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 2 assisted living facilities in Westmoreland County, PA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right assisted living facility in Westmoreland County, PA?

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 Westmoreland County, PA, 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 Westmoreland County, PA?

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.

Best Assisted Living in Westmoreland County, PA: 2 Communities (2026)


Easy Living Country Estates	AL HC IL RESC	Hunker (Hempfield Township)	60 Facility 60 PA AVG 94 Rank #398 / 553	No	10 Facility 10 PA AVG 46 Rank #600 / 667	Ds Realty Ventures LLC	98 Facility 98 PA AVG 83 Rank #22 / 460	4	1 Facility 1 PA AVG 4 Rank #107 / 478	50% Facility 50% PA AVG 72.7% Rank #77 / 478	9 Facility 9 PA AVG 63 Rank #43 / 478	2.3 Facility 2.3 PA AVG 5.7 Rank #106 / 478	Profit	61 Facility 61 PA AVG 76.9 Rank #214 / 356	1.13	71.7%	-
Walden’s View of North Huntingdon	AL MC RESC	North Huntingdon (Walnut Ridge)	100 Facility 100 PA AVG 94 Rank #202 / 553	No	29 Facility 29 PA AVG 46 Rank #475 / 667	Walden's View North Huntingdon Opco LLC	-	-	-	-	-	-	Profit	-	-	-	Studio / 1 Bed

Easy Living Country Estates

RESC

Hunker (Hempfield Township)

Ds Realty Ventures LLC

50%

2.3

Profit

1.13

71.7%

Walden’s View of North Huntingdon

RESC

North Huntingdon (Walnut Ridge)

100

Walden's View North Huntingdon Opco LLC

Profit

Studio / 1 Bed

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Overview of Easy Living Country Estates

Nestled in Westmoreland County, Hunker, PA, Easy Living Country Estates is a reliable senior living community that offers excellent independent living, personal care, and home health services. The community features beautifully designed, comfortable, and spacious accommodations nestled on 7.5 rural acres of beautifully maintained grounds. Residents needing extra care and support are provided with assistance with activities of daily living, such as bathing, personal hygiene, meal preparation and medication administration.

Additional services, such as physical, speech, and occupational therapies, massage therapy, incontinence care, hospice care, and podiatry care, provide residents with the maximum freedom of choice and higher comfort level. Committed to fostering a feeling of community and a sense of fulfillment, the community offers an array of activities that encompass a broad variety of interests, ranging from relaxing walks around our grounds to on-site events, religious services, and weekly live entertainment.

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Overview of Walden’s View of North Huntingdon

Offering personal care and memory care in Westmoreland County, North Huntingdon, PA, Walden’s View of North Huntingdon is a luxurious senior living community that offers a serene environment for senior living. The community offers spacious private and shared accommodations, each with its own full private bathroom and easy access to a breadth of amenities and convenient services. Licensed nurses are on-site and on-call 24/7, complemented with weekly physician visits and access to array therapy services and podiatry services.

Committed to creating an enriching environment that fosters social engagement, new learning, and memorable experiences, the community offers residents plenty of activities and events that they can enjoy with fellow residents. A cozy movie theater, chapel, and beautiful outdoor areas provide residents with additional activities that offer them entertainment, spiritual fulfillment, and healing moments alone or with friends.

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