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Assisted living costs in Ideal average about $4,494 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 172 communities in Ideal. Our detailed directory has 1265 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Johnstown, 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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My husband is here and I now have peace of mind. He is so well taken care of. The home cooked meals have made him gain weight and the music and socialization with the staff has made his personality come out...
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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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Everyone at Melody Manor has been great. How they work with my dad and take a personal interest has made a very difficult thing to do, a little easier. Melody Manor is very clean.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Melody Manor Personal Care Home was started 27 years ago and has been family owned and operated since then. We are a 43 bed facility offering semi-private and private rooms. Each room is decorated in a style that offers warmth and comfort. We have trained and qualified staff members that work...
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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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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, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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My mother has bee in Rosewood Personal Care for a little over a year now. The staff are all very attentive to the needs of the residents and are also there to answer any questions the family may have. The...
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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.
Rosewood Assisted Living Community is the area's leader in quality personal care. Our spacious suites (both private and semi-private) are well appointed, and designed to convey a home-like feel. Each suite has a private bathroom, and is fully furnished. Cable television and local telephone...
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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, 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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If your family member is at a stage in life where daily help is needed, I would highly recommend the Country Cottage Personal Care home in the Latrobe area. If your family member can still drive and get...
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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.
Country Cottage Personal Care is located on beautiful grounds in Pennsylvania. With St. Vincent Lake within a very short drive of Country Cottage, there are many great ways that you can explore the outdoors while still getting the personal care your loved one may need. There are some options...
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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.
Country Manor Senior Care is nestled in the serene community of Jerome, Pennsylvania. Our personal care home offers a warm, inviting environment designed to provide seniors with the support they need while preserving their independence.
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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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This place is wonderful. The staff a is helpful and kind. The facility is always clean and a great effort is made to make sure the residents are happy and well cared for. The food is amazing and the staff...
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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.
Welcome to Nature Park Commons.  Nature Park Commons is situated on four private wooded acres next to a nature park with walking trails. Nature Park Commons offers seasonal beauty, combined with a convenient location.  Malls, restaurants, bookstores and more, are within walking...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
William Penn Care Center is conveniently located in Penn Township near Murrysville, Export, Delmont, Harrison City, and Routes 22 and 66.Even though the Center is less than a mile from a major highway, it is situated in rolling hills with large green vistas.
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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...
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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.
Redstone Highlands is a continuing care retirement organization offering a variety of quality housing choices for older adults who prefer to live with peace of mind in a comfortable community. Living options include senior apartments, personal care, memory impairment and access to nursing care 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.

Cost of assisted living in Ideal, PA

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Ideal 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
Ideal, 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%
Ideal, 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 Ideal, 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 Ideal.

What families are saying about assisted living in Ideal

Recent reviews for assisted living in Ideal

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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Ideal review score based on 319 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 319 reviews of 172 Ideal assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Ideal 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

Ideal review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Ideal, PA172 facilities
8.9
Johnstown, PA29 facilities
8.3
Kiskiminetas, PA265 facilities

Review subcategories for Ideal 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 319 reviews of 172 Ideal assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Ideal 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.
Ideal, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.3
3.4
Friendliness
3.4
3.5
Care services
3.2
3.2
Staff
3.2
3.4
Meals & dining
3.0
3.1
Activities
2.9
3.1
Value for cost*
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3.1
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Ideal assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ideal assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ideal, 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 Ideal 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 Ideal 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
40.7%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
34.9%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.1%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.8%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
45.9%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
26.7%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.3%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
46.5%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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53%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Ideal 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 Ideal Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ideal, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
39%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
17.4%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
24.4%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
6.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ideal 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 Ideal partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ideal, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.7%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.8%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.6%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Ideal 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 Ideal communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ideal, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.8%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
16.3%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
4.1%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ideal 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 Ideal offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ideal, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
31.4%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.3%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.7%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
34.3%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
31.4%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
24.4%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
19.8%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20.3%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30.8%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
32.6%
48%
Dances
Dances
15.7%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
4.7%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30.8%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Ideal

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

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