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Assisted living costs in Reading average about $6,373 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 357 communities in Reading. Our detailed directory has 9811 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Douglassville, Lititz and Chester Springs.

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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Friendly staff. Great activities. Very clean. Regular outings to a variety of places. Staff is responsive and follows through. Perfect location. Very welcoming to visiting family. Rooms are a good size and...
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.
Somerford House offers general assisted living on a beautifully landscaped campus in Newark, Delaware. Centrally located the surrounding community offers easy access to downtown Newark, local shopping districts, Christiana Hospital and Interstate 95. Step inside our doors to discover a lovely,...
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Walden III is a great place. My mom really likes it there. The staff is helpful and friendly. Mom doesn't eat on the common area she is still able to cook for herself. Since mom live in the part of the...
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.
Walden III at Wind GapWalden III at Wind Gap is a senior living community located in Wind Gap, PA, in Northampton County. Wind Gap is a small borough with beautiful mountain views in the Lehigh Valley with a lot of parks, outdoor recreational facilities, restaurants, stores and shops. Residents...
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Penn Home is an older community but its very good and the people there were very nice, and it was kept pretty clean. The care services were good, however the food was average. There wasn't a huge variety of...
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.
Penn Home is a non profit personal care retirement residence located in the Fishtown/Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia. Established in 1848 as the Penn Asylum for Indigent Widows and Single Women, the Home continues its charitable heritage today by offering an affordable option in...
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We had an excellent experience overall w/ admissions director, direct caregivers were very, & business office manager as well as programming leaders for community club in memory support of our Mother! We...
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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Recently, I moved my mom into Ecumenical Retirement home and she couldn't be happier! She raves about the food and always says how friendly the staff is! She has made many new friends and enjoys doing the...
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.
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The entire staff from marketing to caregivers have been wonderful through the whole process of moving my mother into the facility and getting her acclimated. I am a nurse case manager within the local...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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 staff are very caring and treat residents with great respect. Any questions or concerns are addressed quickly. Residents are encouraged to participate in a variety of activities, including exercise,...
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.
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He was treated well, plenty of activities and he really liked it there. Only reason not to get 5 stars was after they filed for bankruptcy the increased his rent over $[removed] with NO notice so we moved...
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.
Sanatoga Court and Sanatoga Center, two Genesis HealthCare facilities located on the same campus, offer Senior Living and Skilled Nursing options.Sanatoga Court Senior Living offers active seniors a fun, dynamic lifestyle. This lively community supports each resident's independence, while also...
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The whole facility is a family! They go over and above to make sure all the residents have what they need. Whether it’s medical, meals, religious, community or just help hanging a picture in their room,...
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.
In 1986, my mother would often visit with her aunt and grandmother at the personal care home they were living in. Unfortunately, it did not take long to discover that the care they were receiving was very disheartening. It was at this time my mother’s love for her family would not allow them to...
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I live about 5 hours from mom and got the call from a family member late one Saturday night that she had a fall and was being taken to the hospital for evaluation. I arrived the next morning and knew that...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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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I would recommend Christ's Home first. The majority of the staff are very kind, caring and compassionate. They answer call bells in a timely manner. They do their best to figure out when something is not...
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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The rooms are an adequate size. The staff are really helpful with any questions we have needing to be answered. Overall, it is a very nice place.
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.
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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.
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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;...
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.
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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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This is a great community for my loved one. The care is amazing here. The room is good. The staff is amazing and I can't say enough about them. My loved one feels comfortable here and is no longer asking...
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.
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.
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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.
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...
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This is a very nice community with a very good staff. This is the best that we have ever been. The care is just excellent. We have had a bad experience and this time it has been great. Mom really is doing...
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.
Harvest View Personal Care & Woodland Heights is a senior living community located on the campus of Woodland Heights in Narvon, PA which is considered an unincorporated community in Lancaster County. Residents can enjoy getting their daily exercise and taking quiet walks, shopping in nearby...
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
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.
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...
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.

Cost of assisted living in Reading, PA

The average cost of senior living in Reading is $6,373 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pottsville, PA with an average of $4,193 per month.

