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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.
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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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Our mom was a resident at the Villa at the lake from [dates removed]. I wanted to write this review to help other family members with their decisions that they may have to make in the future for their loved...
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.
At Villa at the Lake, A Randall Residence, we take pride in providing quality senior care with respect and friendship. We recognize that each resident wants independence while receiving just the care they need. You will find that our smiling caregivers listen compassionately to concerns and...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
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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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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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The staff is very friendly, and their concern for the residence is great. The community is kept neat and clean and I like food and the variety they offer. I would definitely recommend this community to...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
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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, 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.
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.
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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.
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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
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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, 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.
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
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.
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Home 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.
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
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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
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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.

Cost of assisted living in Hickernell, PA

The average cost of senior living in Hickernell is $3,875 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cochranton, PA with an average of $3,582 per month.

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

Hickernell, PA
$3,875/mo

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

Hickernell, PA
$3,875/mo
U.S. national average
$4,612/mo

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

Assisted Living
$3,875/mo
$5,016/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,421/mo
Studio
$4,353/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,493/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,500/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,500/mo

Senior living costs in Hickernell 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: Hickernell, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHickernell, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,875/mo$4,271/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$5,016/mo$5,453/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living$2,747/mo$4,265/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Hickernell, PA:$3,875/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,271/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Hickernell, PA:$5,016/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Hickernell, PA:$2,747/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,265/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Assisted living costs in Hickernell, PA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Hickernell 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.

Hickernell, PAPA stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Hickernell, PA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Hickernell 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
Hickernell, PA$5,603/mo$5,983/mo-6.4%
Pennsylvania$5,275/mo$5,008/mo+5.3%
National$5,262/mo$4,976/mo+5.7%
Hickernell, PA
2024 average cost:$5,603/mo
2023 average cost:$5,983/mo
Percent change:-6.4%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$5,275/mo
2023 average cost:$5,008/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,262/mo
2023 average cost:$4,976/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Hickernell, 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 Hickernell.

What families are saying about assisted living in Hickernell

Recent reviews for assisted living in Hickernell

Villa At the Lake in Conneaut, OH

5.0
I attending the Mothers Day tea at the Villa and it was excellent! They had great food and the staff was great!! Thank you so much for the wonderful time.

The Shenango Inn in Sharon, PA

4.0
This community is an old hotel that they have converted into a senior community. The staff have been helpful, encouraging and understanding. The residents are friendly. Mom has not complained about the food. They have a nice outdoor porch for the residents to enjoy. This is a relaxed community ...
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Greystone Country Estates in Fredonia, PA

4.9
The admission process was efficient and explained so well that I had no questions. They kept me informed of how my mother was doing. She was always dressed nice and her hygiene needs were met. The staff was so kind to her and very friendly. The food was good and the macaroni and cheese was ...
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Hickernell review score based on 96 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 96 reviews of 66 Hickernell assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Hickernell 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

Hickernell review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Hickernell, PA66 facilities
9.3
Springboro, PA14 facilities
8.0
Conneautville, PA98 facilities

Review subcategories for Hickernell 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 96 reviews of 66 Hickernell assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Hickernell 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.
Hickernell, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.1
Friendliness
4.5
4.2
Care services
4.2
3.8
Staff
4.4
4.1
Meals & dining
4.2
3.7
Activities
4.0
3.7
Value for cost*
4.1
3.8
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Hickernell assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Hickernell assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Hickernell, 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 Hickernell 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 Hickernell that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Hickernell, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
45.5%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
22.7%
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
48.5%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.8%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.5%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
42.4%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
47%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Hickernell 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 Hickernell Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Hickernell, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
40.9%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
16.7%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
24.2%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
6.1%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Hickernell 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 Hickernell partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Hickernell, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19.7%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34.8%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
31.8%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.3%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.1%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Hickernell 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 Hickernell communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Hickernell, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
21.2%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.6%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Hickernell 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 Hickernell offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Hickernell, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
34.8%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.3%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19.7%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.9%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.9%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40.9%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.8%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25.8%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25.8%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.9%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
37.9%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
18.2%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10.6%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.9%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Hickernell

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 Hickernell protect seniors.
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The Residence at Presque Isle Bay, Westlake Woods and Juniper Village at Meadville are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Hickernell, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
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