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Assisted living costs in Wakefield average about $5,183 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 314 communities in Wakefield. Our detailed directory has 6562 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, 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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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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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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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
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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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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
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.
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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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Photo of Shrewsbury Lutheran Retirement
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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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.
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...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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
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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.
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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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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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...
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.
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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My brother and I toured a number of places when we were searching for a new home for our parents. Although Mom died before we could implement the move, we followed through with moving Dad into the Maryland...
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.

Cost of assisted living in Wakefield, PA

The average cost of senior living in Wakefield is $5,183 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Red Lion, PA with an average of $4,435 per month.

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

Wakefield, PA
$5,183/mo
$4,946/mo

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

Wakefield, PA
$5,183/mo
U.S. national average
$4,781/mo

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

Assisted Living
$5,183/mo
$6,006/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,865/mo
Studio
$5,659/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,011/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,630/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,008/mo

Senior living costs in Wakefield 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: Wakefield, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWakefield, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Assisted Living$5,183/mo$4,444/mo$4,781/mo
Memory Care$6,006/mo$5,446/mo$5,538/mo
Independent Living$4,003/mo$4,348/mo$4,187/mo
Assisted Living
Wakefield, PA:$5,183/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,444/mo
U.S.:$4,781/mo
Memory Care
Wakefield, PA:$6,006/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,446/mo
U.S.:$5,538/mo
Independent Living
Wakefield, PA:$4,003/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,348/mo
U.S.:$4,187/mo
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Assisted living costs in Wakefield, PA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Wakefield 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
Wakefield, PA$5,259/mo$5,031/mo+4.5%
Pennsylvania$5,315/mo$5,145/mo+3.3%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Wakefield, PA
2024 average cost:$5,259/mo
2023 average cost:$5,031/mo
Percent change:+4.5%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$5,315/mo
2023 average cost:$5,145/mo
Percent change:+3.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Wakefield, 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 Wakefield.

What families are saying about assisted living in Wakefield

Recent reviews for assisted living in Wakefield

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

Friendly and helpful staff. Residents and their families consistently praise the kindness and attentiveness of the staff at various communities. For example, at Keystone Villa at Douglassville Personal Care, the staff went above and beyond to care for a resident, accommodating her picky food preferences and ensuring she ...
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Variety of activities that cater to diverse interests. Reviews highlight the wide range of activities available at different communities, from movie nights and outings to arts and crafts sessions and gardening classes. For example, at Wellington at Hershey's Mill, residents enjoy a variety of activities every day, ensuring there is always somethin ...
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Well-maintained living spaces and facilities. The cleanliness and upkeep of communities is often a major factor in residents' satisfaction. At Lighthouse Senior Living at Rose Manor LLC for Ellicott City, the facility is kept spotless, with regular cleaning and maintenance. At Juniper Village at Lebanon, residents appreciate the attract ...
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Individualized care for unique needs. Families express gratitude for the accommodating nature of caregivers at various communities. For instance, at Viva Senior Living At Harrisburg, the staff made adjustments to meet a resident's specific care needs, helping her feel safe and secure. At Truewood by Merrill, Glen Riddle, the sta ...
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Access to necessary health care services. Residents and their families appreciate having access to various health care services within their community. For example, at Chestnut Ridge Wallingford, the availability of on-site hospice care provided peace of mind and ensured that a loved one received the appropriate care when needed. At ...
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Delicious and accommodating meals. Throughout the reviews, quality food and accommodating meal options stand out as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction. At Autumn House East, the staff catered to a resident's specific food preferences, making mealtimes an enjoyable experience. At Traditions of Hershey, residents ...
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Wakefield review score based on 1,504 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 1504 reviews of 276 Wakefield assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Wakefield 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

Wakefield review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Wakefield, PA276 facilities
8.5
Quarryville, PA24 facilities
7.8
Delta, PA11 facilities

Review subcategories for Wakefield 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 1,504 reviews of 276 Wakefield assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Wakefield 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.
Wakefield, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.2
Care services
3.6
3.8
Staff
3.9
4.0
Meals & dining
3.5
3.7
Activities
3.6
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.7
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Wakefield assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wakefield assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wakefield, 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 Wakefield 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 Wakefield that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Wakefield, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
63%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
55.1%
33.8%
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
65.2%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
40.6%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.8%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60.1%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
57.6%
52.4%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Wakefield 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 Wakefield Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Wakefield, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60.5%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
44.2%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
52.2%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13.8%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wakefield 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 Wakefield partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wakefield, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30.4%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
52.9%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
49.6%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.6%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
30.8%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Wakefield 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 Wakefield communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wakefield, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
43.1%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
49.6%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
43.5%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.9%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wakefield 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 Wakefield offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wakefield, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
55.8%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40.2%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40.2%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
56.2%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60.1%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.6%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.2%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
47.1%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
47.5%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
58%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
56.9%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
39.1%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.6%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.2%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Wakefield

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 Wakefield 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 Wakefield, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 314 assisted living facilities near Wakefield, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Wakefield, Pennsylvania are Keystone Villa at Fleetwood, Senior Commons at Powder Mill and Traditions of Hershey. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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