The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Shillington, PA for 2023

Directory of Assisted Living Facilities in Shillington, PA

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Mifflin Court

Provides: Assisted Living
450 E Philadelphia Ave, Shillington, PA 19607
"I'm very satisfied with Mifflin Court. My husband is in assisted living now. He'll go to memory care later. So far, the care is very good. I haven't been down that often. It's only been two weeks,..." More

Mifflin Center

Provides: Assisted Living
500 Philadelphia Ave, Shillington, PA 19607
"I unfortunately was transferred to Mifflin Center from the Surgery Center after a knee replacement. We were told that it would be a private room with the door shut due to Covid 19. This was not..." More

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Keystone Villa at Douglassville

Provides: Assisted Living
1152 Ben Franklin Highway East, Douglassville, ...
"We visited the assisted living part of Keystone Villa at Douglassville. Sue was awesome. She was very accommodating and worked well with us. We almost got my mother-in-law there, but she got better..." More

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Keystone Villa at Fleetwood

Provides: Assisted Living
501 Hoch Road, Blandon, PA 19510
"We went to Keystone Villa at Fleetwood the other day. It's beautiful. It sounded like a nice place. They showed us personal care. They have a microwave, a refrigerator, and a stove in their unit...." More

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Manor at Market Square

Provides: Assisted Living
803 Penn St, Reading, PA 19601
"Manor at Market Square is taking care of my dad and we're just all satisfied. They've been pretty good. They answered all my questions and any needs I may have, as far as my dad, was taken care of...." More

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Keystone Villa at Ephrata

Provides: Assisted Living
100 North State Street, Ephrata, PA 17522
"My mother has resided at Keystone Villa at Ephrata for six and a half years now, and we've been very happy with that. They worked very hard to find her a solution to go from independent care to..." More

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Maidencreek Place

Provides: Assisted Living
105 Dries Road, Reading, PA 19605
"My mom is very happy here. she feels safe and cared for. She really likes the size of her room and also has a small kitchenette with a sink. Staff are very friendly. My mom loves to play Bingo...." More

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Amity Place

Provides: Assisted Living
139 Old Swede Road, Douglassville, PA 19518
"Amity Place is wonderful with my mother, they took very well care of her. The help there is very helpful, although there's always one or two staff members that rub you the wrong way. But I love..." More

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Celebration Villa of Exeter

Provides: Assisted Living
9 Colin Court, Reading, PA 19606
"The manager at Celebration Villa of Exeter was wonderful. She took me around and showed me everything. She sent me a little video of what we had seen that day. My husband had a chance to see the..." More

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Faithful Living - A Personal Care Com...

Provides: Assisted Living
2015 North Reading Rd., Denver, PA 17517
"Staff is extremely caring, the independent section also receives concern and care from staff. Very pleased. " More

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The Villa St. Elizabeth

Provides: Assisted Living
1201 Museum Road, Reading, PA 19611
"My mother-in-law was at The Villa St. Elizabeth for a little under three weeks. It was lovely and clean. The staff took good care of her. The meals were great. She said they were delicious. Her..." More

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The Heritage of Green Hills

Provides: Assisted Living
10 Tranquility Lane, Reading, PA 19607
"Green Hills Manor at Heritage is a wonderful, caring place. I'd recommend it to anyone looking for personal care." More

Phoebe Berks Village

Provides: Assisted Living
1 Reading Dr, Wernersville, PA 19565
"Phoebe Berks Village was very nice, very neat, and very clean. Beautiful buildings, beautiful surroundings, everybody was very nice and very friendly, and everybody seemed happy. We saw a room and..." More

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Country Meadows of Wyomissing

Provides: Assisted Living
1800 Tulpehocken Rd, Wyomissing, PA 19610
"We have chosen Country Meadows of Wyomissing for my father-in-law. The place is excellent. We were greeted by a few members of the staff who are all very nice, and we were introduced to more along..." More

