
Laurel Ridge Center
75 Hickle St, Uniontown, PA, 15401
5.0
(2 reviews)
"Offering skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients and residents. Whether for a short stay or for an extended period, ou..."
READ MOREUniontown, PA, is a small town 45 miles south of Pittsburgh, and it rests at the bottom of the beautiful Laurel Highlands. Its population is about 9,800, with 24.4% aged 65 years or older. Seniors in the area can enjoy a much lower cost of living than the national average, and they also benefit from friendly Pennsylvania tax laws that draw many retirees to the state.
Assisted living facilities provide seniors with personalized care as they age. Unlike skilled nursing facilities, assisted living care supports independent seniors who do not require extensive services, instead helping with daily needs such as dressing, bathing, meal preparation and medication management. In Uniontown, the cost of assisted living is higher than most of Pennsylvania cities and is $1,200 per month more than the national average.
This guide helps seniors and their families understand the options for care in their state, including the costs of assisted living. It also includes financial aid information and helpful resources for seniors as they age.
75 Hickle St, Uniontown, PA, 15401
5.0
(2 reviews)
"Offering skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients and residents. Whether for a short stay or for an extended period, ou..."
READ MORE660 Cherry Tree Lane, Uniontown, PA, 15401
5.0
(2 reviews)
"We have a thoroughly wonderful experience with Marquis Gardens Place. We moved Mom in. She's 102. It's in her hometown where she grew up. She immediately made friends with a girl she knew in high school who was going to turn 100. So, they were bes..."
READ MORE165 Dearth Road, Uniontown, PA, 15401
5.0
(2 reviews)
"My wife moved to Generations Elder Care. There's only about 18 to 20 people in the home. It's just a personal care home. They're the only ones that offered to take her. She had been diagnosed with bipolar (type III), and had some pretty severe rea..."
READ MORE390 Mountain Road, Uniontown, PA, 15401
4.0
(3 reviews)
"We placed my mom here December 2019. She was struggling with senility and could no longer live alone. After visiting several local facilities, we chose Kings. It impressed us that it looked like a home. Many of the higher priced homes in the area ..."
READ MORE177 OLIVER ROAD, Uniontown, PA, 15401
3.3
(8 reviews)
"The people at Hillside Manor are very nice, and my parents are well taken care of. It's completely different from where they were, and it's excellent. They just had a beautiful Christmas party with food laid out for all of them and games. They hav..."
READ MORE145 LAFAYETTE MANOR ROAD, Uniontown, PA, 15401
3.3
(6 reviews)
"All needs are met at this facility with compassion and love. Large rooms, good food, a variety of things to do. Indendance with assistance if needed."
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111 EASY STREET, Uniontown, PA, 15401
2.6
(10 reviews)
"My parents have been in 4 different care homes this year as their care needs have continued to get more complicated. Some have looked much prettier than Peroni's and some have cost more. But none have provided the exemplary care that Peroni's h..."
READ MORE1193 National Pike, Hopwood, PA, 15445
3.0
(2 reviews)
"Twin Oaks Home Care provided in home care to my 93 year old mother who has alzheimer's before she had to enter a nursing home for skilled nursing care. I was previously with another home care agency but switched to Twin Oaks because of the lack o..."
READ MORE1508 SOUTH PITTSBURGH STREET, Connellsville, PA, 15425
2.0
(1 reviews)
"Connellsville was very poor. It was unclean and totally negligent as far as the care of the patients. They needed a complete overhaul as far as the place, the staff, everything. "
READ MORE9 SOUTH MORGANTOWN STREET, Fairchance, PA, 15436
1.0
(1 reviews)
"Not impressed. My mother was hospitalized for dehydration, fell and broke her leg, no fresh fruit or vegetables, "homemade" was from a box, mix, or can. Dominoes Pizza was served for dinner the first night I visited. Two patients were completel..."
READ MORELicensing and regulation of Pennsylvania’s health care facilities is run by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services. Annual inspections are unannounced and investigate a resident’s sense of well-being, the facility’s adherence to regulations, staff/resident communication, the quality of meals and nutrition and many other crucial metrics. Seniors and their families can also view inspection reports in advance.
In Uniontown, the cost of assisted living is roughly $5,700 monthly. Costs may vary depending on the facility’s location, services and amenities offered.
Uniontown’s $5,700 monthly estimate for assistant living costs is far higher than the state of Pennsylvania at $4,100. It is also well above the U.S. average cost for assisted living at $4,500 a month. In nearby Pittsburgh, costs are significantly lower at $3,250. State College in central Pennsylvania is $1,300 lower per month. A cost comparison between Philadelphia, Pennsylvania’s largest city, and Uniontown comes closest to Uniontown’s costs with Philadelphia prices coming in around $5,685.
Uniontown
$5,700
Pennsylvania
$4,100
United States
$4,500
Pittsburgh
$3,250
State College
$4,518
Philadelphia
$5,685
While seniors pay $5,700 for assisted living care in Uniontown, other types of care exist for seniors who need a range of personalized services. In-home and home health care costs run roughly $3,051. For seniors who need extensive services and 24/hour care, monthly care at a skilled nursing facility is estimated at $12,167 for a semiprivate room. A private room costs seniors $456 more, at $12,623 per month.
In-Home Care
$3,051
Home Health Care
$3,051
Assisted Living
$5,700
Nursing Home (semi-private home)
$12,167
Note: Data for Uniontown was unavailable, so the nearest city, Morgantown, WV, was used instead.
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 Uniontown can access many free and low-cost programs to help with assisted living costs. The following resources include information about state and community-based organizations for help with services such as caregiver support, legal assistance and housing rebates, as well as options for meal delivery and food box programs for seniors. Learn more by contacting organizations directly.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Fayette County Community Action Agency | (724) 437-6050 | The Fayette County Community Action Agency is a nonprofit organization that exists to support the 30,000 people living in the county, including Uniontown. Specifically, it has programs for seniors that include a tax preparation assistance program, meal delivery service and the Pennsylvania Senior Food Box program. |
AARP Pennsylvania | (888) 300-2704 | AARP Pennsylvania helps seniors navigate health and lifestyle changes as they age. The organization provides timely resources for Medicaid and SNAP changes, as well as updated vaccination information and the latest consumer protection details. The local chapter also sponsors free events related to dementia care. |
Area Agency on Aging, | (800) 642-6990 | The Southwestern Pennsylvania Area Agency on Aging (AAA) serves residents aged 60 and older based on greatest social and economic need. AAA connects seniors with a variety of services, including meal delivery, legal services for the elderly, homemaker assistance and more. They also run a Caregiver Support Program for families. |
PACE Program | (800) 225-7223 | The Pace Program helps qualifying seniors manage chronic conditions such as dementia and Alzheimer’s by providing access to low-cost prescriptions. PACE works with Medicare Part D plans and other prescription drug and retiree plans. To learn more about benefit qualification, call their number and apply by phone. |
Veterans Affairs, Fayette County | (724) 430-1241 | The Veteran Affairs office in Fayette County connects veterans with qualified services and support, including help with disability compensation, healthcare enrollment, emergency assistance, war-time benefits and pension. Veterans can search and manage their records remotely with options for requesting military records and accessing VA documents at their website. |
Older Pennsylvanians Legal Assistance Program | (877) 727-7529 | The Pennsylvania Department of Aging provides legal aid for a variety of issues that affect seniors, including abuse, age discrimination, long-term care, nutrition, social security, utilities and more. The program serves those ages 60 and older based on greatest social and economic need. |
Uniontown 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.