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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 Tiffany Court at Kingston

Overlooking the beautiful tree-lined borough of Kingston, PA, Tiffany Court at Kingston is an inviting senior living community that offers various care options, including personal care, memory care, respite care, and short-term stays. The community features a wide range of studio, studio deluxe, and one-bed apartments with convenient access to services, amenities, and beautiful views. Residents are guaranteed tailored care and support with tailored medical resources, 24/7 front desk concierge and nursing team members.

Fostering active engagement and vibrant living, the community conducts its lifestyle360 activities, group trips and clubs. A culinary team ensures excellent dining experience with carefully curated meals based on residents’ dietary preferences, needs, and requests. A beauty salon, activities room, putting green, sensory garden, and beautiful courtyard offer spaces for making connections or relaxation.

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Overview of The Remington Senior Living and Memory Care

With a 120-bed capacity, The Remington Senior Living and Memory Care is a personal care home in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, offering assisted living, memory care, and respite care. The community includes 37 dedicated memory care beds, along with a variety of studio, suite, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments in a three-story setting.

Additionally, older adults in the dedicated memory care neighborhood receive 24-hour, dementia-focused support, while all residents benefit from nutritious meals, engaging activities, and outdoor spaces designed for relaxation and recreation. The pet-friendly environment also allows residents to remain with their companion animals. Located near Heritage Valley Kennedy Hospital, it also offers convenient access to healthcare while maintaining a quieter residential setting.

Recent state inspections found the community in compliance with applicable regulations. Meanwhile, earlier reviews identified concerns involving resident protection, privacy, medication security, and dementia care training, all of which were addressed through approved corrective action plans.

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Overview of The Winds at Mattern Orchard by New Perspective

Nestled in the beautiful surroundings of Duncansville, PA, The Winds at Mattern Orchard by New Perspective is an enticing senior living community providing assisted living services. Here, residents can choose from spacious and cozy accommodations depending on their preferences. Having a trained and dedicated team, the community submits to the kind of service that supports whole-person well-being at every care level.

Devoted to providing exceptional and compassionate care, this community offers above-and-beyond amenities and services wherein residents can avail of housekeeping and laundry services, and services from on-site third-party physician providers. Indulge in chef-prepared healthy and delectable meals and relieve yourself through its beautiful spaces like the garden patio. Have fun with new companions while gaming in activity great rooms or going to community outings with provided transportation. With The Winds at Mattern Orchard by New Perspective, seniors are guaranteed a blissful living experience.

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Overview of Sunrise of Lafayette Hill

Sunrise of Lafayette Hill is a senior living community located in Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania, that offers assisted living and memory care services. The community is designed to provide a warm and welcoming environment for seniors, with a caring team that assists residents while fostering their independence. Sunrise of Lafayette Hill offers a variety of programs and supportive services that nourish the mind, body, and spirit, including up to three delicious, well-balanced meals served daily with a variety of menu choices to meet residents’ needs and preferences.

The community provides an abundance of activities, including daily physical fitness, resident-sponsored clubs for various interests, and scheduled group trips. Sunrise of Lafayette Hill is conveniently located near multiple restaurants, movie theaters, and shopping centers, including the Plymouth Meeting Mall, offering endless possibilities for residents to keep busy both on and off-site. The committed team at Sunrise of Lafayette Hill was recently honored with the Horizon Award for their dedication. The community has been recognized by U.S. News as a Best Senior Living community for memory care based on resident and family surveys.

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Overview of Paramount Senior Living at Peters Township

Discover a vibrant lifestyle with Paramount Senior Living at Peters Township in McMurray, PA. This esteemed community offers independent living, personal care, assisted living, dementia care, home health care, and hospice care, all supported by 24-hour on-site nurses and a full-service physical therapy program. Having a well-trained and passionate team, residents can receive the utmost care and support they deserve.

Paramount Senior Living at Peters Township promotes a vibrant and welcoming environment for seniors to feel a sense of belonging and live to the fullest. Engage in enriching social, educational, and recreational programs, plus enjoy daily afternoon socials and group transportation. The community’s delicious, well-balanced meals cater to every palate, ensuring dining is a delight. Equipped with the right tools and people, seniors can make the most out of their living experience with Paramount Senior Living at Peters Township.

