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There are good things and some not so good things about WW. The good are the cleanliness, the food, several of the nurses aides, several of the front desk staff, Vaughn in maintenance and all of the dining...
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My husband is here and I now have peace of mind. He is so well taken care of. The home cooked meals have made him gain weight and the music and socialization with the staff has made his personality come out...
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
William Penn Care Center is conveniently located in Penn Township near Murrysville, Export, Delmont, Harrison City, and Routes 22 and 66.Even though the Center is less than a mile from a major highway, it is situated in rolling hills with large green vistas.
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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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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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Absolutely a five plus. It doesn't get any better, this is really our first experience so I have nothing to compare a personal care home to. My mother's been in many nursing, rehab facilities and hospitals...
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Ridgeview Residential CareRidgeview Residential Care is a senior living community located in Youngwood, PA, which is a borough in Westmoreland County with a population of just over 4,000 people. Residents will enjoy getting in their daily walks, going to local stores to do their shopping and run...

Cost of assisted living in Cambria County, PA

The average cost of senior living in Cambria County is $3,347 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Geistown, PA with an average of $2,971 per month.

Assisted living costs in Cambria County, PA, vs. nearby counties

Cambria County, PA
$3,347/mo
$3,337/mo
$3,233/mo

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

Cambria County, PA
$3,347/mo
U.S. national average
$4,612/mo

Assisted living costs in Cambria County, PA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,347/mo
$4,604/mo

Assisted living costs in Cambria County, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,828/mo
Studio
$4,826/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,245/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,145/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$1,000/mo

Senior living costs in Cambria County 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: Cambria County, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCambria County, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,347/mo$4,271/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$4,604/mo$5,453/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living$2,413/mo$4,265/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Cambria County, PA:$3,347/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,271/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Cambria County, PA:$4,604/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Cambria County, PA:$2,413/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,265/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Assisted living costs in Cambria County, PA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Cambria County 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 Cambria County, PA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Cambria County 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
Cambria County, PA$5,373/mo$4,715/mo+13.9%
Pennsylvania$5,315/mo$5,145/mo+3.3%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Cambria County, PA
2024 average cost:$5,373/mo
2023 average cost:$4,715/mo
Percent change:+13.9%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$5,315/mo
2023 average cost:$5,145/mo
Percent change:+3.3%
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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 Cambria County, 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 Cambria County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Cambria County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Cambria County

The Atrium, A Choice Community in Johnstown, PA

3.6
Activities only happen in the morning. I am not a morning person. We have never had an activity off location. There has never been a therapy animal visit even though I have begged for it. I can't regulate the temperature in my room. Today the heat coming out of my wall heater was 140 degrees and ...
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Weatherwood Manor in Greensburg, PA

5.0
We're very pleased with how things have gone at Weatherwood! After a disappointing experience at another community Weatherwood is like a breath of fresh air! The care here is excellent, and the medication and bathing services have been prompt and reliable. The food here is also very good, it is ...
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The Fountains at Indiana

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

Cambria County review score based on 171 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 171 reviews of 88 Cambria County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Cambria County 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

Cambria County review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Cambria County, PA88 facilities
8.2
Ebensburg, PA122 facilities
7.7
Loretto, PA19 facilities

Review subcategories for Cambria County 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 171 reviews of 88 Cambria County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Cambria County 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
4.2
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.1
Care services
4.0
3.8
Staff
4.1
4.0
Meals & dining
3.6
3.6
Activities
3.7
3.7
Value for cost*
3.9
3.7
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Cambria County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cambria County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cambria County, 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 Cambria County 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 Cambria County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Cambria County, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
37.5%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
28.4%
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
42%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20.5%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
42%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
45.5%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Cambria County 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 Cambria County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Cambria County, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
36.4%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
19.3%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
22.7%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
5.7%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Cambria County 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 Cambria County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cambria County, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.6%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.3%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
22.7%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19.3%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.6%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Cambria County 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 Cambria County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cambria County, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.4%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
15.9%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
4.5%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cambria County 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 Cambria County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cambria County, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
30.7%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.9%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.2%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
31.8%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
28.4%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.3%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.2%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
17%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30.7%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
30.7%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
13.6%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10.2%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.3%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Cambria County

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 Cambria County protect seniors.
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Richland Woods Assisted Living, The Villa Personal Care Home and McCullough Place are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Cambria County, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 120 assisted living facilities near Cambria County, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Cambria County, Pennsylvania are Colonial Courtyard at Clearfield and Richland Woods Assisted Living. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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