The 5 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Rossiter, PA for 2024

Also serving communities of Hillsdale, Marion Center, Commodore, Cherry Tree, Northern Cambria.

There are 8 Assisted Living Facilities in the Rossiter area, with 3 in Rossiter and 5 nearby.

To help you with your search, browse the 20 reviews below for assisted living facilities in Rossiter. On average, consumers rate assisted living in Rossiter 4 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Punxsutawney with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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Located in Indiana County, Rossiter, Pennsylvania, is just five miles from Gobber's Knob where Punxsutawney Phil makes his appearance each February 2nd. Of 646 people living in the town, 22.6% are aged 65 and over, and some of them may eventually need help with the tasks of daily living.

To accommodate this group, there are three assisted living facilities in Rossiter and six more in nearby towns, such as Hillsdale, Commodore and Cherry Tree. In Pennsylvania, including Rossiter, assisted living facilities are called assisted living residences (ALR) and are overseen by the state's Department of Aging, Office of Long-Term Living, Division of Licensing.

• In Rossiter and the rest of Pennsylvania, seniors don't pay taxes on retirement income, such as Social Security, IRAs and 401(k)s. Pension income for seniors over 60 is also exempt, which may leave area seniors with more money in their wallets.
  
• Rossiter has no facilities from which to choose in the event of a medical emergency or illness, with the nearest major hospital located in Punxsutawney.
• At 78.7, Rossiter's cost of living is 21% lower than the state and national medians. At 37.8, the town's housing costs are less than half the state average, which is good news for family members moving here to be closer to loved ones in assisted living facilities.
• Rossiter's violent crime rate is 12.5, about half the national median of 22.7, and its property crime rate is 22.5, nearly 13 points lower than the national average of 35.4. These favorable crime stats might help seniors feel more confident while going to appointments in town.
• With a temperature range of 16 to 81 degrees, Rossiter might be perfect for seniors who crave seasonal changes. However, loved ones may wish to make sure that facilities keep residents comfortable in high or low temperatures. There are just 162 sunny days per year compared to the U.S. average of 205 sunny days.
• On a scale of 1 to 100, where 100 is best, Rossiter's air quality is 80, 22% higher than the U.S. median. This may help seniors with COPD and other respiratory illnesses breathe easier here than in similarly sized towns across the country.

Note: Data reported on this page was updated in 2019 and based on the latest 2018 figures.

Assisted Living costs in Rossiter 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 Rossiter 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.