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The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Langhorne, PA for 2024

 

Langhorne is a small community in southeastern Pennsylvania, just 30 minutes north of Philadelphia. In Bucks County, where Langhorne is located, the senior population comprises 20.7% of its more than 645,000 residents. The city’s lower-than-average crime rate and convenient access to medical services make it an ideal retirement spot for seniors.

Assisted living is a senior care solution for those who enjoy an active lifestyle but prefer maintenance-free living accommodations. These communities often include homelike amenities, a robust activities calendar, daily meals and private and semi private rooms. Caregivers are also on hand to provide around-the-clock assistance with everything from dressing and grooming to medication management and incontinence care. The average cost of assisted living care in Langhorne is $8,145, which is higher than the national average of $4,500 and the state average of $4,100.

This guide provides information about how the cost of assisted living in Langhorne compares to prices in nearby cities and for other types of care. It also provides a list of free or low-cost resources available to seniors and their family members.  

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Langhorne

The Bureau of Human Services Licensing’s Office of Long-Term Living is responsible for licensing and regulating assisted living communities in the state of Pennsylvania. In addition to setting clear rules and regulations regarding operations in these communities, the agency also conducts regular inspections to ensure compliance with these rules.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Langhorne

 

  • In Langhorne, the cost of living is higher than both the national and state averages. Based on a 100-point index, the cost of living is 128, or 28 points above the national average. Residents can offset these higher costs by enjoying tax-free shopping on basic essentials, such as food and clothes, as well as lower-than-average health care costs.
  • Older adults can feel relatively safe living in Langhorne, considering the city's crime rate is significantly lower than the national average. Based on a 100-point index, the violent crime rate is 10.1 compared to the national average of 22.7, and the property crime rate is 17.8 compared to the national average of 35.4.
  • The climate in Langhorne is ideal for those who prefer to experience four distinct seasons throughout the year. Its humid, subtropical climate brings average summer highs of 86 degrees Fahrenheit and average winter lows 23 degrees Fahrenheit. Those living in the area can expect an average of 202 sunny days throughout the year, which is on par with the national average. Seniors residing in assisted living communities can find plenty of outdoor activities to keep them busy during these sunny days, or they can enjoy the indoor air conditioning on hot, humid days.
  • Langhorne has a higher-than-average number of physicians per capita, which can make it easier for older adults to obtain the health care services they require, including specialty doctors such as cardiologists, urologists and geriatricians. Research shows there are 246 licensed doctors practicing in the area per 100,000 residents, which is 17% higher than the national average.
  • Seniors living in Langhorne have easy access to a number of healthcare facilities, such as the St. Mary Medical Center, Jefferson Abington Hospital and Doylestown Health. Residents also can make the short drive to Philadelphia for access to some of the state's leading hospitals, including Temple University Hospital and the Hospitals of the University of Pennsylvania.

Paying for Assisted Living in Langhorne

 

While exact assisted living costs in Langhorne vary based on services and amenities, average monthly costs are $8,145.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

The average monthly cost of assisted living in Langhorne is much higher than in other major cities in the state. For instance, average monthly assisted living costs in nearby Philadelphia are 30% lower than costs in Langhorne. Additionally, prices for assisted living in Harrisburg, the state capital, are $3,317 lower per month. In Pittsburgh, on the other side of the state, assisted living fees average only $3,250 per month.  

Langhorne

$8,145

Pennsylvania

$4,100

United States

$4,500

Philadelphia

$5,685

Harrisburg

$4,828

Pittsburgh

$3,250

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Seniors who prefer to live in an active community where meals and personal services, such as light housekeeping, are provided may prefer assisted living, with an average monthly cost of $8,145. The most affordable senior care option in Langhorne is adult day health care, which averages $1,866 per month. Those wishing to remain in their homes can enjoy 36.8% lower costs with in-home care services or 35.6% lower costs with home health care services. Nursing home services are the most expensive option at $11,650 per month, due to the around-the-clock skilled nursing care it offers.

In-Home Care

$5,148

Home Health Care

$5,243

Adult Day Health Care

$1,866

Assisted Living Facility

$8,145

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$11,650

Note: Data for Langhorne was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Trenton, NJ, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Langhorne

Langhorne seniors who have signed up for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) may get a significant discount on monthly costs for assisted living. State law limits the cost assisted living communities can charge seniors who qualify for SSI.

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Pennsylvania page.

Financial Assistance in Pennsylvania

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Pennsylvania page.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Langhorne

Langhorne and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

To see a list of free assisted living resources in Langhorne, please visit our Assisted Living in Pennsylvania page.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Langhorne

 

Langhorne Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in Pennsylvania are required to follow. Visit ourAssisted Living in Pennsylvania page for more information about these laws.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Pennsylvania

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