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Assisted living costs in Besco average about $3,705 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 247 communities in Besco. Our detailed directory has 2118 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. 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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My aunt is doing well here at this community. She is being cared for very well. The staff is kind and helpful. It is a nice community, they do a good job with the cleanliness. They are providing her with...
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.
When we founded Easy Living Estates in 1988, our purpose was to create assisted living and personal care facilities where residents would enjoy the most independence possible. We create a strong sense of community with other residents and staff, provide excellent daily care and specialized...
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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.
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.
Find out for yourself why more people are choosing to live at Redstone Highlands! Redstone Highlands has been providing quality living options to individuals, age 55 and better since 1980.  As a non-profit organization, Redstone Highlands makes a commitment to meet resident needs now...
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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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While no facility is perfect, Fair Oaks comes very close. I think a big reason for this is that it's not a "for profit" facility like most others, so the management can focus on ensuring that the residents...
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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Our 1st cousin has been here for 5 years. Now under new ownership, it’s been painted, new flooring, rooms done over from toilets to mattress. Our cousin is now in a wheel chair and can move about the home,...
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Absolutely a five plus. It doesn't get any better, this is really our first experience so I have nothing to compare a personal care home to. My mother's been in many nursing, rehab facilities and hospitals...
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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.
Ridgeview Residential CareRidgeview Residential Care is a senior living community located in Youngwood, PA, which is a borough in Westmoreland County with a population of just over 4,000 people. Residents will enjoy getting in their daily walks, going to local stores to do their shopping and run...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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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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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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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.
Home - Our Services - Residential Services Weinberg Terrace Weinberg Terrace is a wonderful place to call home. Our beautiful residence offers comfortable apartments and elegant common areas, warm, friendly staff, individually tailored personal care services, and three delicious kosher meals each...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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They are fantastic. The community provides consistently open communication, genuinely care for the residents, they go out of their way to make sure my loved one is taken care of. They found ways to 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.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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There are good things and some not so good things about WW. The good are the cleanliness, the food, several of the nurses aides, several of the front desk staff, Vaughn in maintenance and all of the dining...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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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
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Cost of assisted living in Besco, PA

The average cost of senior living in Besco is $3,705 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Masontown, PA with an average of $3,006 per month.

Assisted living costs in Besco, PA, vs. nearby cities

Besco, PA
$3,705/mo

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

Besco, PA
$3,705/mo
U.S. national average
$4,837/mo

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

Assisted Living
$3,705/mo
$5,117/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,999/mo
Studio
$4,932/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,250/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,757/mo

Senior living costs in Besco 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: Besco, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBesco, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,705/mo$4,494/mo$4,837/mo
Memory Care$5,117/mo$5,511/mo$5,607/mo
Independent Living$3,656/mo$4,440/mo$4,259/mo
Assisted Living
Besco, PA:$3,705/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,494/mo
U.S.:$4,837/mo
Memory Care
Besco, PA:$5,117/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,511/mo
U.S.:$5,607/mo
Independent Living
Besco, PA:$3,656/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,440/mo
U.S.:$4,259/mo
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Assisted living costs in Besco, PA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Besco 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
Besco, PA$5,343/mo$5,242/mo+1.9%
Pennsylvania$5,315/mo$5,144/mo+3.3%
National$5,374/mo$5,126/mo+4.8%
Besco, PA
2024 average cost:$5,343/mo
2023 average cost:$5,242/mo
Percent change:+1.9%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$5,315/mo
2023 average cost:$5,144/mo
Percent change:+3.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,374/mo
2023 average cost:$5,126/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Besco, PA

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What families are saying about assisted living in Besco

Recent reviews for assisted living in Besco

The Faidley House in Monongahela, PA

5.0
The food is good. Help with showers due my disabilities is great. Place is warm in winter, cool in summer. Best is how nice the owners and their employee daughters are to all of us.

