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Assisted living costs in Unicorn average about $5,152 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 325 communities in Unicorn. Our detailed directory has 6716 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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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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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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It's a great community, very easy to communicate with. If you have questions, they'll answer them. Everyone has been nice to my loved one as far as I know. They've done a wonderful job. They're 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.
Photo of Cherry Street Guest 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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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.
Photo of Kendal At Longwood
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.
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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, 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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This is a very nice community with a very good staff. This is the best that we have ever been. The care is just excellent. We have had a bad experience and this time it has been great. Mom really is doing...
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.
Harvest View Personal Care & Woodland Heights is a senior living community located on the campus of Woodland Heights in Narvon, PA which is considered an unincorporated community in Lancaster County. Residents can enjoy getting their daily exercise and taking quiet walks, shopping in nearby...
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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
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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 Crosslands
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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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.
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.
Somerford Place shares the same beautifully landscaped campus as Somerford House, in Newark, Delaware. Again, centrally located the surrounding community offers easy access to downtown Newark, local shopping districts, Christiana Hospital and Interstate 95. Somerford Place is specifically...
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.
Photo of Shrewsbury Lutheran Retirement
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.
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The people are really great there. The staff all really friendly and they take good care of the people who live there. It was the first place that we visited and when we went in everyone was welcoming and...
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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
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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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.
Photo of Antonian
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.
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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.

Cost of assisted living in Unicorn, PA

The average cost of senior living in Unicorn is $5,152 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
$5,152/mo
$5,378/mo

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

Unicorn, PA
$5,152/mo
U.S. national average
$4,846/mo

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

Assisted Living
$5,152/mo
$6,178/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,964/mo
Studio
$5,749/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$5,152/mo$4,471/mo$4,846/mo
Memory Care$6,178/mo$5,483/mo$5,557/mo
Independent Living$4,894/mo$4,370/mo$4,190/mo
Assisted Living
Unicorn, PA:$5,152/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,471/mo
U.S.:$4,846/mo
Memory Care
Unicorn, PA:$6,178/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,483/mo
U.S.:$5,557/mo
Independent Living
Unicorn, PA:$4,894/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,370/mo
U.S.:$4,190/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.

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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

Recent reviews for assisted living in Unicorn

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 1,512 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 1512 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 1,512 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
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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%
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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%
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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%
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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%
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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%
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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

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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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