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Assisted living costs in Lima average about $5,369 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 43 communities in Lima. Our detailed directory has 1387 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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Photo of The Residence at Chadds Ford
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The Residences at Chadds Ford is a fabulous facility. Their food is amazing and their staff team is fabulous. Based on the experience we have had so far we would absolutely recommend them to other families.
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.
NOW OPEN! The Residence at Chadds Ford is a flagship community in west suburban Philadelphia, bringing the area a level of luxury, service and sophisticated lifestyle befitting the cultured, inquisitive, active seniors that we serve. We offer Independent Living, Personal Care and Memory Care....
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We couldn’t be more happy with Harbor Chase and the care they give all their residents. It’s definitely one of the top care facilities around. The staff, activities, food, medical care and overall management...
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.
HarborChase of Wilmington Assisted Living and Memory Care, is a place where unrivaled hospitality and classic elegance converge in a timeless setting of peaceful tranquility. Here, you’ll find much more than amazing value in the award-winning cuisine, personalized housekeeping, exhilarating...
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Photo of Plush Mills Senior Living
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5 stars for all questions! Plush Mills is a small facility. Everyone seems to know each other, this being staff included. The dining room with tables for 4 encourages meeting new people without being...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Plush Mills is a great place to live the good life. Big enough to count on. Small enough to care. With only 124 independent living apartments and 34 personalized care suites, Plush Mills is just the right size — large enough to offer a full range of services, yet small enough to provide truly...
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I recommend this community. Sonya does a great job running the community. The food is fine for my loved one. The room is a basic room. The furniture was provided. The community has a great...
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.
Haskins House is a senior community provides seniors with a spacious community that is located in the quiet area of Secane, PA. This community gives residents the opportunity to relax and enjoy their life, providing them with a great place to live and the caring help that they need. Secane has...
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We had one little glitch with the head nurse. She wanted to move my loved one into memory care after two weeks, but their admissions director and acting ED said he didn’t need that. So I was able to talk...
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.
The Hickman, a senior living residential and personal care community has been providing excellent care to the residents of Chester County and the surrounding area for over a century. Founded by two Quaker women in 1891, The Hickman is conveniently located in the heart of historic West Chester,...
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Staff are wonderful. Activities wonderful. Food is good but could be better. Kitchen service is slow. The carpeting needs to be replaced in common areas. Individual room are spacious, clean and very nice.
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.
In the heart of the Main Line, Brandywine Haverford Estates offers a refined yet welcoming retreat where classic charm meets modern convenience. Located just off Lancaster Avenue in beloved Haverford, our community is steps from boutique shopping, art centers, and green spaces like Preston Park....
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My mom is a newer resident at Brightview Wayne and everything has been great so far. The staff seem very responsive, she likes the food and the move in process was smooth.
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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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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
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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Cost of assisted living in Lima, PA

The average cost of senior living in Lima is $5,369 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Malvern, PA with an average of $5,372 per month.

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

Lima, PA
$5,369/mo
$5,437/mo

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

Lima, PA
$5,369/mo
U.S. national average
$4,781/mo

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

Assisted Living
$5,369/mo
$6,059/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,317/mo
Studio
$5,931/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,401/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,227/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$9,085/mo

Senior living costs in Lima 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: Lima, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLima, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Assisted Living$5,369/mo$4,444/mo$4,781/mo
Memory Care$6,059/mo$5,446/mo$5,538/mo
Independent Living$4,557/mo$4,348/mo$4,187/mo
Assisted Living
Lima, PA:$5,369/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,444/mo
U.S.:$4,781/mo
Memory Care
Lima, PA:$6,059/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,446/mo
U.S.:$5,538/mo
Independent Living
Lima, PA:$4,557/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,348/mo
U.S.:$4,187/mo
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Assisted living costs in Lima, PA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Lima 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.

Lima, PAPA stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Lima, PA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Lima 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
Lima, PA$5,459/mo$5,187/mo+5.2%
Pennsylvania$5,315/mo$5,145/mo+3.3%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Lima, PA
2024 average cost:$5,459/mo
2023 average cost:$5,187/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$5,315/mo
2023 average cost:$5,145/mo
Percent change:+3.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Lima, 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 Lima.

What families are saying about assisted living in Lima

Recent reviews for assisted living in Lima

Artman Lutheran Home in Ambler, PA

5.0
Dave the activity man is such a asset to Artman ,he is really trying to help my Mom and all the residents .He takes a real interest and will find family members and update them on how their loved one is doing .My Mom really likes him ! So glad he is there !

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.

Luther Towers in Wilmington, DE

4.5
For how they try to accommodate the residents, they really go above and beyond. The only thing that is difficult is that my mom can't see that well and the ovens are geared for handicapped people and it's digital and she can't read the numbers. Lot's of activities. They have things like bingo, ...
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Lima review score based on 322 family reviews

8.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 322 reviews of 34 Lima assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Lima 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

Lima review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
Lima, PA34 facilities
8.8
Chester Heights, PA37 facilities
8.7
Media, PA36 facilities

Review subcategories for Lima 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 322 reviews of 34 Lima assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Lima 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.
Lima, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.0
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.2
Care services
3.6
3.8
Staff
3.9
4.0
Meals & dining
3.6
3.7
Activities
3.5
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.7
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Lima assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lima assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lima, 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 Lima 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 Lima that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Lima, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
88.2%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
82.4%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
91.2%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
55.9%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
88.2%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
88.2%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Lima 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 Lima Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lima, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
88.2%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
76.5%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
76.5%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.6%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lima 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 Lima partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lima, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
55.9%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
79.4%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
76.5%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
70.6%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
50%
17.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Lima 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 Lima communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lima, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
76.5%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
85.3%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
70.6%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
44.1%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lima 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 Lima offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lima, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
88.2%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
58.8%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
52.9%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
82.4%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
88.2%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
85.3%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
76.5%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
82.4%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
79.4%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
88.2%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
88.2%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
64.7%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
88.2%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Lima

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