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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.
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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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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Fern Wood ManorFern Wood Manor is a senior living community located in Sweet Valley, PA, in Luzerne County, which is considered an unincorporated community. In this small town, residents who enjoy getting out for nature walks and getting in their daily exercise. They can also do their shopping...
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.
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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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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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Greenbriar is a 37 bed Adult Home located in Homer, NY. We have been in business for 35 years. Our facility is licensed by the state of New York. We provide medication management, supervision of diets, we assist with bathing, dressing and all other activities of daily living. We also do laudry...
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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.

Cost of assisted living in Saint Joseph, PA

The average cost of senior living in Saint Joseph is $3,261 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Albany, PA with an average of $1,550 per month.

Assisted living costs in Saint Joseph, PA, vs. nearby cities

Saint Joseph, PA
$3,261/mo

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

Saint Joseph, PA
$3,261/mo
U.S. national average
$4,612/mo

Assisted living costs in Saint Joseph, PA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,261/mo
$5,197/mo

Assisted living costs in Saint Joseph, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,049/mo
Studio
$4,795/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,480/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,839/mo

Senior living costs in Saint Joseph 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: Saint Joseph, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSaint Joseph, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,261/mo$4,271/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$5,197/mo$5,453/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living$3,017/mo$4,265/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Saint Joseph, PA:$3,261/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,271/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Saint Joseph, PA:$5,197/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Saint Joseph, PA:$3,017/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,265/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Assisted living costs in Saint Joseph, PA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Saint Joseph 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
Saint Joseph, PA$4,265/mo$3,940/mo+8.2%
Pennsylvania$5,315/mo$5,145/mo+3.3%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Saint Joseph, PA
2024 average cost:$4,265/mo
2023 average cost:$3,940/mo
Percent change:+8.2%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$5,315/mo
2023 average cost:$5,145/mo
Percent change:+3.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Saint Joseph, 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 Saint Joseph.

What families are saying about assisted living in Saint Joseph

Recent reviews for assisted living in Saint Joseph

Star Hill Rest Home in Harveys Lake, PA

4.5
My mom has been there for years she has always been treated like family I would recommend this personal care home to anyone

Highland Park Senior Living in Wilkes-Barre Township, PA

4.0
My mother is in the memory care portion of this community. So far everything is working out pretty well. I feel she is, and in good hands. They have a good staff, and they are very friendly when I visit. They provide nice meals for the residents. They could offer more activities in the memory ...
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Serenity Care Wyoming

5.0
I would definitely recommend the place. I want to thank A Place For Mom for helping me. I was so mixed up and didn't no what to do for my cousin. He couldn't go back to his house and my husband suggested I call you. I just want to thank you all for your kindness, and patience.

Saint Joseph review score based on 138 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 138 reviews of 75 Saint Joseph assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Saint Joseph 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

Saint Joseph review score compared against nearby cities

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Saint Joseph, PA75 facilities
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Friendsville, PA88 facilities
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Review subcategories for Saint Joseph 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 138 reviews of 75 Saint Joseph assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Saint Joseph 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
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
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4.2
Care services
3.9
3.8
Staff
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4.0
Meals & dining
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3.7
Activities
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Value for cost*
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Saint Joseph assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Saint Joseph assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Saint Joseph, 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 Saint Joseph 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 Saint Joseph that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Saint Joseph, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
29.3%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
18.7%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.7%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.7%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
37.3%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.7%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
32%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
34.7%
54.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Saint Joseph 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 Saint Joseph Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Saint Joseph, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
29.3%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
10.7%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
24%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
6.7%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Saint Joseph 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 Saint Joseph partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Saint Joseph, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.3%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
24%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.7%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Saint Joseph 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 Saint Joseph communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Saint Joseph, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
8%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
18.7%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
12%
36.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Saint Joseph 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 Saint Joseph offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Saint Joseph, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
25.3%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.3%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
29.3%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
29.3%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30.7%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
14.7%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
13.3%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
13.3%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
26.7%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
28%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
12%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
26.7%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Saint Joseph

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 Saint Joseph protect seniors.
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The Gardens of Green Ridge, Brookdale Castle Gardens and Willowbrook Place are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Saint Joseph, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 89 assisted living facilities near Saint Joseph, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Saint Joseph, Pennsylvania is Brookdale Castle Gardens. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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