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

There are 12 Assisted Living Facilities in the Monongahela area, with 2 in Monongahela and 10 nearby.

To help you with your search, browse the 801 reviews below for assisted living facilities in Monongahela. On average, consumers rate assisted living in Monongahela 4.85 out of 5 stars.

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Monongahela is a small city that is part of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. It's home to around 4,300 people — just 7 percent of the population is aged 65 or over. There are two assisted living facilities in the city that offer accommodation to seniors who need help with daily activities. A further 30 can be found in nearby communities, including Waynesburg, Clarksville and Dunlevy.

The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services' Office of Long-Term Living licences and monitors assisted living facilities in Monongahela and the rest of the state.

• The Monongahela area is home to world-class medical facilities, including Monongahela Valley Hospital, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
  
  
• Public transport in Monongahela is provided by Mid Mon Valley Transit. Riders aged 65 and over are eligible to travel for free with a Free Transit Card. Seniors may also be eligible to use Mid Mon Valley Tranist's paratransit service.
  
  
• Sperling's index rates Monongahela's cost of living at 83, significantly lower than the national average of 100. Although transportation costs are higher than average, seniors can save money on groceries and health care.
  
  
• Pennsylvania's income tax policies are kind on retirees, with Social Security and retirement account income exempt from taxation. Pension income is also exempt for seniors aged 60 or over. Pennsylvania's low sales taxes lets seniors put more money toward their assisted living budget.
  
  
• Washington County, including Monongahela, has high ozone pollution levels, which may put stress on the health of seniors with respiratory difficulties. Particle pollution levels are better, with the American Lung Association giving the county a B grade on this category.
  
  
• Monongahela gets only 164 days of sunshine each year, 41 fewer than the national average. This can be challenging for seniors who enjoy spending time in the sun. In July, the average high temperature is 84 degrees, and in January, the average low is 21.

Assisted Living costs in Monongahela start around $0 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.

It’s important to note that assisted living rates in Monongahela and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

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.