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Best Assisted Living in Pennsylvania

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 458 assisted living communities in Pennsylvania using Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in PA
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458 homes
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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

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The information below is reported by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services and Department of Health.

Westlake Woods by New Perspective
AL
IL
MC
NH
Erie (Stonegate)
79
Facility 79
PA AVG 94
Rank #306 / 555
Yes
48
Facility 48
PA AVG 46
Rank #304 / 668
Erie Ops LLC
63
Facility 63
PA AVG 83
Rank #429 / 460
12
5
Facility 5
PA AVG 4
Rank #347 / 482
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
PA AVG 72.7%
Rank #395 / 482
136
Facility 136
PA AVG 63
Rank #432 / 482
11.3
Facility 11.3
PA AVG 5.7
Rank #449 / 482
Profit
58
Facility 58
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #228 / 361
1.38
55.7%
Facility 55.7%
PA AVG 68.8%
Rank #379 / 485
Studio / 1 Bed-
The Villa St. Elizabeth
AL
Reading (Museum Road)
92
Facility 92
PA AVG 94
Rank #246 / 555
No
30
Facility 30
PA AVG 46
Rank #468 / 668
Evergreen Elder Care Inc
83
Facility 83
PA AVG 83
Rank #233 / 460
15
5
Facility 5
PA AVG 4
Rank #347 / 482
60%
Facility 60%
PA AVG 72.7%
Rank #158 / 482
32
Facility 32
PA AVG 63
Rank #207 / 482
2.1
Facility 2.1
PA AVG 5.7
Rank #82 / 482
Profit
53
Facility 53
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #244 / 361
1.00
57.6%
Facility 57.6%
PA AVG 68.8%
Rank #365 / 485
Private Rooms / Semi-Private RoomsA+
Hawthorne Woods by New Perspective
AL
Assisted Living In Washington (South Strabane Township)
81
Facility 81
PA AVG 94
Rank #289 / 555
Yes
19
Facility 19
PA AVG 46
Rank #540 / 668
Washington Ops LLC
73
Facility 73
PA AVG 83
Rank #356 / 460
13
5
Facility 5
PA AVG 4
Rank #347 / 482
61.5%
Facility 61.5%
PA AVG 72.7%
Rank #185 / 482
66
Facility 66
PA AVG 63
Rank #352 / 482
5.1
Facility 5.1
PA AVG 5.7
Rank #328 / 482
Profit
71
Facility 71
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #178 / 361
1.27
59.3%
Facility 59.3%
PA AVG 68.8%
Rank #341 / 485
Studio / 1 BedA+
Sunrise of Dresher
AL
MC
RC
Dresher
105
Facility 105
PA AVG 94
Rank #186 / 555
Yes
45
Facility 45
PA AVG 46
Rank #342 / 668
Hcri Sun III Tenant LP
81
Facility 81
PA AVG 83
Rank #274 / 460
13
3
Facility 3
PA AVG 4
Rank #245 / 482
76.9%
Facility 76.9%
PA AVG 72.7%
Rank #340 / 482
57
Facility 57
PA AVG 63
Rank #316 / 482
4.4
Facility 4.4
PA AVG 5.7
Rank #277 / 482
Profit
96
Facility 96
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #113 / 361
1.57
62.9%
Facility 62.9%
PA AVG 68.8%
Rank #309 / 485
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA-
Legend of Lancaster
AL
MC
Lancaster (Millersville Road)
100
Facility 100
PA AVG 94
Rank #203 / 555
Yes
66
Facility 66
PA AVG 46
Rank #167 / 668
Lancaster Pch LLC
60
Facility 60
PA AVG 83
Rank #448 / 460
20
12
Facility 12
PA AVG 4
Rank #468 / 482
80%
Facility 80%
PA AVG 72.7%
Rank #367 / 482
326
Facility 326
PA AVG 63
Rank #474 / 482
16.3
Facility 16.3
PA AVG 5.7
Rank #466 / 482
Profit--
79.0%
Facility 79.0%
PA AVG 68.8%
Rank #146 / 485
1 Bed-
Sunrise of Haverford
AL
HC
MC
Haverford
98
Facility 98
PA AVG 94
Rank #231 / 555
Yes
82
Facility 82
PA AVG 46
Rank #68 / 668
Szr Haverford Al Opco LLC
75
Facility 75
PA AVG 83
Rank #338 / 460
13
8
Facility 8
PA AVG 4
Rank #430 / 482
61.5%
Facility 61.5%
PA AVG 72.7%
Rank #185 / 482
61
Facility 61
PA AVG 63
Rank #334 / 482
4.7
Facility 4.7
PA AVG 5.7
Rank #297 / 482
Profit
84
Facility 84
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #136 / 361
1.75
49.0%
Facility 49.0%
PA AVG 68.8%
Rank #420 / 485
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+
Country Meadows Retirement Communities
AL
HC
IL
MC
NH
RC
Wyomissing
80
Facility 80
PA AVG 94
Rank #293 / 555
No
31
Facility 31
PA AVG 46
Rank #457 / 668
Country Meadows Of Wyomissing LLC
86
Facility 86
PA AVG 83
Rank #193 / 460
7
0
Facility 0
PA AVG 4
Rank #1 / 482
42.9%
Facility 42.9%
PA AVG 72.7%
Rank #49 / 482
11
Facility 11
PA AVG 63
Rank #55 / 482
1.6
Facility 1.6
PA AVG 5.7
Rank #51 / 482
Profit
37
Facility 37
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #298 / 361
1.00
46.3%
Facility 46.3%
PA AVG 68.8%
Rank #435 / 485
