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The average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Pennsylvania is $5,701, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the South Auburn area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

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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, 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.
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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.
Welcome Home!Mallard Meadows offers a full array of services for those who demand comfort with their "good taste". A fine home is a source of happiness..."and one can't help but to be..." satisfied with the safety, peace of mind, and warm nuances of comfort waiting around every corner. Our team...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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.
Davis Manor is committed to providing quality, compassionate, and professional services to the Residents entrusted in our care. The staff at Davis Manor is committed to assisting our Residents attain and maintain their highest level of physical, spiritual, and psychosocial functioning for as...
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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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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, 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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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.
First Choice, a licensed Personal Care Home located in beautiful Lake Ariel, PA is just minutes from interstate 84. Our staff takes pride in being able to provide a beautiful home to our Senior population. We have a small personalized care home with 14 brand new , beautiful suites. With...
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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.
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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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This is a nice community. The staff is caring and attentive. The menu has a large variety and could use some small improvements. They off her to participate in activities with the other residents. We would...
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.
Wolf Run Village is an assisted living community located in Hughesville, PA. We offer single and double residence rooms. Rooms are equipped with cable TV, individually controlled thermostats, and are fully carpeted. Some single rooms come with a private bathroom. Double rooms have kitchenettes,...
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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...
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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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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.
The Brookside Personal Care Home, located in South Sterling, PA is a personal care home committed to providing its residents with a setting where they can continue their independnt lifestyle. We are a 24 bed facility, where residents receive personalized attention by the professional staff who...
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.

Cost of assisted living in South Auburn, PA

The average cost of senior living in Pennsylvania is $5,701 per month as compared to $5,909 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Pennsylvania vs. 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 state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typePennsylvaniaU.S.Cost difference
Assisted Living$5,701/mo$5,909/mo3.5% below national median
Memory Care$7,255/mo$7,121/mo1.9% above national median
Independent Living$3,813/mo$3,532/mo8.0% above national median
Assisted Living
Pennsylvania:$5,701/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Cost difference:3.5% below national median
Memory Care
Pennsylvania:$7,255/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
Cost difference:1.9% above national median
Independent Living
Pennsylvania:$3,813/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
Cost difference:8.0% above national median
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in South Auburn, 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 South Auburn.

What families are saying about assisted living in South Auburn

Recent reviews for assisted living in South Auburn

Star Hill Rest Home in Harveys Lake, PA

4.5
My mom has been there for years she has always been treated like family I would recommend this personal care home to anyone

Oakwood Terrace in Moosic, PA

4.9
When the situation arose that I knew I needed to place my mom in a specialized care facility. "A Place for Mom" was a lifesaver and comfort to me. They provided me with many choices of facilities helped to set up appts, and the staff was kind and compassionate. They helped me find this ...
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The Laurels Senior Living Community in Hazleton, PA

4.8
This is a very nice community, and it is the location we selected for my Mom. I'm familiar with some of the staff and residents, so I knew it would be a good place for her. Everyone is friendly, and it is very clean. I'd like it if they had a bit more coverage for activities, but based on the ...
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South Auburn review score based on 111 family reviews

7.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 111 reviews of 78 South Auburn assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The South Auburn 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

South Auburn review score compared against nearby cities

7.9
South Auburn, PA78 facilities
8.1
Overfield, PA83 facilities
7.9
Scranton, PA43 facilities

Review subcategories for South Auburn 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 111 reviews of 78 South Auburn assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare South Auburn 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.
South Auburn, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.4
3.4
Friendliness
3.4
3.5
Care services
3.2
3.1
Staff
3.4
3.3
Meals & dining
2.9
3.0
Activities
3.1
3.0
Value for cost*
3.2
3.1
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South Auburn assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Auburn assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Auburn, 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 South Auburn 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 South Auburn that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
South Auburn, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
34.6%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
28.2%
34.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
44.9%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
21.8%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
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96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
43.6%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
43.6%
53%
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Availability of select dementia care services in South Auburn 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 South Auburn Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
South Auburn, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
32.1%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
9%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
24.4%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
6.4%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Auburn 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 South Auburn partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
South Auburn, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.5%
28.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25.6%
42.2%
No sugar
No sugar
23.1%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.1%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.8%
19.5%
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Availability of select dining options in South Auburn 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 South Auburn communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South Auburn, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
7.7%
32.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
10.3%
38%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
1.3%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Auburn 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 South Auburn offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
South Auburn, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
24.4%
47.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.5%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
7.7%
31.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
50.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
32.1%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
34.6%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.7%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.5%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
15.4%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.2%
48%
Live performances
Live performances
29.5%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
15.4%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6.4%
25.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.2%
47.2%
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State regulations for assisted living in South Auburn

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 South Auburn protect seniors.
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