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Assisted living costs in Cressona average about $4,193 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 239 communities in Cressona. Our detailed directory has 5141 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Reading, Lebanon and Pottsville.

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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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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Overall our experience with Edgemont Lodge was a very good one. The staff here is very attentive, friendly, and respectful towards the residents. The facility itself is always kept very clean and nice...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
It is our philosophy at Edgemont Lodge Assisted Living/Personal Care Home to promote independence through self-determination. Our residents receive individual attention to their specific needs with an emphasis on rehabilitation. Our foremost concern at Edgemont is the comfort, health and...
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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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Grand View ManorGrand View Manor is a senior community meets the dreams of those who wish to retire in the country, away from the hustle and bustle, the traffic and stress of the urban environment. Located in rural Fleetwood, Pennsylvania, Grand View Manor puts residents on top of a hill with...
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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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.
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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The facility is old, but well kept. There is a lovely patio when weather is nice. There is a large living room & study to sit inside. My mom said food is great & her bed is comfy. My mom has a private room;...
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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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Our loved one receives good care here and really likes it. She says there's no place like home, but this is a nice place to be if she can't be at home. Because it's smaller, you get a little more...
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Distinctive personal care in a warm family environment staffed by competent and knowledgeable caregivers. ?Established in 1994 ?Centrally located ?Licensed by the State of Pennsylvania ?Twenty-four-hour management by licensed staff ?Respite/Short Term care
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Overall things have gone very well with The Laurels. They really impressed us during the tour, their presentation was excellent. The staff have all been very friendly and helpful and we had no problems at...
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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.
The Laurels Senior Living CommunityThe Laurels Senior Living Community is a senior living community located in Hazleton, PA, in Luzerne County. Hazleton is a small city with about 25,000 people. Residents will enjoy scenic city views and plenty of exercise with lots of parks, stores, shops and...
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The owners and staff are very pleasant and helpful. When my parents went to see Pleasant Trees my father was very impressed with the owner's personality. Both my parents chose Pleasant Trees over another...
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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.
Pleasant Trees is located in Carbon County’s lush countryside, situated on 5 beautifully landscaped acres at the base of the Blue Mountains. Our philosophy is based on a firm belief that independence is the key to a rewarding and enjoyable life. It is the mission of Pleasant Trees to provide an...
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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 Buehrle Center is a senior living community centrally located in Topton, PA amongst the rolling hills of northeastern Berks County. Our vibrant community is close to both Allentown and Reading and just an easy drive to Philadelphia or New York City. With five colleges in the region and many...
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At Fritzingertown Senior Living Center they take really good care of mom. Their communication is outstanding. The staff tell us when anything happens. They have called right away when mom falls. They notify...
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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.
Nestled in beautiful Butler Valley, Fritzingertown Senior Living Community offers the finest in Assisted and Independent Living in charming studios and one bedroom suites. Our Evergreen Residence is dedicated to providing a secure and supportive environment for residents with Alzheimer's and...

Cost of assisted living in Cressona, PA

The average cost of senior living in Cressona is $4,193 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Schuylkill Haven, PA with an average of $4,193 per month.

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

Cressona, PA
$4,193/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,193/mo
$6,084/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,321/mo
Studio
$4,477/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,609/mo

Senior living costs in Cressona 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: Cressona, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCressona, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,193/mo$5,655/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,084/mo$7,186/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$3,511/mo$3,724/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Cressona, PA:$4,193/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,655/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Cressona, PA:$6,084/mo
Pennsylvania:$7,186/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Cressona, PA:$3,511/mo
Pennsylvania:$3,724/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Cressona, PA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Cressona 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
Cressona, PA$5,026/mo$4,849/mo+3.7%
Pennsylvania$4,419/mo$4,437/mo-0.4%
National$4,544/mo$4,580/mo-0.8%
Cressona, PA
2024 average cost:$5,026/mo
2023 average cost:$4,849/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$4,419/mo
2023 average cost:$4,437/mo
Percent change:-0.4%
National
2024 average cost:$4,544/mo
2023 average cost:$4,580/mo
Percent change:-0.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Cressona, 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 Cressona.

What families are saying about assisted living in Cressona

Recent reviews for assisted living in Cressona

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 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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Cressona review score based on 1,140 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 1140 reviews of 239 Cressona assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Cressona 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

Cressona review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Cressona, PA239 facilities
8.4
Bloomsburg, PA112 facilities
8.0
Penn Forest, PA189 facilities

Review subcategories for Cressona 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 1,140 reviews of 239 Cressona assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Cressona 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.
Cressona, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.4
3.4
Friendliness
3.5
3.5
Care services
3.1
3.2
Staff
3.4
3.4
Meals & dining
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3.1
Activities
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3.1
Value for cost*
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3.1
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Cressona assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cressona assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cressona, 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 Cressona 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 Cressona that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
50.2%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
42.3%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.3%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.2%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
54.4%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
36%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.7%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50.2%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Cressona 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 Cressona Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Cressona, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
46%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
27.6%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.5%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
8.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Cressona 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 Cressona partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cressona, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19.7%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
38.1%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.7%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25.5%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Cressona 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 Cressona communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cressona, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
29.3%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
31.4%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.8%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cressona 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 Cressona offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cressona, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
39.7%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.5%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.3%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.7%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.4%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.1%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.2%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.4%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.4%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.8%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
44.4%
48%
Dances
Dances
27.6%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.5%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Cressona

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 Cressona protect seniors.
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Chestnut Knoll, Keystone Villa at Fleetwood and Juniper Village at Lebanon are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Cressona, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 239 assisted living facilities near Cressona, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Cressona, Pennsylvania are Keystone Villa at Fleetwood, Juniper Village at Lebanon and Morningside House of Collegeville. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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