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300 Welsh Road,, Horsham, PA, 19044
North Wales is a small town located along the Delaware River, offering plenty of entertainment options, parks and trails to explore. It's home to nearly 3,400 residents, with a senior population comprising 14%. Low crime rates and affordable health care make it a safe place for budget-conscious seniors to receive long-term care. Medical services are also accessible at North Wales Family Medicine, or residents can visit nearby hospitals for additional care.Â
Seniors seeking personal care assistance to live comfortably may consider assisted living, which features 24-hour trained staff to help with daily living tasks, including dressing, meal preparation and housekeeping. These communities also offer housing, daily meals and planned activities to encourage an engaging, low-maintenance lifestyle. North Wales charges a monthly rate of $5,685 for assisted living, which is higher than Pennsylvania's statewide average of $4,100 and the national median of $4,500.Â
This guide compares local assisted living costs to those in nearby cities and evaluates North Wales' quality of life for seniors. Additionally, it provides resources readers can use to navigate the system and pay for long-term care.Â
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The Office of Long-Term Living, Bureau of Human Services Licensing monitors and licenses assisted living communities in North Wales and throughout Pennsylvania. The agency provides regulation compliance guides for facilities to follow and a human services provider directory seniors can use to explore licensed communities aligning with their care needs.Â
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Seniors in North Wales pay about $5,685 per month for assisted living, although this price can vary, depending on services and amenities.Â
Assisted living communities in North Wales charge $5,685 per month, which is 27.9% higher than Pennsylvania's statewide average and 20.8% higher than the national median. Prices rise in Reading, which offers care for $5,720, but decrease in nearby Lancaster to $5,550. Harrisburg is also a more economical option than North Wales at $4,828, while Allentown's monthly rates are 15.8% less, making it one of the most affordable options in the region.Â
North Wales
$5,685
Pennsylvania
$4,100
United States
$4,500
Reading
$5,720
Lancaster
$5,550
Harrisburg
$4,828
Allentown
$4,784
Assisted living is one of the priciest senior care options in North Wales at $5,685 per month. Adult day health care, which offers community-based care during the day, is significantly less at $1,777, while home care offers a 6.3% savings for seniors wishing to age in place. Those requiring skilled nursing services can access home health care for 6.1% less than assisted living, or they can consider nursing home care, which offers 24-hour medical supervision. Nursing homes are the most expensive option, at about $11,437 per month for a semi-private room. Â
In-Home Care
$5,329
Home Health Care
$5,339
Adult Day Health Care
$1,777
Assisted Living Facility
$5,685
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$11,437
Note: Data for North Wales was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Philadelphia, was used instead.Â
In North Wales and the rest of Pennsylvania, Medicaid doesn't help pay for the cost of assisted living. Seniors who qualify for SSI, may be able to use that benefit toward their assisted living costs and as per PA Code 2800.27, they cannot be charged more for assisted living than their monthly income.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.
North Wales 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 North Wales, please visit our Assisted Living in Pennsylvania page.
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North Wales 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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