Page 6 of Best Assisted Living in Pennsylvania

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: 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: 94The 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 to lowest based on our ranking 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. 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. 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.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
The Villa St. Elizabeth
AL
Reading
92
Facility 92
PA AVG 94
Rank #245 / 552
No
30
Facility 30
PA AVG 47
Rank #467 / 657
Evergreen Elder Care Inc15
5
Facility 5
PA AVG 4
Rank #344 / 478
60%
Facility 60%
PA AVG 67.4%
Rank #149 / 478
32
Facility 32
PA AVG 63
Rank #197 / 478
2.1
Facility 2.1
PA AVG 5.1
Rank #76 / 478
For-Profit
53
Facility 53
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #242 / 357
1.00
57.6%
Facility 57.6%
PA AVG 69.7%
Rank #372 / 494
Private Rooms / Semi-Private RoomsA+
Brookdale Northampton
AL
MC
RESC
Richboro
120
Facility 120
PA AVG 94
Rank #126 / 552
Yes
53
Facility 53
PA AVG 47
Rank #254 / 657
Brookdale Senior Living Communities Inc8
4
Facility 4
PA AVG 4
Rank #298 / 478
63%
Facility 63%
PA AVG 67.4%
Rank #182 / 478
52
Facility 52
PA AVG 63
Rank #296 / 478
6.5
Facility 6.5
PA AVG 5.1
Rank #379 / 478
For-Profit
88
Facility 88
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #126 / 357
1.24
59.2%
Facility 59.2%
PA AVG 69.7%
Rank #352 / 494
Studio / 1 BedA+
Bethlehem Manor
AL
IL
MC
Bethlehem (West Side)
75
Facility 75
PA AVG 94
Rank #322 / 552
No
73
Facility 73
PA AVG 47
Rank #122 / 657
Bethlehem Manor Senior Living LLC17
5
Facility 5
PA AVG 4
Rank #344 / 478
53%
Facility 53%
PA AVG 67.4%
Rank #104 / 478
44
Facility 44
PA AVG 63
Rank #259 / 478
2.6
Facility 2.6
PA AVG 5.1
Rank #133 / 478
For-Profit
65
Facility 65
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #198 / 357
1.63
36.0%
Facility 36.0%
PA AVG 69.7%
Rank #482 / 494
StudioA+
Brookdale Bloomsburg
AL
RESC
Bloomsburg (Scott Township)
67
Facility 67
PA AVG 94
Rank #365 / 552
Yes
30
Facility 30
PA AVG 47
Rank #467 / 657
Emeritus Corporation9
2
Facility 2
PA AVG 4
Rank #184 / 478
78%
Facility 78%
PA AVG 67.4%
Rank #338 / 478
27
Facility 27
PA AVG 63
Rank #164 / 478
3.0
Facility 3.0
PA AVG 5.1
Rank #167 / 478
For-Profit
41
Facility 41
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #287 / 357
1.03
59.7%
Facility 59.7%
PA AVG 69.7%
Rank #347 / 494
StudioA+
Sunrise of Granite Run
AL
MC
PC
RC
Media
115
Facility 115
PA AVG 94
Rank #151 / 552
Yes
42
Facility 42
PA AVG 47
Rank #366 / 657
Szr Granite Run Al Opco LLC15
9
Facility 9
PA AVG 4
Rank #449 / 478
67%
Facility 67%
PA AVG 67.4%
Rank #214 / 478
82
Facility 82
PA AVG 63
Rank #382 / 478
5.5
