Located just 35 miles north of Pittsburgh, Butler, Pennsylvania, is a small town with a suburban feel. It's home to approximately 13,200 residents. At just over 13% of the town's population, there are approximately 1,727 seniors aged 65 and older who call Butler home. With a low cost of living, low crime rates and local access to emergency medical care, Butler has the services needed to support seniors during retirement. Butler Memorial Hospital has a 24-hour emergency room and surgical center to handle any health care problems that may occur.
As seniors age, they may need more help with daily tasks such as remembering to take medication as directed, getting dressed or cooking meals. Assisted living communities handle these tasks, freeing up seniors to spend more time on hobbies and social activities. In Butler, the average cost of assisted living is $3,250 per month, which is $850 less than the average in Pennsylvania and $1,250 below the national median.
This guide offers information about different types of senior care, costs and resources that may help seniors and their families navigate benefits and pay for assisted living.