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+
Sunrise of Paoli
AL
MC
RC
Malvern (General Warren Village)
110
Facility 110
PA AVG 94
Rank #166 / 555
Yes
23
Facility 23
PA AVG 46
Rank #514 / 668
Welltower Opco Group LLC
77
Facility 77
PA AVG 83
Rank #315 / 460
14
7
Facility 7
PA AVG 4
Rank #405 / 482
71.4%
Facility 71.4%
PA AVG 72.7%
Rank #288 / 482
50
Facility 50
PA AVG 63
Rank #294 / 482
3.6
Facility 3.6
PA AVG 5.7
Rank #224 / 482
Profit--
54.5%
Facility 54.5%
PA AVG 68.8%
Rank #385 / 485
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+
Sunrise of Abington
AL
HC
IL
MC
Abington
110
Facility 110
PA AVG 94
Rank #166 / 555
Yes
57
Facility 57
PA AVG 46
Rank #227 / 668
Szr Abington Al Opco LLC
65
Facility 65
PA AVG 83
Rank #424 / 460
15
6
Facility 6
PA AVG 4
Rank #379 / 482
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
PA AVG 72.7%
Rank #223 / 482
95
Facility 95
PA AVG 63
Rank #401 / 482
6.3
Facility 6.3
PA AVG 5.7
Rank #375 / 482
Profit
109
Facility 109
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #80 / 361
1.47
65.5%
Facility 65.5%
PA AVG 68.8%
Rank #290 / 485
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA-
Sunrise of Granite Run
AL
MC
PC
RC
Media
115
Facility 115
PA AVG 94
Rank #153 / 555
Yes
42
Facility 42
PA AVG 46
Rank #367 / 668
Szr Granite Run Al Opco LLC
72
Facility 72
PA AVG 83
Rank #362 / 460
15
9
Facility 9
PA AVG 4
Rank #448 / 482
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
PA AVG 72.7%
Rank #223 / 482
82
Facility 82
PA AVG 63
Rank #385 / 482
5.5
Facility 5.5
PA AVG 5.7
Rank #347 / 482
Profit
151
Facility 151
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #16 / 361
1.72
76.5%
Facility 76.5%
PA AVG 68.8%
Rank #178 / 485
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+
Barclay Friends
AL
MC
NH
RC
West Chester (North Franklin Street)
103
Facility 103
PA AVG 94
Rank #196 / 555
No
35
Facility 35
PA AVG 46
Rank #421 / 668
Barclay Friends
74
Facility 74
PA AVG 83
Rank #348 / 460
15
4
Facility 4
PA AVG 4
Rank #301 / 482
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
PA AVG 72.7%
Rank #223 / 482
74
Facility 74
PA AVG 63
Rank #365 / 482
4.9
Facility 4.9
PA AVG 5.7
Rank #317 / 482
Non-Profit
72
Facility 72
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #176 / 361
1.41
49.5%
Facility 49.5%
PA AVG 68.8%
Rank #416 / 485
Private / Shared SuitesA+
Brookdale Grayson View
AL
IL
MC
RC
Selinsgrove
95
Facility 95
PA AVG 94
Rank #240 / 555
Yes
7
Facility 7
PA AVG 46
Rank #622 / 668
Emeritus Corporation
73
Facility 73
PA AVG 83
Rank #356 / 460
18
7
Facility 7
PA AVG 4
Rank #405 / 482
61.1%
Facility 61.1%
PA AVG 72.7%
Rank #183 / 482
78
Facility 78
PA AVG 63
Rank #376 / 482
4.3
Facility 4.3
PA AVG 5.7
Rank #272 / 482
Profit
104
Facility 104
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #88 / 361
1.30
84.2%
Facility 84.2%
PA AVG 68.8%
Rank #90 / 485
StudioA+
The Winds At Mattern Orchard by New Perspective
AL
Duncansville
70
Facility 70
PA AVG 94
Rank #349 / 555
Yes
40
Facility 40
PA AVG 46
Rank #383 / 668
Duncansville Ops LLC
92
Facility 92
PA AVG 83
Rank #98 / 460
5
1
Facility 1
PA AVG 4
Rank #110 / 482
80%
Facility 80%
PA AVG 72.7%
Rank #367 / 482
9
Facility 9
PA AVG 63
Rank #41 / 482
1.8
Facility 1.8
PA AVG 5.7
Rank #59 / 482
Profit
60
Facility 60
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #217 / 361
1.15
74.3%
Facility 74.3%
PA AVG 68.8%
Rank #199 / 485
Studio / 1 BedA+
Bethlehem Manor
AL
IL
MC
Bethlehem (West Side)
75
Facility 75
PA AVG 94
Rank #323 / 555
No
73
Facility 73
PA AVG 46
Rank #123 / 668
Bethlehem Manor Senior Living LLC
75
Facility 75
PA AVG 83
Rank #338 / 460
17
5
Facility 5
PA AVG 4
Rank #347 / 482
52.9%
Facility 52.9%
PA AVG 72.7%
Rank #112 / 482
44
Facility 44
PA AVG 63
Rank #269 / 482
2.6
Facility 2.6
PA AVG 5.7
Rank #142 / 482
Profit
65
Facility 65
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #199 / 361
1.63
36.0%
Facility 36.0%
PA AVG 68.8%
Rank #473 / 485
StudioA+
The Bridges at Bent Creek
AL
MC
RC
Mechanicsburg
130
Facility 130
PA AVG 94
Rank #90 / 555
Yes
5
Facility 5
PA AVG 46
Rank #635 / 668
Creek Senior Care LLC
68
Facility 68
PA AVG 83
Rank #391 / 460
19
10
Facility 10
PA AVG 4
Rank #459 / 482
73.7%
Facility 73.7%
PA AVG 72.7%
Rank #309 / 482
149
Facility 149
PA AVG 63
Rank #437 / 482
7.8
Facility 7.8
PA AVG 5.7
Rank #405 / 482
Profit--
71.5%
Facility 71.5%
PA AVG 68.8%
Rank #235 / 485
Studio / 1 BedA+
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Walden III

