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Assisted Living Communities in Ellwood City, PA
Located about 30 miles outside of Pittsburgh, Ellwood City sits along Connoquenessing Creek...
in Beaver County. This region has diverse senior care options, including assisted living facilities. As of 2024, Ellwood City seniors pay around $6,075 for residential care, with the local cost of assisted living outpacing the state norm by about $525.
This directory contains 967 reviews reviews of local assisted living facilities, helping you assess the quality of care various communities provide. Overall, these facilities have an average satisfaction rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars stars.
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Natanne
5.0
Review of Northview Estates
facility is clean, staff are friendly and helpful, they care about the people that live here, the food is not home cooking but its decent and i have no complaints.
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Bill
5.0
Review of Northview Estates
My mother stayed at Northview Estates. It's a very good community, but she was a little beyond staying there because her dementia put her over the edge. They have church, crafts, and sing-alongs....
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Bill
5.0
Review of Trinity Oaks
My mother required too much care to go to Trinity Oaks Care Center, but it was a very nice facility. The person during the visit was very good, and the place looked great. I saw people in the...
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities
The 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey reports assisted living rates of approximately $6,075 per month in Ellwood City, exceeding the respective state and national medians by $525 and $725. Gettysburg and Johnstown have lower monthly rates, with seniors paying around $3,800 and $4,426, respectively. However, local fees compare favorably to rates in Erie, where facilities charge about $8,418.
Ellwood City
$6,075
Pennsylvania
$5,550
United States
$5,350
Johnstown
$4,426
Erie
$8,418
Gettysburg
$3,800
State College
$4,850
Paying for Assisted Living in Ellwood City
Assisted living communities in Ellwood City charge a baseline monthly rate of $6,075.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Ellwood City
At this time, the state of Pennsylvania does not provide financial assistance that seniors can use to help pay for care at an assisted living facility. Current state waivers may be used for nursing home care or home support, but not assisted living within a facility. Still, some seniors who qualify and receive SSI benefits may be eligible to receive a monthly supplement that can be used to pay for care at an assisted living facility.
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 Care
Assisted living ranks among the costlier senior care options in Ellwood City, with seniors paying around $6,075 per month. This tracks about $1,300 above the cost of in-home care and roughly $3,300 over adult day health care rates. However, assisted living rates run lower than nursing home fees, which come in at around $9,429 and cover 24-hour medical care.
In-Home Care
$4,767
Home Health Care
$6,101
Adult Day Health Care
$2,779
Assisted Living Facility
$6,075
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$9,429
Note: Data for Ellwood City was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Pittsburgh, was used instead.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Ellwood City
Ellwood City and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free assisted living resources in Ellwood City, please visit our Assisted Living in Pennsylvania page.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Ellwood City
Ellwood City Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in Pennsylvania are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Pennsylvania page for more information about these laws.
