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The staff are very conscientious. They are proactive and will notify me with any changes or concerns. They will notify me of any equipment needs. My Dad enjoys the food and going to the dining room to eat....
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.
Follow your heart to Whispering Pines Village, where desired amenities and convenient services give our residents a sense of home the minute they arrive. Our Independent Living and Assisted Living community in Columbiana, OH offers a relaxed atmosphere of warmth and caring in the “City with the...
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I would rate each category with a 5. Everyone was professional and extremely caring and worked so well with Gateway Hospice. This hospice was recommended through Celebration and couldn't have been any...
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.
We are accepting new residents and are doing whatever possible and appropriate, to help residents and families in need. We will do all we can to help those who are in need of our services now and always.We are now offering Virtual Tours of our communities via Skype, Zoom and Google Duo. If you’re...
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Great facility. Food is excellent. Staff is very friendly. They always have some kind of activities for them to do. Room sizes are very nice and accommodating.
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.
Franciscan Manor, Beaver County's premier personal care community, is reminiscent of the charm and character of a bygone era. Nestled in an area known for its innovation, our community features a fresh approach to personal care. We offer activities and programs that promote total wellness, and...
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Our Dad lived at Lakeview, Darlington and our entire family couldn't have been more pleased with this facility. The entire staff was incredibly caring and compassionate. Every employee made him and our...
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.
Lakeview Personal Care Community offers accommodations for those who may require assistance in their daily living activities. Spacious private suites, a new lakeside boardwalk, and pavilion to enjoy the full beauty of the property, private upper-level deck and patio overlooking the pond., The...
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Before my mom died & was on hospice, they ran out of morphine despite ordering it. The meals and dining service was okay, nice atmosphere. They do allow flower pots. When it comes to the value for cost the...
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.
Northview Estates is an assisted living facility in Ellwood City, PA. Northview Estates offers activities at their location for residents. These activities generally allow residents to maintain healthy lifestyles by encouraging movement and socializing with their peers. Being able to chat with...
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Cambridge Pointe has been a wonderful experience so far, all of the staff member are so friendly and very caring towards our loved one. Based on the experience we have had so far we would recommend them to...
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.
Personal care gets more challenging with age. At Cambridge Retirement Living, residents get everything they need to live well. Private accommodations, round-the-clock support, medication management, meals, utilities, housekeeping, and a full schedule of activities are all included, and there are...
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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
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.
Every day, Cambridge Falls Personal Care and Memory Care residents take part in activities that are designed to keep them happy and healthy. The community’s recreation schedule includes games, holiday celebrations, movies, and outings; there’s always an opportunity for residents to socialize and...
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.
Smith's Personal Care Home is a personal care home community in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania.For more detailed information about amenities, features and services, or to schedule an appointment, please call (866) 344-4946.
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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.
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.

Cost of assisted living in Darlington, PA

The average cost of senior living in Darlington is $5,886 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bessemer, PA with an average of $3,411 per month.

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

Darlington, PA
$5,886/mo

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

Darlington, PA
$5,886/mo
U.S. national average
$4,612/mo

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

Assisted Living
$5,886/mo
$5,758/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,258/mo
Studio
$4,518/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,100/mo

Senior living costs in Darlington 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: Darlington, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDarlington, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Assisted Living$5,886/mo$4,271/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$5,758/mo$5,453/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living$4,905/mo$4,265/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Darlington, PA:$5,886/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,271/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Darlington, PA:$5,758/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Darlington, PA:$4,905/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,265/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Assisted living costs in Darlington, PA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Darlington 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
Darlington, PA$4,987/mo$4,886/mo+2.1%
Pennsylvania$5,252/mo$4,923/mo+6.7%
National$5,200/mo$4,877/mo+6.6%
Darlington, PA
2024 average cost:$4,987/mo
2023 average cost:$4,886/mo
Percent change:+2.1%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$5,252/mo
2023 average cost:$4,923/mo
Percent change:+6.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,200/mo
2023 average cost:$4,877/mo
Percent change:+6.6%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Darlington, 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 Darlington.

What families are saying about assisted living in Darlington

Recent reviews for assisted living in Darlington

The Waters of Wexford in Warrendale, PA

4.1
It's expensivve but worth it. It is a very nice community and the staff is very friendly. Overall, it has been a goed experience.

Rhodes Estates in New Castle, PA

4.0
The staff here is great and very informative. My loved on is getting around great. My loved one did express that she felt that there were not enough people that were on her level and that she could talk to. The activities director suggested that my loved one get involved with some of the ...
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Carriage Manor in New Castle, PA

5.0
My family was very impressed with how clean the home was when we first toured it. Did not see any paint chips, the furniture all very nice etc Our mother has only been in the home for 2 1/2 weeks so far and have not really witnessed any of the activities, one day when I stopped in they had ...
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Darlington review score based on 37 family reviews

5.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 37 reviews of 11 Darlington assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Darlington 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

Darlington review score compared against nearby cities

5.9
Darlington, PA11 facilities
6.8
Enon Valley, PA10 facilities
5.9
New Galilee, PA16 facilities

Review subcategories for Darlington 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 37 reviews of 11 Darlington assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Darlington 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.
Darlington, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.2
Care services
3.6
3.8
Staff
3.9
4.1
Meals & dining
3.8
3.7
Activities
3.9
3.7
Value for cost*
3.5
3.8
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Darlington assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Darlington assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Darlington, 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 Darlington 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 Darlington that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Darlington, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
63.6%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
63.6%
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
72.7%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
54.5%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
72.7%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
63.6%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Darlington 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 Darlington Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Darlington, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
63.6%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
36.4%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
54.5%
42.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Darlington 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 Darlington partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Darlington, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.1%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.4%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
27.3%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.3%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.2%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Darlington 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 Darlington communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Darlington, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.2%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.3%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
18.2%
36.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Darlington 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 Darlington offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Darlington, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
36.4%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
54.5%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
45.5%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
72.7%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.5%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.6%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.5%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.3%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.5%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
54.5%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
18.2%
29.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.5%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Darlington

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