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Best Senior Communities in Pennsylvania

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 646 senior communities communities in Pennsylvania using Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank senior communities in PA
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Jun 2026
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646 homes
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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.

Dock Woods
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
RC
Lansdale
80
Facility 80
PA AVG 94
Rank #293 / 555
No
21
Facility 21
PA AVG 46
Rank #524 / 668
Hatfield Mennonite Homes Inc
86
Facility 86
PA AVG 83
Rank #193 / 460
10
2
Facility 2
PA AVG 4
Rank #186 / 482
50%
Facility 50%
PA AVG 72.7%
Rank #76 / 482
29
Facility 29
PA AVG 63
Rank #190 / 482
2.9
Facility 2.9
PA AVG 5.7
Rank #170 / 482
Non-Profit
92
Facility 92
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #124 / 361
1.35
85.0%
Facility 85.0%
PA AVG 68.8%
Rank #82 / 485
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Westlake Woods by New Perspective
SC
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-
Riverton Enhanced Senior Living
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
RC
Allentown (Rittersville)
90
Facility 90
PA AVG 94
Rank #251 / 555
No
56
Facility 56
PA AVG 46
Rank #237 / 668
Riverton Operator LLC
91
Facility 91
PA AVG 83
Rank #112 / 460
12
2
Facility 2
PA AVG 4
Rank #186 / 482
58.3%
Facility 58.3%
PA AVG 72.7%
Rank #151 / 482
44
Facility 44
PA AVG 63
Rank #269 / 482
3.7
Facility 3.7
PA AVG 5.7
Rank #230 / 482
Profit
85
Facility 85
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #133 / 361
1.23
76.7%
Facility 76.7%
PA AVG 68.8%
Rank #176 / 485
1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Celebration Villa of Dillsburg
SC
AL
RC
Dillsburg
80
Facility 80
PA AVG 94
Rank #293 / 555
Yes
13
Facility 13
PA AVG 46
Rank #586 / 668
Ec Opco Dillsburg LLC
84
Facility 84
PA AVG 83
Rank #220 / 460
11
3
Facility 3
PA AVG 4
Rank #245 / 482
63.6%
Facility 63.6%
PA AVG 72.7%
Rank #206 / 482
39
Facility 39
PA AVG 63
Rank #250 / 482
3.5
Facility 3.5
PA AVG 5.7
Rank #218 / 482
Profit--
53.8%
Facility 53.8%
PA AVG 68.8%
Rank #391 / 485
Studio / Suite-
The Hearth at Drexel
SC
AL
MC
Bala Cynwyd (Belmont Avenue)
85
Facility 85
PA AVG 94
Rank #268 / 555
No
58
Facility 58
PA AVG 46
Rank #224 / 668
Mary J Drexel Home
72
Facility 72
PA AVG 83
Rank #362 / 460
14
4
Facility 4
PA AVG 4
Rank #301 / 482
71.4%
Facility 71.4%
PA AVG 72.7%
Rank #288 / 482
81
Facility 81
PA AVG 63
Rank #384 / 482
5.8
Facility 5.8
PA AVG 5.7
Rank #363 / 482
Non-Profit
115
Facility 115
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #57 / 361
1.55
87.1%
Facility 87.1%
PA AVG 68.8%
Rank #66 / 485
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
The Villa St. Elizabeth
SC
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+
Brandywine Longwood
SC
AL
Kennett Square
92
Facility 92
PA AVG 94
Rank #246 / 555
No
14
Facility 14
PA AVG 46
Rank #578 / 668
Well Bl Opco LLC
83
Facility 83
PA AVG 83
Rank #233 / 460
13
4
Facility 4
PA AVG 4
Rank #301 / 482
76.9%
Facility 76.9%
PA AVG 72.7%
Rank #340 / 482
58
Facility 58
PA AVG 63
Rank #327 / 482
4.5
Facility 4.5
PA AVG 5.7
Rank #285 / 482
Profit--
59.8%
Facility 59.8%
PA AVG 68.8%
Rank #335 / 485
--
Hawthorne Woods by New Perspective
SC
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+
Brightview Devon
SC
AL
IL
MC
Wayne
95
Facility 95
PA AVG 94
Rank #240 / 555
No
74
Facility 74
PA AVG 46
Rank #118 / 668
Bh Brightview Devon Opco, LLC
79
Facility 79
PA AVG 83
Rank #300 / 460
