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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Sandy Lake, PA

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Assisted living costs in Sandy Lake average about $4,214 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 126 communities in Sandy Lake. Our detailed directory has 835 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Hermitage, Meadville and Greenville.

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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Home Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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.
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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We toured this community when we were looking into care options for a loved one. Overall this seemed like a nice place, it was clean, well kept, and the staff seemed friendly. However there were a few things...
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.
Southpoint at Jameson is a senior living community located in New Castle, PA, in Lawrence County and home to about 36,000 people. Residents who enjoy small towns will enjoy walking through the beautiful downtown area of Kennedy Square, going to local shops and stores, going out to restaurants, or...
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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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My brother has only been at Carriage Court for a short time, and I already see improvement in him. The most important thing I noticed is that he appears to be developing a bit of enthusiasm for staying awake...
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.
Carriage Manor is located in New Castle, PA. We are known for providing senior care that allows seniors to live an independent lifestyle. We provide a caring community that supports a comfortable and secure environment for our senior residents. Residents are provided with as much assistance or...
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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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There's not a whole lot of activities. The food seems to be a little lacking, I'm not real happy with the food they serve mom. Everything is like ham salad and potato salad and bologna sandwiches things like...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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.
We offer both private and semi-private bath. Residents enjoy delicious meals and daily activities that help make their golden years a truly enjoyable experience. We are sensitive to the fact that the need for admission may arise unexpectedly or on a weekend. In order to make the transition...
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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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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.
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, 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.
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.
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.
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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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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
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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.
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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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I looked at 3 other facilities and chose Gracewoods Niles because it had a more homey feel, it was not too big not too small, only has around 38 residents and they were very welcoming during the tour. All...
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.
Grace Woods Senior Living, LLC Niles, Ohio  44446  Assisted Living Services at Grace Woods Senior Living are centered on the individual needs and unique preferences of the people who live here and provides a cost effective solution for the individual requiring Assisted Living...
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.
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.
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, 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.

Cost of assisted living in Sandy Lake, PA

The average cost of senior living in Sandy Lake is $4,214 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Stoneboro, PA with an average of $4,214 per month.

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

Sandy Lake, PA
$4,214/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Sandy Lake, PA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,214/mo
$5,888/mo

Assisted living costs in Sandy Lake, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,134/mo
Studio
$4,316/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,492/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,338/mo

Senior living costs in Sandy Lake 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: Sandy Lake, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSandy Lake, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,214/mo$5,655/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$5,888/mo$7,186/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$2,858/mo$3,724/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Sandy Lake, PA:$4,214/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,655/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Sandy Lake, PA:$5,888/mo
Pennsylvania:$7,186/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Sandy Lake, PA:$2,858/mo
Pennsylvania:$3,724/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Sandy Lake, PA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Sandy Lake 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
Sandy Lake, PA$5,248/mo$5,023/mo+4.5%
Pennsylvania$5,319/mo$5,185/mo+2.6%
National$5,462/mo$5,210/mo+4.8%
Sandy Lake, PA
2024 average cost:$5,248/mo
2023 average cost:$5,023/mo
Percent change:+4.5%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$5,319/mo
2023 average cost:$5,185/mo
Percent change:+2.6%
National
2024 average cost:$5,462/mo
2023 average cost:$5,210/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Sandy Lake, 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 Sandy Lake.

What families are saying about assisted living in Sandy Lake

Recent reviews for assisted living in Sandy Lake

The Shenango Inn in Sharon, PA

4.0
This community is an old hotel that they have converted into a senior community. The staff have been helpful, encouraging and understanding. The residents are friendly. Mom has not complained about the food. They have a nice outdoor porch for the residents to enjoy. This is a relaxed community ...
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Greystone Country Estates in Fredonia, PA

4.9
The admission process was efficient and explained so well that I had no questions. They kept me informed of how my mother was doing. She was always dressed nice and her hygiene needs were met. The staff was so kind to her and very friendly. The food was good and the macaroni and cheese was ...
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Carriage Manor in New Castle, PA

5.0
My family was very impressed with how clean the home was when we first toured it. Did not see any paint chips, the furniture all very nice etc Our mother has only been in the home for 2 1/2 weeks so far and have not really witnessed any of the activities, one day when I stopped in they had ...
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Sandy Lake review score based on 164 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 164 reviews of 126 Sandy Lake assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Sandy Lake 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

Sandy Lake review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Sandy Lake, PA126 facilities
8.3
New Castle, PA237 facilities
8.6
Meadville, PA86 facilities

Review subcategories for Sandy Lake 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 164 reviews of 126 Sandy Lake assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Sandy Lake 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.
Sandy Lake, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.1
3.4
Friendliness
3.2
3.5
Care services
2.9
3.2
Staff
3.1
3.4
Meals & dining
2.8
3.1
Activities
2.9
3.1
Value for cost*
2.9
3.1
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Sandy Lake assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sandy Lake assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sandy Lake, 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 Sandy Lake 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 Sandy Lake that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Sandy Lake, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
41.3%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
27.8%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.6%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
43.7%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22.2%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.6%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
38.9%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
42.9%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Sandy Lake 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 Sandy Lake Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Sandy Lake, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
35.7%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
11.1%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
20.6%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
2.4%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Sandy Lake 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 Sandy Lake partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sandy Lake, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
24.6%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
22.2%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
24.6%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.9%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Sandy Lake 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 Sandy Lake communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sandy Lake, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.7%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
11.9%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.6%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sandy Lake 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 Sandy Lake offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sandy Lake, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
25.4%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.2%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.5%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30.2%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
34.1%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.2%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.3%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
19.8%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
27.8%
48%
Dances
Dances
12.7%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.5%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Sandy Lake

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