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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Yellow Creek, PA

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The average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Pennsylvania is $5,655, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Yellow Creek area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

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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.
Imagine Living amidst 350 wooded country acres……in a community that can comfortably address your needs for the rest of your life…in a setting unlike any other you’ve ever seen.Welcome to Green Ridge Village, a continuing care retirement community offering independent and assisted living as well...
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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Deb, the administrator for "The Manor" as we lovingly call it, told me on my first visit that the staff treats the facility as their home and the residents as their family...and I have found this to be so...
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.
Michaux Manor is a senior living community located in Fayetteville, PA, which is in Franklin County and home to just over 3,000 people. Residents will enjoy this quiet area and enjoy the scenic atmosphere with its park-like settings and mountainous views, small schools and area shops where they...
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Cost of assisted living in Yellow Creek, PA

The average cost of senior living in Pennsylvania is $5,655 per month as compared to $5,830 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Pennsylvania vs. 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 state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typePennsylvaniaU.S.Cost difference
Assisted Living$5,655/mo$5,830/mo3.0% below national median
Memory Care$7,186/mo$6,999/mo2.7% above national median
Independent Living$3,724/mo$3,520/mo5.8% above national median
Assisted Living
Pennsylvania:$5,655/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:3.0% below national median
Memory Care
Pennsylvania:$7,186/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:2.7% above national median
Independent Living
Pennsylvania:$3,724/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:5.8% above national median
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Yellow Creek, 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 Yellow Creek.

What families are saying about assisted living in Yellow Creek

Recent reviews for assisted living in Yellow Creek

The Atrium, A Choice Community in Johnstown, PA

3.6
Activities only happen in the morning. I am not a morning person. We have never had an activity off location. There has never been a therapy animal visit even though I have begged for it. I can't regulate the temperature in my room. Today the heat coming out of my wall heater was 140 degrees and ...
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The Leland of Laurel Run in Waynesboro, PA

5.0
We were welcomed from the very get go and the staff are lovely. The place is very pretty, clean and happy My Mom is adjusting really well and she wishes she had done this sooner

Siemon's Heritage Personal Care Home in Somerset, PA

5.0
I could not have been more pleased. I am very happy with the facility and the care provided to my mom, I was very blessed to have chosen this community.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Welcoming and friendly staff. Many reviews mention the kindness and compassion of the staff in the communities. At Magnolias of Chambersburg and Richland Woods Assisted Living, families remark on the long-term friendships their loved ones have developed with the staff, who treat residents like family.
Varied activities for socialization. Reviews from various communities highlight the importance of social activities for residents. At Colonial Courtyard At Bedford, activities like swatter ball, church services, and crafts keep residents engaged and active. The community at Celebration Villa of Shippensburg organizes yoga and e ...
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Delicious and personalized meals. Reviews consistently praise the quality of the food and accommodations to individual dietary needs. Families at Seaton Sharpsburg Pike note that the chef prepares delicious meals, and that their loved ones are given choices to suit their preferences. At Heritage Hills Retirement Community, t ...
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Beautifully maintained facilities. Communities are described as clean, inviting, and well-decorated in various reviews. Families at Colonial Courtyard Tyrone appreciate the top-notch facilities, and Brookdale Hagerstown mentions that their loved one enjoys the smell of the food whenever they arrive. The renovated patio and di ...
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Effective communication between staff and families. Reviews express gratitude for the clear and consistent communication between staff and families. At Colonial Courtyard At Bedford, the staff keeps families informed on changes and activities, and the community director sets regular meetings with senior residents and their loved ones. The staff ...
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Skilled and attentive nursing care. Reviews for several communities highlight the importance of skilled nursing care, especially for those requiring constant attention. At Celebration Villa of Shippensburg, the well-qualified, friendly, and knowledgeable nursing staff provides care for their loved ones, ensuring their needs are ...
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Yellow Creek review score based on 132 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 132 reviews of 78 Yellow Creek assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Yellow Creek 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

Yellow Creek review score compared against nearby cities

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Review subcategories for Yellow Creek 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 132 reviews of 78 Yellow Creek assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Yellow Creek 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.
Yellow Creek, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.4
3.4
Friendliness
3.4
3.5
Care services
3.4
3.2
Staff
3.3
3.4
Meals & dining
3.0
3.1
Activities
3.0
3.1
Value for cost*
3.0
3.1
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Yellow Creek assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Yellow Creek assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Yellow Creek, 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 Yellow Creek 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 Yellow Creek that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Yellow Creek, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
42.3%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25.6%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.7%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.7%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
42.3%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
19.2%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.7%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
42.3%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
39.7%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Yellow Creek 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 Yellow Creek Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Yellow Creek, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
41%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
23.1%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
28.2%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.7%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Yellow Creek 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 Yellow Creek partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Yellow Creek, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.1%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.5%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
21.8%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.9%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21.8%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Yellow Creek 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 Yellow Creek communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Yellow Creek, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.1%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
14.1%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.4%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Yellow Creek 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 Yellow Creek offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Yellow Creek, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.8%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.9%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.7%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.2%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
32.1%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.8%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.1%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.7%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
34.6%
48%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.1%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Yellow Creek

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Colonial Courtyard At Bedford, Magnolias of Chambersburg and Colonial Courtyard Tyrone are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Yellow Creek, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 78 assisted living facilities near Yellow Creek, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Yellow Creek, Pennsylvania is Colonial Courtyard At Bedford. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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