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Part of Jefferson County in west-central Pennsylvania, Punxsutawney is approximately 80 miles northeast of Pittsburgh. Including nearby areas, Punxsutawney provides access to 39...
Through this guide, readers can explore how comfortable Punxsutawney is for seniors and compare 34 reviews assisted living provider reviews and a combined average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars stars.
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206 LANE AVENUE, Punxsutawney, PA 15767
5.0
(1 reviews)
"This facility has a lot of caring people who are employed there. I have always enjoyed my visits here. The staff is friendly are there are always several activities for the residents to engage in. The room my family member is staying in is always n..."
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411 1 2 West Mahoning Street, Punxsutawney, PA 15767
3.2
(4 reviews)
"It was a really nice place! My grandpa loved being there and loved the people, they where all so nice and understanding there are so many things for them to do there every evening and very good means witch is very important when your trying to make a..."
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98 FOUNDRY STREET, Punxsutawney, PA 15767
"Mahoning Riverside Manor, situated in Punxsutawney, PA, is a senior living community offering memory care and assisted living options. Desig..."
READ MORE1 PARK AVENUE, Punxsutawney, PA 15767
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144 Care Home Ln, Punxsutawney, PA 15767
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1703 Warren Rd, Indiana, PA 15701
4.0
(6 reviews)
"The rooms are cleaned and have been painted and modernized. Unlike another facility where I had my mother, this one has nice bedding and furniture with drawers and large handles for my mom’s use. The closet is quite large and there is a nice-sized wi..."
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689 Margaret Road, Kittanning, PA 16201
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My father made his home at Margaret Manor for 2 years. The care he was given was wonderful. I visited 3 to 4 times a week and was very welcomed and treated like family by the owner and staff. They provide love and care for their residences and much ..."
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397 3rd Ave, Hastings, PA 16646
5.0
(1 reviews)
"We will not be moving my father-in-law from Haida Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center because it's just too convenient for the family. They give us medical attention, as well as the personal care. They're very caring towards their patients. They do ..."
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282 S 8th St, DuBois, PA 15801
5.0
(1 reviews)
"DuBois Village was very nice. I liked everything about it, but what was holding me back was the cost of it. When I asked about the semi-private rooms which they had, they just kind of pooh- poohed them. They didn't give me much information on them. T..."
READ MORE133 Laurelbrooke Dr, Brookville, PA 15825
5.0
(3 reviews)
"The rooms were very nice. I decorated my moms. The nurses were excellent at keeping my family informed of my moms condition. When we finally had to bring hospice care in, my mom had dementia, they took such good care of her to make sure she was never..."
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116 Madison Circle, Indiana, PA 15701
4.0
(1 reviews)
"We checked at Moorehead Place. What we liked the most was the staff. The staff was professional, friendly, and interactive. They seemed to be motivated to care. The general appearance of the place was great. The place was clean. It was designed to pr..."
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1155 Indian Springs Road, Indiana, PA 15701
4.0
(6 reviews)
"St. Andrew's was a very nice facility. As a matter of fact, I was wanting my husband to take my mother-in-law there before he decided to take her down to where she is now. The area was very nice. They had nice facilities. They had a lot of activities..."
READ MORE737 E Main St, Reynoldsville, PA 15851
4.0
(1 reviews)
"a varry good place...few local actives so i give 4 out of 5 ..."
READ MORE113 Lower Clinton St Po Box 248, Rossiter, PA 15772
4.0
(1 reviews)
"The Nursing home I had visited was very homie, I felt comfortable like I was at my grandparents house again. Everyone was very nice and the nurses seemed very caring and welcoming and i think that is amazing because a lot of personal care homes and e..."
READ MORE1100 WEST LONG AVENUE, DuBois, PA 15801
3.7
(4 reviews)
"My experience with Christ the King Manor was always a positive one. My family always seemed to be happy every time I visited. The most important thing for me when visiting family in a nursing home is that they are being properly cared for and that th..."
READ MORE154 BASH ROAD, Commodore, PA 15729
3.0
(1 reviews)
"Bash's Personal Care Home in Commodore, Pennsylvania is an assisted living facility that feels more like a home than an institution. Nestled at the end of a country road, the residents can sit on the covered porch or look out the windows and see cat..."
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167 Mountain View Ln, Marion Center, PA 15759
3.0
(2 reviews)
"Live Well Estates is located in a very scenic part of Pennsylvania 30 minutes north of Indiana, PA. There is a big bay window in the dining room from which residents can view the lake and surrounding woods while eating. However, it is 30 minutes fr..."
READ MORE5382 RT 286E, Indiana, PA 15701
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READ MORE8715 U.S. 422, Penn Run, PA 15765
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READ MOREP O BOX 307, DuBois, PA 15801
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READ MOREIn Punxsutawney, the median cost of assisted living is $1,775 lower than the national average and $1,375 lower than the state average. Indeed, Punxsutawney is one of the most affordable destinations in Pennsylvania for this type of long-term care. Monthly rates increase by $1,305 in nearby Altoona, while Pittsburgh’s facilities charge about $525 more than those in Pittsburgh. Average fees run $2,103 higher in Harrisburg, while seniors in Philadelphia see a more significant price jump of $2,960, over double the cost of assisted living in Punxsutawney.
Punxsutawney
$2,725
Pennsylvania
$4,100
United States
$4,500
Altoona
$4,030
Pittsburgh
$3,250
Philadelphia
$5,685
Harrisburg
$4,828
Punxsutawney’s assisted living communities charge an average fee of $2,725 per month.
In Punxsutawney and the rest of the state, seniors who already qualify for SSI may be able to receive assistance for assisted living costs too. According to PA Code 2800.27, seniors cannot be charged more than their monthly income for assisted living services.
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.
Assisted living is the most affordable senior care option in Punxsutawney. In-home care provides support services similar to residential assisted living. In contrast, home health care includes medical and rehabilitation services delivered by nurses, nursing aides and therapists at a senior’s private residence. Both types of at-home care cost $1,088 more than assisted living. A semi-private room in a nursing home is $6,446 pricier than assisted living, reflecting the 24/7 clinical care and health monitoring.
In-Home Care
$3,813
Home Health Care
$3,813
Assisted Living Facility
$2,725
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$9,171
Note: Data for Punxsutawney was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Johnstown, was used instead.
Punxsutawney 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 Punxsutawney, please visit our Assisted Living in Pennsylvania page.
Punxsutawney 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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barbaraj1980
5.0
Review of Lane Avenue Assisted Living
This facility has a lot of caring people who are employed there. I have always enjoyed my visits here. The staff is friendly are there are always several activities for the residents to engage in....
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Cas242
4.0
Review of Mulberry Square
My great-grandmother stayed at this facility before she passed away. The staff was very friendly and helpful. No one's call bell ever seemed to go unanswered for very long at all. We were...
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