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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Dorset, PA
If you’re looking for assisted living in Dorset, 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 Dorset or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Dorset.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Dorset for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 46 assisted living facilities in the Dorset area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Midway Manor, 8th Ward and Old Allentown.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Allentown, Emmaus and Lehighton.
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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.
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 Buehrle Center is a senior living community centrally located in Topton, PA amongst the rolling hills of northeastern Berks County. Our vibrant community is close to both Allentown and Reading and just an easy drive to Philadelphia or New York City. With five colleges in the region and many...
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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.
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.
Turn Retirement Dreams into a RealityLocated in heart of Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley is a community filled with activity and connections, providing countless ways to lead a healthy, fulfilling lifestyle. Life at our community offers generous opportunities to enjoy friendships, improve your...
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Grand View ManorGrand View Manor is a senior community meets the dreams of those who wish to retire in the country, away from the hustle and bustle, the traffic and stress of the urban environment. Located in rural Fleetwood, Pennsylvania, Grand View Manor puts residents on top of a hill with...
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Luther Ridge has provided my mom with the most amazing care and attention. She is thriving here-- a changed person. My only regret is that we didn't get her in sooner. I am deeply appreciative of all of...
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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.
Luther Ridge at Seiders Hill is a senior living community located in Pottsville, PA, in Schuylkill County and home to just over 14,000 people. Pottsville is a fun, small city with mountain views, and lots of small stores and restaurants. Residents will enjoy going for nature walks, getting out to...
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Our loved one receives good care here and really likes it. She says there's no place like home, but this is a nice place to be if she can't be at home. Because it's smaller, you get a little more...
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Distinctive personal care in a warm family environment staffed by competent and knowledgeable caregivers. ?Established in 1994 ?Centrally located ?Licensed by the State of Pennsylvania ?Twenty-four-hour management by licensed staff ?Respite/Short Term 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.
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.
Cost of assisted living in Dorset, PA
The average cost of senior living in Dorset is $3,935 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include McAdoo, PA with an average of $3,101 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Dorset, PA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Dorset, PA vs. the state and national average
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Dorset, PA
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What families are saying about assisted living in Dorset
Recent reviews for assisted living in Dorset
Country Meadows of Allentown
5.0
As my mother began to decline a few years ago, I began looking for a retirement community for her. I visited about ten communities in the Lehigh Valley. It was apparent from the beginning that Country Meadows is special. My mother was very reluctant to leave her home but she quickly adjusted ...
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Bethlehem Manor Senior Living
5.0
We have been very happy with Bethlehem Manor, we would highly recommend them to any family. They are a very caring group of people. Our loved one was nervous her first day but they were so helpful with the transition and made her feel comfortable right away. She now has fit right in and is very ...
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The Palmerton
4.0
The Palmerton community is very nice and welcoming for seniors that can get around well. However for higher level of care such as level E that my father had, I would not recommend it there. This is due to lack of responsiveness and follow thru of nursing staff.
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Communication and caring staff. Numerous reviews highlight the friendly and attentive nature of staff members across various communities like Maple Shade Meadows Senior Living, The Palmerton, and Keystone Villa at Fleetwood. Families express appreciation for the regular updates they receive and the long-term relationship ...
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Wide range of activities for residents. Reviews mention the enjoyable and diverse range of activities offered at communities, including arts and crafts, games, movies, and social events, such as at Maple Shade Meadows Senior Living, Lehigh Commons, and The Palmerton. Residents often express their happiness and engagement in thes ...
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Delicious meals and dining experiences. Quality food is a significant factor in residents' overall satisfaction, with many praising the taste and variety of meals and dining experiences at communities like Heritage Hill Senior Community, Keystone Villa at Fleetwood, and Legend of Allentown. Staff accommodates dietary restriction ...
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Clean and well-maintained living spaces. Communities are frequently described as clean and well-maintained in reviews, with mentions of pristine private rooms, communal areas, and outdoor spaces, such as gardens and walking trails, at communities like Lehigh Commons, Maidencreek Place, and Maple Shade Meadows Senior Living.
Professional and responsive nursing care. Reviews consistently mention the importance of professional and responsive nursing care, with families praising the kindness and attentiveness of nursing staff at communities like Maidencreek Place, Keystone Villa at Fleetwood, and The Palmerton. Nurses are available to address concerns an ...
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Supportive and welcoming environment. Residents often describe the communities as warm and welcoming, with supportive relationships formed among staff and residents alike. Reviews mention the comforting atmosphere at communities like Keystone Villa at Fleetwood, Heritage Hill Senior Community, and Legend of Allentown, promotin ...
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Dorset review score based on 126 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 126 reviews of 38 Dorset assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Dorset 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
Dorset review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Dorset 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 126 reviews of 38 Dorset assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Dorset 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.Dorset, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.5
Friendliness
4.4
4.6
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.5
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
4.3
4.1
Value for cost*
4.1
4.1
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Dorset assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dorset assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dorset, 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 Dorset 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 Dorset that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dorset, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
47.4%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
31.6%
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
50%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
39.5%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.4%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
52.6%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Dorset 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 Dorset Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dorset, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
44.7%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
28.9%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
31.6%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
5.3%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dorset 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 Dorset partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dorset, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.4%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
39.5%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
36.8%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.7%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.2%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Dorset 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 Dorset communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dorset, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
21.1%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.6%
42%
Room service
Room service
21.1%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.5%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dorset 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 Dorset offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dorset, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
34.2%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.6%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.8%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.7%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.1%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.8%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.6%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.7%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.3%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
39.5%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
42.1%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
18.4%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.4%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.6%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Dorset
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 Dorset protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Keystone Villa at Fleetwood, Heritage Hill Senior Community and Maple Shade Meadows Senior Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Dorset, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 46 assisted living facilities near Dorset, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Dorset, Pennsylvania are Keystone Villa at Fleetwood, Heritage Hill Senior Community and Maple Shade Meadows Senior Living. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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Assisted Living in Cities Near Dorset
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- Leesport, Pennsylvania
- Hazleton, Pennsylvania
- Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania
- Hamburg, Pennsylvania
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- South Manheim, Pennsylvania
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- Kutztown, Pennsylvania
- Deer Lake, Pennsylvania
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