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Assisted living costs in Unicorn average about $5,153 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 325 communities in Unicorn. Our detailed directory has 6714 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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It was a big change for everybody in the family, but we made it! Mom is all settled in and happy in her new spot. She seems to be really thriving. I’m very happy with the care she is getting and manager...
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.
Bel Air Assisted Living is a luxury assisted living facility located in beautiful Harford County, Maryland. We have nearly 1 caregiver for every 6 residents, providing more attention than any other facility in Greater Baltimore. Average ratio at other facilities is 1 caregiver for every 15 to 20...
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Madonna Heritage has been a wonderful assisted living facility that has met the needs of my parent. This was a hard decision and Madonna Heritage made the transition for my family as easy as could be. The...
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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I just think the people are good there and the environment is pleasing aesthetically. My mom is doing fine there. She likes it and she seems to like the food too.
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.
Located in a wooded residential neighborhood just off route 24 in Bel Air, Maryland, award-winning Brightview Avondell features both Independent Living and Assisted Living apartment homes. The only retirement community of its kind in the area, casually elegant Brightview Avondell offers a...
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So far the staff and residents have been very supportive and friendly. The food is very good. Plenty of choices for most tastes. Healthy foods are available, but there's no lack of lovely looking rich...
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.
The Newest Retirement Community in Hockessin! The Suites at The Summit, our assisted living community complete with The Compass Memory Care community opened in Summer 2015. A Community Built with YOU in Mind Our staff is on hand 24/7, 365 days a year, for completion of personal care along with...
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My mother in law had a life changing event about a year ago. She moved here from out of state and was living with us for a while and it was difficult for her. We looked at several places and decided on...
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.
Known for its gardens, vineyards, and rich cultural heritage, Brandywine Longwood is infused with the beauty and serenity of Pennsylvania's valley. Just ten minutes from the breathtaking Longwood Gardens and surrounded by charming towns like Kennett Square, our community offers a lifestyle rooted...
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I am currently in the process of moving my mother-in-law into the "independent" living section of Brightview Avondell. The people are absolutely amazing and friendly and the facility is beautifully...
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.
From the moment you step inside you can sense the upbeat atmosphere of Brightview Bel Air in Bel Air, Maryland. Whether you're looking for potential-filled Assisted Living or award-winning Alzheimer's Care, Brightview Bel Air residents and their families find everything they need for a better,...
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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.
Sunny Crest Home, Inc. is an active senior living community located in Morgantown, Pennsylvania. We run a peaceful community on several acres of beautiful land that is only minutes from the kinds of accommodations and shopping that visiting family members will enjoy. Our community creates a...
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I chose VV initially due to location and I liked that it was a smaller facility. Everyone is very friendly and hard working. The facility is kept clean and well maintained. The activity director who is...
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 Victorian Villa is a 40-bed personal care facility located adjacent to the Dallastown Nursing Center in Dallastown, PA. The Villa is designed for individuals seeking an alternative living arrangement where choice, convenience, companionship and support are combined in a safe and secure...
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When it comes to the value for cost we have nothing to compare against. However, what we do like the most about Brookdale Hockessin is that it is small only 54 rooms, easy to get around and staff is very...
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.
Go do the things you love and let us help with the rest.Here at our assisted living community in Hockessin, Delaware, you get to redefine your independence, pursue your passions and live your life your way. Whether that’s connecting with new friends or trying something new like meditation, you...
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Well, the people are friendly. They could keep it cleaner. There was a lot of turnover of employees before mom passed away.
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.
Personal Care at Stevens is a 15 bed licensed Personal Care home located on the outskirts of the quant town of Stevens, Pennsylvania. We are a CCRC, offering Independent Living and Skilled Nursing Care which is conveniently attached to our center. Our newly renovated facility offers a boutique...
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Photo of Fieldstone at Chester Springs
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The physical place is beautiful and the residents are friendly and happy. The staff is excellent and always trying to include the residents in activities. They treat the residents with dignity. It's not so...
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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We had one little glitch with the head nurse. She wanted to move my loved one into memory care after two weeks, but their admissions director and acting ED said he didn’t need that. So I was able to talk...
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.
The Hickman, a senior living residential and personal care community has been providing excellent care to the residents of Chester County and the surrounding area for over a century. Founded by two Quaker women in 1891, The Hickman is conveniently located in the heart of historic West Chester,...
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My loved one is here at this community now and is doing well in the memory care unit. My loved one is very happy here. Everything that they do is highly rated and everything is going well. She has settled in...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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The staff was fantastic - before, during, and after. The activities were great (an Elvis impersonator!!). The food was good. The facility was clean, but there was a bit of a smell.