13
2
Facility 2
PA AVG 4
Rank #186 / 482
76.9%
Facility 76.9%
PA AVG 72.7%
Rank #340 / 482
71
Facility 71
PA AVG 63
Rank #362 / 482
5.5
Facility 5.5
PA AVG 5.7
Rank #347 / 482
Profit
137
Facility 137
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #27 / 361
1.88
73.7%
Facility 73.7%
PA AVG 68.8%
Rank #208 / 485
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Juniper Village at Mount Joy
SC
AL
Mount Joy
72
Facility 72
PA AVG 94
Rank #340 / 555
No
9
Facility 9
PA AVG 46
Rank #603 / 668
Juniper Village At Mount Joy LLC
85
Facility 85
PA AVG 83
Rank #206 / 460
10
2
Facility 2
PA AVG 4
Rank #186 / 482
70%
Facility 70%
PA AVG 72.7%
Rank #272 / 482
44
Facility 44
PA AVG 63
Rank #269 / 482
4.4
Facility 4.4
PA AVG 5.7
Rank #277 / 482
Profit
58
Facility 58
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #228 / 361
1.05
76.4%
Facility 76.4%
PA AVG 68.8%
Rank #181 / 485
Private Rooms / Semi-Private RoomsA+
Mercer Hill at Doylestown
SC
AL
IL
MC
RC
Doylestown (South Easton Road)
97
Facility 97
PA AVG 94
Rank #236 / 555
Yes
16
Facility 16
PA AVG 46
Rank #559 / 668
Csw Arbour Square IV Doylestown LP
63
Facility 63
PA AVG 83
Rank #429 / 460
21
8
Facility 8
PA AVG 4
Rank #430 / 482
76.2%
Facility 76.2%
PA AVG 72.7%
Rank #338 / 482
108
Facility 108
PA AVG 63
Rank #409 / 482
5.1
Facility 5.1
PA AVG 5.7
Rank #328 / 482
Profit
98
Facility 98
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #105 / 361
1.29
78.4%
Facility 78.4%
PA AVG 68.8%
Rank #155 / 485
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Celebration Villa of York
SC
AL
RC
York (Tyler Run-Queens Gate)
75
Facility 75
PA AVG 94
Rank #323 / 555
Yes
50
Facility 50
PA AVG 46
Rank #283 / 668
Ec Opco York LLC
76
Facility 76
PA AVG 83
Rank #326 / 460
10
4
Facility 4
PA AVG 4
Rank #301 / 482
70%
Facility 70%
PA AVG 72.7%
Rank #272 / 482
58
Facility 58
PA AVG 63
Rank #327 / 482
5.8
Facility 5.8
PA AVG 5.7
Rank #363 / 482
Profit--
60.0%
Facility 60.0%
PA AVG 68.8%
Rank #330 / 485
Studio / Deluxe Studio / 2 Room Suite-
Plush Mills
SC
AL
IL
RC
Wallingford
79
Facility 79
PA AVG 94
Rank #306 / 555
No
34
Facility 34
PA AVG 46
Rank #426 / 668
Solera/Ship 1 Opco, LLC
83
Facility 83
PA AVG 83
Rank #233 / 460
4
0
Facility 0
PA AVG 4
Rank #1 / 482
100%
Facility 100%
PA AVG 72.7%
Rank #465 / 482
9
Facility 9
PA AVG 63
Rank #41 / 482
2.3
Facility 2.3
PA AVG 5.7
Rank #104 / 482
Profit--
79.7%
Facility 79.7%
PA AVG 68.8%
Rank #138 / 485
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Brookdale Mt. Lebanon
SC
AL
IL
RC
Pittsburgh (Mcneilly Road)
80
Facility 80
PA AVG 94
Rank #293 / 555
Yes
53
Facility 53
PA AVG 46
Rank #255 / 668
Brookdale Living Communities Of Pennsylvania-Ml Inc
88
Facility 88
PA AVG 83
Rank #162 / 460
9
0
Facility 0
PA AVG 4
Rank #1 / 482
55.6%
Facility 55.6%
PA AVG 72.7%
Rank #123 / 482
22
Facility 22
PA AVG 63
Rank #127 / 482
2.4
Facility 2.4
PA AVG 5.7
Rank #115 / 482
Profit
70
Facility 70
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #182 / 361
1.40--A+
Merrill Gardens at West Chester
SC
AL
IL
MC
West Chester (Ward Avenue)
94
Facility 94
PA AVG 94
Rank #245 / 555
Yes
14
Facility 14
PA AVG 46
Rank #578 / 668
West Chester Pa Senior Property LLC
81
Facility 81
PA AVG 83
Rank #274 / 460
10
2
Facility 2
PA AVG 4
Rank #186 / 482
90%
Facility 90%
PA AVG 72.7%
Rank #447 / 482
51
Facility 51
PA AVG 63
Rank #300 / 482
5.1
Facility 5.1
PA AVG 5.7
Rank #328 / 482
Profit
112
Facility 112
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #67 / 361
1.51
78.7%
Facility 78.7%
PA AVG 68.8%
Rank #148 / 485
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
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St. Monica Center

