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Assisted living costs in Elkin average about $4,494 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 159 communities in Elkin. Our detailed directory has 1211 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Kittanning, Indiana and Punxsutawney.

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.
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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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.
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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Outstanding place.. Mom loves it there..care is first!!Everyone is so caring and kind..she is so comfortable there..very clean rooms an laundry is done daily!quality care is so important..she's been 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.
At Ark Manor, providing care for senior adults comes from the heart. Each of our residents is a unique individual and our policies and programs respect their dignity, spiritual well-being and independence. We have maintained the harmony and warmth of a loving home that is spacious, clean, safe...
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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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The staff members were all very friendly, and the care services were also good. Prior to covid we would be invited to dinners, one time we went for Christmas dinner. We would recommend this community 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.
At Gables Manor, we offer a specialized form of retirement care for those who elderly who need extra assistance during their everyday. We want to ensure that each of our residents lives in a comfortable and caring environment where they are always taken care of. In the community, we offer seniors...
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This personal care home is a small family style residential facility that is ideal for my parents. The owner and his staff attend to the medication needs. The rural setting is ideal because it is still close...
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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.
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.

Cost of assisted living in Elkin, PA

The average cost of senior living in Elkin is $4,494 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Kiskiminetas, PA with an average of $3,715 per month.

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

Elkin, PA
$4,494/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,494/mo
$6,763/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,227/mo
Studio
$4,628/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,029/mo

Senior living costs in Elkin 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: Elkin, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeElkin, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,494/mo$5,655/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,763/mo$7,186/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Livingunavailable$3,724/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Elkin, PA:$4,494/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,655/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Elkin, PA:$6,763/mo
Pennsylvania:$7,186/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Elkin, PA:unavailable
Pennsylvania:$3,724/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Elkin, PA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Elkin 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
Elkin, PA$5,454/mo$5,161/mo+5.7%
Pennsylvania$4,791/mo$4,549/mo+5.3%
National$4,828/mo$4,595/mo+5.1%
Elkin, PA
2024 average cost:$5,454/mo
2023 average cost:$5,161/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$4,791/mo
2023 average cost:$4,549/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
National
2024 average cost:$4,828/mo
2023 average cost:$4,595/mo
Percent change:+5.1%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Elkin, 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 Elkin.

What families are saying about assisted living in Elkin

Recent reviews for assisted living in Elkin

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.

Grace Manor at North Park in Allison Park, PA

5.0
Very special new Administrator and head nurse. Very happy

The Atrium, A Choice Community in Johnstown, PA

3.6
Activities only happen in the morning. I am not a morning person. We have never had an activity off location. There has never been a therapy animal visit even though I have begged for it. I can't regulate the temperature in my room. Today the heat coming out of my wall heater was 140 degrees and ...
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Elkin review score based on 311 family reviews

8.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 311 reviews of 159 Elkin assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Elkin 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

Elkin review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
Elkin, PA159 facilities
8.9
Johnstown, PA29 facilities
8.3
Kiskiminetas, PA265 facilities

Review subcategories for Elkin 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 311 reviews of 159 Elkin assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Elkin 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.
Elkin, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.3
3.4
Friendliness
3.4
3.5
Care services
3.2
3.2
Staff
3.3
3.4
Meals & dining
3.0
3.1
Activities
2.9
3.1
Value for cost*
3.0
3.1
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Elkin assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elkin assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elkin, 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 Elkin 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 Elkin that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Elkin, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
39.6%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
34%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.5%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.4%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
45.3%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25.8%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.7%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
45.3%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
49.1%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Elkin 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 Elkin Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Elkin, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
37.7%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
17.6%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
23.3%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
6.9%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Elkin 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 Elkin partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Elkin, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10.7%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.3%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
23.9%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.3%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.9%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Elkin 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 Elkin communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Elkin, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13.2%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
16.4%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.1%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Elkin 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 Elkin offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Elkin, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
30.2%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.5%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.7%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.4%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30.8%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
24.5%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.9%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.4%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30.2%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
32.1%
48%
Dances
Dances
16.4%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
29.6%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Elkin

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

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