Pottstown is a small borough on the Schuylkill River and almost 14% of the town’s 23,377 residents are aged 65 and above. With 468 physicians per 100,000 residents, more than double the national average, seniors in Pottstown have a large choice in health care providers. Seniors who need emergency services can visit Pottstown Hospital, which also offers specialized care and is a Primary Stroke Center.Â
Older adults who require around-the-clock medical assistance may find nursing home care is the best option. In addition to personal care, rehabilitative services and medication administration, these facilities offer specialized medical care such as disease monitoring. According to the Genworth 2021 Cost of Care Survey, seniors in Pottstown pay $12,631 per month for nursing home care, which is more than both state and national averages. Assisted living and home care are more affordable options for seniors who don’t need this high level of care.Â
This guide can help older adults in Pottstown understand nursing home care in the town. It includes a comparison of prices, financial assistance options and resources that can assist seniors in the area.
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225 Evergreen Road, Pottstown, PA, 19464
2.6
(10 reviews)
"Genesis Health Care is very close to where we live. The facility is very clean and very nice. She is staying in a room with somebody else. The staff are very caring and very helpful. When something happened with her, they immediately do x-rays or tak..."
READ MORE724 N Charlotte St, Pottstown, PA, 19464
2.5
(2 reviews)
"ProMedica Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation (Pottstown) has excellent rehab staff. The food and nursing staff could use improvement, but my friend has already made great strides since being here, and he likes both his occupational and physical thera..."
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21 FAIRLANE ROAD, Reading, PA, 19606
4.0
(1 reviews)
"I can tell you that the staff at Golden Living was very caring and supportive. They make my parents feel very welcome there, and we feel like they are being well cared for. The place is very clean. However, personally, my parents complain about the f..."
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1600 BLACK ROCK ROAD, Royersford, PA, 19468
2.7
(14 reviews)
"My father was in Parkhouse , I was very pleased with the treatment he had and the communication with me by the staff. The nurses were great, social worker was amazing., the activity team were also great. ..."
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5501 Perkiomen Avenue, Reading, PA, 19606
2.7
(3 reviews)
"My mother is at Berkshire Center nursing home right now. She had knee surgery and broke her ankle and so far, they're really good to work with. Everybody I've met and talked to has been very helpful. She likes it. They have their own living room area..."
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ONE VETERANS DRIVE, Spring City, PA, 19475
"The Southeastern Veterans Center is located in the safe, welcoming community of Spring City, Pennsylvania. With a wide selection of shops an..."
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833 S. Main St., Phoenixville, PA, 19460
"At Golden LivingCenter - Phoenixville, located in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, we’re dedicated to providing quality care in an environment th..."
READ MOREThe average cost of a semi private nursing home room in Pottstown is $12,631 per month, while the price of a private room averages $13,662.Â
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Pottstown’s nursing home costs are expensive when compared to the state and nation. Prices are 21.4% higher than the Pennsylvania average and almost 60% higher than the national norm. Costs are also high when compared to many nearby cities. Seniors in Lancaster pay 8.7% less than those in Pottstown and Lebanon’s costs are 16.9% lower. Bloomsburg’s prices are significantly lower than Pottstown, with seniors there paying $8,943 per month for nursing home care. Allentown is the only nearby city with somewhat similar costs, averaging $12,461 per month.Â
Pottstown
$12,631
Pennsylvania
$10,403
United States
$7,908
Allentown
$12,461
Lebanon
$10,494
Lancaster
$11,528
Bloomsburg
$8,943
Seniors in Pottstown looking for care have many options depending on their needs. At $12,631 for a semiprivate room and $13,662 for a private room, nursing home care is the most expensive choice. Seniors who don't need a high level of medical care may prefer adult day health care, which is more affordable at $1,065 per month, or assisted living, which averages $5,720. Seniors who want to remain living at home pay $4,576 for both in-home care and home health care.Â
In-Home Care
$4,576
Home Health Care
$4,576
Adult Day Health Care
$1,065
Assisted Living Facility
$5,720
Nursing Home Care (semiprivate room)
$12,631
Nursing Home Care (private room)
$13,662
Note: Data for Pottstown was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Reading, was used instead.
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 local financial assistance programs for seniors.
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Reviewer#RD1218or
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Review of Pottstown Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
My loved one was at Pottstown Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. The things I liked least about them were the inconsistency of care and the lack of knowledge. They're not friendly, too. No...
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Mary
3
Review of Pottstown Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
ProMedica Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation (Pottstown) has excellent rehab staff. The food and nursing staff could use improvement, but my friend has already made great strides since being here...
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