Quakertown Center
1020 S Main St, Quakertown, PA, 18951
2.8
(4 reviews)
"Offering skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients and residents. Whether for a short stay or for an extended period, ou..."
READ MOREAssisted living is geared toward older adults who want to enjoy living in a community where supportive, compassionate staff is always available to lend a helping hand. Assisted living residents don’t need to worry about home maintenance, cooking or cleaning, making this level of care ideal for seniors who require some hands-on assistance with day-to-day activities, but who don’t need 24/7 medical care. In Sellersville, seniors pay an average of $3,550 per month for assisted living, which is below the Pennsylvania statewide average and the U.S. median.
This guide provides an overview of assisted living in Sellersville. It includes assisted living care costs with comparisons to other areas, the pros and cons of retiring to the area and free community-based resources for older adults and their caregivers.Â
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1020 S Main St, Quakertown, PA, 18951
2.8
(4 reviews)
"Offering skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients and residents. Whether for a short stay or for an extended period, ou..."
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3.0
(1 reviews)
"After my mother in law passed away from husband and his brothers decided to move their father into the Mount Trexler Manor of Tri-County Respite. Overall the facility seemed to be a good fit. There were family days and bus trips to local malls and re..."
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As with all assisted living facilities in Pennsylvania, Sellersville communities are inspected, licensed and regulated by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services. Inspectors conduct regular checks of all state-licensed residential facilities to ensure compliance with state laws designed to promote resident health and safety.Â
Genworth’s 2020 Cost of Care Survey shows that the average rate for assisted living care in Sellersville is $3,550 per month. Statewide, the average rate is $3,995, while nationwide, the monthly average is $4,300. Compared to the average in Sellersville, rates for this level of care are higher in nearby cities. In Philadelphia, assisted living costs around $5,550 per month, while seniors in Lancaster and Reading pay $4,050 and $3,950 per month, respectively.Â
Sellersville
$3,550
Pennsylvania
$3,955
The United States
$4,300
Philadelphia
$5,550
Lancaster
$4,050
Reading
$3,950
At $3,550 per month, assisted living is one of the most affordable senior care options available in Sellersville. As is typical in most areas, adult day health care is the least-expensive option at an average of $1,625 per month, while in-home care from either a homemaker or home health aide costs an average of $4,576. Around-the-clock medical care in a nursing home, also known as a skilled nursing facility, is the costliest option at an average of $12,471 for a semiprivate room, and $13,688 for a private room.Â
Home Care
$4,576
Home Health Care
$4,576
Adult Day Health Care
$1,625
Assisted Living Facilities
$3,550
Nursing Home (semiprivate room)
$12,471
Nursing Home (private room)
$13,688
Note: Data for Sellersville was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Allentown, was used instead.
Sellersville seniors who meet certain eligibility requirements for the Pennsylvania Department of Aging waiver may qualify for financial assistance in order to pay for care within one of the city’s assisted living facilities. In addition, if you receive SSI and need to live in an assisted living facility, the state can pay a supplement to the facility if you qualify. 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.
Seniors in the Sellersville area have access to a number of free and low-cost resources. The county government, along with local nonprofit agencies, provides a range of supports including case management services, legal aid and advocacy for those who require long-term care.Â
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Bucks County Area Agency on Aging | (267) 880-5700 | The Bucks County Area Agency on Aging is a federally mandated regional nonprofit organization that plans, develops and oversees a number of services for seniors and their families in Sellersville. Through the BCAAA, seniors can access the ombudsman program that provides advocacy for assisted living residents, Medicare counseling, health promotion classes and legal assistance, as well as information about and referrals to other available programs. |
Bucks County Transport | (215) 794-5554 | Bucks County Transport, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that provides low-cost, shared-ride services throughout Bucks County. The organization offers various transportation options for seniors in Sellersville to travel within the county, including the Persons With Disabilities, Medical Assistance and Shared Ride programs. |
Bucks County Department of Veterans Affairs | (215) 345-3307 | Sellersville veterans and their families can contact the Bucks County Department of Veterans Affairs for help accessing available local, state and federal benefits earned through their military service. The department's accredited veterans service officer can help eligible seniors apply for VA health care coverage, disability compensation, pensions and the Aid and Attendance pension supplement, which can be put toward assisted living expenses. |
Sellersville-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Pennsylvania are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Pennsylvania page for more information about these laws.
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