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Not enough employees to take care of my brother. The employees were stretched too thin and there was not much interaction with patients...just conversation would have helped. We were only there for the...
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Recently, I moved my mom into Ecumenical Retirement home and she couldn't be happier! She raves about the food and always says how friendly the staff is! She has made many new friends and enjoys doing the...
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All 5 stars! Mom loves it there and everyone has been soooooo friendly. The room she is in is twice the size and $[removed] cheaper than [facility name removed] where she was at before.
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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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We are so appreciative of the Sister's and the different team's at the Meadows, [name removed] and the Memory Care Center. From visiting our parents while in independent living, immediately arriving to...
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After careful consideration and much prayer, we felt like God lead us to Transitions, and we have been very satisfied with our Mom’s care. She enjoys the activities and raves about [name removed] who...
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.
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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.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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.
Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village is a senior living community located in Lewisburg, PA. Lewisburg is located in Union County and is home to about 5,600 people. Lewisburg is a quaint town with local shops and stores where residents can walk around and shop, pay their bills, go out for lunch and 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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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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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.

Cost of assisted living in Union County, PA

The average cost of senior living in Union County is $4,571 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Duboistown, PA with an average of $3,781 per month.

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

Union County, PA
$4,571/mo
$3,955/mo

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

Union County, PA
$4,571/mo
U.S. national average
$4,612/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,571/mo
$5,414/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,459/mo
Studio
$5,014/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,069/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,602/mo

Senior living costs in Union 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: Union County, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeUnion County, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,571/mo$4,271/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$5,414/mo$5,453/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living$3,262/mo$4,265/mo$4,073/mo
Assisted Living
Union County, PA:$4,571/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,271/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Union County, PA:$5,414/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Union County, PA:$3,262/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,265/mo
U.S.:$4,073/mo
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Assisted living costs in Union County, PA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Union 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.

Union County, PAPA stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Union County, PA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Union 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
Union County, PA$5,440/mo$5,222/mo+4.2%
Pennsylvania$5,315/mo$5,145/mo+3.3%
National$5,368/mo$5,120/mo+4.8%
Union County, PA
2024 average cost:$5,440/mo
2023 average cost:$5,222/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$5,315/mo
2023 average cost:$5,145/mo
Percent change:+3.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,368/mo
2023 average cost:$5,120/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Union 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 Union County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Union County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Union County

Heritage Mill Personal Care and Memory Care Residence in Tower City, PA

5.0
They are friendly and caring people. They have made my father in law feel right at home , And that in turn makes my husband and I feel at peace.

Butler Street Senior Living in Harrisburg, PA

3.9
The community has good staff; however I feel they are understaffed currently. There has been some staff turnover since my loved one moved into the community. Due to the staffing challenges this can cause delays in waiting for meals, care, and more. [name removed] the Director is wonderful; ...
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The Hillside Senior Living Community in Montoursville, PA

3.5
They were great with getting my father-in-law in the memory care unit with very short notice. They have been very patient with taking calls from my mother-in-law. There has not been much help in getting him seen at a VA Center facility that is only 3 miles away as they would prefer he use their ...
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Union County review score based on 150 family reviews

7.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 150 reviews of 101 Union County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Union 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

Union County review score compared against nearby cities

7.9
Union County, PA101 facilities
7.1
Mifflinburg, PA24 facilities
7.3
Hartleton, PA29 facilities

Review subcategories for Union 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 150 reviews of 101 Union County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Union 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.
Union County, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.0
Friendliness
4.1
4.1
Care services
3.6
3.7
Staff
3.9
4.0
Meals & dining
3.5
3.6
Activities
3.7
3.6
Value for cost*
3.6
3.7
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Union County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Union County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Union 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 Union 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 Union County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Union County, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
27.7%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
19.8%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
28.7%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
12.9%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
25.7%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
27.7%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Union 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 Union County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Union County, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
20.8%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
12.9%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
13.9%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
4%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Union 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 Union County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Union County, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.9%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.9%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
14.9%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19.8%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.9%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Union 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 Union County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Union County, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.9%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
18.8%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
16.8%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.9%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Union 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 Union County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Union County, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
24.8%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.8%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.8%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
20.8%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
26.7%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25.7%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.8%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17.8%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
17.8%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25.7%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
24.8%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
17.8%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.9%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
23.8%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Union 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 Union County protect seniors.
Learn about Pennsylvania assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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