Facility 5.5
PA AVG 5.1
Rank #341 / 478
For-Profit
151
Facility 151
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #16 / 357
1.72
76.5%
Facility 76.5%
PA AVG 69.7%
Rank #196 / 494
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+
Celebration Villa of Chippewa
AL
MC
RC
Beaver Falls
85
Facility 85
PA AVG 94
Rank #267 / 552
Yes
48
Facility 48
PA AVG 47
Rank #303 / 657
Ec Opco Chippewa LLC20
7
Facility 7
PA AVG 4
Rank #403 / 478
55%
Facility 55%
PA AVG 67.4%
Rank #113 / 478
47
Facility 47
PA AVG 63
Rank #275 / 478
2.4
Facility 2.4
PA AVG 5.1
Rank #108 / 478
For-Profit
107
Facility 107
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #82 / 357
1.43
88.2%
Facility 88.2%
PA AVG 69.7%
Rank #70 / 494
-A
The 501
AL
IL
MC
Ambler (Willowmere)
118
Facility 118
PA AVG 94
Rank #144 / 552
Yes
37
Facility 37
PA AVG 47
Rank #405 / 657
Sblp Upper Dublin Opco LLC5
2
Facility 2
PA AVG 4
Rank #184 / 478
80%
Facility 80%
PA AVG 67.4%
Rank #358 / 478
27
Facility 27
PA AVG 63
Rank #164 / 478
5.4
Facility 5.4
PA AVG 5.1
Rank #333 / 478
For-Profit
129
Facility 129
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #37 / 357
1.40
78.0%
Facility 78.0%
PA AVG 69.7%
Rank #179 / 494
1 bed / 2 bed-
Columbia Cottage Wyomissing
AL
Wyomissing
50
Facility 50
PA AVG 94
Rank #440 / 552
No
39
Facility 39
PA AVG 47
Rank #387 / 657
Columbia Cottage Wyomissing LLC16
2
Facility 2
PA AVG 4
Rank #184 / 478
69%
Facility 69%
PA AVG 67.4%
Rank #258 / 478
29
Facility 29
PA AVG 63
Rank #180 / 478
1.8
Facility 1.8
PA AVG 5.1
Rank #53 / 478
For-Profit
53
Facility 53
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #242 / 357
1.51
76.0%
Facility 76.0%
PA AVG 69.7%
Rank #203 / 494
Private Rooms-
Atria Bethlehem
AL
IL
Bethlehem
150
Facility 150
PA AVG 94
Rank #51 / 552
Yes
36
Facility 36
PA AVG 47
Rank #415 / 657
Wg Bethlehem Sh LLC16
2
Facility 2
PA AVG 4
Rank #184 / 478
44%
Facility 44%
PA AVG 67.4%
Rank #51 / 478
60
Facility 60
PA AVG 63
Rank #324 / 478
3.8
Facility 3.8
PA AVG 5.1
Rank #230 / 478
For-Profit
84
Facility 84
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #135 / 357
1.24
51.3%
Facility 51.3%
PA AVG 69.7%
Rank #416 / 494
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Providence Place Senior Living at the Collegeville Inn
AL
IL
MC
Collegeville
150
Facility 150
PA AVG 94
Rank #51 / 552
Yes
52
Facility 52
PA AVG 47
Rank #260 / 657
Providence Place Of Collegeville Associates13
3
Facility 3
PA AVG 4
Rank #242 / 478
77%
Facility 77%
PA AVG 67.4%
Rank #331 / 478
74
Facility 74
PA AVG 63
Rank #361 / 478
5.7
Facility 5.7
PA AVG 5.1
Rank #354 / 478
For-Profit
169
Facility 169
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #8 / 357
1.46
77.3%
Facility 77.3%
PA AVG 69.7%
Rank #184 / 494
Studio / Suite-

