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Assisted Living Communities in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania

Located within the Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area, Beaver Falls sits 30 miles outside Pittsburgh along the Beaver River. According to survey data, the cost of assisted living in this region comes in at around $6,075 per month in 2024. This rate tracks hundreds of dollars above the U.S. norm of $5,350 and the Pennsylvania median of $5,550. Fortunately, numerous assisted living facilities operate in this region, including 5 within the city proper.

In this guide, we publish 389 reviews testimonials from staff and residents at local assisted living facilities and find an average satisfaction rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars stars.

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The Cost of Assisted Living in Beaver Falls, PA and Nearby Cities

Beaver Falls seniors pay about $6,075 monthly for assisted living, according to the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey. This price outpaces the respective state and national norms of $5,550 and $5,350, and it runs high compared to costs in many nearby cities. For example, seniors in Gettysburg pay substantially lower fees of around $3,800. Even so, Beaver Falls is a budget-friendly alternative to Erie, where rates fall near $8,418.

Beaver Falls

$6,075

Pennsylvania

$5,550

The United States

$5,350

Erie

$8,418

Gettysburg

$3,800

Johnstown

$4,426

State College

$4,850

Paying for Assisted Living in Beaver Falls, PA

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Beaver Falls

Beaver Falls seniors who meet certain eligibility requirements for the Pennsylvania Department of Aging waiver may qualify for financial assistance in order to pay for care within one of the city’s assisted living facilities. In addition, if you receive SSI and need to live in an assisted living facility, the state can pay a supplement to the facility if you qualify.  

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Pennsylvania page.

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.

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in Beaver Falls, PA

Seniors in Beaver Falls pay assisted living fees of around $6,075 per month. This amount aligns closely with home health care fees of roughly $6,101, but it surpasses the cost of other nonresidential alternatives. For example, in-home care fees hover near $4,767, and adult day health care facilities charge about $2,779. On the other hand, nursing home residential rates run higher at approximately $9,429.

In-Home Care

$4,767

Home Health Care

$6,101

Adult Day Health Care

$2,779

Assisted Living Facilities

$6,075

Nursing Home (semiprivate room)

$9,429

Note: Since data for Beaver Falls is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Pittsburgh, instead.

 

Free Assisted Living Resources in Beaver Falls

The following free resources help seniors with legal issues, financial assistance, abusive situations and general advocacy. Programs are offered by public and private organizations. 

ResourceContactService
Beaver County Office on Aging(724) 847-2262Seniors and families in Beaver Falls can contact the Beaver County's Office on Aging to get information about long-term care in the community. Agents can perform an in-home assessment to determine which services are required and find out if any financial programs can help pay for care. Home and community services may be available to seniors still at home waiting to transition to assisted living. The office on Aging also operates a senior center in nearby New Brighton, which offers a variety of games and activities for older adults.
Pennsylvania Health Law Project(412) 434-5779Free legal help is available to seniors in Beaver Falls through the Pennsylvania Health Law Project. This nonprofit organization is primarily responsible for ensuring that seniors in the state get the health care services and insurance coverage they deserve. It accomplishes this through advocacy, counseling and education. It also works to preserve Medicaid coverage for low-income seniors, as well as home and community-based services for older adults still living in their own homes.
Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program(800) 490-8505Operated by Pennsylvania's Department of Aging, the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program investigates reports of abuse occurring in Beaver Falls assisted living facilities. To encourage the investigation of abuse, the names of reporters will remain anonymous. Ombudsman volunteers can provide long-term care residents with information about their rights and advocate for them at the government level. Virtual counseling is available for families who are unable to travel to an office for assistance.

What to Consider About Assisted Living in Beaver Falls

Assisted living facilities, officially known as assisted living residences, in Beaver Falls are licensed by Pennsylvania’s Department of Health. General provisions, requirements, resident rights and other regulations affecting assisted living facilities are located in Pennsylvania Code Chapter 2800. 

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Beaver Falls

  • The overall cost of living in Beaver Falls is 20.9% lower than the national median and 7.5% lower than the Pennsylvania average. While very low housing costs account for much of this affordability, health care costs are also well below the state and national averages. 
  • Seniors in Beaver Falls benefit from Pennsylvania’s favorable tax policies for retired people. Not only is Social Security exempt from state income tax, but all withdrawals from retirement accounts are exempt as well, as are public and private pensions. 
  • The climate for Beaver Falls is considered very average for the United States. The city gets about 38 inches of rain per year, matching the national average. It also gets 21 inches of snow per year. In summer, Beaver Falls gets a 9.1 out of 10 on BestPlaces Comfort Index.
  • The American Lung Association’s State of the Air Report Card gives Beaver County a D for ozone pollution and a passing score for particle pollution. Despite a negative history of ozone pollution, the number of high ozone days has decreased significantly in the past decade. 
  • Statistics show that rates of violent and property crime are higher in Beaver Falls than the state and national averages. Many assisted living facilities in the area understand that this may be a concern for families, so they offer perimeter barriers, video surveillance, access control and other security features to improve peace of mind. 
  • While there are no hospitals within the city limits of Beaver Falls, there are quality medical facilities nearby. Curahealth Heritage Valley is just 4 miles away in the town of Beaver, which is also home to numerous pharmacies and other health care providers. 

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Beaver Falls

Beaver Falls-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Pennsylvania are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Pennsylvania page for more information about these laws.

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Reviewer#RD0320n

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of A Home with Hope II

My dad is already placed at A Home with Hope II. So far, those men are absolutely wonderful. They're very caring. I have nothing but good things, so I'm so thankful I found it. It's not like the...

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Assisted Living

Michael

I visited this facility

Review of Celebration Villa of Chippewa

Rooms are clean and well maintained. The staff are very knowledgeable and communicate well.

Provider response

Michael, Thank you so much for your positive review of our community. We appreciate it very much. Sincerely!

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Assisted Living

Denise

I visited this facility

Review of Celebration Villa of Chippewa

Celebration Villa of Chippewa was clean. It was enjoyable. The units for assisted living were cute. I like the ones with the shared bathroom, those were a cute idea. The staff I met were very...

Provider response

It's great to hear about your positive impressions of the Celebration Villa of Chippewa. The cleanliness and the overall ambiance of the facility seem to have left a favorable impression on you....

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