
Compare Senior Communities 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.
| Homeland Center | SC HC HOS MC NH PC SNF | Harrisburg (Midtown) | 56
Facility
56
PA AVG
94
Rank
#421 / 553 | No |
75
Facility
75
PA AVG
46
Rank
#110 / 667 | Home For The Friendless, Inc | 93
Facility
93
PA AVG
83
Rank
#85 / 460 | 5 | 0
Facility
0
PA AVG
4
Rank
#1 / 478 | 20%
Facility
20%
PA AVG
72.7%
Rank
#20 / 478 | 2
Facility
2
PA AVG
63
Rank
#20 / 478 | 0.4
Facility
0.4
PA AVG
5.7
Rank
#20 / 478 | Non-Profit | 51
Facility
51
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#248 / 356 | 1.09 | 83.9% | - |
| Dunwoody Village | SC MC NH RC SNF | Newtown Square | 81
Facility
81
PA AVG
94
Rank
#288 / 553 | Yes |
64
Facility
64
PA AVG
46
Rank
#183 / 667 | Dunwoody Village Inc | 86
Facility
86
PA AVG
83
Rank
#193 / 460 | 16 | 3
Facility
3
PA AVG
4
Rank
#242 / 478 | 75%
Facility
75%
PA AVG
72.7%
Rank
#312 / 478 | 58
Facility
58
PA AVG
63
Rank
#324 / 478 | 3.6
Facility
3.6
PA AVG
5.7
Rank
#221 / 478 | Non-Profit | 102
Facility
102
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#94 / 356 | 1.36 | 92.6% | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Homestead Village | SC 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 | SC ADC AL 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 | 77.8%
Facility
77.8%
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% | - |
| Beaumont At Bryn Mawr | SC 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 | 83.3%
Facility
83.3%
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 | SC 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 | 58.3%
Facility
58.3%
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 | SC AL MC NH RC SNF | Lafayette Hill | 52
Facility
52
PA AVG
94
Rank
#430 / 553 | No |
0
Facility
0
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 | 71.4%
Facility
71.4%
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 | SC 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 | SC 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 | 33.3%
Facility
33.3%
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 | SC ADC AL 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 |
| The Philadelphia Protestant Home | SC IL MC NH SNF | Philadelphia (Northeast Philadelphia) | 188
Facility
188
PA AVG
94
Rank
#23 / 553 | No |
76
Facility
76
PA AVG
46
Rank
#103 / 667 | Philadelphia Protestant Home | 99
Facility
99
PA AVG
83
Rank
#17 / 460 | 7 | 1
Facility
1
PA AVG
4
Rank
#107 / 478 | 42.9%
Facility
42.9%
PA AVG
72.7%
Rank
#50 / 478 | 11
Facility
11
PA AVG
63
Rank
#57 / 478 | 1.6
Facility
1.6
PA AVG
5.7
Rank
#53 / 478 | Non-Profit | - | - | 50.0% | - |
| Moravian Village of Bethlehem | SC 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 | 55.6%
Facility
55.6%
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 | 1.22 | 0 | - |
| Willowbrook Place | SC 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 | 84.6%
Facility
84.6%
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 | SC 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 | 91.7%
Facility
91.7%
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 | SC 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 |
Residing in the calm neighborhood of Sandy Bank Road, Media, PA, is the trusted senior living community of Rose Tree Place, A Watermark Retirement Community, that features personal care, memory care, and short-term stays. The community doubles its efforts to ensure seniors’ comfort and safety by providing them with cozy and well-designed studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences. A respectful and highly qualified team lends extra hands for residents to make the most out of their best years.
The community caters to residents’ interests and strengths; and respects their preferences by letting them do what they want, whether it’s a relaxing alone time or an exciting moment with friends. Indulge in delicious and healthy meals to meet dietary needs and preferences. Rose Tree Place is ideal for seniors aiming to optimize their independence and experience meaningful things in their golden years.
Live your life to the fullest with the distinct senior living community of Grace Manor at North Park in Babcock Boulevard, Allison Park, PA, providing personal care. Featuring bright and airy accommodations, the community ensures seniors optimize comfort and convenience. The community goes above and beyond to help seniors with their daily activities for a better quality of life.
Live an active and well-engaged lifestyle with meticulously curated activities and exciting events. Committed to seniors’ well-being, Grace Manor at North Park also provides physical, occupational, and speech therapy. Have a delightful conversation with friends over healthy and tasty meals for dietary satisfaction and lively mealtimes. Grace Manor at North Park is great for seniors wanting to experience a hassle-free retirement in its vibrant and welcoming community.
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.
Enjoy a meaningful lifestyle filled with rich experiences at the blissful senior living community of Mountain View Senior Living in Westmoreland County, Greensburg, PA, offering assisted living and memory care services. The community features a dedicated care team trained to provide a broad range of care levels 24/7, providing residents and their families with the comfort of knowing they are in great hands. Accommodation offered with individualized heating and A/C, private bathrooms, and access to free WiFi for a comfortable living experience.
