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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Carter, PA
If you’re looking for assisted living in Carter, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Carter or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Carter.
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We only looked at two communities. The second one we were never able to make a reservation and when I drove by the area, I did not feel comfortable with the environment that I saw. Upon touring the facility,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Park Vista, A Youngstown Tradition—Redefined!Park Vista has provided services to the Youngstown Community for over 70 years. Our 5-Star Rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services was a direct result of our focus on patient care in all programs. When experience matters, Park Vista...
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I am very happy with the care that is given from a wonderful community. The staff is excellent in every day. The community is clean and enjoyable. They offer excellent meals. And the activities are wonderful...
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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.
The Commons of Greenbriar, one of the area's finest assisted living residences has been created to offer the luxury of service, the company of friends and the ease of worry-free living to discerning adults who deserve to live the good life. Dedicated, highly trained associates promote a sense of...
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I would highly recommend for people to go to The Waters at Wexford, per all my ratings above. They have good people who work there. They know what they're doing, and everyone is friendly. They take good...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
The Waters of WexfordA NEW SENIOR COMMUNITYThe Waters of Wexford is now open and accepting residents. The community features 143 apartment homes within an elegantly designed 4-story building. Residents can experience a full service restaurant, café, salon and wellbeing studio. With wellbeing at...
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Cambridge Pointe has been a wonderful experience so far, all of the staff member are so friendly and very caring towards our loved one. Based on the experience we have had so far we would recommend them to...
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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.
Personal care gets more challenging with age. At Cambridge Retirement Living, residents get everything they need to live well. Private accommodations, round-the-clock support, medication management, meals, utilities, housekeeping, and a full schedule of activities are all included, and there are...
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They made some changes with new director and nurse and boy is this place becoming popular again!! very responsible and kind people. residents seem so happy.
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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 dining room is clean. If you need to place your loved one in a place, this is worth the money. My loved one is in a private room, the staff take care of the meals, my loved's one laundry, and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Country Manor Assisted living is situated in the borough on the east bank of the Allegheny River, in beautiful Kittanning, Pennsylvania. Our Senior community is second to none at providing the best quality care for your loved one. Here at Country Manor we recognize the importance and emotions...
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We really like the feel of the place and the administrator as well as the nurse [name removed]. We also like the size and cost.
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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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We chose this community because of the cost and the location. The food was very good, a lot of times if you missed a meal they would make you what they had on hand. The room sizes were big, they could have...
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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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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.
The Residence at Weinberg Village is designed for individuals who wish to remain as independent as possible, but who prefer the security and safety of living in a supportive setting. Comfortable residential suites, centralized dining, and attractive common living areas make this facility a...
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The caregivers are very compassionate and caring. They shower the patients on a regular basis and change them regularly. I would absolutely recommend this facility to anyone. The only con is there's a...
Provides: Assisted 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.
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UPMC took a lot of pressure off of me, providing total care. Of course Cumberland Crossing is a much lower level of care. This was a much better experience than at the previous facility we went to. They had...
Provides: Assisted 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.
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Dad was a short term rehab patient. The staff, nurses, doctor, PT, OT and speech therapist were all very attentive and professional. He was even impressed with the meals. I observed the staff giving great...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Are you ready to come and live life to the fullest without the care and worry associated with the upkeep on your own home? Perhaps it's time for you or your loved one to have the security of knowing that assistance with life's daily activities is right there when you need it? We invite you to...
Provides: Assisted 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.
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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.
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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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My brother has only been at Carriage Court for a short time, and I already see improvement in him. The most important thing I noticed is that he appears to be developing a bit of enthusiasm for staying awake...
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.
Carriage Manor is located in New Castle, PA. We are known for providing senior care that allows seniors to live an independent lifestyle. We provide a caring community that supports a comfortable and secure environment for our senior residents. Residents are provided with as much assistance or...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
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We toured this community when we were looking into care options for a loved one. Overall this seemed like a nice place, it was clean, well kept, and the staff seemed friendly. However there were a few things...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Southpoint at Jameson is a senior living community located in New Castle, PA, in Lawrence County and home to about 36,000 people. Residents who enjoy small towns will enjoy walking through the beautiful downtown area of Kennedy Square, going to local shops and stores, going out to restaurants, or...
Provides: Assisted 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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Home Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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 Carter, PA
The average cost of senior living in Carter is $4,186 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Karns City, PA with an average of $2,850 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Carter, PA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Carter, PA vs. the state and national average
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Carter, PA
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What families are saying about assisted living in Carter
Recent reviews for assisted living in Carter
Tapestry Senior Living Moon Township in Coraopolis, PA
4.1
Value is a tough one. Tapestry is costly but it is nice. As you know, the level of care determines the monthly cost. My mother likes it very much. The food choices and quality could be better, she tells me.
The facility is bright & airy. The activities are many. The staff is very kind, willing ...
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The Shenango Inn in Sharon, PA
4.0
This community is an old hotel that they have converted into a senior community. The staff have been helpful, encouraging and understanding. The residents are friendly. Mom has not complained about the food. They have a nice outdoor porch for the residents to enjoy. This is a relaxed community ...
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Brookdale Penn Hills
5.0
It's outstanding. The staff is exceptional, kind and caring. A great place for my friend[name removed] They offer personal care, housekeeping, laundry, food services medication administration and social/physical activities.
Carter review score based on 367 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 367 reviews of 185 Carter assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Carter 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
Carter review score compared against nearby cities
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Review subcategories for Carter 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 367 reviews of 185 Carter assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Carter 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.Carter, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
4.6
Care services
4.1
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Staff
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4.5
Meals & dining
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Activities
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Value for cost*
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Carter assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Carter assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Carter, 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 Carter 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 Carter that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Carter, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
42.7%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
34.6%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
99.5%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
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99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
47%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
29.2%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
99.5%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
43.2%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50.8%
53.8%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Carter 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 Carter Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Carter, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
41.1%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
17.3%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
28.6%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
5.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Carter 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 Carter partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Carter, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.4%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25.4%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
23.8%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.6%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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13%
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Availability of select dining options in Carter 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 Carter communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Carter, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
17.3%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25.4%
42%
Room service
Room service
16.2%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.1%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Carter 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 Carter offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Carter, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
28.6%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.7%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.8%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.4%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
32.4%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.2%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25.9%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.9%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.2%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.4%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
30.8%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
15.1%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10.8%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Carter
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Pennsylvania assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Carter protect seniors.
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Whispering Pines Village, Reward Senior Care of Lisbon and Ridgecrest are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Carter, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 258 assisted living facilities near Carter, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Carter, Pennsylvania is Whispering Pines Village. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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