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During reading the information given in this page, some of the information is incorrect, this place is pet friendly as long as said pet is up to date on vaccinations and or has a veterinarian. To help keep...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Everyone at Melody Manor has been great. How they work with my dad and take a personal interest has made a very difficult thing to do, a little easier. Melody Manor is very clean.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Melody Manor Personal Care Home was started 27 years ago and has been family owned and operated since then. We are a 43 bed facility offering semi-private and private rooms. Each room is decorated in a style that offers warmth and comfort. We have trained and qualified staff members that work...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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The staff at Meadow Lake is friendly and helpful. The food is good and they offer daily activities as well as some outings. They keep the community clean and I would recommend it.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of assisted living in Baxter, PA

The average cost of senior living in Baxter is $3,058 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sligo, PA with an average of $2,150 per month.

Assisted living costs in Baxter, PA, vs. nearby cities

Baxter, PA
$3,058/mo

Assisted living costs in Baxter, PA, vs. state and national averages

Baxter, PA
$3,058/mo
U.S. national average
$4,612/mo

Assisted living costs in Baxter, PA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,058/mo
$4,306/mo

Assisted living costs in Baxter, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,852/mo
Studio
$4,606/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,257/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,000/mo

Senior living costs in Baxter vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Baxter, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBaxter, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,058/mo$4,271/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$4,306/mo$5,453/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living$2,457/mo$4,265/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Baxter, PA:$3,058/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,271/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Baxter, PA:$4,306/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Baxter, PA:$2,457/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,265/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Assisted living costs in Baxter, PA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Baxter and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Baxter, PA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Baxter have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Baxter, PA$5,822/mo$6,152/mo-5.4%
Pennsylvania$5,315/mo$5,145/mo+3.3%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Baxter, PA
2024 average cost:$5,822/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:-5.4%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$5,315/mo
2023 average cost:$5,145/mo
Percent change:+3.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Baxter, PA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Baxter.

What families are saying about assisted living in Baxter

Recent reviews for assisted living in Baxter

The Fountains at Indiana

4.5
Bight and Beautiful building. Staff were pleasant and knowledgeable.

Cambridge Warren Retirement Community

4.0
One thing that we really liked when we were first visiting Cambridge was how our loved one could have their own room, and decorate it and set it up however they wanted. We thought that was nice since it would be more personable and homey. This community was known for having a good chef, so from ...
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Bayberry Place in Lower Burrell, PA

5.0
I have had two loved ones who were residents at Bayberry Place. My one Aunt passed away the same day that she arrived. My other Aunt was a resident for two months before she passed. I feel that everything was great and would rate all categories at a five out of five. I have nothing but positive ...
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Baxter review score based on 93 family reviews

7.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 93 reviews of 86 Baxter assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Baxter review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Baxter review score compared against nearby cities

7.8
Baxter, PA86 facilities
7.8
Summerville, PA117 facilities
7.8
Brookville, PA112 facilities

Review subcategories for Baxter assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 93 reviews of 86 Baxter assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Baxter resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
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Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.1
Care services
3.8
3.8
Staff
4.0
4.0
Meals & dining
3.8
3.6
Activities
3.9
3.7
Value for cost*
3.8
3.7
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Baxter assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Baxter assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Baxter, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Baxter assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Baxter that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Baxter, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
30.2%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
22.1%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
29.1%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.3%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.8%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
29.1%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
34.9%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Baxter assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Baxter Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Baxter, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
29.1%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
10.5%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
15.1%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
3.5%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Baxter assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Baxter partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Baxter, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
5.8%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
19.8%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
17.4%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
12.8%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Baxter assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Baxter communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Baxter, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
7%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
16.3%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
8.1%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
4.7%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Baxter assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Baxter offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Baxter, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
18.6%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.8%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
7%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
26.7%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
24.4%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
20.9%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
18.6%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10.5%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
10.5%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20.9%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
22.1%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
5.8%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
2.3%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
18.6%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Baxter

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Pennsylvania assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Baxter protect seniors.
Learn about Pennsylvania assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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