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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in State College, PA
If you’re looking for assisted living in State College, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in State College or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in State College.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in State College for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 10 assisted living facilities in the State College area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Bellefonte, Lewistown and Howard.
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8.9
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12 reviews
This is a wonderful, caring place. The people are amazing and they listened to my needs. Both my parents live at this facility and I couldn’t be more relieved. It’s close to my home, it’s clean and inviting....
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.
Lease by October 29 and get $1,000 off your rent for the first three months. THAT’S A SAVINGS OF $3,000!*We are continuing to admit new Residents, where possible and appropriate, to help residents and families in need. We will do all we can to help those who are in need of our services now and...
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7 reviews
Harmony is a very nice looking place and feels like an apartment building, not a facility. The staff is nice and seem to care about the residents.
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.
Welcome to Harmony at State CollegePersonal Care | Memory CareIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in State College, Pennsylvania, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security, support, services and supplies needed to...
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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 to Foxdale Village Neighborhoods of Care For over 20 years, Foxdale Village has built a solid foundation rooted in tradition and a strong sense of community. With a neighborhood atmosphere surrounded by the natural beauty of central Pennsylvania, Foxdale is a place unlike any other. Our...
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34 reviews
Overall experience. 4 for assisted living, 2 for skilled nursing. Juniper's skilled nursing facility is in need of a major cosmetic overhaul. It is very dark and dingy, compared to the assisted living...
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.
Juniper Village at Brookline Senior Living is a senior living community located in State Collage, PA. State College is a municipality located in Centre County and home to about 42,000 people in a bustling college town that's a mix of University of Pennsylvania students and local residents. Ranked...
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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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.
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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Cost of assisted living in State College, PA
The average cost of senior living in State College is $5,096 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bellwood, PA with an average of $3,692 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in State College, PA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in State College, PA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about assisted living in State College
Recent reviews for assisted living in State College
Juniper Village at Brookline Senior Living in State College, PA
4.5
The staff has been very accommodating, especially regarding food - which is always an issue for my brother (4 in that category from him is good).
I would recommend Juniper Village at Brookline to others.
Colonial Courtyard Tyrone
4.4
[name removed]recommended this community to us. We were in immediate need of a place for mom because she needed 24x7 care with her memory issues. It was close to her home and they had a spot for her. My brother & sister-in-law went to see it and loved it. My sister and I were sold at that time ...
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Celebration Villa of Reedsville
5.0
My mother feels like it's her home and she says they take great care of her. I was able to learn some of their techniques for dealing with my mother
State College assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in State College assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in State College, 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 State College 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 State College that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
State College, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
60%
51.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
60%
33%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
70%
56.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
29.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
52.9%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in State College 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 State College Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
State College, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
30%
50.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30%
31.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40%
40.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10%
13.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in State College 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 State College partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
State College, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10%
26.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30%
39.1%
No sugar
No sugar
30%
36.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
34.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
40%
12.5%
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Availability of select dining options in State College 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 State College communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
State College, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30%
30.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30%
41.1%
Room service
Room service
50%
34.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in State College 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 State College offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
State College, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
60%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30%
30.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
29.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
48%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
70%
51.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60%
40.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
60%
33.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
36.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60%
45.5%
Live performances
Live performances
60%
45.8%
Dances
Dances
60%
28.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30%
23.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
44.7%
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State regulations for assisted living in State College
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Pennsylvania assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in State College protect seniors.
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Colonial Courtyard Tyrone, Celebration Villa of Nittany Valley and Harmony at State College are the top-rated assisted living facilities near State College, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
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