39 Assisted Living Facilities near Elizabeth, PA

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Elizabeth

• The cost of living in Elizabeth is 93.4, about 7 points less than the U.S. and state averages of 100. While transportation costs at 130 are relatively high compared to the rest of the state, seniors may pay less for housing (89), which may help family members moving to the area put more money towards assisted living monthly fees.
  
• Elizabeth's violent crime rate of 18.4 is much lower than the U.S. average of 22.7, and the property crime rate of 23.5 is much lower than the U.S. average of 22.7. Despite the low crime rates, seniors should tour any assisted living facilities they are considering and ask what security measures are in place to keep them safe.
• On average, there are 162 sunny days a year in Elizabeth, 43 fewer than the national average. The temperature range is 21 to 84 degrees, which may be a concern for seniors sensitive to extreme temperatures.
• Elizabeth has an air quality of 47, 11 points lower than the U.S. average of 58, according to the EPA's measures of hazardous air pollutants, called the National Air Toxics Assessment. This may be a concern for seniors with asthma, COPD and other respiratory disorders.
• Pennsylvania fully exempts retirement income from Social Security, IRAs and 401(k)s. Pension income for seniors 60 or older is also exempt. Property tax rates are somewhat higher than the national average, while the sales tax rate is among the 20 lowest in the U.S.
• Elizabeth has no facilities from which to choose in the event of a medical emergency or illness, with the nearest major hospital located in Monongahela.

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