Assisted Living in Pennsylvania
Transparent pricing, Medicaid program info, and licensed facility data for Pennsylvania. No email required, no sales calls.
Median Monthly Cost
$4,800
2024 estimate · Pennsylvania
Annual Estimate
$57,600
At median monthly rate
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Cost Range in Pennsylvania
Budget
~$4,100/mo
Shared rooms, basic services
Median
~$4,800/mo
Private room, standard care
Premium
~$6,700/mo
Luxury amenities, extra services
Medicaid Waiver Program
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Community HealthChoices (CHC)
This state HCBS waiver may cover personal care services for income-eligible residents in assisted living settings. Eligibility requirements and waitlists vary.
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~1,800 licensed facilities
Pennsylvania Dept of Health
Assisted living facilities in Pennsylvania are licensed and inspected by this state agency. Use their official search to verify a facility's license status before touring.
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All 240 Cities in Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia (33)
- Pittsburgh (19)
- Harrisburg (11)
- Erie (8)
- Bethlehem (7)
- Washington (7)
- Johnstown (6)
- Reading (6)
- Wilkes Barre (6)
- Lewiston (5)
- Newtown (5)
- Bangor (4)
- Beaver Falls (4)
- Biddeford (4)
- Canonsburg (4)
- Gibsonia (4)
- Kennett Square (4)
- Manchester (4)
- South Portland (4)
- Allentown (3)
- Bluefield (3)
- Bryn Mawr (3)
- Chalfont (3)
- Claysville (3)
- Exton (3)
- Lancaster (3)
- Lansdale (3)
- Latrobe (3)
- Macungie (3)
- Mechanicsburg (3)
- Mercer (3)
- Wyncote (3)
- Agawam (2)
- Altoona (2)
- Ambler (2)
- Butler (2)
- Chambersburg (2)
- Cheswick (2)
- Clarks Summit (2)
- Devon (2)
- Dover (2)
- Dublin (2)
- Duncansville (2)
- Easton (2)
- Elizabeth (2)
- Fairview (2)
- Feasterville (2)
- Franconia (2)
- Glen Mills (2)
- Groton (2)
- Hamburg (2)
- King Of Prussia (2)
- Kingston (2)
- Lebanon (2)
- Levittown (2)
- Lewisburg (2)
- Lower Burrell (2)
- Middletown (2)
- Monongahela (2)
- Monroeville (2)
- Mt Pleasant (2)
- Newport (2)
- Newtown Square (2)
- Paoli (2)
- Peckville (2)
- Penn Hills (2)
- Pottstown (2)
- Pottsville (2)
- Scranton (2)
- Selinsgrove (2)
- South Abington Township (2)
- South Park (2)
- State College (2)
- Uniontown (2)
- Waynesboro (2)
- Williamsport (2)
- Wyomissing (2)
- Yardley (2)
- Abington (1)
- Alexandria (1)
- Allison Park (1)
- Apollo (1)
- Audubon (1)
- Baltimore (1)
- Beaver (1)
- Belfast (1)
- Bensalem (1)
- Bentleyville (1)
- Berwick (1)
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- Blue Bell (1)
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- Brick (1)
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- Brookfield (1)
- Brownsville (1)
- Buffalo (1)
- Camden (1)
- Carmichaels (1)
- Carrollton (1)
- Catskill (1)
- Charleston (1)
- Chester (1)
- Cliffside Park (1)
- Coal Township (1)
- Coatesville (1)
- Collegeville (1)
- Columbus (1)
- Concord (1)
- Coraopolis (1)
- Curwensville (1)
- Dallas (1)
- Danvers (1)
- Dillsburg (1)
- Downingtown (1)
- Dresher (1)
- East Brady (1)
- East Norrington (1)
- East Norriton (1)
- East Stroudsburg (1)
- Eatontown (1)
- Ebensburg (1)
- Edison (1)
- Elizabethtown (1)
- Ellicott City (1)
- Ellsworth (1)
- Evesham (1)
- Export (1)
- Falmouth (1)
- Farmington (1)
