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Photo of Abode Care of Allentown
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The timeliness in receiving formation I needed especially as I expanded my footprint I was looking into. Very thorough in what I needed and many properties were provided for me to consider. It was very...
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.
Abode Care of Allentown is a welcoming Personal Care Community nestled in the heart of Lehigh Valley in Allentown Pennsylvania. Offering a full range of personal care services, and just-like-home amenities. Abode of Allentown is a comfortable setting to live, relax, and enjoy your golden...
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The staff is extremely concerned about the welfare of the people in their care. The staff is very friendly. The facility is very clean. They have daily events and welcome the town to some. There is an...
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.
MapleShade offers Personal Care and A Secured Dementia Unit. Please call for details.When it comes to Peace and Tranquility, MapleShade Meadows cannot be beat! Our one floor Senior Living Community is located along a picturesque creek in a meadow in the quiet town of Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania....
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Photo of Serenity Care Mid Valley
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The administrative team was generous with their time during our two initial visits and responded quickly to our follow up questions. Our move in went quickly and staff were pleasant and welcoming.
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.
Winner of the 2022 and 2023 Times-Tribune Readers' Choice award for "Best Personal Care"!Recently renovated inside and out with modern interiors, updated menus, and activities!Serenity Care provides personal care services in a supportive and social community environment. Our senior residents...
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The staff really seems to care and my family member is not easy! She is receiving more therapies (PT, OT, and speech) and she got nothing at her former facility. The room is also quite nice. Everyone is...
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.
Paragon Village is a part of Hackettstown, Warren County, New Jersey. This assisted living community provides residents with the memory care that they are seeking in a setting that is peaceful and beautiful. The town of Hackettstown offers the gorgeous Stephens State Park, where visitors can...
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What we like the most about Amity Place is the Cheery, friendly, staff (not admin) know the residents and their interests/needs, varied activities based on interests of residents, very inclusive environment...
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.
Amity Place is located in the Town of Douglassville, Pa. We are conveniently located off Rt. 422 between Pottstown and Exeter Township. We pride ourselves on our exceptional care at an affordable price. Our 2009 custom built Enlivant community is one story living with bright double windows and...
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Photo of Bethlehem Manor Senior Living
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What we like the most about the community is that all of the people that work there are extremely friendly, attentive and caring. Yes, we would recommend Bethlehem Manor Senior Living to other families based...
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.
The beautiful new Bethlehem Manor, located on Pennsylvania Avenue in Bethlehem, PA, is centrally located from Allentown, Easton, and Northampton. Premier Senior Living offering several levels of care. The all inclusive community offers suites with a home-like setting. Our affordable rates start...
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Photo of Tiffany Court at Kingston
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The place is clean staff friendly know their jobs to do good meals taking good care of my daughter. I would recommend Tiffany Court to others.
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.
Nestled right inside The Valley With A Heart, Tiffany Court Senior Living is conveniently located in Kingston, near shopping, restaurants and places of worship. We offer transportation to a variety of local destinations, including doctor's offices, Wyoming Valley Mall and other exciting...
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Photo of Bryan Manor
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They are very attentive to details, caring, addresses concerns right away and in a timely manner. Keep up to date with our dad condition. Look out for the patient's best interest, I would even stay there if...
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.
Bryan Manor is a senior residential care home nestled on 36 acres in scenic Chester. It offers residents a cozy, safe, and supportive environment. It's smaller than other facilities and seniors quickly adapt to the family-centric care. The residents enjoy interacting with each other and the...
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Photo of The Vero at Bethlehem
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The Vero has provided my in-laws with the best experience in terms of healthcare, food taste, ability to get what they need, when they need it They are very happy, getting stronger, and participating in...
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.
The Vero at Bethlehem offers two types of senior living in Bethlehem, PA: personal care and memory care. Every resident enjoys luxury amenities and services tailored to their personal preferences and abilities. Here, we promote independence with just the right amount of assistance.The beautiful...
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Photo of Rittenhouse Village At Muhlenberg
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Searched and Found the Best Facility Here at Laurel Pointe. There is not anything they could do to make it Better! Mother is treated beyond expectations, the entire staff goes above & beyond, and it is...
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.
It's A Wonderful Senior Life At Rittenhouse Village, Our Philosophy is Different We're creating a resident-focused senior living community with you and your well-being in mind. At Rittenhouse Village At Muhlenberg, we've designed the very best in senior living by blending wonderful amenities...
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Photo of Serenity Care Kingston
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5 for all categories. Our total experience with having our mom in Serenity Care was excellent. Our family's experience at Serenity Care Kingston was excellent. The staff was caring, professional and...
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.
Winner of the 2022 and 2023 Times-Tribune Readers' Choice award for "Best Personal Care"!Serenity Care provides personal care services in a supportive and social community environment. Our senior residents value their independence, yet need some assistance to ease the challenges of daily life. By...
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Photo of Meadow Glen at Phoebe Richland
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The staff is great! The private room is spacious. The administration team is top-notch. Everything is very clean. We know he is well taken care of.