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Overview of The Villa St. Elizabeth

Located in the heart of Reading, Pennsylvania, The Villa St. Elizabeth offers a range of comprehensive healthcare services, including specialized memory care and personalized support such as diabetes care, medication management, and incontinence care. Catering to diverse needs, this community goes above and beyond to provide resident parking and a multitude of inviting common areas both indoors and outdoors. From a serene butterfly garden to a well-equipped theater room, game room, and ballroom, residents can indulge in a variety of engaging activities.

The home is characterized by its commitment to providing a holistic living experience. Residents benefit from thoughtful amenities such as a convenient on-site barbershop and enclosed courtyard designed specifically for those requiring memory care. Notably, the staff is fluent in Spanish, ensuring a warm and welcoming atmosphere for Spanish-speaking individuals. Housed within an elegant Victorian mansion, this community embraces a passion for nature, offering residents a truly scenic backdrop for their senior years. With a range of accommodation options, residents can choose the rooms that best align with their preferences and budget, making The Villa St. Elizabeth a remarkable choice for personalized and enriching senior living.

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Overview of Brookdale Northampton

Situated in the upscale neighborhood of Richboro, PA, Brookdale Northampton is a thriving senior living community that offers memory care and assisted living. Designed to support residents with cognitive challenges such as Alzheimer’s and dementia, our community provides a warm and inviting environment where seniors can thrive. From spacious, pet-friendly apartments with ample natural light to a compassionate care team available 24/7, every aspect of daily life is thoughtfully crafted to promote comfort and security. Residents can engage in a variety of activities tailored to their interests through our monthly calendar, fostering a sense of purpose and community.

At Brookdale Northampton, residents enjoy chef-prepared meals in elegant dining spaces, stay active with fitness classes and wellness programs, or indulge in a pampering session at the on-site beauty salon. With services ranging from housekeeping to scheduled transportation, residents can focus on enjoying their independence in a supportive setting. Whether relaxing in the library, socializing in common areas, or participating in enriching activities such as Conversations in Aging series, Brookdale Northampton offers a fulfilling lifestyle where seniors can truly thrive.

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Bethlehem Manor

815 Pennsylvania Ave, Bethlehem, PA 18018
Overview of Bethlehem Manor

Nestled in the neighborhood of Bethlehem, PA, Bethlehem Manor is a classic senior living community, offering compassionate independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. Committed to providing residents with unmatched accommodations, the community features an array of carefully designed residences that fosters a home-like atmosphere and comfortable living experience. A team of fully qualified and skillfully trained care experts are available any time of the day to offer various services, such as personal care, daily living assistance, and more.

Encouraging residents to stay active and engaged on a daily basis, the community also offers a multitude of activities and programs that everyone can enjoy. The community partners with reliable third-party care providers to provide residents with additional care services, such as rehabilitation, podiatry services, and psychiatry services. Here, residents can rest easy knowing that they will be provided with quality care and services.

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Overview of Brookdale Bloomsburg

Brookdale Bloomsburg offers assisted living in the beautiful location of Bloomsburg, PA, designed to help residents redefine their independence. Nestled in a peaceful setting, this community provides personalized care tailored to meet individual needs. Seniors can enjoy a vibrant lifestyle with activities like joining the garden club or socializing at ice cream events. The community is dedicated to allowing residents to immerse themselves in enjoyable pastimes while knowing they have the support they need.

The community boasts convenient amenities to enhance the quality of life for its residents. With an on-site beauty salon, residents can easily book appointments without leaving the campus. The pet-friendly apartments are filled with natural light and ample storage. Most utilities and maintenance are included, reducing the number of bills to worry about. Brookdale Bloomsburg offers a customized dining program, fitness activities, and a supportive environment, making it an excellent choice for seniors seeking a fulfilling and comfortable lifestyle.

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Overview of Sunrise of Granite Run

Sunrise of Granite Run is a senior living community located in Media, a lovely Philadelphia suburb, providing a personalized lifestyle where residents can choose how to enjoy their time, from local trips to social events. The community offers room rates starting at $3,618 per month and is committed to championing standard-setting quality while delivering warm, resident-centered care. Sunrise of Granite Run’s experienced team offers care grounded in the latest research and best practices, directly tied to each resident’s personal plan tailored to meet their specific needs and wants. The community is exciting and fast-paced, with activities and entertainment that keep residents’ minds healthy, bodies strong, and spirits bright, while welcoming family members to spend time with them in the warm home or join them for outings.

Sunrise of Granite Run is located in Media, PA, a suburb of Philadelphia, just off US 1 on North Middletown Road, with a Victorian-style mansion and carefully landscaped grounds close to the exquisite Tyler Arboretum. Residents and visiting family and friends enjoy easy access to the Granite Run Mall right across the street, while the community is close to Riddle Memorial Hospital and Crozer Chester Medical Center, ensuring care for its residents.