- Fleetwood (1)
- Franklin (1)
- Frederick (1)
- Gladwyne (1)
- Glassboro (1)
- Granville (1)
- Green Lane (1)
- Gwynedd (1)
- Hagerstown (1)
- Hanover (1)
- Harbeson (1)
- Hatboro (1)
- Haverford (1)
- Hermitage (1)
- Indiana (1)
- Jefferson Hills (1)
- Jenkintown (1)
- Kennebunk (1)
- Kimberton (1)
- Lafayette Hill (1)
- Langhorne (1)
- Lansdowne (1)
- Lansford (1)
- Lawrenceville (1)
- Leechburg (1)
- Library (1)
- Limeport (1)
- Manheim (1)
- Mars (1)
- Mc Kees Rocks (1)
- Meadville (1)
- Mechanicsville (1)
- Media (1)
- Milford (1)
- Mill Hall (1)
- Montoursville (1)
- Mooresville (1)
- Mount Pleasant (1)
- Mountville (1)
- Nanticoke (1)
- Narvon (1)
- Nazareth (1)
- New Castle (1)
- New Kensington (1)
- New Tripoli (1)
- Newark (1)
- Norristown (1)
- North Dartmouth (1)
- North East (1)
- North Wales (1)
- O Fallon (1)
- Oak Hill (1)
- Omaha (1)
- Orefield (1)
- Orono (1)
- Orwigsburg (1)
- Owings Mills (1)
- Palm Bay (1)
- Palmyra (1)
- Phila (1)
- Phillipsburg (1)
- Plainfield (1)
- Point Marion (1)
- Princeton (1)
- Pt. Pleasant (1)
- Queensbury (1)
- Reedsville (1)
- Richboro (1)
- Riverdale (1)
- Riverview (1)
- Saint Clairsville (1)
- Salisbury (1)
- Sarver (1)
- Saxonburg (1)
- Sayre (1)
- Scarborough (1)
- Scott Depot (1)
- Scottdale (1)
- Seaford (1)
- Sewell (1)
- Sharon Hill (1)
- Shillington (1)
- Shippensburg (1)
- Somerset (1)
- Souderton (1)
- Spanish Fort (1)
- Springfield (1)
- Sykesville (1)
- Tamaqua (1)
- Tampa (1)
- Tarpon Springs (1)
- Telford (1)
- Titusville (1)
- Towanda (1)
- Turtle Creek (1)
- Tyrone (1)
- Upper Darby (1)
- Valencia (1)
- Voorhees (1)
- Waldorf (1)
- Wampum (1)
- West Grove (1)
- West Mifflin (1)
- Westbrook (1)
- Willow Grove (1)
- Wilmington (1)
- Worcester (1)
- Wyndmoor (1)
- York (1)
- Zelienople (1)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does assisted living cost in Pennsylvania?
The median cost of assisted living in Pennsylvania is approximately $4,800/month in 2024. Budget options start around $4,100/month while premium communities can reach $6,700/month or more depending on amenities and care level.
Does Medicaid cover assisted living in Pennsylvania?
Medicaid does not cover room and board. However, Pennsylvania offers the Pennsylvania Community HealthChoices (CHC) — an HCBS waiver that may cover personal care services for eligible low-income residents. Visit the state Medicaid page for eligibility details.
How do I verify a facility is licensed in Pennsylvania?
Facilities are licensed by the Pennsylvania Dept of Health. You can search the official registry to confirm a facility's license status, inspection history, and any violations before touring.
What is included in the monthly cost?
The base monthly rate typically includes room and board, meals, housekeeping, and basic personal care assistance. Additional services such as memory care, medication management, or two-person transfers are usually billed separately and can add $200–$1,500/month.
Disclaimer: Cost estimates are based on 2024 state median data from Genworth Financial and the AARP Public Policy Institute. Facility counts are approximate. Medicaid program details are provided for informational purposes — contact your state Medicaid office to confirm current eligibility and availability. Always contact facilities directly to verify current pricing and license status.