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Assisted living costs in Shelly average about $6,385 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 390 communities in Shelly. Our detailed directory has 11096 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Doylestown, Allentown and Phillipsburg.

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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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 sister is doing very well at Ephrata Manor. They have worked miracles with my sister. Occupational therapy, physical therapy, church, they supply all room supplies. Real food. Snacks, beverages throughout...
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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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, 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.
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 Lions Gate community has been a good fit for my loved one. He is receiving the care and attention he needs. The staff is very attentive and keep him safe. The place overall is very clean and well...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Lions gate, a continuing care retirement community in affiliation with the Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey for adults 62 and up. Our residents enjoy an active worry free lifestyle complete with spacious apartments, cottages and a remarkable variety of amenities and on site...
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Twin Cedars is an assisted living community in the beautiful town of Wenonah, New Jersey. The landscaped, tree-lined campus will have you feeling as if you are in a peaceful town in the country. Enjoy a serene fishing trip on Wenonah Lake, take a walk down the clean paths of the various parks...
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Overall things have gone very well with The Laurels. They really impressed us during the tour, their presentation was excellent. The staff have all been very friendly and helpful and we had no problems at...
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.
The Laurels Senior Living CommunityThe Laurels Senior Living Community is a senior living community located in Hazleton, PA, in Luzerne County. Hazleton is a small city with about 25,000 people. Residents will enjoy scenic city views and plenty of exercise with lots of parks, stores, shops and...
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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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At Fritzingertown Senior Living Center they take really good care of mom. Their communication is outstanding. The staff tell us when anything happens. They have called right away when mom falls. They notify...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Nestled in beautiful Butler Valley, Fritzingertown Senior Living Community offers the finest in Assisted and Independent Living in charming studios and one bedroom suites. Our Evergreen Residence is dedicated to providing a secure and supportive environment for residents with Alzheimer's and...
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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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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Cost of assisted living in Shelly, PA

The average cost of senior living in Shelly is $6,385 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Allentown, PA with an average of $4,847 per month.

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

Shelly, PA
$6,385/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

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

Assisted Living
$6,385/mo
$7,924/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,559/mo
Studio
$5,224/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,357/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,384/mo

Senior living costs in Shelly 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: Shelly, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShelly, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Assisted Living$6,385/mo$5,655/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,924/mo$7,186/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$3,984/mo$3,724/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Shelly, PA:$6,385/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,655/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Shelly, PA:$7,924/mo
Pennsylvania:$7,186/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Shelly, PA:$3,984/mo
Pennsylvania:$3,724/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Shelly, PA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Shelly 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
Shelly, PA$6,039/mo$5,796/mo+4.2%
Pennsylvania$5,351/mo$5,208/mo+2.8%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
Shelly, PA
2024 average cost:$6,039/mo
2023 average cost:$5,796/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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 Shelly, 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 Shelly.

What families are saying about assisted living in Shelly

Recent reviews for assisted living in Shelly

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.

Shelly review score based on 2,240 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 2240 reviews of 390 Shelly assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Shelly 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

Shelly review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Shelly, PA390 facilities
8.3
Lower Merion, PA371 facilities
7.8
Philadelphia, PA191 facilities

Review subcategories for Shelly 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 2,240 reviews of 390 Shelly assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Shelly 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.
Shelly, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.3
3.4
Friendliness
3.4
3.5
Care services
3.1
3.2
Staff
3.3
3.4
Meals & dining
3.0
3.1
Activities
3.0
3.1
Value for cost*
3.0
3.1
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Shelly assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shelly assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shelly, 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 Shelly 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 Shelly that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Shelly, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
67.4%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
58.2%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.5%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.2%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
72.1%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
45.1%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
99%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
65.4%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
65.4%
53%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Shelly 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 Shelly Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shelly, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
65.4%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
48.7%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
55.4%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.3%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shelly 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 Shelly partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shelly, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
41.8%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
59.2%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
56.2%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
51.3%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
36.4%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Shelly 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 Shelly communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shelly, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50.8%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
56.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
46.9%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25.6%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shelly 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 Shelly offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shelly, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
59.5%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
46.9%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.8%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
64.9%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64.4%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
67.4%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55.9%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
51.8%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
52.3%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
62.3%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
62.3%
48%
Dances
Dances
43.8%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.3%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.3%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Shelly

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

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Franklin Court, Chestnut Knoll and Keystone Villa at Fleetwood are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Shelly, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 390 assisted living facilities near Shelly, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Shelly, Pennsylvania are Keystone Villa at Fleetwood, Azalea of Cinnaminson and Morningside House of Collegeville. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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