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Overview of Morris-Pace Personal Care Home

Nestled in Reading, Pennsylvania, Morris-Pace Personal Care Home stands out by tailoring its care to the unique needs of each individual, creating an environment that is both safe and nurturing. This community holds a special place for homeless or low-income individuals, recognizing their inherent worth and providing them with the highest level of care. The atmosphere here is not only comfortable but also stimulating, fostering an authentic and productive experience for residents.

The core values of Morris-Pace Personal Care Home revolve around nurturing, peace, authenticity, and motivation. These values are reflected in the array of services they offer, including medication administration, access to physicians through on-call visits, availability of a podiatrist, and pharmacy delivery services. The convenience extends to transportation options with close proximity to public transit, as well as amenities like phone and fax access, laundry services, and a weekly activity schedule to keep residents engaged. Morris-Pace Personal Care Home is a community that values and uplifts every individual it serves, creating an environment where comfort and support thrive.

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Country Meadows

4905 E Trindle Rd, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
Overview of Country Meadows

Country Meadows has been part of the Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania landscape for 43 years. Located at 4905 E Trindle Rd in the Hampden Township neighborhood and operated by Country Meadows Of West Shore LLC, the 180-bed community offers three levels of care: assisted living, independent living, and memory support. Most trips off campus call for a car or the community’s own transportation service, as the area carries a Walk Score of 41.

Housing comes in a range of configurations. Studios, one- and two-bedroom apartments, alcove suites, and efficiencies are all available, with no buy-in fee and shared living as an option. Starting price is $3,897 per month. At present, 104 of 180 beds are occupied, a 58% occupancy rate that gives the campus a quieter footprint than some larger communities at capacity.

Care is delivered across all three tracks by licensed nurses and CNAs. Residents who need short-term recovery have access to rehabilitation and short-term rehab services on-site, so post-acute care doesn’t have to mean leaving the building. Memory support is offered as a distinct level of care rather than a single-purpose wing layered onto a general assisted living unit.

The Dynamic Living Wellness Program, run by a fitness professional, structures the activity calendar around outings, entertainment, and social connection. Restaurant-style dining, a spa, garden and patio spaces, a fitness center and gym, and a concierge round out the day-to-day environment. The community is pet-friendly, and volunteer programs are active.

State inspections have tended to concentrate on areas like medication management, fire-safety systems, emergency preparedness, and care planning and documentation.

Country Meadows is a well-established multi-level community with a broad range of housing options, on-site rehabilitative services, and a dedicated memory care track, positioned for older adults in the greater Harrisburg area who want flexibility in both care level and living arrangement.

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Overview of Linden Village

At Linden Village, there is the priority of making the facility feel as close to home as possible. With the design made to be self-contained, residents are able to thrive in this environment in the best way they can. The facility provides fully furnished accommodations, however, residents are also given the opportunity to bring in their own furniture to make it closer to home as possible.

Aside from the cozy and homey design, the facility also has several and various activities and events that are created to meet all the residents’ needs and interests. Individualized services plans are developed to provide comprehensive and extensive care to make sure the residents are well taken care of. Additionally, activities like fitness classes, game nights, and more are held to encourage engagement and socialization.

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Overview of Magnolias of Chambersburg

Magnolias of Chambersburg is a stone’s throw away from the vibrant downtown. This Pennsylvania senior home, adorned with a bouquet of awards, unveils contemporary living at its finest, dedicated to seniors with memory impairment. Beyond being a haven of personal care and respite care, it stands as a beacon of memory care living.

From memory care private homes boasting spaciousness to the option of furnished or unfurnished living spaces, every facet is thoughtfully woven. The allure of a cozy living room and the convenience of a full-service salon enrich each resident’s experience. With an unwavering commitment to safety, the inclusion of an emergency communication system provides reassurance in every moment. Magnolias of Chambersburg is a haven that champions holistic well-being.

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Overview of Glenmaura Senior Living

Offering personal care, independent living, enhanced care, and memory care, Glenmaura Senior Living is an assisted living community in Moosic, Pennsylvania, operated by Glenmaura Senior Living at Montage LLC. With a capacity of 100 residents, the community has 24 dedicated Alzheimer’s units and currently maintains a 94% occupancy rate.

The surrounding area has a Walk Score of 37, making it largely car-dependent. This also indicates that only a few nearby destinations may be accessible on foot.

State inspections conducted since 2021 have also reviewed the community’s medication administration and documentation practices. Inspectors identified these areas for improvement across multiple survey cycles, and corrective actions were implemented following each review.

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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.