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

 

The Philadelphia suburb of Harleysville is a small community of fewer than 10,000 people, a quarter of whom are seniors. It ranks in the top 85% of the safest communities in the nation and may be a viable option for seniors seeking seasonal weather and retiree-friendly income tax laws.

In addition to this, Harleysville has several assisted living facilities within its limits and nearby. These facilities are suited to seniors who don’t have extensive medical needs but find day-to-day activities, such as personal care and meal preparation, challenging. Residents live in private and semi-private suites and apartments and receive personal care, housekeeping and meal services. In Harleysville, this type of care costs $4,784 per month, which comes in well above the state average of $4,100 and the national rate of $4,500.

This guide provides information on how assisted living rates in Harleysville compare to senior care alternatives, such as in-home care and skilled nursing facilities. It also lists ways many seniors pay for services and highlights some of the rules all facilities in the city follow. 

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Harleysville

The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services licenses all assisted living facilities in Harleysville and requires them to follow rules regarding nutrition and medication services, staffing and the scope of care they must provide. The department also publishes a list of all licensed assisted living facilities in the state, and it fields complaints from assisted living residents, visitors and staff.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Harleysville

 

  • Harleysville lacks a hospital, but fortunately, assisted living residents have access to diverse medical services in nearby hospitals, such as Grand View Health in Sellersville and Jefferson Lansdale Hospital in Lansdale. Additionally, many residential care facilities provide transportation services to local medical offices and pharmacies, making it easy to obtain necessary services.

 

  • Seniors in Harleysville can obtain curb-to-curb transportation services through TransNet’s Senior Shared Ride Program. This service can supplement what individuals obtain through assisted living and enable them to attend medical appointments, errands and recreational outings. Riders can schedule services from 1 day to 2 weeks in advance by calling the office at (215) 542-7433.

 

  • Compared to the state and nation as a whole, Harleysville is an expensive place to live. High housing costs, grocery expenses and utilities contribute to an overall cost of living that exceeds the national norm by 14% and the Pennsylvania average by 20 percentage points. Fortunately, many assisted living facilities have all-inclusive pricing, which may help seniors save money on monthly living expenses.

 

  • Seniors aged 60 and over don’t pay state income taxes on any pension income or withdrawals from retirement savings accounts, and the state doesn’t levy any taxes on Social Security benefits. This may save individuals hundreds of dollars in taxes and enable some to afford assisted living expenses in Harleysville.

 

  • Harleysville has warm, humid summers with temperatures ranging from lows of 56 degrees Fahrenheit to highs of 85 degrees Fahrenheit, although temperatures may occasionally reach into the 90s. Winters are cold, with temperatures falling between 24 and 48 degrees Fahrenheit, and residents see about 23 inches of annual snowfall. This may appeal to prospective assisted living residents who enjoy experiencing distinct seasons.

 

  • Harleysville has moderate air quality, although seniors sensitive to environmental pollutants may want to track high-ozone or high-particle days. The American Lung Association reports about 7 days annually in which ozone or particle levels are high enough to affect the health of vulnerable individuals, such as seniors, and it gives the region a C for ozone pollution and a B for particle pollution.

Paying for Assisted Living in Harleysville

 

In Harleysville, seniors pay approximately $4,784 per month for assisted living.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

Harleysville seniors pay $4,784 per month for assisted living, making this city one of the costlier places in the state and nation for residential care. Local care costs exceed the state norm by 17% and the national average by 6%, although they run low compared to rates in most nearby cities. For example, seniors in East Stroudsburg pay comparatively high rates of $5,126 for care. In Lancaster, care costs outpace Harleysville’s norm by 16%, and in Reading, rates come in 20% higher than in Harleysville.

Harleysville

$4,784

Pennsylvania

$4,100

United States

$4,500

East Stroudsburg

$5,126

Reading

$5,720

Lancaster

$5,550

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Assisted living ranks among the most budget-friendly senior care options in Harleysville, with residents paying $4,784 for services. While adult day health care costs less, with rates at $1,625, this option doesn’t include housing and only features daytime services in a community setting, driving up monthly living expenses.

Seniors who obtain nonmedical services at home pay 9% more than assisted living residents for in-home care, and those who need skilled nursing services at home pay $5,243 for home health care. Additionally, assisted living may be an affordable alternative to nursing home care, which includes medical care and monitoring in an institutional setting for $12,461 per month.

In-Home Care

$5,196

Home Health Care

$5,243

Adult Day Health Care

$1,625

Assisted Living Facility

$4,784

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$12,461

Note: Data for Harleysville was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Allentown, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Harleysville

Currently, Harleysville seniors do not have access to financial assistance for assisted living through either Medicaid or Medicaid waivers. However, Pennsylvania does add money to the federal Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefit, and eligible seniors may use this money toward the cost of their care.

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 Harleysville

Harleysville 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 Harleysville, please visit our Assisted Living in Pennsylvania page.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Harleysville

 

Harleysville 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 our Assisted Living in Pennsylvania page for more information about these laws.

Laws and Regulations in Pennsylvania

Reviews of Communities Nearby

Assisted Living

Joan

I visited this facility

Review of The Birches at Harleysville

The Birches at Harleysville was a lovely place. They couldn't have been more accommodating. I went there approximately about two weeks ago. I was greeted very courteously as I entered. The girl...

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Assisted Living

EDavison

I am/was a resident of this facility

Review of The Birches at Harleysville

It's a fun place with great engagement for us all. Everyone is kind and pleasant. The food is wonderful. I'm a retired nurse and this community is the best!

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Assisted Living

Atha5

I am/was a resident of this facility

Review of The Birches at Harleysville

I like it here. I was across the street in independent living but i moved here because I needed more help. I think its a fine place. Meals are good and they have activities to keep me busy

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