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Assisted living costs in Argus average about $6,385 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 22 communities in Argus. Our detailed directory has 560 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Doylestown, King of Prussia and Allentown.

Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses. 

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Photo of Hidden Meadows on the Ridge
1111 Photos available
Pricing promotion expiring soon
9.0
Review score
63 reviews
9.0
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63 reviews
5 star
54%
4 star
37%
3 star
3%
2 star
3%
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I think this is the best decision I could've ever done. The staff is friendly and very knowledgeable. If I have questions, they are always more than happy to answer them or find out what the answer would be....
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.
We are a small to mid-sized Senior Living Community nestled among the woodlands, while conveniently located in Upper Bucks' County, 30 north of Philadelphia. Our community shares the block with Grand View Hospital, many physicians' offices and close to shopping and area restaurants.Our assisted...
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Photo of Chestnut Knoll
1010 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.9
Review score
113 reviews
9.9
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113 reviews
5 star
86%
4 star
10%
3 star
4%
2 star
0%
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My brother and I would like to take the time to thank you for all that you did for our mom. We knew that when she was with you she was safe, protected, and treated with dignity. For the last three years, she...
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.
Beautifully placed in a quiet neighborhood, Chestnut Knoll merges both personal and memory care in a full service community. Located in Boyertown, PA just past Walnut Woods at the end of 5th Street, residents enjoy a welcome mix of privacy, security as well as independence. Whether you need...
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1616 Photos available
9.8
Review score
61 reviews
9.8
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61 reviews
5 star
69%
4 star
28%
3 star
3%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
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Room is a nice size and is very well kept. They do a lot of activities and rides to Valley Forge. My mom likes it. I have not eaten at the facilities but the food looks very good. The staff is friendly every...
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 a charming residential area less than a mile from Providence Town Center. A supportive living community for active older adults. We create vibrant communities where older adults can thrive and participate, know that their contributions are valued, and enjoy access to opportunities and...
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1111 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.5
Review score
131 reviews
9.5
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131 reviews
5 star
67%
4 star
23%
3 star
3%
2 star
2%
1 star
5%
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There are two employees that need to be trained on how to handle dementia patients. I have been there personally one time when they weren't treating my father very kindly. I did tell them about that. My...
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.
Need assistance with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing or medication management? At The Birches at Arbour Square Personal Care and Dementia Care Community located on a 20-acre campus in Harleysville, PA, you will find all the services you need to live a healthy and happy life. The...
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1010 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.2
Review score
65 reviews
9.2
Review score
65 reviews
5 star
61%
4 star
26%
3 star
11%
2 star
2%
1 star
0%
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The staff is very friendly and helpful. The facility is very clean. The food is kind of mediocre, but my understanding from friends that have parents a other facilities, that's pretty standard for assisted...
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.
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Photo of Penn Assisted Care
11 Photo available
9.0
Review score
6 reviews
9.0
Review score
6 reviews
5 star
66%
4 star
17%
3 star
17%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
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The staff is the best at Penn Assisted Care. They are so caring, compassionate, kind and empathetic to all the residents. They come as quickly as they can when a client needs help. These same people are the...
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.
Penn Assisted Care is a senior living community located in Pennsburg, PA, in Montgomery County and home to just over 3,800 people. Pennsburg is part of the East Greenville community and a railroad town where residents will fine small shops, local stores and restaurants they can frequent when they...
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Photo of Viva Senior Living at Lansdale
99 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
9.0
Review score
159 reviews
9.0
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159 reviews
5 star
58%
4 star
30%
3 star
4%
2 star
3%
1 star
5%
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My biggest complaint is the apartment size, the deluxe studio is so small! We're on a waiting list for a one bedroom. Dad is happy there and the staff is kind. The place is clean, even when I show up...
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.
Our comfortable, homelike community is located just off Route 309 in the cozy Montgomery County borough of Lansdale. We're an easy drive from Philadelphia and points west, and only minutes away from Abington-Lansdale Hospital.
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Photo of Meadow Glen at Phoebe Richland
55 Photos available
1111 Floor plans available
8.5
Review score
14 reviews
8.5
Review score
14 reviews
5 star
86%
4 star
7%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
7%
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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.
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Photo of The Village at Perkiomen Place
1111 Photos available
Pricing promotion expiring soon
8.5
Review score
83 reviews
8.5
Review score
83 reviews
5 star
42%
4 star
31%
3 star
14%
2 star
5%
1 star
8%
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Everyone who worked there was super nice and genuinely enjoyed their jobs. The facility was super clean and the residents enjoyed living there. There is also tons of activities and i always see residents...
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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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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Photo of The Village at LifeQuest
11 Photo available
6.8
Review score
6 reviews
6.8
Review score
6 reviews
5 star
50%
4 star
33%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
17%
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Has the look and feel of a nice hotel. The administrative staff has been wonderful. (Our family stays very involved).My sister really enjoys her assigned dining table mates. Staff is constantly checking in...
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.
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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Photo of The Willows of Living Branches, a CCRC
1111 Photos available
5 star
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Paradise Manor
1111 Photos available
2.0
Review score
14 reviews
2.0
Review score
14 reviews
5 star
29%
4 star
29%
3 star
14%
2 star
7%
1 star
21%
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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
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.
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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Photo of Dock Woods, a CCRC
1111 Photos available
3.0
Review score
3 reviews
3.0
Review score
3 reviews
5 star
67%
4 star
0%
3 star
33%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
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After visiting several CCRCs in PA, I chose Dock Woods. Most were lovely & offered many activities and good food. But the difference was the friendly residents I talked to at Dock Woods, who without...
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.
Personal Care at Dock Woods provides the supportive services residents need while empowering them to retain their independence and live a life of purpose and joy. Residents enjoy three meals a day, around-the-clock care available when needed, and an abundant offering of activities and fitness...
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 Tri County Respite Quakertowne House
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.
Quakertown House is a senior living community located in Quakertown, PA, located in Bucks County and home to just over 9,000 people. Quakertown is a small borough near Bethlehem and Philadelphia and also part of the Bethlehem-Allentown urbanized areas. Residents will enjoy the proximity to...
Photo of Derstine Run
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.
Photo of Dock Woods Community
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.
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, 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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4 star
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3 star
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They were top notch care wise. He was never in dirty clothes, and he was always well kept and well taken care of. He was the highest functioning person there in the dementia level. This was a pretty sterile...
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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5 star
42%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
8%
1 star
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My mother chose the life plan at Elm Terrace moving into Independent Living. Thank God she did! Shortly after she moved in she needed skilled care for rehab after a fall. The therapist worked so hard to get...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of assisted living in Argus, PA

