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Photo of Juniper Village at Brookline Senior Living
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My parent has had a very good experience at Juniper Village at Brookline. The only recommendation would be to have a more thorough orientation upon becoming a resident. There are a lot of options and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Juniper Village at Brookline Senior Living is a senior living community located in State Collage, PA. State College is a municipality located in Centre County and home to about 42,000 people in a bustling college town that's a mix of University of Pennsylvania students and local residents. Ranked...
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Not enough employees to take care of my brother. The employees were stretched too thin and there was not much interaction with patients...just conversation would have helped. We were only there for the...
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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Interaction with residents most important. Communication and respect. Nice size rooms for sleeping , big enough to have company. Love the activities and posting to allow family to know, really enjoy pictures...
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.
Welcome to Foxdale Village Neighborhoods of Care For over 20 years, Foxdale Village has built a solid foundation rooted in tradition and a strong sense of community. With a neighborhood atmosphere surrounded by the natural beauty of central Pennsylvania, Foxdale is a place unlike any other. Our...
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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, 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, 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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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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Cost of assisted living in Big Spring, PA

The average cost of senior living in Big Spring is $5,252 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include South Renovo, PA with an average of $2,336 per month.

Assisted living costs in Big Spring, PA, vs. nearby cities

Big Spring, PA
$5,252/mo
$5,252/mo

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

Big Spring, PA
$5,252/mo
U.S. national average
$4,612/mo

Assisted living costs in Big Spring, PA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,252/mo
$5,539/mo

Assisted living costs in Big Spring, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,337/mo
Studio
$6,456/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,199/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,265/mo

Senior living costs in Big Spring 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: Big Spring, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBig Spring, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Assisted Living$5,252/mo$4,271/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$5,539/mo$5,453/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living$3,296/mo$4,265/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Big Spring, PA:$5,252/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,271/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Big Spring, PA:$5,539/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Big Spring, PA:$3,296/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,265/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Assisted living costs in Big Spring, PA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Big Spring 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
Big Spring, PA$6,759/mo$5,587/mo+21.0%
Pennsylvania$4,545/mo$4,467/mo+1.7%
National$4,573/mo$4,529/mo+1.0%
Big Spring, PA
2024 average cost:$6,759/mo
2023 average cost:$5,587/mo
Percent change:+21.0%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$4,545/mo
2023 average cost:$4,467/mo
Percent change:+1.7%
National
2024 average cost:$4,573/mo
2023 average cost:$4,529/mo
Percent change:+1.0%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Big Spring, 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 Big Spring.

What families are saying about assisted living in Big Spring

Recent reviews for assisted living in Big Spring

Celebration Villa of Nittany Valley in State College, PA

4.0
We had a rough start adjusting & they seemed to get lost/forgotten by the busy staff. But I stayed an advocate for them to get them the needed attention that they were not always willing to ask for. Most of the staff is very friendly & they work hard. The activities director is amazing. She ...
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Harmony at State College

4.1
It's a lovely facility, and the people have been very nice. They do not have the menu selections they portray, and the follow up by administration has not been great. They seem to be whet-staffed in many areas. Overall, we are happy with our decision, and in comparison to other facilities on the ...
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Juniper Village at Brookline Senior Living in State College, PA

3.9
Overall experience. 4 for assisted living, 2 for skilled nursing. Juniper's skilled nursing facility is in need of a major cosmetic overhaul. It is very dark and dingy, compared to the assisted living side, which is very bright and cheerful. Cleanliness. 3 for assisted living, 2 for skilled ...
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Big Spring assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Big Spring assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Big Spring, 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 Big Spring 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 Big Spring that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Big Spring, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
55.6%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
55.6%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
55.6%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
11.1%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
44.4%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
44.4%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Big Spring 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 Big Spring Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Big Spring, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
11.1%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
11.1%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
22.2%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.1%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Big Spring 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 Big Spring partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Big Spring, PANational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
11.1%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
11.1%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.2%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
33.3%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Big Spring 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 Big Spring communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Big Spring, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.1%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
11.1%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
44.4%
36.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Big Spring 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 Big Spring offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Big Spring, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
44.4%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.1%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
44.4%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
22.2%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.4%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.6%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.4%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44.4%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.4%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.4%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
44.4%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
44.4%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.1%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.4%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Big Spring

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

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Juniper Village at Brookline Senior Living, Wynwood House At State College and Wynwood House at Penns Valley are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Big Spring, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
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