325 N Broadway, Wind Gap, PA 18091
Overview of Walden III

Burrowed in a peaceful neighborhood in Wind Gap, PA, Walden III is a welcoming senior living community that empowers seniors to live a fulfilling lifestyle through their compassionate assisted living and independent living services. Retire in the comfort of tastefully furnished residences with central air conditioning, fire protection systems, and emergency call bells in bedrooms and bathrooms for convenient access to assistance during emergencies. Residents benefit from the convenience and comfort of having personal assistance with daily living activities, housekeeping and laundry services, transportation, and 24-hour Supervision.

Fostering a vibrant social life and living experience, the community organizes a comprehensive recreation program, including games, social hour, Bible study, movies, exercise classes, and much more. Other supportive care services, such as routine health checks by nurses, podiatry services, on-site lab services, and physical and occupational therapy services, ensure residents stay on top of their overall health. The community ensures residents’ nutrition is always in check by offering nutrition management services. With comprehensive services and amenities, residents are empowered to comfortably age in place in this beautiful community.

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Overview of Park Creek Place

Nestled quietly in North Wales, PA, Park Creek Place is an inviting senior living community that offers personal care, memory care, and short term care. This pet-friendly community provides residents with safe and secure residences, ranging from studios and companion suites. Helping residents maintain their independence, the community offers 24-hour care and assistance.

At Park Creek Place, residents are provided with everything they need to stay active and engaged. From specialized programs and amenities to diverse calendar activities, residents will never run dry of things to do. Dining is made a pleasurable experience with chef-prepared meals that cater to unique dietary needs or preferences. Residents’ everyday chores such as housekeeping, laundry, and cooking are handled to provide them with plenty of time for enjoyment and relaxation.

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Overview of Juniper Village at Lebanon

At Juniper Village, they highly advocate for their senior residents to live their lives in the way they want to. Whether it be a highly engaged living experience or one of solitude, the staff at Juniper Village will be glad to assist, offering compassionate care. Various services are offered for residents who choose assisted living, while independence is still maintained in a home-like environment.

