The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Duncansville, PA for 2023

There are 16 Assisted Living Facilities in the Duncansville area, with 3 in Duncansville and 13 nearby.

The average cost of assisted living in Duncansville is $3,220 per month. This is lower than the national median of $3,895.

To help you with your search, browse the 40 reviews below for assisted living facilities in Duncansville. On average, consumers rate assisted living in Duncansville 4.8 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Hollidaysburg with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Caring.com has helped 8 families in Duncansville find high-quality senior care. To speak with one of our Family Advisors about assisted living options and costs in Duncansville, call (855) 948-3865.

Settled by Samuel Duncan on one side of a stream and by Jacob Walters on the other, Duncansville's name was decided on the toss of a coin. Approximately 1,200 people call Duncansville home today and 23% of them are aged 65 and over. Some of the town's seniors may seek assistance when the tasks of daily living become too difficult to complete. To accommodate this group, there are three assisted living facilities in town and 13 more in nearby communities. 

In Pennsylvania, including Duncansville, assisted living residences (ALRs) are regulated by the Department of Aging, Office of Long-Term Living, Division of Licensing.

• At 83.2, Duncansville's cost of living is 17% lower than the national and state averages. This is due largely to lower housing and healthcare costs. Seniors requiring frequent healthcare may save a bit of money to put toward their assisted living budget.
• Duncansville's violent crime rate is 8.3, and its property crime rate is 16.4. These stats are much lower the U.S. averages of 22.7 and 35.4, respectively. Despite the low crime rates, seniors touring assisted living facilities may wish to ask what security measures have been implemented on the property.
• With summer highs in July around 82 degrees and winter lows in January hitting 19, Duncansville's climate may appeal to seniors who enjoy a varying climates. 
• According to the EPA, Duncansville has an air quality 22 points higher than the national average of 58. This may mean that seniors with asthma and other respiratory ailments might be able to breathe more easily here.
• Pennsylvania seniors like those in Duncansville live in a tax-friendly state where seniors are exempt from taxes on retirement income such as IRAs, Social Security or 401(k)s. This could give seniors a little more money for assisted living fees.
• Duncansville has no facilities from which to choose in the event of a medical emergency or illness, with the nearest major hospital located in Altoona.

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

Assisted Living costs in Duncansville start around $3,220 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 Duncansville 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.