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Our mother has been at Heritage Grove at Indiana for about a month. Like most older people, our mother didn't want to leave her home. Everyone we have met has been very nice and welcoming. The nursing staff,...
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.
Indiana Square is a community that offers assisted living and memory care services in Indiana, Pennsylvania. We understand every seniors' needs are different, and thanks to experienced caregivers, those needs can be met through individualized care plans. Round-the-clock compassionate caregivers...
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The Moorhead place in Indiana pa is in need of a program director. Since [name removed] left the moral of the residents is very low. She was the best and since she left as of right now I would not really...
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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.
Moorehead Place is located on the west edge of the small town of Indiana, Pennsylvania. We are two miles east of White Woods Nature Center and about a mile north of Indiana Mall. Our community offers individualized care in a warm and engaging environment. Residents enjoy many activities with us,...
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A huge thank you to [name removed]. If everyone was this kind it would be so much easier to handle life. Forever grateful for the extra hugs when I needed them most. Thank you [name removed] 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.
At St. Andrew's Village, you have the flexibility to create your own experience. All of our senior living services are available as you need them— Personal Care Services may be exactly what you are looking for. As Indiana, PA's only Continuing Care Retirement Community, we go beyond...
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My sister seems to be adapting well to her new residence here. We’re very happy with the facility overall. I’m particularly impressed with the administrator and the owner. They’re both very competent,...
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The dining room is clean. If you need to place your loved one in a place, this is worth the money. My loved one is in a private room, the staff take care of the meals, my loved's one laundry, and...
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.
Country Manor Assisted living is situated in the borough on the east bank of the Allegheny River, in beautiful Kittanning, Pennsylvania. Our Senior community is second to none at providing the best quality care for your loved one. Here at Country Manor we recognize the importance and emotions...
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During reading the information given in this page, some of the information is incorrect, this place is pet friendly as long as said pet is up to date on vaccinations and or has a veterinarian. To help keep...
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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.
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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.
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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
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.
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.
Bash's Personal Care HomeBash’s Personal Care Home is a senior living community located in historic Commodore, PA, in Indiana County with a population of just over 300 people. Residents will enjoy taking their nature walks to get exercise, and stretching their legs as the area has scenic views...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
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.

Cost of assisted living in Elkin, PA

The average cost of senior living in Elkin is $2,968 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Worthville, PA with an average of $2,209 per month.

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

Elkin, PA
$2,968/mo
$2,926/mo

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

Elkin, PA
$2,968/mo
U.S. national average
$4,612/mo

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

Assisted Living
$2,968/mo
$4,346/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,967/mo
Studio
$4,784/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,920/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,000/mo

Senior living costs in Elkin 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: Elkin, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeElkin, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Assisted Living$2,968/mo$4,271/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$4,346/mo$5,453/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living$2,758/mo$4,265/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Elkin, PA:$2,968/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,271/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Elkin, PA:$4,346/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Elkin, PA:$2,758/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,265/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Assisted living costs in Elkin, PA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Elkin 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
Elkin, PA$6,219/mo$4,485/mo+38.7%
Pennsylvania$4,616/mo$4,454/mo+3.6%
National$4,603/mo$4,533/mo+1.5%
Elkin, PA
2024 average cost:$6,219/mo
2023 average cost:$4,485/mo
Percent change:+38.7%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$4,616/mo
2023 average cost:$4,454/mo
Percent change:+3.6%
National
2024 average cost:$4,603/mo
2023 average cost:$4,533/mo
Percent change:+1.5%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Elkin, 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 Elkin.

What families are saying about assisted living in Elkin

Recent reviews for assisted living in Elkin

The Fountains at Indiana

4.5
Bight and Beautiful building. Staff were pleasant and knowledgeable.

Moorehead Place in Indiana, PA

4.9
I recently needed a place to continue to recuperate after an accident and before I was ready to be home on my own. The staff was very accommodating , I had access to o.t. and p.t. therapy and I had a private room and bath. The place is well maintained and clean. There is a dining room, a ...
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Heritage Grove at Indiana

5.0
Everyone has been very helpful answering questions. Talk with my mom. My mother seems happier being there. She been going to therapy and has improved with walking. She said she really liked the food and actually goes out to eat with everyone. Noticed the other residents there too are nice her ...
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Elkin review score based on 32 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 32 reviews of 17 Elkin assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Elkin 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

Elkin review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Elkin, PA17 facilities
8.8
Plumville, PA18 facilities
8.8
Marion Center, PA17 facilities

Review subcategories for Elkin 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 32 reviews of 17 Elkin assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Elkin 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.
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Cleanliness
4.5
4.1
Friendliness
4.5
4.2
Care services
4.0
3.8
Staff
4.5
4.1
Meals & dining
4.1
3.7
Activities
4.2
3.7
Value for cost*
4.1
3.8
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Elkin assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elkin assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elkin, 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 Elkin 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 Elkin that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
35.3%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
35.3%
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
35.3%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
11.8%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
29.4%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
35.3%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Elkin 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 Elkin Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Elkin, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
35.3%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
17.6%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
11.8%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
5.9%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Elkin 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 Elkin partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Elkin, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.8%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.4%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
23.5%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.8%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.8%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Elkin 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 Elkin communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Elkin, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
5.9%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
17.6%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
11.8%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.9%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Elkin 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 Elkin offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Elkin, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
23.5%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.8%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
5.9%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
23.5%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
29.4%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
17.6%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.5%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.8%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
11.8%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
23.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
29.4%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
5.9%
29.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
23.5%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Elkin

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 Elkin protect seniors.
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