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.
Photo of The Willow
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The staff are great. The food is not. Dining hours are too short. If you're not there right away the waitresses disappear and you don't get served. The rooms are nice, the kitchenette is a nice size.
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.
A New sense of home is what the Willow Senior Living Community can bring to you and your loved ones. Celebrating life every day is not just our slogan, but a true philosophy we hold dear in every aspect imaginable. Our approach to providing an exceptional living option is exemplified in the...
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Photo of Maidencreek Place
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We are very happy with the staff, the care, and the whole facility itself. They have lots of activities and fun things for the residents to participate in as well as family members to come in and...
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.
Enlivant communities were founded on the premise that not only would we provide stellar care for our residents but we would make it affordable as well. We offer a full range of amenities from 24/7 personal care to excellent dining and a full activities calendar. We provide our residents with the...
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It feels like a home. It's a warm cottage setting with friendly people that seem to care and it feels comfortable there. And considering how nice it is and how warm and environment it is- it's still...
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.
Our property is located in the heart of the Pocono Mountains.  It has beautiful landscaped lawns with a courtyard and gazebo.  There is a scenic walking path which is handicap accessible.  There are plenty of parking spaces for residents' vehicles and for family and friends to...
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5 on all. What we liked the most about the community is that their staff were exceptional. My Dad was not a good fit with other residents. He said they didn't talk much and just didn't seem too with it.
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.
Three meals per day plus snacks Assistance with all Activities of Daily living including: bathing, dressing, grooming, and medication monitoring and management. Coordination of medical appointments. Linen and Housekeeping services. Scheduled transportation for all planned events and...
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Photo of Mifflin Court
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The staff really worked well with my MIL and going to dialysis. At times it was hard to get in touch with her but part of this is due to her memory issues. They took great care of her until she passed away...
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.
Mifflin Court is a Genesis senior living community located in quaint and historic Shillington, PA. The picture perfect town is like something out of a storybook and actually served as the basis for the town of Olinger in the fictional books by legendary author John Updike. We offer all the...
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The night staff that I interacted with every night while my father was in hospice care were absolutely wonderful. They were not only careful and sweet to my father, but they were very kind to me and my...
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.
The House of the Good Shepherd (The House) is a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) certified by the Department of Community Affairs of New Jersey and is located in Hackettstown, N.J.The House offers housing, services, and healthcare ranging from Independent apartments through Assisted...
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Their compassion & care of their residents is exceptional. .I would highly recommend serenity in old forge. Their care is exceptional.
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.
Winner of the 2022 and 2023 Times-Tribune Readers' Choice award for "Best Personal Care"!Serenity Care provides personal care services in a supportive and social community environment. Our senior residents value their independence, yet need some assistance to ease the challenges of daily life. By...
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Photo of Phoebe Berks Village
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Everyone in the administrative process were helpful and answered all our questions to our satisfaction. The staff at the front desk were friendly. When we saw the house keepers the were polite and had...
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.
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Photo of The Palmerton
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I have found that the staff truly cares.. they are so good with my relative. He was extremely combative and angry to be there and furious I made him move. They were very, very patient with him and now he...
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.
Breathtaking views overlooking the Lehigh Gap, with a panoramic view of Blue Mountain...The Village at Palmerton is conveniently located near Palmerton Hospital. We are within walking distance from all of your shopping and banking needs. We ask you to come and visit with us and see the...
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Heather Glen was beautiful. I couldn't have picked a better place for my mother. The staff was wonderful and attentive if we ever had questions, they were there to answer them help us navigate through...
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.
Heather Glen offers a tranquil setting where seniors can maintain their independence with access to professional staff 24/7. Both residents and families find comfort in knowing that our experienced staff provides personalized services and nursing care.Based from the Six components of Health,...
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The food is a 4 to a 5. Everyone is very friendly and helpful. Could use some new activities perhaps to change things up. Yes, we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we...
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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After caring for my mother for years, I came to the time that I could no longer do so. Mom was at a facility near our home until we moved. We found Briarwood, again close to our new home, and knew it was...
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.
At Briarwood Senior Living we strive for excellence in everything we do. Our number one goal is to put your safety and comfort at the top of our list. Our attention to detail and desire to please will never go unnoticed. Our highly trained staff are available to assist you 24 hours a day, 7 days...
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I had a family friend who lived here until health issues led him elsewhere. However, I still visit the staff occasionally to bring treats and say hi. There are wonderful people here. The place needs some tlc...
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.
Winner of the 2022 and 2023 Times-Tribune Readers' Choice award for "Best Personal Care"!Serenity Care provides personal care services in a supportive and social community environment. Our senior residents value their independence, yet need some assistance to ease the challenges of daily life. By...
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Cost of assisted living in Penn Forest, PA

