like fire drill practice, smoking area safeguards, and paperwork tied to resident screening and background checks, rather than concerns with the hands on care residents receive. A recent complaint review closed with no issues found. Families touring the home may want to ask staff how those safety routines are handled day to day.

Daily life at Horizons includes religious services, crafts, art, and entertainment programming, along with on site salon and beauty services. Residents can also spend time in the home’s scenic courtyards, a nice option for fresh air without leaving the property. Set in a car dependent part of Johnstown, the home is easiest to reach and visit by car, so families planning regular visits should expect to drive rather than walk.

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Overview of Morningside House of Exton

Operated by AL One PA Investments, Morningside House of Exton is a 106-bed assisted living community located on Sunrise Boulevard in Exton, Pennsylvania. The three-story community currently has 42 residents, reflecting a 40 percent occupancy rate. In addition to assisted living, it offers rehabilitation services, respite care, hospice coordination, nursing services, and 24-hour staffing to support older adults with both short-term and long-term care needs.

Furthermore, chef-prepared meals are served daily in a welcoming dining setting that encourages both nutrition and social interaction. Residents also have access to a fitness center, wellness programs, outdoor spaces, a library, a salon, Wi-Fi, emergency response systems, scheduled transportation, housekeeping, laundry services, and regular social activities that promote engagement and connection.

The surrounding neighborhood is somewhat walkable, allowing access to some nearby services on foot, while most errands and appointments are more conveniently reached with a short drive. This location provides residents with reasonable access to local shopping, dining, and other essential amenities.

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Weighting overview

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

Resident & Family Experience 35%

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

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

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

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

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

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

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

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

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

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

Community Stability 10%

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

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

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

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

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

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

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

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

Does Pennsylvania Medicaid cover assisted living?

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

What is assisted living?

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

How many assisted living facilities are listed on this page?

This page features 443 assisted living facilities in Pennsylvania. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

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

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

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

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