Juniper Village boasts its flexibility and customization per resident, wherein each day is different at their facility, depending on what the residents want to do. Various programs are in place like the CONNECT4LIFE PROGRAM wherein the health of the residents are the focus. Other programs include ConnectionsSM, wherein the residents get to enjoy a wide array of activities for their wellness, Juniper University, where lifelong learning is promoted through access to educational resources, and more.

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Overview of The Residence at Chadds Ford

The Residence at Chadds Ford allows seniors to savor the finest aspects of Glen Mills. With a range of services encompassing independent senior living, personal care, and memory care services, residents can relish the comfort and convenience of this vibrant community. The resident-centered community aims to provide quality service for its seniors, leading to a purposeful life experience during their golden years.

As an LCB Senior Living community, The Residence’s residential living is focused on rediscovering friendships, interests, and a lifestyle that fits one’s needs. Residential living includes a list of comprehensive amenities and services, such as ADLs, medication management, chef-prepared meals, scheduled activities, specialized memory care programs, hospice services, stroke care, incontinence, and 24/7 care, which are provided full attention.

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Overview of Legend at Silver Creek – Mechanicsburg

A few minutes away from Camp Hill Legend at Silver Creek is an elegant luxury personal care and memory care that elevates the retirement experience for seniors in Mechanicsburg. Management and staff have also embodied dedication and professionalism to provide residents with healthy and well-balanced holistic wellness. Legend of Lancaster is one of the homes offering unparalleled care for residential assisted living and memory care for seniors.

Legend at Silver Creek provides a resident-centered approach where amenities and services are designed to meet the needs of each senior through their life enrichment program, which offers local excursions with a vibrant social group and history lectures to meet their educational needs. They boast their Gold Leaf Dining program, which promotes an experience of delight for exquisite flavors of chef-prepared nutritious meals.

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Overview of Celebration Villa of Reedsville

Overlooking the scenic views of Big Valley, Celebration Villa of Reedsville is a peaceful community in Reedsville, PA that offers assisted living and respite care. Residents can focus on enjoying their preferred lifestyle with the support of a reliable care team available 24/7. Individualized care plans are offered to each resident to make sure they only receive the care they need, including assistance with daily living activities like personal care and medication administration.

With added care services like medical professional visits and telehealth services, residents have the support they need to maintain their overall wellness. Each day is enriched with stimulating activities and wholesome meals catered to individual preferences and needs. At Celebration Villa of Reedsville, residents have all the support and opportunities they need to live a relaxed yet fulfilling life.

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Overview of Celebration Villa of Loyalsock

Nestled in Montoursville, PA, Celebration Villa of Loyalsock is an idyllic community that offers assisted living services. Designed to help residents who need support with their daily activities, the community features a dedicated care team available 24/7. From personal care to medication management, the community provides all the support residents need to maintain their independence.

Residents’ days are filled with engaging and stimulating activities designed to nurture their overall well-being. Housekeeping, maintenance, and meal preparation are also handled to free residents from stress and hassles. On-site visits from doctors, podiatrists, and other medical professionals are provided to help residents maintain their overall well-being.

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Overview of Juniper Village at Devon

Settled in the elegant neighborhood of Devon, PA, Juniper Village at Devon is a gorgeous senior living community that offers personal care, memory care, respite care, and short-term stays in a royal-like setting. The community features a gorgeous European-style architecture with a wide range of living options including studio and one-bedroom apartments. A dedicated team is available to provide support 24/7, helping residents to live a comfortable and engaged lifestyle.

Dedicated to delivering exceptional care and fulfilling living experience to its residents, the community provides personalized medical resources, including access to various therapies and fitness training classes. Residents make the most of each moment with plenty of activities to enjoy such as arts and crafts, game watch parties, barbecue parties, and community events. Amenities like a well-curated library, beauty salon, game room, and movie theater, offers entertainment and leisure.

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Overview of Fair Oaks Senior Living

Cherish every moment of your golden years with Fair Oaks Senior Living, a dedicated community in Pittsburgh, PA, offering assisted living and independent living. Committed to improving residents’ quality of life, providing top-tier care tailored to their needs 23/7. The community also features purposely designed and cozy one- and two-bedroom accommodations for residents’ comfort and safety.

Residents are encouraged to live actively and remain socially engaged with a jam-packed calendar of fun recreational activities and engaging programs. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. The community also provides transportation services for residents’ convenience. With its wide range of care and exceptional services, residents are guaranteed the finest retirement experience.

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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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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 458 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.