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Residential Care in Pennsylvania
Compare 786 residential care communities across Pennsylvania — with real ratings, locations, and free help choosing the right fit.
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Overview
Residential Care in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has one of the largest senior populations in the country, and its senior living options reflect that — including a strong tradition of personal care homes alongside assisted living residences. Assisted living averages about $6,480 a month, with memory care closer to $8,100.
From Philadelphia and Pittsburgh to smaller towns across the state, Pennsylvania families have many options. Below you can compare communities by city, review what each offers, and get free help from a local advisor.
Costs
What residential care costs in Pennsylvania
Assisted living in Pennsylvania averages about $6,480 per month; memory care is roughly $8,100, and nursing home care runs much higher (semi-private about $11,954).
What affects the price? Location and local demand, private vs. shared room, the level of daily care needed, and add-ons like medication administration or nighttime support.
Ways families pay
Private pay
Pennsylvania Medicaid
VA Aid & Attendance
Long-term care insurance
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Residential Care communities in Pennsylvania
Browse communities in our Pennsylvania directory — call for current pricing and availability.
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Residential Care by Pennsylvania city
Explore communities in Pennsylvania's cities and towns.
What residential care offers
Residential Care provides small, home-like board-and-care homes offering personal care and supervision for a handful of residents.
- Help with daily activities & medication management
- Meals, housekeeping & laundry
- Trained staff and a safe, supportive environment
- Activities, wellness & social connection
Pennsylvania rules & paying for care
Personal care homes and assisted living residences in Pennsylvania are licensed and inspected by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS).
- Pennsylvania doesn't pay assisted living room and board through traditional Medicaid, but care and support services can be covered through the Community HealthChoices (CHC) managed care program and HCBS waivers
- Veterans may apply VA Aid & Attendance toward costs
- Private pay, savings, and long-term care insurance are common
Questions
Pennsylvania residential care FAQs
What's the difference between a personal care home and assisted living in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania licenses both 'personal care homes' and 'assisted living residences.' Both provide help with daily activities and medication in a residential setting; assisted living residences are held to additional standards that support aging in place. Our advisors can explain which fits your loved one's needs.
Does Pennsylvania Medicaid pay for assisted living?
Pennsylvania doesn't cover assisted living room and board through traditional Medicaid, but the Community HealthChoices (CHC) program and HCBS waivers can help pay for care and support services for those who qualify.
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Other care types in Pennsylvania
Assisted Living in PennsylvaniaHelp with daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, plus meals, housekeeping, and social life
Memory Care in PennsylvaniaSecured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or other dementia, with 24/7 supervision and trained staff
Nursing Homes in Pennsylvania24/7 skilled nursing and medical care for people with complex or chronic health needs
Independent Living in PennsylvaniaMaintenance-free living with amenities and social opportunities for active, self-sufficient seniors
CCRCs in PennsylvaniaA full continuum of care — independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing — on one campus
All Pennsylvania senior livingBrowse every community by city
Free help finding residential care in Pennsylvania
Our senior living advisors know Pennsylvania communities, pricing, and availability. Tell us what your family needs and we'll do the legwork — at no cost and no obligation.
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