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.
Just minutes from the Delaware/Pennsylvania state line, Sunrise of Wilmington is set in the heart of Brandywine Hundred. We pride ourselves in our dedication to creating a quality care alternative for seniors in the North Wilmington area. Step into a Sunrise Assisted Living community and you...
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Very nice well trained staff----polite and very helpful to both residents and their relatives. Have eaten there twice and both times meals were very good. My Aunt is very pleased with the staff and food. ...
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.
Brightview Perry Hall offers so many ways to live life on your terms! Learn to sew in our sewing room. Get creative in our woodshop. Laugh with your friends when you watch a comedy in our movie theater, or work on your short game on our putting green. In the evening, you can unwind by a fire pit,...
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The staff is wonderful and caring. Having everything under one roof is ideal. We love that my Dad has a choice as to where to eat his meals and that one day s included each day. The food is fantastic and...
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.
The Highlands at Wyomissing is a nonprofit continuing care retirement community (CCRC) located in charming Wyomissing, PA, where the retirement living is stimulating and the ambience gracious. Built in 1989, The Highlands is situated on 113 acres of gently rolling land with tree-lined roads and...
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The main area when you first walk into the building is always very well kept up. The presentation is clearly very important to them. The elevators are always clean and the hallways are always vacuumed. There...
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.
Lodge Lane Assisted Living is a non-profit, brand new elegant community situated on a beautiful estate in North Wilmington,Delaware. Residents of all faiths are welcomed while celebrating the best in Jewish heritage, culture and traditions. Lodge Lane creates a home for those who don't need...
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There is a real sense of community and caring from all levels. The staff are really attentive and genuinely seem to enjoy both residents AND each other. The facility is spotless.
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.
Berkshire Commons is an award winning senior living community, located in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country, sits on the picturesque grounds of the Reading Country Club. Residents, friends and families alike call our luxurious community 'The Place to Be,' with its premiere location and...
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We looked at quite a few facilities and Brightview was having a deal and we got a good value. The room sizes here are adequate for what my mother needs. She definitely has plenty of closet space and a nice...
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.
Conveniently located near Bel Air Road in Baltimore County, Maryland, Brightview White Marsh features the best in Assisted Living as well as award-winning Alzheimer's Care in the secure Wellspring Village neighborhood. This warm, friendly community is highly regarded for exceptional quality of...
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My mom moved into their assisted living facility after hip surgery. She needs assistance navigating with a walker and also had lingering short term memory issues - we're told they are due to the anesthesia...
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.
Located in a rolling, green neighborhood just north of Timonium, Maryland, Brightview Mays Chapel Ridge brings together three distinct senior living options in one warm community that's sized just-right. The campus offers Independent Living and Assisted Living residences and our award-winning...
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They are in a big house and all the residents are over 90. They don't have any activities they do themselves, you can go and pick up your loved one for outside activities. They receive excellent 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.
William Hanson 'Dinty' Moore purchased the four-year liberal arts college in the village of Lutherville, Maryland in the late 1920s. He was Provost, then President of the College until 1952. Dr. Moore married one of the students, Mabelle Symington, of Long Island, New York. After listening to...
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The staff here is great. They really do treat their residents with kindness and compassion. The building is clean and never has any weird smells when we go to visit. I would absolutely, 100% recommend...
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.
Lindsay Place is an assisted living community located in beautiful Pennsville, New Jersey. Our tree lined property is in a quiet neighborhood between the Delaware River and Kate Creeks Meadow. Resident rooms overlook lovely forest or our peaceful interior courtyard. We strive to create a festive...
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My mom just recently passed away and the care that was given to her at Columbia Cottage in Hershey was such a blessing. They didn’t just take care of her physical needs but they truly cared about her 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.
Columbia Cottage Hershey is ready to welcome you into our family of residents and dedicated Caregivers! Here, you’ll find an activities calendar full of social events, options for fitness and staying active, and even spa treatments so you and your new friends can continue to enjoy the everyday...
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My parents were firm believers that you get what you pay for. My brother and I looked at six facilities before deciding Brightview was where my mother was going. Brightview was the most expensive but the...
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.
Experience your most fulfilling life in the heart of Towson, where you’ll have easy access to restaurants, shops, the Baltimore County Public Library, and cultural events at Towson University. It’s like living in a beautiful boutique resort, but this lifestyle comes with extraordinary care from...
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My 78 y.o. mother has been dealing with cancer for the last several months and needed more care than I could provide for her myself. Pickersgill turned out to be the best solution for our family. The days...
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.
For over two centuries, Pickersgill RetirementCommunity has built a reputation for providing value, independence and security for seniors.ValueHere residents enjoy a comfortable home and high quality care at a reasonable cost. In fact, Pickersgill is the only rental, continuous care retirement...