The average cost of senior living in Argus is $6,385 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Allentown, PA with an average of $4,847 per month.

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

Argus, PA
$6,385/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Argus, PA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$6,385/mo
$7,924/mo

Assisted living costs in Argus, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,559/mo
Studio
$5,224/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,357/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,384/mo

Senior living costs in Argus 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: Argus, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeArgus, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Assisted Living$6,385/mo$5,655/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,924/mo$7,186/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$3,984/mo$3,724/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Argus, PA:$6,385/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,655/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Argus, PA:$7,924/mo
Pennsylvania:$7,186/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Argus, PA:$3,984/mo
Pennsylvania:$3,724/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Argus, PA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Argus 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 average 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
Argus, PA$6,039/mo$5,796/mo+4.2%
Pennsylvania$5,351/mo$5,208/mo+2.8%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
Argus, PA
2024 average cost:$6,039/mo
2023 average cost:$5,796/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$5,351/mo
2023 average cost:$5,208/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
National
2024 average cost:$5,510/mo
2023 average cost:$5,285/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Argus, 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 Argus.

What families are saying about assisted living in Argus

Recent reviews for assisted living in Argus

The Residences at Manatawny Village in Pottstown, PA

5.0
They did a good job catering to his food preferences, the staff was super friendly and super with him, care was outstanding. We would most definitely recommend this community to other families.

Country Meadows of Allentown

5.0
As my mother began to decline a few years ago, I began looking for a retirement community for her. I visited about ten communities in the Lehigh Valley. It was apparent from the beginning that Country Meadows is special. My mother was very reluctant to leave her home but she quickly adjusted ...
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Wyncote Care Center

5.0
My experience at Phoebe Wyncote Ministries: Independent Senior Living has been mostly positive. I would recommend it as an option for consideration for anyone seeking a place of their own. Especially if they're in need of assisted care or may need access sometime in their near future.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and helpful staff. Reviews consistently mention the kindness and attentiveness of staff members across multiple communities, such as at Viva Senior Living at Lansdale and Chestnut Knoll, where they are described as being caring, professional, and responsive to residents' needs.
Variety of engaging activities. Residents express appreciation for the diverse range of activities offered at communities like Viva Senior Living at Harleysville and Chestnut Knoll, which include crafts, entertainment, exercise programs, and regular outings to local attractions.
Clean and well-maintained facilities. Reviews frequently praise the cleanliness and upkeep of common areas and private rooms at various communities, such as The Village at Perkiomen Place and Hidden Meadows on the Ridge, where residents mention the pristine bathrooms, updated interiors, and well-manicured grounds.
Supportive and accommodating community culture. Residents and their families often comment on the welcoming and inclusive atmosphere at communities like Viva Senior Living at Harleysville and Viva Senior Living at Lansdale, where newcomers are easily integrated, and individual needs are prioritized.
Comfortable and homelike living spaces. Reviews highlight the comfort and coziness of residents' personal living spaces at communities such as Viva Senior Living at Lansdale and Viva Senior Living at Harleysville, which are described as being warm, bright, and inviting.
Clear and consistent communication. Families and residents appreciate the transparency and openness of staff members at communities like Viva Senior Living at Harleysville and Hidden Meadows on the Ridge, where regular updates are provided to ensure everyone is informed and involved in the care process.
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Argus review score based on 75 family reviews

7.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 75 reviews of 20 Argus assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Argus 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

Argus review score compared against nearby cities

7.5
Argus, PA20 facilities
8.3
Lower Merion, PA371 facilities
8.4
Philadelphia, PA393 facilities

Review subcategories for Argus 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 75 reviews of 20 Argus assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Argus 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.
Argus, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.0
3.4
Friendliness
3.0
3.5
Care services
2.9
3.2
Staff
3.0
3.4
Meals & dining
2.7
3.1
Activities
2.6
3.1
Value for cost*
2.8
3.1
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Argus assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Argus assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Argus, 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 Argus 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 Argus that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Argus, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
65%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
55%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
65%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
45%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
65%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
53%
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 Argus 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 Argus Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Argus, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
55%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Argus 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 Argus partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Argus, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
40%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
35%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Argus 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 Argus communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Argus, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
45%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
30%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Argus 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 Argus offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Argus, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
55%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
45%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
65%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
65%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
60%
48%
Dances
Dances
20%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Argus

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