Erie serves as the seat of Erie County and the most populous city in Northwestern Pennsylvania. It accommodates older adults with daily personal care needs by offering access to 11 assisted living communities throughout the region. According to 2024 care cost data, these facilities charge approximately $8,418 per month, which runs about $3,000 above the state and national medians.
In the following directory, we include 65 reviews reviews of local assisted living facilities to aid you in evaluating the quality of care in Erie. These facilities have an average consumer satisfaction rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars stars.
41 West Gore Road, Erie, PA 16509
4.5
(6 reviews)
"My husband moved to Parkside at Glenwood. They have been helpful, like contacting me when anything goes wrong and keeping me updated on how he's doing. The facility is nice. They're starting to redo the second floor right now. The dining area is nice..."
$3,122
322 Washington Place, Erie, PA 16505
4.5
(15 reviews)
"I just went through two years of cancer treatment, and I'm here in Regency at South Shore because I'm trying to look out for myself. I'm doing OK now, but I don't know what's coming tomorrow. They have 24-hour nursing care here. They have pull cords..."
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1012 W. Bayfront Parkway, Erie, PA 16507
4.4
(12 reviews)
"We went to The Residence at Presque Isle Bay. If I had to rate this on any other one, I would have put my parents in there in a heartbeat. But my mom said that it was too close to the lake and that she already felt cold just looking at it. We were li..."
$5,700
6351 West Lake Road, Erie, PA 16505
4.5
(6 reviews)
"We went to look at Manchester Commons. The rooms were very nice. The staff was very nice. The facility was nice, open, and friendly. They had a lot of things to do. The dining room was pretty. It seemed like a very laid-back, comfortable place. The o..."
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2323 Edinboro Road, Erie, PA 16509
4.1
(9 reviews)
"Springhill in Erie has good activities, good therapy, and good care. I looked at their assisted living and they have daily activities like bingo, music therapy, and card games. They also have church services and they always have something to do every..."
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227 WEST 22ND STREET, Erie, PA 16502
4.1
(7 reviews)
"My mother is placed at Sarah Reed. She has been there three months now. We chose it because I was familiar with it. I was impressed with it. My sister's mother-in-law was there for several years, too. It is a good sized place. We are pleased with it...."
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226 E. 27th Street, Erie, PA 16504
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Erie Homes for Children and Adults is more like a big family opposed to being a assistant living center. The services they provide and the staff always go above and beyond for their consumers and clients. Their facilities are set up like a home and n..."
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2628 Elmwood Avenue, Erie, PA 16508
5.0
(1 reviews)
"The staff is committed to providing caring, quality services. ..."
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3302 WESTLAKE ROAD, Erie, PA 16505
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Westlake Woods Erie, PA was very nice. Everyone was very pleasant and very helpful. From what I could see, they took very good care of the people that were entrusted to them. It was clean, it was neat, and it just seemed to offer a lot of nice things..."
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560 East Third Street, Erie, PA 16507
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My Mom lives here and frankly we were a little nervous about sending her to a VA home. We have been pleasantly surprised. Everyone on the staff is friendly and patient, and the facility is nice, clean and open with plenty of sunshine. They are ver..."
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20881 STATE HIGHWAY 198, Saegertown, PA 16433
4.0
(6 reviews)
"My dad has been here since 2017 and I am so very happy with the care he has received there. The staff is so very compassionate and helpful and do everything they can to keep him happy! Highly recommend. ..."
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Assisted Living
David
5.0
Review of Regency at South Shore
I just went through two years of cancer treatment, and I'm here in Regency at South Shore because I'm trying to look out for myself. I'm doing OK now, but I don't know what's coming tomorrow. They...
Assisted Living
Doris
5.0
Review of Parkside at Glenwood
My husband moved to Parkside at Glenwood. They have been helpful, like contacting me when anything goes wrong and keeping me updated on how he's doing. The facility is nice. They're starting to...
Assisted Living
Carole
5.0
Review of Manchester Commons
We went to look at Manchester Commons. The rooms were very nice. The staff was very nice. The facility was nice, open, and friendly. They had a lot of things to do. The dining room was pretty. It...
The 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey indicates that in Erie, seniors pay approximately $8,418 per month for assisted living services. This rate runs thousands of dollars over the state median of $5,550. Local fees also exceed costs in Johnstown, where facilities set fees near $4,426, and Gettysburg, where care costs half as much as in Erie at roughly $3,800.
Erie
$8,418
Pennsylvania
$5,550
United States
$5,350
Pittsburgh
$6,075
Gettysburg
$3,800
Johnstown
$4,426
State College
$4,850
The state of Pennsylvania has an Optional State Supplement (OSS) which may provide financial assistance to seniors in Dallas who receive Social Security income.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Pennsylvania page.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Pennsylvania page.
Assisted living facilities in Erie charge approximately $8,418 per month. This rate brings around $2,600 in savings over typical nursing home fees, but nonresidential options generally cost thousands of dollars less. Home health care costs fall about $3,000 below assisted living fees, and in-home care rates hover near $3,337.
In-Home Care
$3,337
Home Health Care
$5,434
Assisted Living Facility
$8,418
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$11,041
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| GECAC Area Agency on Aging | (814) 459-4581 | The GECAC Area Agency on Aging's Community Action Agency program uses state funding and resources to help low-income seniors acquire useful skills and access new economic opportunities. Other services include the Foster Grandparents Program, which helps children improve social, math, reading and writing skills. |
| Erie County Department of Senior Services | (716) 858-7433 | The Erie County Department of Senior Services serves the senior community through the Going Places Transportation Program. It's a curb-to-curb service offered to seniors who can no longer use conventional transportation. The program provides a wide variety of trips, including medical appointments, grocery shopping, banking and recreational activities. |
| Greater Erie Community Action Committee | (814) 459-4581 ext. 593 | This organization’s ombudsman program assists in resolving issues related to the health, welfare, safety and rights of residents of long-term care facilities such as assisted living facilities and nursing homes. |
| Erie VA Medical Center | (800) 827-1000 | Senior military veterans can access pension and health care benefits through two VA veterans' programs. They provide veterans with funding for assistance in the activities of daily living and financial support in long-term care settings. |
| Greater Erie Community Action Committee | (814) 459-4581 | The Greater Erie Community Action Committee has seven senior centers across Erie County and helps seniors 60 years and over live independent and healthy lifestyles. These centers promote personal growth and active participation through a wide range of educational programs, support groups, special events and excursions. |
Erie 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.
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