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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Elgin, PA
If you’re looking for assisted living in Elgin, 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 Elgin or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Elgin.
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If I could not be in my own home, this is the only place I’d want to be. Everyone here is so friendly and goes above and beyond for the residents. There’s always someone here to help. Lovely atmosphere,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory 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.
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 Presque Isle Bay is seated at the center of one of most amazing natural resources in the eastern United States. From birdwatching, to fishing, to gazing at the ever-changing landscape of the lake and sky, you will admire the beauty of nature on a daily basis. Our team makes us...
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Our loved one was very happy with the Regency. We would tell that friend that, we were very happy with their services, staff was always very friendly, they were always accommodating, and they addressed any...
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.
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14 reviews
Let me start by saying she was only there for a little over a month. She loved it there compared to [community name removed] She quickly went down hill with difficulty eating and drinking. She was...
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.
Independence Court - The Experienced Choice Independence Court of Erie At Independence Court of Erie, we believe enhanced personal care should enhance your lifestyle. Located in a peaceful suburban wooded area, our residents enjoy elegant settings, a wide variety of social activities and...
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The facility is well maintained, and the staff are nice to deal with. Compared to several other facilities that I looked at Parkside was the best choice. The nurses were friendly and addressed any concerns I...
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.
Parkside at North East is located right on Gibson Park, in the heart of the historic town of North East. Our Community is within walking distance of churches, banks, the McCord Public Library, post office and a variety of shops and eateries. Offering fifty one, beautifully styled one and two...
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We give it satisfactory, our loved one has dementia and we think that they need more staff
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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 in Corry, PA; residents get everything they need to live well. Newly renovated private OR semi- private accommodations, round-the-clock care and support, medication management, meals, utilities, housekeeping, and a full...
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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, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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
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, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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, Nursing Homes
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.
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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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 is very friendly, and their concern for the residence is great. The community is kept neat and clean and I like food and the variety they offer. I would definitely recommend this community to...
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.
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Cost of assisted living in Elgin, PA
The average cost of senior living in Elgin is $3,526 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Tidioute, PA with an average of $2,748 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Elgin, PA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Elgin, PA vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Elgin vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Elgin, PA by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Elgin over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Elgin, PA
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What families are saying about assisted living in Elgin
Recent reviews for assisted living in Elgin
Parkside North East
4.0
I'd say it is a good place but expensive. We picked this community because of the proximity. The interaction/communication with the staff has been good.
Parkside at Glenwood in Erie, PA
4.0
The staffing is not allowed to help with elderly individuals that have fallen down or tripped. That was one big reason why we DID place our parents there, not spelled out clearly in the beginning. Now we are going to look at other facilities.
I would still recommend them. individuals going down ...
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The Regency at South Shore in Erie, PA
5.0
My father passed away on [date removed] , he fell in the shower and developed a brain bleed. He had to move to a skilled nursing facility where he passed away.
He complained about not liking the food. Other residents there told me the foid was good. There were always activities going on ...
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Elgin review score based on 48 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 48 reviews of 20 Elgin assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Elgin 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
Elgin review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Elgin 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 48 reviews of 20 Elgin assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Elgin 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.Elgin, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.7
4.5
Friendliness
4.9
4.6
Care services
4.7
4.2
Staff
4.7
4.5
Meals & dining
4.5
4.1
Activities
4.3
4.1
Value for cost*
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Elgin assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elgin assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elgin, 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 Elgin 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 Elgin that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Elgin, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
25%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20%
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
30%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
30%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
30%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Elgin 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 Elgin Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Elgin, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
25%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
20%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
15%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
5%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Elgin 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 Elgin partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Elgin, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Elgin 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 Elgin communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Elgin, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
15%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
42%
Room service
Room service
20%
35.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Elgin 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 Elgin offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Elgin, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
25%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
20%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
25%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
15%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Elgin
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 Elgin protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Residence at Presque Isle Bay, The Regency at South Shore and Parkside at Glenwood are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Elgin, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 23 assisted living facilities near Elgin, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Elgin, Pennsylvania is The Residence at Presque Isle Bay. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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