New Castle, Pennsylvania, is a city with almost 22,000 residents that’s located about an hour northwest of downtown Pittsburgh. Seniors comprise an above-average 18.4% of the population. The primary medical facility is UPMC Jameson, which is ranked as high-performing in the treatment of several conditions, including heart failure and COPD. Youngstown’s hospitals are also only 30 minutes away. There are numerous nursing homes in the vicinity, with average fees of $7,543 per month for care in a semiprivate room. This compares favorably with the state average, which is approximately 27.5% higher.
Nursing homes specialize in skilled short- and long-term medical care for seniors. Registered nurses, therapists and physicians who are supported by health aides care for residents 24/7, while other staff ensure that rooms are clean, clothes are laundered and diet-friendly meals are served. Consequently, nursing homes cost more than other types of care, such as assisted living and home health care, which are more suited to seniors requiring less help.
This guide compares nursing home costs in and around New Castle and fees for other types of senior care. It also lists some free resources for seniors in Lawrence County.
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725 PAUL STREET, New Castle, PA, 16101
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My husband is in Haven Convalescent Home. I'm very pleased with it. They're short-staffed, but they are doing it. My husband is receiving excellent care. The rooms are clean and taken care of. I really have no complaints. Their staff are actually wor..."
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520 FRIENDSHIP STREET, New Castle, PA, 16101
4.0
(4 reviews)
"My husband is in Quality Life Services - New Castle. It was an emergency situation, and that was the only place that could take him. He's only been there for two weeks. With COVID, everything is shut down, and I couldn't see him, but so far, so good...."
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3349 WILMINGTON ROAD, New Castle, PA, 16105
2.9
(10 reviews)
"The facility struggles with being understaffed, yet the staff were truly wonderful. They were professional and kind and caring. Have no complaints about any one staff. We were satisfied with the care, treatment and greatly appreciate the atmospher..."
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3410 W. PITTSBURGH RD, New Castle, PA, 16101
3.0
(1 reviews)
"My mom was at Avalon Nursing Center. They had a problem. The pipes froze and it was very cold in there, so we ended up taking my mom out a few days early. They were also having trouble getting staff, but it was around Christmas. My mom got a shared r..."
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222 West Edison Avenue, New Castle, PA, 16101
1.8
(6 reviews)
"My mother was a short term patient in the fall of 2015 after suffering a heart attack and open heart surgery. The staff were absolutely amazing and the nursing care was excellent. All her personal needs were met, her room was cleaned daily, and she l..."
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5240 Windsor Way, New Middletown, OH, 44442
4.4
(9 reviews)
"I have just moved my mother in during the last two weeks. She is very pleased with the staff, the building and the food. I too seen the clean and the brite and it has now been open for 5 years I think. Of course I had another reason for bringing m..."
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238 South Market Street, New Wilmington, PA, 16142
3.3
(4 reviews)
"Refund Plans: 50%, amortized at 2% per mo. for 25 mos.; Declining Refund, amortized at 2% per mo. for 50 mos. (Price: 71% of Entrance Fee). ..."
READ MOREThe median monthly fee for a semiprivate room in a New Castle nursing home is $7,543. A private room averages $8,456.
A comparison of monthly average fees for semiprivate rooms finds New Castle to be more affordable than the majority of American cities. At $7,543, its seniors typically save $365 per month when set against the U.S. average and $2,860 when compared to Pennsylvania’s median. New Castle is also more affordable than the nearest cities included in the 2021 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, such as Pittsburgh ($9,733), Johnstown ($9,171) and Erie ($9,216). To find less costly fees, New Castle seniors may want to consider Akron, Ohio, where the median monthly charge is $8,000.
New Castle
$7,543
Pennsylvania
$10,403
The United States
$7,908
Erie
$9,216
Pittsburgh
$9,733
Johnstown
$9,171
Akron, OH
$8,000
As seniors transitioning to and from skilled nursing often require less intensive support before and after, it’s useful to compare costs for other types of care. Home care and home health care both average $4,290, while adult day care is $1,842, and assisted living is $4,738. Although costly, none compare to nursing homes, which average $7,543 for a semiprivate room and an additional $913 for a private one.
Home Care
$4,290
Home Health Care
$4,290
Adult Day Health Care
$1,842
Assisted Living
$4,738
Nursing Home (semiprivate room)
$7,543
Nursing Home (private room)
$8,456
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
The following resources can help New Castle seniors free of charge. There’s assistance for seniors transitioning into and out of nursing homes, advocacy for those in disputes with their care providers and meals for homebound residents. Residents with no other means of transport can access free and low-cost transit services.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Charities Senior Services | (724) 658-3729 | The Catholic Charities' Diocese of Pittsburgh manages multiple resources for seniors in New Castle. It's Long-Term Care Ombudsman advocates for nursing home residents, and its health insurance counseling service helps seniors get the most from Medicare. The organization also assists seniors who are entering nursing home facilities or returning home. |
| Meals on Wheels New Castle | (724) 654-6155 | Meals on Wheels New Castle has been delivering freshly prepared and nutritionally balanced meals to homebound seniors in Lawrence County since 1970. Volunteers deliver one hot and cold meal before lunch from Monday to Friday. Special dietary options are available. There's a nominal cost for meals, which are available to long- and short-term clients. |
| New Castle Transit Authority | (724) 654-3130 | The New Castle Transit Authority provides bus passes to adults aged 65+ that enable them to travel for free on all of its fixed routes. The authority also provides a paratransit service through Allied Coordinated Transportation for seniors who cannot use the fixed-route service due to a long-term disability. |
Nursing Homes
Sandra
3
Review of Avalon Nursing Center
My mom was at Avalon Nursing Center. They had a problem. The pipes froze and it was very cold in there, so we ended up taking my mom out a few days early. They were also having trouble getting...
Nursing Homes
CarolynLTobin
2
Review of Edison Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
The residents are allowed to wander with little to no supervision and frequently wander into other people’s rooms. The staff when this is brought up to them, either deny responsibility or tell us...
Nursing Homes
larryvk
1
Review of Edison Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Do not ever put a family member or let them put yourself here. I have an allergy to eggs it said that on the paper on my food tray but every morning there was eggs . And what foods I did try was...
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