Easy Living Estates of New Stanton in Hunker, PA

4.4
We're very pleased with the care at this community with one major issue. It's a lovely place, very clean, and the staff are friendly. However, they cannot deal with any sort of intravenous care. Any sort of IV has to be done elsewhere, which may be an issue for some residents.

Transitions Healthcare Washington

5.0
At Transitions they have taken good care of my mom. They are very attentive to my mom's health and they follow up to make sure things are taken care of .It is a nice place for the money. I recommend it to anyone looking for reasonable care options. The room layout is like a hotel. They have done ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Caring and attentive staff. Several reviews praise the kindness and dedication of the staff at various communities. For example, at Abode Care of Monroeville, the administration and caretakers are described as 'very attentive and caring', while at Newhaven Court at Lindwood, staff members go 'out of their way to help' ...
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Varied and engaging activities. Residents enjoy the diverse range of activities offered at their communities. For example, at Allegheny Place, there are 'lots of activities to keep residents engaged', while at Overlook Green, residents appreciate that 'staff makes an effort to keep residents active and involved'. Some comm ...
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Clean and well-maintained facilities. Cleanliness and upkeep are key factors in residents' satisfaction with their communities. At Newhaven Court at Lindwood, the facility is described as 'beautiful', with 'no unpleasant odors' and 'many amenities'. At Juniper Village at South Hills, the staff is commended for their efforts to k ...
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Flexible and accommodating meals. Meals are a major consideration for many residents and their families. At Juniper Village at Monroeville, the food is said to be 'delicious', while at Schenley Gardens, the menu offers 'good selection and alternatives'. Communities also make efforts to accommodate dietary restrictions and in ...
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Quality of care and safety. Quality care and safety are top priorities for seniors and their families. At Ashton Commons, residents are described as 'getting the care they need', while at Paramount Senior Living at South Hills, the facility is noted for its 'sense of security and peace of mind'. Staff are trained to ha ...
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Friendly and welcoming atmosphere. A warm and welcoming atmosphere is important for many seniors, helping them feel at home and comfortable in their new living situation. At Barnes Place, staff members are described as 'kind and friendly', while at Newhaven Court at Lindwood, residents appreciate the 'personal touch' and 'fam ...
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Besco review score based on 555 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 555 reviews of 204 Besco assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Besco 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

Besco review score compared against nearby cities

8.0
Besco, PA204 facilities
8.1
Clarksville, PA244 facilities
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Rices Landing, PA20 facilities

Review subcategories for Besco 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 555 reviews of 204 Besco assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Besco resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
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Cleanliness
3.7
3.9
Friendliness
3.9
4.0
Care services
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3.6
Staff
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3.9
Meals & dining
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3.5
Activities
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3.5
Value for cost*
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3.6
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Besco assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Besco assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Besco, 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 Besco 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 Besco that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Besco, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
47.1%
52.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
45.6%
33.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.1%
96%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
56.4%
56.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
36.8%
30.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
99%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
52%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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52.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Besco 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 Besco Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Besco, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
47.1%
51.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
24.5%
32.7%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
32.4%
41.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Besco 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 Besco partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Besco, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.2%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.8%
41.2%
No sugar
No sugar
31.4%
37.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
24.5%
36.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19.1%
17.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Besco 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 Besco communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Besco, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23.5%
31.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
34.3%
42.5%
Room service
Room service
22.1%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Besco 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 Besco offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Besco, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
36.3%
46.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.5%
31.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.5%
30.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.1%
49.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40.2%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40.2%
52.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.4%
41.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25.5%
35.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.5%
38.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
39.2%
47%
Live performances
Live performances
40.2%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
21.6%
30.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.2%
24.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.3%
46.2%
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State regulations for assisted living in Besco

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

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Apple Blossom, Brookdale Mt. Lebanon and Heritage Grove at Penn Hills are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Besco, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 247 assisted living facilities near Besco, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Besco, Pennsylvania is Apple Blossom. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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