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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Colon, PA
If you’re looking for assisted living in Colon, 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 Colon or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Colon.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Colon for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 82 assisted living facilities in the Colon area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
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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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I think Applewood is a very nice place it is well kept the people that work there is very nice and they help you out if you ask them for anything my mom has to get adjusted there since she was very...
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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.
At Applewood our aim is to make a positive difference in the lives of the seniors we care for by providing high-quality , professional services and sincere friendships to each of our residents.Local family owned and operated for 20 years.Affordable ratesNo tier pricing - Monthly rent includes,...
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This personal care home is a small family style residential facility that is ideal for my parents. The owner and his staff attend to the medication needs. The rural setting is ideal because it is still close...
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.
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Cost of assisted living in Colon, PA
The average cost of senior living in Colon is $3,219 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sligo, PA with an average of $2,150 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Colon, PA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Colon, PA vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Colon vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Colon, PA by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Colon, PA
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What families are saying about assisted living in Colon
Recent reviews for assisted living in Colon
Colonial Courtyard at Clearfield
5.0
They have wonderful caring employees. I cannot say enough about the care my Mother is given at Colonial courtyard, in Clearfield PA. They go out of their way to make her as comfortable as possible. My Mother likes all the people that work there, and when a certain employee is off, she always ...
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The Seasons of Saxonburg
4.5
This facility went out of their way to put up guide signs, etc. to assist Mom in staying 'independent' (not on dementia floor) as long as possible. They were also very aware of her signs of progression and took as much time as we wanted to discuss things with us.
Magnolia Place of Saxonburg
5.0
Very kind and knowledgable. We picked this community because they offered a locked dementia unit. I would recommend to others.
Colon review score based on 74 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 74 reviews of 82 Colon assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Colon 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
Colon review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Colon 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 74 reviews of 82 Colon assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Colon 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.Colon, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
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4.5
Friendliness
4.7
4.6
Care services
4.5
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.5
Meals & dining
4.2
4.1
Activities
4.4
4.1
Value for cost*
4.2
4.1
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Colon assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Colon assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Colon, 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 Colon 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 Colon that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Colon, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
28%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20.7%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
26.8%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15.9%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
26.8%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
32.9%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Colon 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 Colon Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Colon, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
26.8%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
9.8%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
15.9%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
2.4%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Colon 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 Colon partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Colon, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
4.9%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
17.1%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
15.9%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
12.2%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.3%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Colon 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 Colon communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Colon, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
6.1%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
14.6%
42%
Room service
Room service
8.5%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.7%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Colon 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 Colon offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Colon, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
17.1%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13.4%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
6.1%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
24.4%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
22%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
17.1%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
17.1%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
12.2%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
11%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
19.5%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
20.7%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
4.9%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
3.7%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
17.1%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Colon
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 Colon protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Colonial Courtyard at Clearfield, Heritage Grove at Indiana and Lowrie Place are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Colon, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 82 assisted living facilities near Colon, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Colon, Pennsylvania is Heritage Grove at Indiana. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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