Birdsboro Lodge

Provides: Assisted Living
6740 Daniel Boone Road, Birdsboro, PA 19508
"My brother moved into Birdsboro Lodge last August. It's a nice place. I've never met a nasty person. It's very, very nice, other than what they charge, and I don't think they charge everybody the..." More

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Complete Care Berkshire

Provides: Assisted Living
5485 Perkiomen Avenue, Reading, PA 19606
"The staff there was absolutely amazing. I was so impressed at the genuine care for the residents that was displayed by all staff members we encountered in our recent experience while checking in..." More

Columbia Cottage Wyomissing

Provides: Assisted Living
3121 State Hill Rd, Wyomissing, PA 19610
"We went to see Columbia Cottage. It was very nice. The building was well maintained. The staff members that we interacted with were very nice. They seemed to have taken interest in the residents..." More

The Groves

Provides: Assisted Living
103 W Main Street, Ephrata, PA 17522
"I went to The Groves, which is a licensed personal care place in Ephrata. It was a great experience. It was like family there. It was like a home that a family would live in. I saw personal care as..." More

Ephrata Manor

Provides: Assisted Living
99 BETHANY ROAD, Ephrata, PA 17522
"Ephrata Manor was a nice and clean place. The residents were friendly and happy too. They provide meals, medication, and monitoring for them." More

Grand View Manor

Provides: Assisted Living
129 HOUCK ROAD, Fleetwood, PA 19522
"My mother moved into Grand View Manor. It's a country setting, so she can sit out in front of her room and look outside and watch deer run around, and there's all kinds of games going on. It's also..." More

Berks Leisure Living

Provides: Assisted Living
1399 Fairview Drive, Leesport, PA 19533
"Berks Leisure Living was affordable to me and I liked the location because it was out in the country. They have single rooms, a library, and activities." More

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Sacred Heart Villa Senior Living

Provides: Assisted Living
51 Seminary Ave, Reading, PA 19605
"We took my mother to the Sacred Heart Villa. It is a Catholic facility, and it is more what she was interested in. She has been in lockdown for two weeks because of COVID, so we haven't been able..." More

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The Hawthorne Home

Provides: Assisted Living
1501 Mineral Spring Road, Reading, PA 19602
"The Hawthorne Home was very old. It was a mansion-like facility. It was modernized a little bit. The staff seemed very knowledgeable and very friendly. The lady I dealt with was very forthcoming..." More

Rittenhouse Village at Muhlenberg

Provides: Assisted Living
2900 Lawn Terrace, Reading, PA 19605
"I am currently staying at Rittenhouse Village at Muhlenberg. They give me my pills every day. When I go away, they have my medication packed and ready with me. The people are very friendly, and the..." More

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Evans Retirement Center

Provides: Assisted Living
220 East Race Street, Fleetwood, PA 19522
"Evan’s Retirement is a very home-like environment; it is not like institutionalizing someone. The staff is very caring, they did everything they could to make him feel comfortable there, and they..." More

Morris Pace Assisted Living

Provides: Assisted Living
416 Reading Avenue, Reading, PA 19611
"I moved in to Morris Pace Assisted Living about three weeks ago. It's nice. I'm in a shared room, and it's clean and homey. There are no activities, but they provide good services. The food is..." More

Moyer Personal Care Home

Provides: Assisted Living
230 SOUTH READING ROAD, Ephrata, PA 17522
"Moyer personal care home in Ephrata is a clean affordable option for assisted living. Downsides are no daily activities or excersise programs, lack of variety of meals (sandwiches every night),..." More

The Gardens at Stevens

Provides: Assisted Living
400 LANCASTER AVENUE, Stevens, PA 17578
"My mom moved into The Gardens at Stevens. The only reason we chose it was because it was in my mom's hometown. That's where most of her family is, so they could visit. It was clean and personable,..." More

