45 Assisted Living Facilities near Lititz, PA

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Lititz

• All forms of retirement income in Pennsylvania are exempt from income tax for taxpayers aged 60 and over. This includes Social Security, pensions and retirement accounts. Seniors can save additional money on sales tax as everyday items including groceries, clothing and prescription medicines are exempt.
• Lancaster County, including Lititz, has poor air quality. Although the county received a pass grade for annual particle pollution from the State of the Air 2018 report, it received failing grades for both ozone and 24-hour particle pollution. Seniors with respiratory conditions may wish to investigate how this will impact their health.
• The Lititz area is home to world-class medical facilities, including UPMC Pinnacle Lititz, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
• Lititz has an array of community resources for seniors, including the Lancaster County Office of Aging, an organization that provides assistance to older adults and helps them maintain dignity and independence as well as one senior center.
• Red Rose Transit Authority provides public transportation in Lititz and passengers aged 65 and over can ride for free. RRTA also has a number of programs available for people unable to use the fixed-route service, which some seniors may be able to utilize.
• Lititz has an overall crime rate of just 5 crimes per 1,000 residents. This is lower than 90% of communities in America. The violent crime rate is 0.42, more than 2.5 points lower than the Pennsylvania rate. Property crime is also low, with a rate of 4.57, almost 12 points lower than the state rate of 16.49. Seniors who are concerned with safety may find this reassuring.

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