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Assisted living costs in South Tamaqua average about $4,193 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 219 communities in South Tamaqua. Our detailed directory has 4738 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Pottsville, Fleetwood and Kutztown.

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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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, 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
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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...
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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.
Photo of Dock Woods Community
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.
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My loved one lived here. It was a nice place. We thought their food was very good. Dad needed a more secure location, so we eventually needed something different than what they offered. But it was a nice...
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.
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.
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They were top notch care wise. He was never in dirty clothes, and he was always well kept and well taken care of. He was the highest functioning person there in the dementia level. This was a pretty sterile...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
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 decision to leave the comfort of your own home to move into an assisted living residence is a difficult one for most people. You don't need constant help, every day. But you do need a little help from time to time. Is it worth the move? Assisted living can offer you more lifestyle choices at...
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My mother chose the life plan at Elm Terrace moving into Independent Living. Thank God she did! Shortly after she moved in she needed skilled care for rehab after a fall. The therapist worked so hard to get...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of assisted living in South Tamaqua, PA

The average cost of senior living in South Tamaqua is $4,193 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Tamaqua, PA with an average of $4,193 per month.

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

South Tamaqua, PA
$4,193/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,193/mo
$6,084/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,321/mo
Studio
$4,477/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,609/mo

Senior living costs in South Tamaqua 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 Tamaqua, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSouth Tamaqua, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,193/mo$5,655/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,084/mo$7,186/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$3,511/mo$3,724/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
South Tamaqua, PA:$4,193/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,655/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
South Tamaqua, PA:$6,084/mo
Pennsylvania:$7,186/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
South Tamaqua, PA:$3,511/mo
Pennsylvania:$3,724/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in South Tamaqua, PA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in South Tamaqua 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
South Tamaqua, PA$5,026/mo$4,849/mo+3.7%
Pennsylvania$4,419/mo$4,437/mo-0.4%
National$4,544/mo$4,580/mo-0.8%
South Tamaqua, PA
2024 average cost:$5,026/mo
2023 average cost:$4,849/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$4,419/mo
2023 average cost:$4,437/mo
Percent change:-0.4%
National
2024 average cost:$4,544/mo
2023 average cost:$4,580/mo
Percent change:-0.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in South Tamaqua, 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 Tamaqua.

What families are saying about assisted living in South Tamaqua

Recent reviews for assisted living in South Tamaqua

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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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.

Country Meadows of Allentown

5.0
As my mother began to decline a few years ago, I began looking for a retirement community for her. I visited about ten communities in the Lehigh Valley. It was apparent from the beginning that Country Meadows is special. My mother was very reluctant to leave her home but she quickly adjusted ...
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South Tamaqua review score based on 1,006 family reviews

8.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 1006 reviews of 219 South Tamaqua assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The South Tamaqua 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 Tamaqua review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
South Tamaqua, PA219 facilities
8.4
Bloomsburg, PA112 facilities
8.0
Penn Forest, PA188 facilities

Review subcategories for South Tamaqua 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 1,006 reviews of 219 South Tamaqua assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare South Tamaqua 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 Tamaqua, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.4
3.4
Friendliness
3.5
3.5
Care services
3.2
3.2
Staff
3.4
3.4
Meals & dining
3.1
3.1
Activities
3.1
3.1
Value for cost*
3.1
3.1
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South Tamaqua assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Tamaqua assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Tamaqua, 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 Tamaqua 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 Tamaqua that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
South Tamaqua, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
54.5%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
48.2%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.2%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.1%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
61.4%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
40%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.6%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
57.3%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
55.9%
53%
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Availability of select dementia care services in South Tamaqua 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 Tamaqua Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
South Tamaqua, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50.9%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
28.6%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
36.8%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.1%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Tamaqua 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 Tamaqua partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
South Tamaqua, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.8%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.1%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
40.9%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.5%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
26.4%
19.5%
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Availability of select dining options in South Tamaqua 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 Tamaqua communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South Tamaqua, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30.9%
32.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
30.5%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.6%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Tamaqua 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 Tamaqua offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
South Tamaqua, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
43.2%
47.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.4%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.9%
31.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.6%
50.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50.9%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.1%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.8%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.2%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.2%
48%
Live performances
Live performances
48.2%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.7%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
47.7%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in South Tamaqua

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