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They were missing a housekeeper so it is a little hard for them to keep up with the cleanliness of the community. All the staff were good about introducing themselves when I first moved. I do think Amity...
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.
Amity Slippery Rock Personal Care Home is a senior living community located in Slippery Rock, PA. Slippery Rock is located in Butler County, home to about 3,600 people, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania and North Country Brewing Company. Residents will enjoy frequenting the small shops and...
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I have found that The Caring Place is staff by people who truly care about the residents. My mother is now resident there and the staff has treated her very well. This includes the nursing staff, cleaning...
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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Small homelike senior living apartments are a good size for the price staff are always friendly and inviting and easy to talk to. Activities keep my mom engaged and I enjoy her telling me about the 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.
Levy Gardens is a Jewish assisted living community located in the growing town of Youngstown, OH. Youngstown is located in Trumbull and Mahoning Counties, and home to just over 67,000 people. Youngstown has a lot of new shops, stores and great restaurants allowing residents the opportunity to do...
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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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Before my mom died & was on hospice, they ran out of morphine despite ordering it. The meals and dining service was okay, nice atmosphere. They do allow flower pots. When it comes to the value for cost the...
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.
Northview Estates is an assisted living facility in Ellwood City, PA. Northview Estates offers activities at their location for residents. These activities generally allow residents to maintain healthy lifestyles by encouraging movement and socializing with their peers. Being able to chat with...
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Our Dad lived at Lakeview, Darlington and our entire family couldn't have been more pleased with this facility. The entire staff was incredibly caring and compassionate. Every employee made him and our...
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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.
Lakeview Personal Care Community offers accommodations for those who may require assistance in their daily living activities. Spacious private suites, a new lakeside boardwalk, and pavilion to enjoy the full beauty of the property, private upper-level deck and patio overlooking the pond., The...
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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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My loved one is currently a resident at Shelbourne Personal Care and the overall experience at this facility has been very good. My loved one seems to like the staff and also enjoys the activities, but does...
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.
Shelbourne Personal Care provides the highest level of quality care to our residents in a relaxed, home-like environment. Our staff is always available 24-hours a day to assist with any needs that your loved one might have. At Shelbourne Personal Care, our team of professional staff works around...
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My mother truly enjoyed her short time there, it was wonderful. In her words she was really dreading it because she thought a month would be a long time, but the time just flew by for her. What caught our...
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.
WHY BRIARCLIFF MANOR?We are more than an Assisted Living facility. We provide a lifestyle of gracious country living in a simply elegant setting. We pay attention to the details of fine dining, to personalized laundry, to the care we deliver. Our call is to serve our residents' individualized...
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Mom wasn't there long enough before she...
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.
Welcome to Blossom Hill Health Care Residence. Our campus embraces the picturesque countryside that we call home. The calm and quiet nature of nearby rolling farmland transfers to our community. Large windows capture the natural outdoor beauty and sunlight, creating a warm and cozy environment...
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Takes very good care of my grandma!! Her needs are met. Staff very friendly and always helpful. Very clean and colorful. Maintenance staff is great! Always helpful.
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.
Inn at the Pines caters to those guests who require more hands-on assistance with memory support. Trained staff provide hands on care and therapeutic activities for those with Alzheimer’s disease, similar dementias and memory challenges.We provide 16 private suites in a modern, western reserve...
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It's a great place! The staff are just wonderful and people from the staff in the kitchen to the caregivers and nurses and the other residents that live at The Pines are so fun and great to be around - just...
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.
Local, Dependable, AffordableCome visit Inn at the Pines where "It’s all about living!” Our assisted living continues to redefine the concept of senior living, with regular updates and enhancements designed to meet the ever-changing needs of our residentsThe Inn at the Pines offers a modern,...
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When my wife and I met [name removed] and her incredible team, they made the process really simple and inviting. We were looking for choices for my grandparents. My grandparents are blooming at Lantern, and...
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.
WELCOME TO THE LANTERN 'We believe in creating a world where memories are treasured, relationships are cherished and our elderly revered. Our deep seated conviction is, innovation and challenging the status quo. We challenge the status quo by creating a therapeutic care environment that not only...
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Not much to tell. My husband has Alzheimer’s, and I got to the point where I couldn’t take care of him at home. When I first came here, I was scared, leary and feeling guilty all at once. To make the short,...
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.
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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...
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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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What we like the most about Quality Life Services is the kind and caring staff, and that they keep us well informed on the changes in mother's condition. Yes, we would recommend this community to other...
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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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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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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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Our experience with Ridgewood at Shenango Valley has been a positive one, overall. The facility is clean and well kept, and the staff is friendly, attentive, and responsive. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend...
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.
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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.
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...
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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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Cost of assisted living in Mercer County, PA

The average cost of senior living in Mercer County is $4,645 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mercer, PA with an average of $3,409 per month.

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

Mercer County, PA
$4,645/mo
$3,577/mo
$3,409/mo

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

Mercer County, PA
$4,645/mo
U.S. national average
$4,612/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,645/mo
$3,682/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,039/mo
Studio
$4,385/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,615/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,899/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,017/mo

Senior living costs in Mercer 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: Mercer County, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMercer County, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,645/mo$4,271/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$3,682/mo$5,453/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living$6,530/mo$4,265/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Mercer County, PA:$4,645/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,271/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Mercer County, PA:$3,682/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Mercer County, PA:$6,530/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,265/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Assisted living costs in Mercer County, PA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Mercer 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Mercer County, PA$5,173/mo$5,794/mo-10.7%
Pennsylvania$5,315/mo$5,145/mo+3.3%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Mercer County, PA
2024 average cost:$5,173/mo
2023 average cost:$5,794/mo
Percent change:-10.7%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$5,315/mo
2023 average cost:$5,145/mo
Percent change:+3.3%
National
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 Mercer 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 Mercer County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Mercer County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Mercer County

Villa At the Lake in Conneaut, OH

5.0
I attending the Mothers Day tea at the Villa and it was excellent! They had great food and the staff was great!! Thank you so much for the wonderful time.

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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The Waters of Wexford in Warrendale, PA

4.1
It's expensivve but worth it. It is a very nice community and the staff is very friendly. Overall, it has been a goed experience.

Mercer County review score based on 193 family reviews

7.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 193 reviews of 127 Mercer County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Mercer 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

Mercer County review score compared against nearby cities

7.5
Mercer County, PA127 facilities
7.0
Fredonia, PA24 facilities
6.7
Mercer, PA9 facilities

Review subcategories for Mercer 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 193 reviews of 127 Mercer County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Mercer 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
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4.1
Friendliness
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Care services
3.8
3.8
Staff
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Meals & dining
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Activities
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Mercer County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mercer County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mercer 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 Mercer 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 Mercer County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
44.1%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
32.3%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
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*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
48.8%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
26%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
99.2%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
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49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Mercer 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 Mercer County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Mercer County, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
40.2%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
15%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
30.7%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Mercer 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 Mercer County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.8%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
24.4%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.6%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.4%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Mercer 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 Mercer County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mercer County, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10.2%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
14.2%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.1%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mercer 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 Mercer County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Mercer County, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
28.3%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.5%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.7%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
32.3%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40.2%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
24.4%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17.3%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.8%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
29.9%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
14.2%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.7%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
29.9%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Mercer 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 Mercer County protect seniors.
Learn about Pennsylvania assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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