Saint Katharine Drexel Residence
7919 FORREST AVENUE, Philadelphia, PA, 19150
Hatboro is a welcoming community with parks, easy access to health care amenities and a historic downtown district with shops and restaurants. Minimal crime and comfortable weather promote an active lifestyle, and retirement-friendly tax laws support seniors’ financial security. With just 8,200 residents, 13% of whom are seniors, Hatboro offers the small-town environment many seniors are seeking for retirement.
Hatboro also has several assisted living facilities that meet the needs of older adults who face challenges with day-to-day activities. These facilities administer personal care services according to individualized care plans, including bathing, dressing and personal grooming assistance. They also provide daily meals, transportation services and recreational activities to promote comfort and convenience. On average, assisted living facilities in Hatboro charge $8,145 per month, which is thousands of dollars over the state and national respective norms of $4,100 and $4,500.
Through this guide, readers can learn more about assisted living pricing in the Hatboro region and find details on some programs that help local seniors pay for their care. The guide also lists some top resources for current and prospective assisted living residents. Â
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7919 FORREST AVENUE, Philadelphia, PA, 19150
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READ MOREThe Pennsylvania Department of Human Services licenses all assisted living facilities in Hatboro through its Office of Long-Term Living. This department publishes all the licensing rules facilities must follow related to move-in and move-out procedures, care planning and staffing. It also fields and investigates complaints regarding substandard care or housing conditions. Â
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In Hatboro, assisted living facilities charge an average monthly rate of $8,145 for services.
With local assisted living rates at $8,145, Hatboro is among the costliest places in the state and nation for residential care. By comparison, the Pennsylvania norm comes in at $4,100, and nationally, seniors pay an average monthly norm of $4,500. Local care costs are also very high compared to rates in nearby cities, including Philadelphia, where facilities charge $5,685 for care, and Lancaster, where residents pay about 32% less for care than seniors in Hatboro. Similarly, assisted living facilities in East Stroudsburg charge about 37% less for care than those in Hatboro, and in Allentown, residents pay $4,784 for care.
Hatboro
$8,145
Pennsylvania
$4,100
United States
$4,500
Philadelphia
$5,685
Lancaster
$5,550
Allentown
$4,784
East Stroudsburg
$5,126
In Hatboro, assisted living is one of the most expensive senior care solutions, with residents paying $8,145 per month for residential services. This is thousands of dollars more than the cost of private in-home care and home health care, with rates coming in at $5,148 and $5,243, respectively. Additionally, seniors who attend adult day health care typically pay about 77% less than assisted living residents, although nursing home care is considerably costlier at $11,650.
In-Home Care
$5,148
Home Health Care
$5,243
Adult Day Health Care
$1,866
Assisted Living Facility
$8,145
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$11,650
Note: Data for Hatboro was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Trenton, NJ, was used instead.
Currently, Pennsylvania does not cover assisted living under any programs. However, the state does add money to the federal Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payment, which seniors can put towards their room and board.Â
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.
Hatboro 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 Hatboro, please visit our Assisted Living in Pennsylvania page.
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Hatboro 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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