Pennsylvania Assisted Living

Pennsylvania is part of the upper northeast part of the United States which is renowned for having some of the best healthcare in the nation. Many of the top doctors and physicians operate in this part of the country, with well-established and reputable clinics all over the place.

Fittingly, many seniors appreciate the opportunity to be near so many prestigious medical institutions in one of the equally well-regarded assisted living providers throughout the Pennsylvania state.

Pennsylvania is also a scenic place to live with a number of things for retirees and senior citizens to do outdoors, as well as quick access to Philadelphia and Pittsburgh if living outside a large city.

Pennsylvania is also accessible to a number of other big cities outside the state, meaning that family members that live in other New England states have the opportunity to visit their loved ones often.

Pennsylvania Costs for Assisted Living

What really separates Pennsylvania from other parts of the northeast is its monthly senior living costs. New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island are all substantially higher than Pennsylvania for assisted living.

In fact, the only other northeastern state with lower monthly costs than Pennsylvania is Vermont. The average assisted living room in PA runs a little over $3,900 per month. That figure is still a little higher than the national average, yet in comparison to the rest of the east coast is actually very affordable.

White Oak ($3,525 per month), Lansford ($3,525 per month), Sharon ($3,540 per month) and Chester ($3,565 per month) are some of the cheapest places in the state for seniors.

On the opposite side of the spectrum, Dresher ($4,945 per month) and Bala Cynwyd ($4,935 per month) average the highest assisted living monthly costs.

The counties of Fayette, Washington, Philadelphia, Northumberland, and Crawford are known for being the most affordable for senior living, while Pike, Delaware, Montgomery, Bucks, and Chester counties rank high when it comes to costs.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania does not currently have any funding under its Medicaid system for helping with costs related to assisted living. It is unfortunate as most states in the country have some type of program under their Medicaid.

A non-Medicaid program called PA Dom Care (Domiciliary Care Program) can potentially assist with some costs related to room and board at a senior living facility.

Pennsylvania Types of Assisted Living

The state of Pennsylvania designated their assisted living complexes as “personal care homes”, or PCHs. They are defined as any residence that provides shelter, meals, assistance and supervision with personal care.

The units are designed for the elderly, or individuals with physical, behavioral, or cognitive disabilities. The available services can vary based on the provider.

Traditional amenities include: daily meal servings, assistance with transportation in and outside the facility, medication management, laundry and housekeeping services, and personal hygiene assistance.

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