2509 S 4Th St #521, Philadelphia, PA 19148
Overview of St. Monica Center

St. Monica Center, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, offers a range of senior living options, including skilled short-term care, long-term care, and specialized memory care. St. Monica provides 24-hour care for residents in a caring, supportive, neighborly environment with the help of its compassionate team of highly trained professionals. To guarantee each resident receives the care suited to their needs, St. Monica works closely with seniors and their families in creating a comprehensive interdisciplinary care plan. This may include access to various therapies, post-surgical care, social services, and specialty programs.

St. Monica Center’s goal is rooted in the Catholic faith, focusing on compassionate care and enhancing the quality of life for all residents. The center provides a range of amenities, such as a state-of-the-art recuperation center, library, billiards area, private suites, family lounge, and meditation room, to guarantee a comfortable stay. Residents can enjoy flat-screen TVs, free phone service, formal dining, free WiFi, and a beauty salon/barber shop.

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Overview of Cliveden Convalescent Center

Greeting seniors with compassion and peace, Cliveden Convalescent Center is an esteemed senior living community, conveniently situated in Philadelphia, PA, that offers skilled nursing and rehabilitation services. Health changes can reshape life quickly or over time. This community specializes in personalized nursing and rehabilitation services, offering expert care for stroke recovery, wound management, and dietary planning to help each person achieve optimal independence and well-being.

Explore and boost your well-being with its exceptional amenities and services including dietary planning, 24-hour skilled nursing care, dental services, physical, occupational and speech therapy, and more. This community also provides the Suwannee Rehabilitation and Nursing Center’s Life Enrichment program that supports a positive mindset during recovery, helping seniors stay active and social for a more fulfilling experience. With Cliveden Convalescent Center, seniors are guaranteed an empowering and secure living experience.

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Overview of The Gardens at Camp Hill

The Gardens at Camp Hill keeps 95 beds running at 91.6 percent occupancy. Demand is consistent, and the place fills beds because people need what it does. Located at 46 Erford Rd in Camp Hill, operated by Hashtag Holdings LLC, it sits in a neighborhood where a Walk Score of 47 means you’re driving to get groceries.

What it lacks in walkability, it makes up for in clinical depth. Short-term rehab, stroke recovery, respiratory therapy, IV meds, dementia care. There’s a doctor on staff and nurses around the clock.

Four hours of nursing per resident per day, with registered nurses handling just over an hour of that. The place also runs therapy programs, maintains a resident council, hosts movie nights, and arranges animal visits.

Average length of stay is 202 days. That number sits right at the overlap: Medicare comes in for short-term post-acute stuff, Medicaid covers the longer stays, and private pay fills gaps. The payer mix tells you something real about the facility’s actual design. It’s built for both kinds of residents.

The Gardens at Camp Hill isn’t one thing. It’s a nursing home that handles short-term rehab and also absorbs people staying longer with complex conditions like dementia or end-of-life care. For families in the Harrisburg area trying to plan for uncertainty, the fact that this one place can accommodate both timelines reduces a major headache down the line. You’re not hunting for a second facility if your parent’s situation changes.

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Overview of Spring Creek Rehabilitation & Health Care Center

Discover Spring Creek Rehabilitation & Health Care Center nestled in the heart of Pennsylvania, expertly designed to cater to both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care needs. This exceptional gym boasts a highly skilled and competitive medical team, ensuring that residents receive the utmost care and attention. With a total of 400 beds, it stands as a pillar of healthcare excellence, conveniently located near downtown Harrisburg and close to major hospitals and healthcare providers. Accessibility is a breeze, with easy access from Interstate 83, facilitating seamless transitions for residents and their families.

