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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in South Sterling, PA

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Assisted living costs in South Sterling average about $3,515 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 39 communities in South Sterling. Our detailed directory has 469 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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My mom lives in assisted living here so I can only speak for that experience. She is very happy with the help she receives. She gets proper medical attention when she needs it and has been there for a year...
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.
Photo of Minelli S Kozy Comfort Living
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.
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.
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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I was very impressed with the staff at Wesley. They are attentive to the residents, and extremely nice in their attitude. They quickly identified some issues with my mother after we moved her to the secure...
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.
Wesley Enhanced Living at Chestnut Hill Manor provides worry-free assisted living and dementia care, with a full range of amenities that enhance daily living. And, with our location in the magnificently scenic Pocono Mountains, Wesley Enhanced Living at Chestnut Hill Manor has a desirable...
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, 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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Cost of assisted living in South Sterling, PA

The average cost of senior living in South Sterling is $3,515 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Avoca, PA with an average of $2,954 per month.

Assisted living costs in South Sterling, PA, vs. nearby cities

South Sterling, PA
$3,515/mo
$3,117/mo

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

South Sterling, PA
$3,515/mo
U.S. national average
$4,779/mo

Assisted living costs in South Sterling, PA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,515/mo
$4,902/mo

Assisted living costs in South Sterling, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,028/mo
Studio
$5,372/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,759/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,600/mo

Senior living costs in South Sterling 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: South Sterling, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSouth Sterling, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,515/mo$4,441/mo$4,779/mo
Memory Care$4,902/mo$5,441/mo$5,523/mo
Independent Living$3,304/mo$4,354/mo$4,167/mo
Assisted Living
South Sterling, PA:$3,515/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,441/mo
U.S.:$4,779/mo
Memory Care
South Sterling, PA:$4,902/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,441/mo
U.S.:$5,523/mo
Independent Living
South Sterling, PA:$3,304/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,354/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
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Assisted living costs in South Sterling, PA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in South Sterling have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
South Sterling, PA$4,609/mo$4,232/mo+8.9%
Pennsylvania$5,273/mo$5,008/mo+5.3%
National$5,264/mo$4,973/mo+5.9%
South Sterling, PA
2024 average cost:$4,609/mo
2023 average cost:$4,232/mo
Percent change:+8.9%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$5,273/mo
2023 average cost:$5,008/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,264/mo
2023 average cost:$4,973/mo
Percent change:+5.9%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in South Sterling, PA

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What families are saying about assisted living in South Sterling

Recent reviews for assisted living in South Sterling

Grace Park Seniors Living Well in Stroudsburg, PA

5.0
We were welcomed with open arms. Staff and residents are so friendly and helpful. Moms room is cozy and she has adjusted well. Great place to keep busy as well. Dining room has delicious food and the property is very clean and well kept

Briarwood Senior Living in Newfoundland, PA

5.0
I toured Briarwood looking for a home for my grandma. I was impressed not only with how clean and nice it was but how curious staff was.

Serenity Care Old Forge

5.0
The staff welcomed you as family. Very kind & professional. Would highly recommend this facility. They are also remodeling the whole building. New furniture, paint etc. While the other places were good, Serenity was the welcoming of everyone. They spent a lot of initial time answering all ...
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South Sterling review score based on 109 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 109 reviews of 35 South Sterling assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The South Sterling 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 Sterling review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
South Sterling, PA35 facilities
8.7
Mount Pocono, PA13 facilities
8.1
Moscow, PA24 facilities

Review subcategories for South Sterling 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 109 reviews of 35 South Sterling assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare South Sterling 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 Sterling, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.1
Friendliness
4.5
4.2
Care services
4.3
3.8
Staff
4.4
4.0
Meals & dining
4.1
3.7
Activities
4.3
3.7
Value for cost*
4.3
3.7
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South Sterling assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Sterling assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Sterling, 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 Sterling 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 Sterling that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
South Sterling, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
40%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
42.9%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.1%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.1%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
54.3%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
31.4%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.1%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
51.4%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
57.1%
52.4%
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Availability of select dementia care services in South Sterling 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 Sterling Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
South Sterling, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
34.3%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
20%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
34.3%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
5.7%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Sterling 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 Sterling partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
South Sterling, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.1%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.6%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
25.7%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.1%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in South Sterling 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 Sterling communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South Sterling, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
17.1%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.6%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
17.1%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
2.9%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Sterling 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 Sterling offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
South Sterling, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
34.3%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.1%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.3%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.7%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.1%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.6%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17.1%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.6%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
31.4%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.6%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
34.3%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in South Sterling

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