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Stabon Manor PCH Inc

Provides: Assisted Living
1555 HAAK STREET, Reading, PA 19602
"My mother lives here. I dont want to write a big long review so i'm just gonna use a few choice words.... bedbugs, smell, over crowded, theft!!!**by residents, shuffle around from room to room.. no..." More

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Danken House

Provides: Assisted Living
448 PRESTON ROAD, Wernersville, PA 19565

Golden Ridge

Provides: Assisted Living
404 SOUTH CHURCH STREET, Robesonia, PA 19551

Sunny Crest Home

Provides: Assisted Living
2587 VALLEY VIEW ROAD, Morgantown, PA 19543

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Zerbe Sisters Nursing Center Inc

Provides: Assisted Living
2499 Zerbe Road, Narvon, PA 17555

    What to Consider About Assisted Living in Shillington

    Shillington is a quaint residential suburb of Reading, in what was once one of the most important rail connection regions in the Eastern Pennsylvania area. Today home to just 5,300 people, 18% of Shillington's residents are seniors aged 65 and over. The town has three assisted living facilities within its borders, but several more facilities dot the rolling countryside outside of the city limits. These sites, like all residential long-term care facilities in Pennsylvania, are regulated by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Assisted Living Residence Licensing Division.

    Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Shillington

    • The weather in Shillington is warm and level in the humid summers and a lot cooler and drier in the winters. Summertime highs in Shillington average 85 degrees, while winter lows overnight can dip to an average of 21. The region in and around Shillington gets 45 inches of rain a year, mostly in spring and fall.
    • The cost of living in Shillington is roughly 6% below the national average. though seniors pay less in general to live in Shillington, healthcare can be expensive. Costs in town run about 18% higher for medical care than is common across the rest of the country.
    • Crime rates in Shillington are very low. Seniors in this residential suburb of Reading are exposed to combined property and violent crime rates that range as low as 25% of the national average. While property crime is the most common offense in town, the violent crime rates are even lower.
    • Public transportation in Shillington is provided by the Berks Area Regional Transit Authority (BARTA), which runs bus route 11 through the middle of town and connects much of the area with nearby Reading. Regular fares on BARTA are mileage based, though caregivers and personal attendants ride for free with a senior. All BARTA vehicles are ADA-compliant, and special trips can be scheduled for medical and disabled ride services.
    • The Shillington area is home to world-class medical facilities, including Reading Hospital, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
    • Shillington has an array of community resources for seniors, including the Berks County Area Agency on Aging, an organization that offers classes and caregiver support, with referrals to adult day care, as well as one senior center.

    Note: Data on this page was updated in 2019 and based on the latest 2018 figures.


    Paying for Assisted Living in Shillington

    Average Monthly Costs

    Cities in Pennsylvania

    $5,000.00 Ephrata
    $4,813.00 Douglassville
    $4,680.00 Shillington
    $4,000.00 US
    $3,642.00 Reading

    Assisted Living costs in Shillington start around $4,680 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.

    It’s important to note that assisted living rates in Shillington and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

    Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Shillington

    Seniors in Shillington will not find any Medicaid Waivers in PA to help pay for the cost of assisted living, but SSI can be used to offset some of the cost. 

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

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    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 Shillington

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


    Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Shillington

    Shillington-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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    Recent Reviews of Assisted Living in Shillington

    • Review of Mifflin Court

      I'm very satisfied with Mifflin Court. My husband is in assisted living now. He'll go to memory care later. So far, the care is very good. I haven't been down that often. It's only been two weeks, ... Read more

      Patricia
    • Review of Mifflin Center

      I unfortunately was transferred to Mifflin Center from the Surgery Center after a knee replacement. We were told that it would be a private room with the door shut due to Covid 19. This was not th... Read more

      Cathylr56
    • Review of Mifflin Court

      I looked at a lot of different facilities before choosing mifflin court for my mom. I'm very happy I chose this place. The food is excellent and my mom has made new friends already. She finally se... Read more

      Lori211
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