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Cost of assisted living in Dawson, PA

The average cost of senior living in Dawson is $2,657 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Vanderbilt, PA with an average of $2,593 per month.

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

Dawson, PA
$2,657/mo

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

Dawson, PA
$2,657/mo
U.S. national average
$4,612/mo

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

Assisted Living
$2,657/mo
$7,049/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,850/mo
Studio
$3,180/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,553/mo

Senior living costs in Dawson 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: Dawson, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDawson, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Assisted Living$2,657/mo$4,271/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$7,049/mo$5,453/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living$2,642/mo$4,265/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Dawson, PA:$2,657/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,271/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Dawson, PA:$7,049/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Dawson, PA:$2,642/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,265/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Assisted living costs in Dawson, PA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Dawson 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
Dawson, PA$4,720/mo$7,576/mo-37.7%
Pennsylvania$5,272/mo$5,042/mo+4.6%
National$5,236/mo$5,032/mo+4.1%
Dawson, PA
2024 average cost:$4,720/mo
2023 average cost:$7,576/mo
Percent change:-37.7%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$5,272/mo
2023 average cost:$5,042/mo
Percent change:+4.6%
National
2024 average cost:$5,236/mo
2023 average cost:$5,032/mo
Percent change:+4.1%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Dawson, 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 Dawson.

What families are saying about assisted living in Dawson

Recent reviews for assisted living in Dawson

Monarch Meadow in Uniontown, PA

4.0
They try to provide as good as care as possible. No where is a perfect place. No one is neglected. If you want 1 to 1 care your not looking in the right place. You should hire a personal care assistant just for your loved one. We picked this community because it is clean, friendly, and offers ...
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The Faidley House in Monongahela, PA

5.0
The food is good. Help with showers due my disabilities is great. Place is warm in winter, cool in summer. Best is how nice the owners and their employee daughters are to all of us.

Easy Living Estates of New Stanton in Hunker, PA

4.4
We're very pleased with the care at this community with one major issue. It's a lovely place, very clean, and the staff are friendly. However, they cannot deal with any sort of intravenous care. Any sort of IV has to be done elsewhere, which may be an issue for some residents.

Dawson assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dawson assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dawson, 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 Dawson 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 Dawson that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dawson, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
30.8%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
26.9%
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
38.5%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23.1%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
34.6%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
42.3%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Dawson 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 Dawson Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dawson, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
30.8%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
11.5%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
19.2%
42.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dawson 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 Dawson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dawson, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.7%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
11.5%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
11.5%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
7.7%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.7%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Dawson 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 Dawson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dawson, PANational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
7.7%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
3.8%
36.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dawson 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 Dawson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dawson, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
11.5%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
3.8%
31.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30.8%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
19.2%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
19.2%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
15.4%
41.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
3.8%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
19.2%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
19.2%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
3.8%
29.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
19.2%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Dawson

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

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Marquis Gardens Place, Monarch Meadow and Dunlevy Manor are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Dawson, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
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