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Assisted living costs in Upper Bern average about $6,373 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 267 communities in Upper Bern. Our detailed directory has 6504 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Reading, Lebanon and Pottsville.

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, 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.
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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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The owners and staff are very pleasant and helpful. When my parents went to see Pleasant Trees my father was very impressed with the owner's personality. Both my parents chose Pleasant Trees over another...
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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.
Pleasant Trees is located in Carbon County’s lush countryside, situated on 5 beautifully landscaped acres at the base of the Blue Mountains. Our philosophy is based on a firm belief that independence is the key to a rewarding and enjoyable life. It is the mission of Pleasant Trees to provide an...
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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.
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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Since moving my Dad to Country Meadows of Allentown, we have seen his health improve through their kind and compassionate care. The Connections Memory Support area focuses on comprehensive care and...
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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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.
Turn Retirement Dreams into a RealityLocated in heart of Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley is a community filled with activity and connections, providing countless ways to lead a healthy, fulfilling lifestyle. Life at our community offers generous opportunities to enjoy friendships, improve your...
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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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Photo of Riverstone Manor
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 Davis Manor 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.
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Our loved one receives good care here and really likes it. She says there's no place like home, but this is a nice place to be if she can't be at home. Because it's smaller, you get a little more...
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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.
Distinctive personal care in a warm family environment staffed by competent and knowledgeable caregivers. ?Established in 1994 ?Centrally located ?Licensed by the State of Pennsylvania ?Twenty-four-hour management by licensed staff ?Respite/Short Term 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.
Weston Senior Living Center at EmmausWeston Senior Living Center at Emmaus is a senior living community located in Emmaus, PA, in Lehigh County and home to just over 11,000 people. Emmaus was voted one of the top 100 Best Places to Live by Money magazine and residents will enjoy the small town...
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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.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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I really enjoyed visiting my mom. The people were so sweet and kind. I think the rate was very reasonable. The facility is beautiful and very clean.
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.
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Even though the building is about 20 years old, when you first walk in you would think it was built last year! The place is immaculate. The woman who works there is great. They have a good amount of...
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.
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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, 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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Overall things have gone very well with The Laurels. They really impressed us during the tour, their presentation was excellent. The staff have all been very friendly and helpful and we had no problems at...
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.
The Laurels Senior Living CommunityThe Laurels Senior Living Community is a senior living community located in Hazleton, PA, in Luzerne County. Hazleton is a small city with about 25,000 people. Residents will enjoy scenic city views and plenty of exercise with lots of parks, stores, shops and...
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
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, 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.

Cost of assisted living in Upper Bern, PA

The average cost of senior living in Upper Bern is $6,373 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pottsville, PA with an average of $4,193 per month.

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

Upper Bern, PA
$6,373/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Upper Bern, PA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$6,373/mo
$7,261/mo

Assisted living costs in Upper Bern, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,331/mo
Studio
$4,985/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,369/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,091/mo

Senior living costs in Upper Bern 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: Upper Bern, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeUpper Bern, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Assisted Living$6,373/mo$5,655/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,261/mo$7,186/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$3,949/mo$3,724/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Upper Bern, PA:$6,373/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,655/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Upper Bern, PA:$7,261/mo
Pennsylvania:$7,186/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Upper Bern, PA:$3,949/mo
Pennsylvania:$3,724/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Upper Bern, PA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Upper Bern 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
Upper Bern, PA$5,418/mo$5,304/mo+2.2%
Pennsylvania$5,351/mo$5,208/mo+2.8%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
Upper Bern, PA
2024 average cost:$5,418/mo
2023 average cost:$5,304/mo
Percent change:+2.2%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$5,351/mo
2023 average cost:$5,208/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
National
2024 average cost:$5,510/mo
2023 average cost:$5,285/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Upper Bern, 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 Upper Bern.

What families are saying about assisted living in Upper Bern

Recent reviews for assisted living in Upper Bern

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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Simpson Meadows in Downingtown, PA

3.9
I can't recommend the community due to the way we exited the community. We had multiple attempts to reconcile a balance due and it was never resolved and we never heard back on a resolution to this.

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.

Upper Bern review score based on 1,460 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 1460 reviews of 267 Upper Bern assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Upper Bern 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

Upper Bern review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Upper Bern, PA267 facilities
8.3
Allentown, PA339 facilities
8.7
Lebanon, PA212 facilities

Review subcategories for Upper Bern 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 1,460 reviews of 267 Upper Bern assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Upper Bern 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.
Upper Bern, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.3
3.4
Friendliness
3.4
3.5
Care services
3.1
3.2
Staff
3.3
3.4
Meals & dining
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Activities
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Upper Bern assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Upper Bern assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Upper Bern, 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 Upper Bern 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 Upper Bern that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Upper Bern, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
55.1%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
46.8%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.1%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.9%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
58.4%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
38.6%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.5%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
53.9%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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53%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Upper Bern 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 Upper Bern Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Upper Bern, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50.9%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
34.5%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
39%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Upper Bern 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 Upper Bern partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Upper Bern, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.2%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.1%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
43.4%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
41.2%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
28.1%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Upper Bern 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 Upper Bern communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Upper Bern, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
35.6%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
36%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.5%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Upper Bern 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 Upper Bern offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Upper Bern, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
45.7%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.8%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.2%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.6%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50.9%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.7%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.6%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.2%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.5%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
49.4%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
49.8%
48%
Dances
Dances
32.2%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.5%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48.3%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Upper Bern

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

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Chestnut Knoll, Keystone Villa at Fleetwood and Juniper Village at Lebanon are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Upper Bern, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 267 assisted living facilities near Upper Bern, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Upper Bern, Pennsylvania are Keystone Villa at Fleetwood, Juniper Village at Lebanon and Morningside House of Collegeville. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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