Assisted Living Communities in Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania

Assisted Living costs in Mount Pleasant start around $0 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.

It’s important to note that assisted living rates in Mount Pleasant and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

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.

Mount Pleasant seniors can stroll through scenic Shem Creek Park or receive fellowship and support services via Jacob's Creek Area Faith in Action. The town is located in Westmoreland County and has 4,454 people, 23.5% of whom are aged 65 or over.

To support seniors seeking help with daily tasks of living, there are two assisted living facilities in Mountain Pleasant and seven other options in neighboring communities. Assisted living facilities are regulated by Pennsylvania's  Department of Aging, Office of Long-Term Living, Division of Licensing. In Mount Pleasant and the rest of the commonwealth, they are called assisted living residences (ALRs).

• Seniors and their families living in Mount Pleasant can expect to pay less for housing, healthcare and utility costs. The cost of living here is 85, lower than the national and state averages of 100.
• Mount Pleasant's violent crime is 23.5, on par with the national average of 22.7, and the town's property crime is 28.7, much lower than the U.S. average of 35.4. This may help seniors feel safe during day trips in town with family.
  
• With summer highs of 83 degrees in July and winter lows averaging 19 degrees in January, the annual temperature range may prove a challenge to assisted living residents who are sensitive to extreme temperatures. Seniors and their families may wish to ask what precautions are taken to keep residents comfortable year-round.
  
• According to measures taken by the EPA, Mount Pleasant has an air quality of 65, seven points higher than the US average. Seniors with certain health conditions may benefit from the area's good air quality.
  
• The Mount Pleasant area is home to world-class medical facilities, including Frick Hospital, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
• Pennsylvania exempts retirement income from taxes. That means Mount Pleasant seniors don't pay taxes on Social Security, IRAs and 401(k)s, which might leave more money in their budgets.
  

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