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

Reading, PA
$6,373/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

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

Assisted Living
$6,373/mo
$7,261/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,331/mo
Studio
$4,985/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,369/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,091/mo

Senior living costs in Reading 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: Reading, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeReading, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Assisted Living$6,373/mo$5,655/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,261/mo$7,186/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$3,949/mo$3,724/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Reading, PA:$6,373/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,655/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Reading, PA:$7,261/mo
Pennsylvania:$7,186/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Reading, PA:$3,949/mo
Pennsylvania:$3,724/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Reading, PA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Reading 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
Reading, PA$5,418/mo$5,304/mo+2.2%
Pennsylvania$5,351/mo$5,208/mo+2.8%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
Reading, PA
2024 average cost:$5,418/mo
2023 average cost:$5,304/mo
Percent change:+2.2%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$5,351/mo
2023 average cost:$5,208/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
National
2024 average cost:$5,510/mo
2023 average cost:$5,285/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Reading, 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 Reading.

What families are saying about assisted living in Reading

Recent reviews for assisted living in Reading

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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Simpson Meadows in Downingtown, PA

3.9
I can't recommend the community due to the way we exited the community. We had multiple attempts to reconcile a balance due and it was never resolved and we never heard back on a resolution to this.

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.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Caring and compassionate staff. Several reviews from Keystone Villa at Douglassville Personal Care, Berkshire Commons, and Manor At Market Square highlight the kindness and compassion of the staff in their communities. They go above and beyond to ensure residents are well taken care of and feel at home.
Variety of activities for residents. Reviews from Celebration Villa of Exeter, Maidencreek Place, and Keystone Villa at Douglassville Personal Care mention the wide range of activities available to residents, including bingo, movies, trivia, and more. These activities help keep residents engaged and active.
Delicious meals and dining experiences. Numerous reviews, such as those from Keystone Villa at Douglassville Personal Care, Maidencreek Place, and The Heritage of Green Hills, praise the quality of the food and the dining experiences at their communities. Residents look forward to meals every day and appreciate the accommodation ...
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Clean and well-maintained facilities. Reviews for communities such as Keystone Villa at Fleetwood, Maidencreek Place, and Faithful Living frequently comment on the cleanliness and upkeep of the facilities, including the private rooms and common areas.
Individualized attention for residents' needs. Family members of residents at Laurel Pointe Senior Living and Celebration Villa of Exeter share their appreciation for the accommodating nature of caregivers, who make adjustments to help meet the unique needs of their loved ones.
Convenient location and easy access to amenities. Residents and their families at The Heritage of Green Hills and Keystone Villa at Douglassville Personal Care comment on the convenience of the community's location, which puts them close to desired amenities and services.
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Reading review score based on 2,168 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 2168 reviews of 357 Reading assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Reading 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

Reading review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Reading, PA357 facilities
8.3
Allentown, PA339 facilities
8.7
Lebanon, PA212 facilities

Review subcategories for Reading 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 2,168 reviews of 357 Reading assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Reading 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.
Reading, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.3
3.4
Friendliness
3.3
3.5
Care services
3.0
3.2
Staff
3.2
3.4
Meals & dining
3.0
3.1
Activities
2.9
3.1
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3.1
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Reading assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Reading assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Reading, 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 Reading 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 Reading that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Reading, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
60.2%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
51.5%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.8%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.6%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
63.6%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
42.6%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.3%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
57.1%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
57.4%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Reading 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 Reading Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Reading, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
56.9%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
42%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
45.4%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10.9%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Reading 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 Reading partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Reading, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
29.7%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
52.4%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
49.6%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.3%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
31.7%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Reading 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 Reading communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Reading, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
44%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
49.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
41.2%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.9%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Reading 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 Reading offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
53.2%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.2%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
39.2%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.1%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
59.9%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50.4%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
46.8%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.1%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.5%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
56%
48%
Dances
Dances
36.1%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.4%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.6%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Reading

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Manor At Market Square, Chestnut Knoll and Keystone Villa at Fleetwood are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Reading, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 357 assisted living facilities near Reading, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Reading, 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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