Carsonia Manor

Q: What neighborhood is Carsonia Manor in?

Carsonia Manor is in the Pennside neighborhood.

Q: Is Carsonia Manor in a walkable area?

Carsonia Manor has a walk score of 54. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

Q: What is the phone number of Carsonia Manor?

(484) 577-3088 will put you in contact with the team at Carsonia Manor.

Q: Is Carsonia Manor Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Carsonia Manor is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.

Overview of Carsonia Manor

Treat yourself to a vibrant retirement experience at Carsonia Manor, an excellent senior living community in Berks County, Reading, PA, offering comfortable and active independent living. The community rests in a city packed with historic landmarks and a spectrum of fun and lively activities, encouraging residents to enjoy a high-spirited lifestyle. Residents can comfortably reenergize in their well-designed and spacious one and two bedroom apartments that they can freely decorate and personalize to match their tastes and needs.

The community features a friendly and on-site management team that is always available to respond to residents’ needs and concerns, complemented with 24-hour emergency maintenance. On-site laundry areas help residents save time on daily tasks, while quick access to public transportation and major highways cut down on commute time, providing residents more time to allot on resting or other more important things. Residents are also allowed to bring in their pets to keep them company and foster a sense of purpose from having a responsibility to fulfill.

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Types of Care at Carsonia Manor

Independent Living

Walk Score: 54 / 100

Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What does this home offer?

Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Building Type: 2-story

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Community HealthChoices (CHC)

PA Medicaid CHC

Age 65+ or disabled

General Pennsylvania resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).

Managed care model; high urban demand (e.g., Philadelphia, Pittsburgh).

Benefits

Personal care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., bathing, dressing) Respite care (up to 240 hours/year) Adult day care ($70/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Pennsylvania OPTIONS Program

PA OPTIONS

Age 60+

General Pennsylvania resident, at risk of nursing home placement.

Income Limits ~$2,000/month individual, varies by region

Asset Limits $8,000 individual

Cost-sharing required above certain income; rural/urban balance.

Benefits

In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Adult day care (~$70/day) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Living Independence for the Elderly (LIFE)

Pennsylvania LIFE (PACE)

Age 55+

General PA resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with LIFE support.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) for Medicaid enrollees.

16 providers in 25 counties (e.g., Allegheny, Luzerne); LIFE branding unique to PA.

Benefits

Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Respite Therapies

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Pennsylvania Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled

General PA resident, Medicare Part A/B.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits

Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Pennsylvania Family Caregiver Support Program

Age —

General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; PA resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

Income Limits (2025) No strict cap; reimbursements up to $600/month if care recipient income < ~$2,322/month 185% FPL

Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.

High demand; includes grandparent caregivers.

Benefits

Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Supplies (~$2,000/year) Caregiver training

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Pennsylvania VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse

General PA resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit

High veteran population; supports rural/urban care needs.

Benefits

Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program (PTRR)

Pennsylvania Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program

Age 65+

General PA resident, homeowner/renter (or widow/er 50+, disabled 18+).

Income Limits (2025) ~$45,000/year individual or couple, excludes half of Social Security

Asset Limits Not assessed; income-focused.

Rebates up to $1,000; ~600,000 eligible annually.

Benefits

Rebates ($250-$1,000 based on income; e.g., $1,000 if income < $8,000)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Pennsylvania SFMNP

Age 60+

General PA resident, low-income.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month individual, 185% FPL

Asset Limits Not assessed.

Vouchers (~$50/season) via 52 AAAs; serves ~200,000 annually.

Benefits

Vouchers (~$50/season) for fresh produce at approved markets

What neighborhood is Carsonia Manor in?

Carsonia Manor is in the Pennside neighborhood.

Is Carsonia Manor in a walkable area?

Carsonia Manor has a walk score of 54. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the phone number of Carsonia Manor?

(484) 577-3088 will put you in contact with the team at Carsonia Manor.

Is Carsonia Manor Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Carsonia Manor is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.

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