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The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Pottstown, PA for 2024

 

Located 40 miles northwest of Philadelphia, Pottstown sits on the Schuylkill River and serves as a farming community. It features a diverse range of long-term care options, including 2 assisted living facilities within the city and 18 more nearby. With a median monthly assisted living cost of $5,720, this city ranks among the costlier places in the state and nation for care, outpacing the median Pennsylvania rate of $4,100 and the national norm of $4,500.

Based on our directory’s 1144 reviews unbiased reviews of assisted living facilities in and around Pottstown, we report an average local quality rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars stars.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Pottstown

The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services houses the Office of Long-Term Living, which oversees the operation of all assisted living facilities in Pottstown and the rest of the state. Through this agency, individuals learn about and apply for benefits that help pay for assisted living services and find an up-to-date list of all licensed facilities in the state.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Pottstown

 

  • Crime occurs frequently in Pottstown, with residents experiencing about 38 incidents per 1,000 people annually. This runs higher than 94% of U.S. cities and 97% of Pennsylvania cities, and it outpaces the norm for other communities nationwide with similar population sizes. Most criminal activity happens within the city’s central neighborhoods, so seniors who prioritize safety typically consider neighborhoods such as Pughtown and Parker Ford for assisted living.  

 

  • The AARP Livability Index places Pottstown in the top half of U.S. communities for favorability for seniors, giving the city a score of 55 compared to the national average city score of 48. Residents benefit from the city’s mixed-use neighborhoods, which feature amenities such as reliable public transit and approximately 2.1 grocery stores, 1.2 parks and 0.3 libraries within a half-mile radius.

 

  • Pottstown features warm, humid summers with daytime temperatures spanning a range of 76 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit, and winters tend to be cold with lows ranging from 23 to 30 degrees Fahrenheit. Skies are partly cloudy throughout the year, and residents see about 40 inches of rain and a little over 23 inches of snow. Fortunately, assisted living residents have a variety of indoor and outdoor activities and amenities to choose from throughout the year.

 

  • The American Lung Association records 7 days annually in which pollution levels are high enough in Montgomery County to impact vulnerable individuals, including 5 high-ozone days and 2 high-particle days. Pottstown’s air quality is good compared to most U.S. cities, earning it grades of C for ozone pollution levels and B for 24-hour particle pollution levels, making it a healthy option for seniors with heart or lung conditions.

 

  • Living in Pottstown costs about 3.2% more than living in a typical U.S. city, impacting affordability for many seniors. Even so, health care costs trend about 1% below costs nationwide, and residents spend about 17% less on food, 19% less on housing and 5% less on utilities here than in the nation as a whole. Additionally, many assisted living facilities accept the state’s Aging Waiver program, which covers services for those who meet certain criteria.

Paying for Assisted Living in Pottstown

 

The median monthly rate for assisted living services in Pottstown comes in at $5,720.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

In Pottstown, assisted living facilities charge a baseline monthly rate of $5,720, which is hundreds of dollars higher than Pennsylvania’s norm of $4,100 and the national median of $4,500, as well as what’s typical for the region. Seniors in Philadelphia pay slightly lower rates of $5,685, and in East Stroudsburg, facilities charge about $600 less for care. Similarly, rates in Allentown come in competitively at $4,784, and in Scranton, monthly fees trend $2,845 lower than in Pottstown.

Pottstown

$5,720

Pennsylvania

$4,100

United States

$4,500

Allentown

$4,784

Scranton

$2,875

East Stroudsburg

$5,126

Philadelphia

$5,685

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Assisted living fees exceed costs for most other senior care solutions in Pottstown, with residents paying $5,720 for services. This exceeds the $4,576 seniors pay for nonmedical personal care services they obtain through in-home care, as well as private skilled nursing services they access through home health care, and it runs $4,655 per month higher than adult day health care, which features nonresident personal care services in a community setting. However, assisted living serves as an economical alternative to nursing home care, which costs $12,631 for residential services and 24-hour medical support and supervision.

In-Home Care

$4,576

Home Health Care

$4,576

Adult Day Health Care

$1,065

Assisted Living Facility

$5,720

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$12,631

Note: Data for Pottstown was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Reading, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Pottstown

Because the state of Pennsylvania does not offer any specific resources for financial assistance for assisted living (PCH), the state's official website offers suggestions for paying for long-term care in Pottstown, including enrolling in long-term insurance or paying through private savings.

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Pennsylvania page.

Financial Assistance in Pennsylvania

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.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Pottstown

Pottstown 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 Pottstown, please visit our Assisted Living in Pennsylvania page.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Pottstown

 

Pottstown 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.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Pennsylvania

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It seemed like a caring place with plenty of activities. The staff was very nice. We toured the entire facility and saw more than one room.

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It seemed very nice. Actually, I liked that one better than the other place we visited. They did show us the rooms, and it was very clean. I didn’t deal with too many of the staff people. They all...

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