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The Palmerton
71 Princeton Avenue, Palmerton, PA 18071
"We were at The Palmerton about two weeks ago. It was a very nice facility. We just didn't feel it was quite what we were...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$2,727
Assisted Living Communities in Palmerton, PA
Within Carbon County in Northeastern Pennsylvania, Palmerton is close...
to Beltzville Lake and parks, and it is about 19 miles from Allentown. The wider locale is home to 76 assisted living communities, which charge a median monthly rate of $4,784. This is higher than both the state and national averages.
Below, our directory contains 1008 reviews facility reviews for a broader picture of Palmerton’s assisted living options. Reviewers collectively rate area facilities with an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars stars.
76 Providers
Renaissance Home Northampton
1001 Washington Avenue, Northampton, PA 18067
"I toured the Renaissance Home Northampton for my mom. I like the community area where they had games and activities...
Assisted Living
$2,800
MapleShade Meadows Senior Living
50 East Locust Street, Nesquehoning, PA 18240
"The only thing my uncle looks forward to at his age in seeing his friends and enjoying a good meal. My uncle has made...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$5,100
Whitehall Manor
1177 6th Street, Whitehall, PA 18052
"I toured Whitehall Manor yesterday. It was very nice. The people that were there seemed happy. They smiled at us and...
Adult Day CareAssisted Living+1
$3,295
Cornerstone Living
4605 Werleys Corner Road, New Tripoli, PA 18066
"I could not have chosen a better place for my husband. Everything was always clean, the nurses and staff always caring...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
Pricing unavailable
Above All Senior Living
514 N 22nd St, Allentown, PA 18104
"They are fabulous. It is a great place. I am so glad that we took mom there. They are very caring, she is safe and...
Assisted Living
$2,000
Caring Stars Winner
Heather Glen Senior Living
415 Blue Barn Road , Allentown, PA 18104
"Heather Glen is a beautiful, nicely appointed facility-- but even more significant is the professionalism, enthusiasm...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$5,120
Miller Personal Care 19th and Chew
1925 W Turner St, Allentown, PA 18104
"Phoebe Allentown was very nice. It also has a very good reputation for the people that stayed there, but it’s older, so...
Assisted LivingContinuing Care Communities+2
$4,830
Riverton Enhanced Senior Living
803 N Wahneta St, Allentown, PA 18109
"I toured Riverton Enhanced Senior Livington. The staff was nice, and I liked the way they showed me around. The place...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
$3,500
Bethlehem Manor
815 Pennsylvania Avenue, Bethlehem, PA 18018
"My mother-in-law is currently at Bethlehem Manor right now in their respite-rehab program. The physical therapy comes...
Assisted Living
$3,995
Atrium of Allentown
5767 Cetronia Road, Allentown, PA 18106
"Atrium of Allentown was very up-to-date and extremely stylish. It was so nice. We're like, "Wow, I would live here." The...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$3,600
Abode Care of Allentown
2232 29th Street, Allentown, PA 18103
"Had a great experience visiting this location to see my family. grounds are amazing, residents all seemed so happy and...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$3,299
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The Willow
6488 Alburtis Road, Macungie, PA 18062
"It is also very nice and it is more like a home. The staff is very caring. The lady that I meet, she has a nice room...
Assisted Living
$2,875
Renaissance Home Forks
2222 Sullivan Trail, Easton, PA 18040
"I had a loved one that lived here at the end of 2020 and I was very pleased with how the staff treated her. They were...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
$3,000
The Corrigan House
350 Hazle Twp Blvd, Hazleton, PA 18202
"We are thinking of moving my mom to The Corrigan House. The place looks very beautiful, lovely, and homey. The tour was...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$2,750
Caring Stars Winner
Spring Village at Pocono
329 East Brown Street, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
"I went to this facility looking for care for my parents. I visited 3 more facilities after this visit and I must say, I...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,550
Phoebe Richland
108 S Main St, Richlandtown, PA 18955
"My sister moved up to Phoebe Richland Community. It was very welcoming. They gave her all the physical therapy she could...
Assisted LivingMemory Care+1
$5,670
Mira Vie at Brookfield
1 Brookfield Ct, Belvidere, NJ 07823
"We visited a year ago, so everything was under COVID regulations. We only got to visit the rooms and dining room, but no...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,500
Penn Assisted Care
68 Main St., Pennsburg, PA 18073
"The staff at Penn Assisted Care was very nice and very friendly. There were two people to a room, and the rooms were...
Assisted Living
$1,500
Pond View Manor Personal Care Home
1115 Myrtle Rd, Walnutport, PA 18088
"Pond View Manor Personal Care Home was a very small facility, they only have about eight residents there, and that's...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
Pricing unavailable
Reviews of Communities Nearby
Assisted Living
Donna
5.0
Review of The Palmerton
My mom moved into The Palmerton. We liked that it was smaller, so it was more personalized care. They're very nice people, very accommodating, and they are working with us to try to figure out all...
Assisted Living
Lillian
4.0
Review of The Palmerton
The Palmerton was a nice place. I already know people that are in there, one is in assisted living and the other person is in memory care. The one in assisted living is pleased with it. He'd rather...
Provider response
On behalf of The Palmerton, thank you for taking time to leave a review Lillian. We are happy to hear your visits are positive and your loved one enjoys the food, church services & activities. As...
Assisted Living
Chris
5.0
Review of The Palmerton
The Palmerton was very organized. We had to sign in upon arrival, and we had to log our temperature. We had to wear masks and there was a questionnaire about COVID. The facilities were spotless....
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities
Assisted living residents in Palmerton pay $284 more than the U.S. average and $684 more than the state average. Pittsburgh and Williamsport are more cost-effective locations, saving seniors around $1,534 and $1,448 each month, respectively, compared to this area's contemporaries. However, Palmerton’s assisted living communities charge $901 less than those in Philadelphia and $766 less than facilities in Lancaster.
Palmerton
$4,784
Pennsylvania
$4,100
United States
$4,500
Pittsburgh
$3,250
Lancaster
$5,550
Williamsport
$3,336
Paying for Assisted Living in Palmerton
The median monthly cost of assisted living care in Palmerton is $4,784.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Palmerton
Currently, Palmerton seniors cannot use the state's Medicaid program to pay for assisted living. However, those who qualify for Supplemental Security Income can use this benefit, along with the additional SSI state supplement, to pay for their room and board.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Pennsylvania page.
More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living
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.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care
Costing $12,461 for a semi-private room, nursing home care in Palmerton is over double the price of assisted living, reflecting the more intensive medical support, skilled services and 24/7 supervision it provides. At the other end of the scale, adult day health care is the lowest-priced care choice in Palmerton, running $3,159 less than assisted living for daytime-only services in a community center. Engaging care services at home costs more than receiving support in a residential assisted living facility. In-home care helps older adults with personal care and day-to-day activities and costs $412 more than assisted living. Similarly, home health care, which includes medical and therapeutic services, is $459 more expensive than assisted living.
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 Palmerton was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Allentown, was used instead.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Palmerton
Palmerton 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 Palmerton, please visit our Assisted Living in Pennsylvania page.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Palmerton
Palmerton 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.
