Brittany Pointe Estates
1001 Valley Forge Road, Lansdale, PA, 19446
3.8
(5 reviews)
"Refund Plans: 50% of age-related Entrance Fee; Declining Balance- 1% per mo. of Entrance Fee (Price- 68% of Entrance Fee, Monthly Fees lower..."
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The Philadelphia suburb of Harleysville is a small community of fewer than 10,000 people, a quarter of whom are seniors. It ranks in the top 85% of the safest communities in the nation and may be a viable option for seniors seeking seasonal weather and retiree-friendly income tax laws.
In addition to this, Harleysville has several assisted living facilities within its limits and nearby. These facilities are suited to seniors who don’t have extensive medical needs but find day-to-day activities, such as personal care and meal preparation, challenging. Residents live in private and semi-private suites and apartments and receive personal care, housekeeping and meal services. In Harleysville, this type of care costs $4,784 per month, which comes in well above the state average of $4,100 and the national rate of $4,500.
This guide provides information on how assisted living rates in Harleysville compare to senior care alternatives, such as in-home care and skilled nursing facilities. It also lists ways many seniors pay for services and highlights some of the rules all facilities in the city follow.Â
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1001 Valley Forge Road, Lansdale, PA, 19446
3.8
(5 reviews)
"Refund Plans: 50% of age-related Entrance Fee; Declining Balance- 1% per mo. of Entrance Fee (Price- 68% of Entrance Fee, Monthly Fees lower..."
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4.0
(1 reviews)
"We're in The Village at Lifequest. We've been here for one year now. We're very pleased at the present time. The food is typical of a typical nursing home. Some days, they're good, and some days, they're not so good. Their food and programs are good...."
READ MORE833-A S Main St., Phoenixville, PA, 19460
3.0
(4 reviews)
"My grandmother had been discharged from other nursing facility with only two days notice. Not to mention she is 94 years old and not well. Most Nursing Facilitys have a waiting list and no availability. My friend who is a nurse practitioner recommen..."
READ MORE1020 S Main St, Quakertown, PA, 18951
2.8
(4 reviews)
"Offering skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients and residents. Whether for a short stay or for an extended period, ou..."
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3.0
(1 reviews)
"After my mother in law passed away from husband and his brothers decided to move their father into the Mount Trexler Manor of Tri-County Respite. Overall the facility seemed to be a good fit. There were family days and bus trips to local malls and re..."
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530 Macoby St, Pennsburg, PA, 18073
"Offering skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients and residents. Whether for a short stay or for an extended period, ou..."
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The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services licenses all assisted living facilities in Harleysville and requires them to follow rules regarding nutrition and medication services, staffing and the scope of care they must provide. The department also publishes a list of all licensed assisted living facilities in the state, and it fields complaints from assisted living residents, visitors and staff.
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In Harleysville, seniors pay approximately $4,784 per month for assisted living.
Harleysville seniors pay $4,784 per month for assisted living, making this city one of the costlier places in the state and nation for residential care. Local care costs exceed the state norm by 17% and the national average by 6%, although they run low compared to rates in most nearby cities. For example, seniors in East Stroudsburg pay comparatively high rates of $5,126 for care. In Lancaster, care costs outpace Harleysville’s norm by 16%, and in Reading, rates come in 20% higher than in Harleysville.
Harleysville
$4,784
Pennsylvania
$4,100
United States
$4,500
East Stroudsburg
$5,126
Reading
$5,720
Lancaster
$5,550
Assisted living ranks among the most budget-friendly senior care options in Harleysville, with residents paying $4,784 for services. While adult day health care costs less, with rates at $1,625, this option doesn’t include housing and only features daytime services in a community setting, driving up monthly living expenses.
Seniors who obtain nonmedical services at home pay 9% more than assisted living residents for in-home care, and those who need skilled nursing services at home pay $5,243 for home health care. Additionally, assisted living may be an affordable alternative to nursing home care, which includes medical care and monitoring in an institutional setting for $12,461 per month.
In-Home Care
$5,196
Home Health Care
$5,243
Adult Day Health Care
$1,625
Assisted Living Facility
$4,784
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$12,461
Note: Data for Harleysville was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Allentown, was used instead.
Currently, Harleysville seniors do not have access to financial assistance for assisted living through either Medicaid or Medicaid waivers. However, Pennsylvania does add money to the federal Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefit, and eligible seniors may use this money toward the cost of their care.
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.
Harleysville 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 Harleysville, please visit our Assisted Living in Pennsylvania page.
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Harleysville 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.
Assisted Living
Joan
5
Review of The Birches at Harleysville
The Birches at Harleysville was a lovely place. They couldn't have been more accommodating. I went there approximately about two weeks ago. I was greeted very courteously as I entered. The girl...
Assisted Living
EDavison
5
Review of The Birches at Harleysville
It's a fun place with great engagement for us all. Everyone is kind and pleasant. The food is wonderful. I'm a retired nurse and this community is the best!
Assisted Living
Atha5
5
Review of The Birches at Harleysville
I like it here. I was across the street in independent living but i moved here because I needed more help. I think its a fine place. Meals are good and they have activities to keep me busy