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The initial experience at Richland Woods with my mother residing in a studio apartment and my father who was visiting daily did have a rocky start on the nursing front. In short from providing lengthy...
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.
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After touring several options, we chose Heritage Ridge for my mom’s independent living, and it’s been the best decision we’ve made. The community is warm, vibrant, and beautifully maintained, offering the...
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.
The senior living community of Heritage Ridge Senior Living at Johnstown, formerly the Lutheran Home at Johnstown, has been a part of the Westmont community and Johnstown area since 1960.Our continuing care facility offers Independent living, Personal Care, and Skilled Nursing. Aging in place...
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The staff are friendly and helpful. The food seems really well made and they have a really nice kitchen. The residents all seem pretty content and the cost is unbeatable. It seems more like a communal...
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.
Situated in Johnstown, Pennsylvania Harmony House Manor senior living community is a haven of peace and tranquility. It is located in a safe area that is ideal for seniors. It is also located near Conemaugh Valley Memorial Hospital which is a top notch hospital in Pennsylvania. The residents...
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My mom was no longer able to safety stay at home by herself. We toured a few assisted living facilities and found Westmont Woods to be a good fit. The staff is friendly and helpful. When I have questions....
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.
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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.
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My mother has bee in Rosewood Personal Care for a little over a year now. The staff are all very attentive to the needs of the residents and are also there to answer any questions the family may have. 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.
Rosewood Assisted Living Community is the area's leader in quality personal care. Our spacious suites (both private and semi-private) are well appointed, and designed to convey a home-like feel. Each suite has a private bathroom, and is fully furnished. Cable television and local telephone...
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The staff members were all very friendly, and the care services were also good. Prior to covid we would be invited to dinners, one time we went for Christmas dinner. We would recommend this community to...
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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Cost of assisted living in Shade, PA

The average cost of senior living in Shade is $3,152 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Benson, PA with an average of $2,945 per month.

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

Shade, PA
$3,152/mo

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

Shade, PA
$3,152/mo
U.S. national average
$4,612/mo

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

Assisted Living
$3,152/mo
$4,491/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,015/mo
Studio
$4,246/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,674/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,800/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$1,000/mo

Senior living costs in Shade 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: Shade, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShade, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,152/mo$4,271/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$4,491/mo$5,453/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living$2,629/mo$4,265/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Shade, PA:$3,152/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,271/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Shade, PA:$4,491/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Shade, PA:$2,629/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,265/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Assisted living costs in Shade, PA, over time

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

Shade, PAPA stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Shade, PA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Shade 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
Shade, PA$3,199/mo$1,737/mo+84.2%
Pennsylvania$4,773/mo$4,517/mo+5.7%
National$4,751/mo$4,555/mo+4.3%
Shade, PA
2024 average cost:$3,199/mo
2023 average cost:$1,737/mo
Percent change:+84.2%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$4,773/mo
2023 average cost:$4,517/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
National
2024 average cost:$4,751/mo
2023 average cost:$4,555/mo
Percent change:+4.3%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Shade, 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 Shade.

What families are saying about assisted living in Shade

Recent reviews for assisted living in Shade

The Atrium, A Choice Community in Johnstown, PA

3.6
Activities only happen in the morning. I am not a morning person. We have never had an activity off location. There has never been a therapy animal visit even though I have begged for it. I can't regulate the temperature in my room. Today the heat coming out of my wall heater was 140 degrees and ...
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Harmony House Manor in Johnstown, PA

2.8
My loved one is currently a resident at Harmony House Manor. There is minimal staff at this facility. When I visit, I rarely actually see or talk to any employees. I have actually had NO communication with the staff, except for when someone happens to be delivering food. My loved one says that ...
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Siemon's Heritage Personal Care Home in Somerset, PA

5.0
I could not have been more pleased. I am very happy with the facility and the care provided to my mom, I was very blessed to have chosen this community.

Shade review score based on 30 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 30 reviews of 8 Shade assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Shade 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

Shade review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Shade, PA8 facilities
7.9
Central City, PA7 facilities
8.7
Indian Lake, PA18 facilities

Review subcategories for Shade 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 30 reviews of 8 Shade assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Shade 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.
Shade, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.0
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.2
Care services
4.0
3.8
Staff
3.9
4.1
Meals & dining
3.5
3.7
Activities
3.4
3.7
Value for cost*
3.8
3.8
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Shade assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shade assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shade, 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 Shade 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 Shade that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Shade, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25%
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
50%
57.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
37.5%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Shade 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 Shade Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shade, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
37.5%
42.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shade 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 Shade partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shade, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
37.5%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.5%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Shade 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 Shade communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shade, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
12.5%
36.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shade 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 Shade offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shade, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
25%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.5%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.5%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.5%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
12.5%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
37.5%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
12.5%
29.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Shade

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