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Very pretty, like a very nice hotel/county club. Staff is exceptional, accommodating and friendly. Residents are very social and welcoming. Very homey.
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 Village at Greenbriar is a gated community offering personal care and independent living conveniently located on one site. Our 24hr. personal care staff is available to assist with nutrition, bathing, dressing, personal activities and administering of medications. We provide the assistance...
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We are very pleased with this community, and we are very pleased with the care services they provided. They inform us immediately if something happens to our loved one, the communication is great. We have...
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.
We are now offering Virtual Tours of our communities via Skype, Zoom and Google Duo. If you’re interested in learning more or want to get your Virtual Tour set up let us know. We look forward to you experiencing our community without having to leave your home!Celebration Villa of Berwick offers...
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Our Aunt has been at Evans Retirement Center for going on 2 years. It’s a small facility with a very cozy vibe. The owners ([name removed] & [name removed] ) and staff at Evans know my Aunt very well. They...
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.
Nestled in the quiet neighborhood of Fleetwood, PA is the Evans Retirement Center whom has proudly served the Berks/Lehigh Counties since 1984. Our home is owned and operated by two generations of the Evans family. We are known for our small homelike and family like atmosphere. And we know how to...
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The Village at Lifequest is a beautiful new facility ,both building and grounds are kept clean and well maintained. They're are plenty of activities scheduled every day and they're staff is great. Only small...
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.
ABOUT THE VILLAGEThe Village at LifeQuest is a licensed Assisted Living community located in suburban Quakertown on 220 acres of property being developed to serve multiple uses. We share the property with LifeQuest Nursing Center, LifeSpan Child Daycare and the newly constructed St. Luke’s...
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My grandma was there and I was very pleased. My grandma was pleased as well. The staff/owners go above and beyond for the residents....
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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.
Hunterdon HillsThe Hunterdon Hills assisted living community is located in the quaint community of Glen Gardner, NJ. When looking for a community that is encompassed by natural beauty, then Glen Gardner is what you need. There are a number of golf courses and nature trails in the Glen Gardner...
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The main reason we chose Berks Leisure Living was because the facility is close to family. The thing that sticks out the most is the very nice people here.
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.
Berks Leisure Living is here for your senior housing needs with affordable, spacious apartments. We offer private and semi-private rooms, complete with furniture if you so desire. We encourage individuality in our residents through activities and personal care needs.We invite you to tour our...
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The community is a beautiful property. The community feels like home, and the communication is good between the staff and family. I would recommend this community to others
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.
Imagine a place where you can live comfortably and safely enjoying life without daily chores and household tasks. Welcome to Sacred Heart Villa, situated atop 40 plus scenic acres. Experience the beautiful walking paths, gazebos, wildlife, and glorious sunsets of Berks County. Our style of...
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The care services do not really apply to her as she is still living in their independent living area. The staff is wonderful, always helpful. The place is very clean and well kept The residents are...
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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No problems, and they have gone above and beyond. The staff is great, they call in advance, any changes and they are calling me. It can be multiple calls daily, very clean. Their staff is on top 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.
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It's small and very homey. Not an overwhelming environment to adjust to. It's important to develop a relationship with the staff and help them understand your loved one's needs. Don't assume they know.
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.
Bentley Assisted Living is an assisted living community located in the tranquil neighborhoods of Branchville, Sussex County, New Jersey. If you are looking for a community located in a peaceful neighborhood for yourself or your loved ones look no further than Bentley Assisted Living at...
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The staff is wonderful and caring. Having everything under one roof is ideal. We love that my Dad has a choice as to where to eat his meals and that one day s included each day. The food is fantastic and...
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.
The Highlands at Wyomissing is a nonprofit continuing care retirement community (CCRC) located in charming Wyomissing, PA, where the retirement living is stimulating and the ambience gracious. Built in 1989, The Highlands is situated on 113 acres of gently rolling land with tree-lined roads and...
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My mom has been living here for over two years , and I have to say the staff and accommodations are top notch. They provide everything she needs and they go above and beyond everyday. Location is small so...
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.
Located along the historic D&H railroad trail, our community offers active residents the opportunity to live life to the fullest in a warm, friendly, and secure environment. A small facility with dedicated and caring staff, we provide 24/7 care, enabling you to retain your independence and...
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Everyone is very caring and kind. My mom enjoys being there. They are like their own little family. There are some repairs that need to be made to the facility such as they need a new roof and the carpet...
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.
Welcome home to Greenfield of Perkiomen Valley! We are located in a beautiful & historic region of Montgomery County about 40 miles northwest of Center City Philadelphia. Schwenksville is the gateway to the Perkiomen Trail, which is a 19-mile scenic trail running along the Perkiomen Creek....
