36 Assisted Living Facilities near Coraopolis, PA

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Coraopolis

• Seniors will find that Coraopolis's year-round climate is about average for the United States, based on the number of days with temperatures between 70 and 80 degrees. Coraopolis receives about 32 inches of snow per year, compared to an average of 26 inches for the United States. This borough also has 160 sunny days per year, significantly less than the average of 205 days for the U.S.

• The overall cost of living in Coraopolis is low, at about 83 percent of the national average. Housing is only 44 percent of the national average, but all other essential expenses are close to the average. Seniors living in Corapolis should, therefore, have no particular concerns about expenses.

• Coraopolis’ overall crime rate is higher than 85 percent of all cities in the U.S. Violent crime occurs at the rate of 7.59 per thousand people per year in Coraopolis, compared to a rate of 3.16 for all of Pennsylvania. Senior citizens in Coraopolis should be particularly cautious when leaving their homes.

• Port Authority of Allegheny County provides various modes of public transportation in this county. Routes 14 and 21 serve Coraopolis by rail, which is free to seniors with identification such as a Medicare card. Port Authority also provides door-to-door service for seniors who make reservations in advance.

• The Prime Time Activity Center in northwest Pittsburgh is less than 5 miles from Coraopolis. It offers many classes and workshops in addition to fitness programs. This senior center also provides community services for seniors.

• Coraopolis has few facilities from which to choose in the event of a medical emergency or illness, with the nearest major hospital located in Sewickley.