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Overview of Celebration Villa of Chippewa

Located in Beaver Falls, Celebration Villa of Chippewa, caters to any senior living lifestyle you need. Offering memory care and enhanced personal care, and respite, Celebration’s friendly and welcoming staff of professionals provides support with daily living activities bolstering residents’ feeling of independence.

Celebration Villa also specializes in assisted living and memory care, allowing residents to access the support of a continuum of care. Residents can choose from studio or semi-private suites designed with comfort and safety in mind. These suites feature emergency call systems and various accessibility features to promote independence as much as possible. Celebration Villa truly sets itself apart with its unique Best Friends™ approach. This resident-centered philosophy emphasizes building strong relationships with each resident, getting to know their life stories, preferences, and quirks to develop a sense of belonging and emotional well-being but ensures caregivers can provide the most personalized and supportive care possible.

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Overview of The 501

An upscale rental community in Amber, The 501 promotes independence in a centered assisted nursing. Offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care– its nursing home is most ideal to families who still want to be a few minutes away from their loved one. Its location is situated next to the Lindenwold Castle making the location a desired destination to visit. The upscale apartment is bagged as a luxury community because everything you need, The 501 has everything you require of. 

As a luxurious senior living community, its apartment features are well-thought of: from the floor plans to the finishing details, the residential apartments are kept well-maintained to make seniors feel comfortable. Aside from its maintenance and housekeeping, its services that promote residents to stay active and move around allow for seniors to maintain a healthy lifestyle. The luxury apartment also houses a pool, movie room, and an art studio just to name a few. 

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Overview of Columbia Cottage Wyomissing

Enjoy personalized, person-centered care and attention in Columbia Cottage Wyomissing, an award-winning senior living community in Berks County, Wyomissing, PA, offering premiere assisted living services. An energetic and compassionate care team is available to provide various assistance 24/7. The community’s ideal location provides easy access to shopping, restaurant options and excellent healthcare facilities, ensuring residents truly enjoy their daily life within and outside the community.

The community ensures its residents are always happy and engaged with a wide array of activities inspired by residents’ needs, interests, and skills. Residents can freely enjoy their favorite activities, learn new skills, or just relax in the company of others, fostering genuine and spontaneous engagements that they truly enjoy. Meal times at the community are to look forward to with high-quality, great-tasting, homemade meals that residents can enjoy with the company of others, nourishing both their bodies and connections.

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Overview of Atria Bethlehem

Providing assisted living and independent living, Atria Bethlehem is a personal care home in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, operated by WG Bethlehem Sh LLC. With a 150-bed capacity, it also features studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments in a three-story setting. Operating at about half capacity, the community also offers a balance of privacy and social engagement.

Its slightly walkable location places some nearby services within reach, with Lehigh Valley Hospital–Muhlenberg just 0.38 miles away for convenient access to medical care. In addition, the community’s transportation services help residents attend appointments, shop, and participate in outings outside. A fitness center and recreational programs are also available, along with pet-friendly spaces.

State inspections have identified opportunities to improve direct care staffing, medical record management, and medication practices. In response, corrective actions, ongoing staff education, and routine audits have been implemented to maintain compliance. More recent complaint investigations have also found no substantiated deficiencies.

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Overview of Providence Place Senior Living at the Collegeville Inn

Situated in Montgomery County, Collegeville, PA, Providence Place Senior Living at the Collegeville Inn is a vibrant senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care to ensure most of its residents’ needs are met. Residents can choose from an array of bright and cozy studio and one-bedroom apartments with convenient access to main services and community features. The community offers individualized care plans overseen by a team of licensed nurses available 24/7 to ensure residents’ needs are thoroughly met.

The community offers a long list of engaging and stimulating activities, making sure residents have plenty of opportunities to stay active, and engaged. Deliciously-prepared meals are offered, complemented with access to a coffee, snacks, and beverages bar to ensure residents are always full, happy, and energized to enjoy the vibrant lifestyle they desire. Residents’ holistic well-being are comprehensive care services, access to therapy services, and a wide array of convenient 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.