Berks Leisure Living
1399 Fairview Drive, Leesport, PA, 19533
3.7
(6 reviews)
"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...."
READ MOREThere are 33 Assisted Living Facilities in the Shillington area, with 2 in Shillington and 31 nearby.
The average cost of assisted living in Shillington is $4,680 per month. This is higher than the national median of $3,895. Cheaper rated regions include Reading with an average starting cost of 3,849.
To help you with your search, browse the 366 reviews below for assisted living facilities in Shillington. On average, consumers rate assisted living in Shillington 3 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Wyomissing with an average rating of 4.29 out of 5 stars.
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1399 Fairview Drive, Leesport, PA, 19533
3.7
(6 reviews)
"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...."
READ MORE51 Seminary Ave, Reading, PA, 19605
4.0
(1 reviews)
"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 to visit. I can't visit until this coming Friday. I ju..."
READ MORE1501 Mineral Spring Road, Reading, PA, 19602
3.7
(3 reviews)
"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 and very informative. We toured briefly. It was a prett..."
READ MORE2900 Lawn Terrace, Reading, PA, 19605
3.6
(5 reviews)
"My sister will be moving into Rittenhouse Village at Muhlenberg. This place is ten minutes from my house. It looks nice. The rooms are a little small, but the price is reasonable compared to some of the other ones. I have been talking to their admini..."
READ MORE220 East Race Street, Fleetwood, PA, 19522
3.0
(5 reviews)
"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 were extremely helpful to me. When my brother was ther..."
READ MORE416 Reading Avenue, Reading, PA, 19611
3.0
(1 reviews)
"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 good, and the dining rooms are spacious...."
READ MORE230 SOUTH READING ROAD, Ephrata, PA, 17522
3.0
(1 reviews)
"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), questionable menu and nutrition program, lack of supervi..."
READ MORE400 LANCASTER AVENUE, Stevens, PA, 17578
1.5
(2 reviews)
"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, but not hardly anything in the way of amenities or ac..."
READ MORE1555 HAAK STREET, Reading, PA, 19602
1.0
(1 reviews)
"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 permanent room for my mom. every week its different..."
READ MORE404 SOUTH CHURCH STREET, Robesonia, PA, 19551
2587 VALLEY VIEW ROAD, Morgantown, PA, 19543
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.
Note: Data on this page was updated in 2019 and based on the latest 2018 figures.
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.
Ephrata
$5,000
Douglassville
$4,912
Shillington
$4,680
Reading
$4,073
US
$4,000
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.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.
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.
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.
Assisted Living
Patricia
5
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...
Assisted Living
Cathylr56
1
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...
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Assisted Living
Lori211
5
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...