Cost of assisted living in Unicorn, PA

The average cost of senior living in Unicorn is $5,153 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Quarryville, PA with an average of $4,462 per month.

Assisted living costs in Unicorn, PA, vs. nearby cities

Unicorn, PA
$5,153/mo
$5,378/mo

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

Unicorn, PA
$5,153/mo
U.S. national average
$4,796/mo

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

Assisted Living
$5,153/mo
$6,178/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,961/mo
Studio
$5,754/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,099/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,768/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,444/mo

Senior living costs in Unicorn 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: Unicorn, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeUnicorn, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Assisted Living$5,153/mo$4,470/mo$4,796/mo
Memory Care$6,178/mo$5,477/mo$5,557/mo
Independent Living$4,894/mo$4,363/mo$4,191/mo
Assisted Living
Unicorn, PA:$5,153/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,470/mo
U.S.:$4,796/mo
Memory Care
Unicorn, PA:$6,178/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,477/mo
U.S.:$5,557/mo
Independent Living
Unicorn, PA:$4,894/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,363/mo
U.S.:$4,191/mo
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Assisted living costs in Unicorn, PA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Unicorn 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
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Unicorn, PA$5,273/mo$5,037/mo+4.7%
Pennsylvania$5,315/mo$5,145/mo+3.3%
National$5,368/mo$5,120/mo+4.8%
Unicorn, PA
2024 average cost:$5,273/mo
2023 average cost:$5,037/mo
Percent change:+4.7%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$5,315/mo
2023 average cost:$5,145/mo
Percent change:+3.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,368/mo
2023 average cost:$5,120/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Unicorn, 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 Unicorn.

What families are saying about assisted living in Unicorn

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Integrity Esther's Place at the Park in Baltimore, MD

4.8
From the first day of admittance, until his final passing, Esther's Place delivered excellent care for my 96 yr old Brother in law who suffered from Alzheimers & other medical issues. The high level of competence, caring & attention all within a great budget.. I highly recommend Esther's Place ...
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Viva Senior Living at Bel Air

4.6
We chose this place for my mom because it is very close to where we live and we can visit a lot. They seem to provide the most value for the price, there are nicer places but they were a lot more expensive. I toured four other homes before deciding on this one for my mom.

The Villa St Elizabeth in Reading, PA

5.0
Two months ago, my mother was living by herself in a first floor apartment. Things were going pretty good for a while and it took her some time to adjust to the fact that at 72 years old, it was time to retire. She has had 2 major lung surgeries that put her in a rehabilitation hospital for ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and welcoming staff. Many reviews mention the friendly and kind demeanor of the staff at different communities, such as at Atrium Village by Cogir, where they went above and beyond to make a smooth transition for the resident and the family. At Senior Commons at Powder Mill, the staff welcomed new residents with ...
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Hygienic and well-maintained facilities. Reviews consistently highlight the cleanliness and upkeep of various communities, like Chestnut Knoll, where the facilities are described as clean and attractive, and Sunrise of Granite Run, which boasts a renovated patio and dining room. Housekeeping staff are also commended for their atten ...
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Variety of social activities. Communities offer a range of activities to keep residents engaged and active, from movie nights and museum outings to gardening classes and hiking trips, like at , {{523257}}, and .
Individualized care and attention. Residents appreciate the individualized care they receive at their communities, such as at Chestnut Ridge Wallingford, where aides go the extra mile to help residents with their daily needs, and Springfield Crossings, where staff members cater to individual preferences and abilities.
Flexible meal options. Food is a crucial aspect of community living, and several reviews mention the quality and variety of meal options offered at different communities, like , where chefs accommodate dietary restrictions, and , where residents enjoy seasonal and creative dishes.
Open communication with families. Keep families informed and involved in their loved ones' care is a priority at many communities. At , community directors hold regular meetings with senior residents and their families, both in person and virtually, to address concerns and ensure everyone is on the same page.
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Unicorn review score based on 1,517 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 1517 reviews of 283 Unicorn assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Unicorn 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

Unicorn review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Unicorn, PA283 facilities
8.5
Quarryville, PA24 facilities
7.2
Oxford, PA15 facilities

Review subcategories for Unicorn 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 1,517 reviews of 283 Unicorn assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Unicorn 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.
Unicorn, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
4.1
Care services
3.6
3.7
Staff
3.9
4.0
Meals & dining
3.5
3.6
Activities
3.6
3.6
Value for cost*
3.5
3.7
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Unicorn assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Unicorn assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Unicorn, 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 Unicorn 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 Unicorn that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Unicorn, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
61.1%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
53%
33.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.5%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.2%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
63.3%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
39.2%
30.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.9%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
58%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
55.8%
52.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Unicorn 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 Unicorn Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Unicorn, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
58.3%
51.4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
43.5%
32.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50.9%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13.1%
13.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Unicorn 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 Unicorn partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Unicorn, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
29%
27.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
51.9%
41%
No sugar
No sugar
48.8%
37.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43.5%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
30%
17.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Unicorn 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 Unicorn communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Unicorn, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
41.3%
31.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.1%
42.4%
Room service
Room service
42.4%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.4%
18.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Unicorn 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 Unicorn offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Unicorn, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
54.4%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
39.2%
31.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
39.2%
30.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.5%
49.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.3%
49.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60.1%
52.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.6%
41.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.6%
35.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.9%
38.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
56.2%
46.9%
Live performances
Live performances
55.1%
47%
Dances
Dances
38.5%
30.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.9%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.5%
46.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

State regulations for assisted living in Unicorn

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Keystone Villa at Fleetwood, Harrison House Chester County and Juniper Village at Lebanon are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Unicorn, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 325 assisted living facilities near Unicorn, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Unicorn, Pennsylvania are Keystone Villa at Fleetwood, Senior Commons at Powder Mill and The Residence at Village Greens. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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