Beyond the exceptional medical services, an array of therapeutic recreation options await, designed to enhance well-being and foster a sense of joy and fulfillment. To elevate the experience further, comprehensive concierge services cater to every need, ensuring that residents can focus solely on their recovery and overall wellness. Recognizing the importance of seamless transportation, complementary services are also provided for dialysis appointments and physician visits, eliminating any logistical concerns. Moreover, the facility’s enchanting outdoor spaces serve as havens of tranquility, inviting residents to embrace the beauty of nature.

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Overview of Silver Stream Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Enjoy a safe and quick recovery with Silver Stream Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, a trusted community in Spring House, PA, for those needing short-term care, long-term care, and rehabilitation services. Their reliable team is available 24/7 to support residents living with chronic illness or recovering from an injury by providing them with compassionate and personalized care tailored to their unique needs. In addition to physical, speech, and occupational therapy, complex medical services are provided to accommodate residents’ more serious needs.

Countless recreational opportunities are available to help residents remain active and socially connected while going through rehabilitation. Residents’ dietary and nutritional needs are also monitored and maintained to give them the energy to get through their day enthusiastically. Here, you enjoy the comfort of having excellent care services in a safe, idyllic, and peaceful recovery environment.

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Aurora Home Care and Hospice

520 Bustleton Pike Ground, Feasterville-Trevose, PA 19053
Overview of Aurora Home Care and Hospice

Aurora Home Care and Hospice is one of Lancaster’s premier choices for home healthcare providers. With an emphasis on home care and hospice services, the trusted community practices a  person-centered approach to holistic wellness by providing the elderly with the best care possible.

Aurora Home empathizes and emphasizes the importance of lifelong learning and wellness; residents are encouraged to be engaged and enriched with recreational activities, socialization, and wellness plans. Medical professionals involved are ready to provide for those who seek and speak with them regardless of grief or greed. Other services offered include the Vetassist program for veterans, specialized memory care support, and pediatric care.

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Overview of Aristacare at Meadow Springs

Find the care you need with Aristacare at Meadow Springs, an astounding community set in the peaceful neighborhood of Plymouth Meeting, PA, that offers rehabilitation and skilled nursing. With comprehensive care options, including sub-acute care and rehabilitation, long-term care, transitional care, and ventilator care, residents receive top-tier care and support tailored to their needs and preferences. The community also promotes a cozy and nurturing environment, ensuring residents can feel at ease.

Residents here are encouraged to remain socially active in the community’s luxurious and welcoming setting. Delightful and healthy meals are also served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. The community strives to improve residents’ conditions to ensure they get back to their lives without worries and create more meaningful moments in their later years.

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Overview of Casselman Healthcare and Rehab

Nestled in Meyersdale, Pennsylvania, Casselman Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center is a distinguished senior living facility catering to a spectrum of resident needs, encompassing long-term care, skilled nursing, and memory care. Embracing a team of seasoned and empathetic professionals, the center is committed to delivering the utmost care to its residents.

Casselman offers a suite of amenities, including a beauty salon, a well-stocked library, and a tranquil chapel, enhancing the resident experience. Moreover, the center curates diverse activities and events, ensuring residents stay stimulated and entertained within the community’s embrace.

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Overview of Norriton Square Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Norriton Square Nursing And Rehabilitation Center is a reliable rehabilitation and skilled nursing community conveniently located in Norristown, PA. Their compassionate team consists of highly qualified care experts who deliver quality and comprehensive services for short-term stays, long-term care, and rehabilitation. Physical, speech, and occupational therapies are available to ensure residents can fully regain their overall functions while having easy access to other healthcare services for a guaranteed higher quality of life.

In addition to comprehensive care services, residents enjoy an array of thoughtful amenities like salon services, cozy common areas, and housekeeping services for a more comfortable living experience. There’s also a vibrant activity room where residents can enjoy an array of enriching activities for a lively lifestyle. With fresh and personalized meals, residents here always have the energy and nourishment they need to heal faster and maintain a healthy well-being.

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Overview of Little Sisters of the Poor

Serving the needs of low-income seniors who are seeking a continuum of care, Little Sisters of the Poor is a compassionate senior living community in Pittsburgh, PA, offering independent living and nursing care services. The community aims to provide seniors with compassionate services founded on Christian values and hospitality. Residents’ physical needs are met day and night, ensuring they are always happy and well-cared for.

The community also ministers to the residents spiritually, providing them opportunities to practice their religion and connect them to their spirituality. Here, residents enjoy a homely atmosphere and inviting community that brings them a strong sense of belonging and fulfillment. As a non-profit community, Little Sisters of the Poor guarantees care services that are focused on nothing but residents’ comfort and well-being.

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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 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.