The average cost of senior living in Penn Forest is $3,882 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Penn Lake Park, PA with an average of $2,731 per month.

Assisted living costs in Penn Forest, PA, vs. nearby cities

Penn Forest, PA
$3,882/mo

Assisted living costs in Penn Forest, PA, vs. state and national averages

Penn Forest, PA
$3,882/mo
U.S. national average
$4,622/mo

Assisted living costs in Penn Forest, PA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,882/mo
$5,271/mo

Assisted living costs in Penn Forest, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,654/mo
Studio
$4,456/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,475/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,047/mo

Senior living costs in Penn Forest 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: Penn Forest, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typePenn Forest, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,882/mo$4,274/mo$4,622/mo
Memory Care$5,271/mo$5,467/mo$5,388/mo
Independent Living$3,593/mo$4,271/mo$4,083/mo
Assisted Living
Penn Forest, PA:$3,882/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,274/mo
U.S.:$4,622/mo
Memory Care
Penn Forest, PA:$5,271/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,467/mo
U.S.:$5,388/mo
Independent Living
Penn Forest, PA:$3,593/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,271/mo
U.S.:$4,083/mo
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Assisted living costs in Penn Forest, PA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Penn Forest 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
Penn Forest, PA$4,707/mo$4,582/mo+2.7%
Pennsylvania$5,315/mo$5,131/mo+3.6%
National$5,379/mo$5,132/mo+4.8%
Penn Forest, PA
2024 average cost:$4,707/mo
2023 average cost:$4,582/mo
Percent change:+2.7%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$5,315/mo
2023 average cost:$5,131/mo
Percent change:+3.6%
National
2024 average cost:$5,379/mo
2023 average cost:$5,132/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Penn Forest, 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 Penn Forest.

What families are saying about assisted living in Penn Forest

Recent reviews for assisted living in Penn Forest

Liza's House in Danielsville, PA

4.3
Pro Food is nutritious and prepared and served to please individuals...very accommodating for food and beverages. Welcoming environment Staff tends to be very pleasant and seem to care about the residents. Staff seems to know the residents. Staff members respond when concerns are brought to ...
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The Villa St Elizabeth in Reading, PA

5.0
Two months ago, my mother was living by herself in a first floor apartment. Things were going pretty good for a while and it took her some time to adjust to the fact that at 72 years old, it was time to retire. She has had 2 major lung surgeries that put her in a rehabilitation hospital for ...
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Bentley Assisted Living at Branchville

4.7
It's a great place. My mother is not complaining about the food, and she seems to be very happy with the activities. It seems to be very clean, and our interactions with the staff have been very good.

Penn Forest review score based on 817 family reviews

7.8
Review score194 facilities817 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 817 reviews of 194 Penn Forest assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Penn Forest 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

Penn Forest review score compared against nearby cities

7.8
Penn Forest, PA194 facilities
9.0
Jim Thorpe, PA9 facilities
8.4
Weissport East, PA12 facilities

Review subcategories for Penn Forest 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 817 reviews of 194 Penn Forest assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Penn Forest 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.
Penn Forest, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.8
3.8
Friendliness
3.9
3.9
Care services
3.6
3.5
Staff
3.8
3.7
Meals & dining
3.5
3.4
Activities
3.4
3.4
Value for cost*
3.6
3.5
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Penn Forest assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Penn Forest assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Penn Forest, 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 Penn Forest 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 Penn Forest that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Penn Forest, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
51%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
37.1%
34%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
99%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.5%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
56.2%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
36.6%
30.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
99%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
54.6%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
54.1%
54.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Penn Forest 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 Penn Forest Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Penn Forest, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
46.9%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
23.2%
32.7%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
34%
42%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
6.2%
13.9%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Penn Forest 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 Penn Forest partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Penn Forest, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.6%
40.5%
No sugar
No sugar
34.5%
37.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.5%
35.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17%
13.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Penn Forest 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 Penn Forest communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Penn Forest, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.7%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
20.6%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.7%
18%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Penn Forest 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 Penn Forest offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Penn Forest, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
38.1%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.9%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.7%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.5%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.9%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.5%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.5%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24.2%
34.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
24.2%
37.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.2%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
42.8%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
22.7%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.9%
24.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40.2%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Penn Forest

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 Penn Forest protect seniors.
Learn about Pennsylvania assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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