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My mom is no longer there - unfortunately passed away in July. I can elaborate by saying the caregivers were wonderful, particularly the aides. There were several who always went over and above. My mom's...
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.
Located in beautiful downtown Pottstown, PA Sanatoga Court is a Genesis senior living community offering high quality senior care. Our beautiful town of Pottstown offers residents access to parks, concerts, fine dining, shopping and cultural experiences. We offer a wide range of services...
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It's small clean and friendly but it s definitely not for those suffering things like dementia. The medical aspect is their weakest link.
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.
Paradise Manor is a personal care home dedicated to assisted residents with physical, mental and emotional needs. We provide a comfortable environment that encourages independent living. The skilled staff provides around the clock personal care with dignity and respect.
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Since moving my Dad to Country Meadows of Allentown, we have seen his health improve through their kind and compassionate care. The Connections Memory Support area focuses on comprehensive care and...
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.
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What we like the most about the community is that they seem to really know my aunt well. Everyone knows her name and preferences. They also do a great job of making sure she is attending the activities 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.
Sanatoga Court and Sanatoga Center, two Genesis HealthCare facilities located on the same campus, offer Senior Living and Skilled Nursing options.Sanatoga Court Senior Living offers active seniors a fun, dynamic lifestyle. This lively community supports each resident's independence, while also...
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I live about 5 hours from mom and got the call from a family member late one Saturday night that she had a fall and was being taken to the hospital for evaluation. I arrived the next morning and knew that...
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.
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All would get a 5 except activities. The activities director is great and she does a good job but there is nothing to do on weekends or evenings and no church services. The facility is less fancy than most...
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.
Welcome to Weston Senior Living Center at Sullivan Trail! We are a personal care home with a secured dementia unit located in Easton, PA. We are located about a 5 minute drive from downtown Easton. Our community has been here for 19 years and we are waiting for you to call Weston Senior Living...
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My loved one was previously a resident at Moravian Hall Square and the experience at this facility was great. They were well staffed, very clean, friendly and everything in the building worked and if...
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.
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It's been a week-and-a-half and things are going much better at Country Meadows than they were in another facility. The Sales Director and Memory Care Director were fantastic in helping with my parents'...
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, Home 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.
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, 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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My mother has been with Mrs. Bush's almost 6 years. During that time the staff has treated with much love and kindness. As with any organization, there is a turn over of staff, but the changes have not...
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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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Even though the building is about 20 years old, when you first walk in you would think it was built last year! The place is immaculate. The woman who works there is great. They have a good amount 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.

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
$4,612/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
$4,166/mo
Studio
$4,917/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,542/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,524/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,068/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$4,271/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$5,271/mo$5,453/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living$3,593/mo$4,265/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Penn Forest, PA:$3,882/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,271/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Penn Forest, PA:$5,271/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Penn Forest, PA:$3,593/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,265/mo
U.S.:$4,070/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.

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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$4,584/mo+2.7%
Pennsylvania$5,315/mo$5,145/mo+3.3%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Penn Forest, PA
2024 average cost:$4,707/mo
2023 average cost:$4,584/mo
Percent change:+2.7%
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 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 767 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 767 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

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Penn Forest, PA194 facilities
8.8
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 767 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
4.0
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.1
Care services
3.8
3.8
Staff
4.0
4.0
Meals & dining
3.6
3.6
Activities
3.6
3.7
Value for cost*
3.8
3.7
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%
34.1%
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%
30.8%
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%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
34%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
6.2%
14%
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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%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
34.5%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.5%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17%
13.4%
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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%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.7%
18.1%
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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%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
24.2%
38%
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%
24.4%
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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