The community handles housekeeping, laundry, and transportation to further improve residents’ comfort and convenience. Additional care services, such as access to a podiatrist, psychiatrist, physician visits, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and hospice care, ensures residents have access to care services that they may potentially need. Nutritional meals and snacks are provided under a registered dietician’s supervision, ensuring residents receive the sustenance and nourishment they need to stay active and healthy.
Conveniently located in Bucks County, Langhorne, PA, Oxford Crossings is a luxurious senior living community that offers personal care, memory care, and respite care. The community ensures residents’ needs are met accordingly with customized care plans made in collaboration with residents. There’s a multitude of residential options and floor plans to choose from, including studio and one-bedroom floor plans to ensure residents are able to find the accommodation that best suits their lifestyle needs and preferences.
Residents can rest assured with 24/7 on-site care, call alert systems, and nursing team members on standby to offer various care and assistance. Opportunities for a vibrant and enriching living experience surrounds the community with plenty of inviting and cozy community spaces that encourage social interaction, entertainment, and relaxation. A diverse life enrichment programming is also provided to further enhance residents’ living experience and overall well-being through an array of exercise programs, arts and crafts classes, outings, and more.
Located in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, Brookdale Grayson View offers a variety of care options to meet the diverse needs of seniors, including assisted living, memory care, and independent living. The community provides several floor plans, including studio and one-bedroom options, allowing residents to find a space that suits their preferences. Seniors can enjoy a vibrant lifestyle with activities such as exploring their creativity in the arts and crafts studio. With utilities and maintenance typically included, residents can focus on making the most of their days.
The community features a fitness center, library, and coffee shop, ensuring there is always something to do. For those looking for relaxation, there is a beauty/barber shop and serene courtyard and garden. The dining experience is exceptional, with restaurant-style meals and menus tailored to residents’ preferences. With 24/7 availability for emergencies, residents can have peace of mind knowing help is always nearby. Choosing Brookdale Grayson View means choosing a community that prioritizes comfort, convenience, and a fulfilling lifestyle.
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.
Located on Ottawa Street in downtown Johnstown, Pennsylvania, Arbutus Park Manor is a nursing home owned and operated by Julian Beglin. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several options for covering care costs.
The 35-bed home serves residents needing both short-term rehabilitation and longer-term nursing care. Residents stay an average of 221 days, including a mix of post-acute recovery and ongoing skilled nursing support. Specialized dementia and memory care are available alongside rehabilitation services, respite care, and personal care assistance. The community has an occupancy rate of 86%, with 30 of its 35 beds occupied.
Daily nurse staffing is substantial, which averages 4 hours and 40 minutes per resident. This includes 42 minutes of registered nurse care, 2 hours and 7 minutes of nurse aide support, and 49 minutes of licensed practical or vocational nurse care. The staffing structure provides the hands-on support needed by residents with recovery or complex medical needs.
State inspections show a facility that has strengthened its practices over time. A recent inspection found no deficiencies. Earlier inspections identified areas for improvement involving medication handling, resident privacy, and facility safety. The home responded to these findings and addressed a fire safety issue identified during a follow-up inspection.
The home is in a very walkable area with a Walk Score of 76, so family members can easily visit and access nearby services and amenities on foot. The range of care options, from short-term rehabilitation to memory care, gives the community flexibility in serving residents with different needs.
SpiriTrust Lutheran, The Village at Sprenkle Drive is a retirement community in York, PA. It offers a variety of services including Residential Living, Assisted Living, Memory Support Care, Skilled Nursing Care, and Short-Term Rehabilitation. The community promotes an active, independent lifestyle while providing a continuum of care.
Nestled amidst 21 acres of beautiful grounds in Lafayette Hill, PA, Masonic Village at Lafayette Hill is an excellent senior living community that provides compassionate assisted living and nursing care services. The community attracts residents with its neatly manicured landscape and stunning accommodations that provide residents with utmost comfort and security. Residents here are welcomed by friendly neighbors and a dedicated care team trained to offer various care and supportive services.
Dedicated to giving residents a worry-free lifestyle, the community also takes care of home maintenance, housekeeping, cooking, snow shoveling and other chores. Residents enjoy an ideal combination of amenities and vibrant activities that give them plenty of opportunities for meaningful interactions and enrichment. With comprehensive care services, compassionate support system, and access to delightful features, residents here are guaranteed to enjoy a blissful retirement experience.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
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 Senior Communities in Pennsylvania
What is senior living?
Senior communities are residential settings designed for adults aged 55 or older, with options ranging from active independent living to assisted living and memory care.
How many senior communities are listed on this page?
This page features 646 senior communities in Pennsylvania. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right senior community 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 senior communities 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.













