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21 FAIRLANE ROAD, Reading, PA 19606
4.0
(2 reviews)
"My brother-in-law was approved for Medicaid, and also for Social Security disability, and he is in Fairlane Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation, so he's doing pretty well there. I think most of the people that are there are on Medicaid, and so far, I ..."
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1000 E Wyomissing Blvd, Reading, PA 19611
3.5
(2 reviews)
"My dad is currently at Wyomissing Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. The facility is clean. Everyone is friendly and the staff is very caring. The food is OK, it's not bad. They have a daily schedule of activities, like games and karaoke, and some pe..."
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5501 Perkiomen Ave, Reading, PA 19606
2.6
(3 reviews)
"My mother is at Berkshire Center nursing home right now. She had knee surgery and broke her ankle and so far, they're really good to work with. Everybody I've met and talked to has been very helpful. She likes it. They have their own living room area..."
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15 Freedom Blvd., Coatesville, PA 19320
4.3
(38 reviews)
"I toured Freedom Village at Brandywine. It's a very pleasant environment for the residents. It does have varied amenities there, both indoors and outdoors. The staff was very pleasant, very helpful, and very informative. It was very clean, and they h..."
$3,200
1 Reading Dr., Wernersville, PA 19565
"My husband is at Phoebe Berks and I'm just going to keep him there. It's an excellent place. I don't know if it has anything to do with Phoebe Ministries or not, but my husband needs skilled care and so I paid the fee for a month. He can't walk, so t..."
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401 UNIVERSITY DRIVE, Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I was able to observe Rest Haven at Schuylkill Haven for two months. I witnessed my brother needing help walking, eating, going to toilet, and doing other things. The staff gave him all the care he needed and did it professionally. They managed his m..."
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722 Furnace Hills Pike, Lititz, PA 17543
5.0
(1 reviews)
"United Zion Retirement Community is very clean and well-kept. Their food is very good. They could use a little more staff. They're very nice, but each person has plenty to do. It doesn't have a swimming pool or some of the health things that other pl..."
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1 Heidelberg Dr, Wernersville, PA 19565
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Phoebe Berks has all levels of care.... I think it seems like a nice community. HOWEVER --- the memory unit also known as "Village Gardens" is WONDERFUL. The way it is set up is there is a common area in the middle with a TV area and dining area...."
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1680 Spring Creek Road, Macungie, PA 18062
4.8
(22 reviews)
"The reason we chose Lehigh Commons is that my father needed kind of extensive care and they were able to provide it. It's super nice. The one-on-one care is very, very good. All the nurses and the staff are super nice. My dad's on the memory care sid..."
$4,110
1001 East Oregon Road, Lititz, PA 17543
4.6
(9 reviews)
"I toured Landis Homes. I like the place. What I didn't like about it was you had to go through a lot of hallways to get to the pool and some of the activities. They have a beautiful gym. What I liked about it was they manned their gym and their pool ..."
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1200 Tel Hai Circle, PO Box 190 , Honey Brook, PA 19344
4.6
(18 reviews)
"We have visited Tel Hai. It's an excellent facility. They have thought about everything. It could be an exceptional experience for anybody. It's top shelf. It's independent living, but they also have some assisted care if you need to go there, whic..."
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300 WEST LEMON STREET, Lititz, PA 17543
4.5
(5 reviews)
"Moravian Manor was a wonderful facility. My mother was surrounded by loving staff, they were always improving the facility, and it’s just a beautiful location up Lichester Country. We were very pleased with the care that she got there for a long time..."
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2000 Cambridge Ave, Wyomissing, PA 19610
4.5
(16 reviews)
"We've been to The Highlands at Wyomissing numerous times, but we just felt that's out of our budget for the kind of housing we want. It's a beautiful facility. They have everything, good location. The apartments were very nice. They have a lot of dif..."
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7 WEST PARK AVENUE, Myerstown, PA 17067
4.5
(2 reviews)
"The rooms were great.Had a great care team that took care of me and wonderful staff. The therapist were really great they really worked good with me.The food was good.I would say if anything asked me that this a highly recommended place to go...."
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604 Oak Street , Akron, PA 17501
4.5
(2 reviews)
"Maple Farm is very nice. It is country and informal. My uncle has a nice room with a view of a large grassy area. He has that at home at his kitchen, so that is nice he could look out the window. It is kept very well. He enjoys himself, and he likes ..."
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99 BETHANY ROAD, Ephrata, PA 17522
4.3
(6 reviews)
"We toured Ephrata Manor. My sister likes it because it's smaller. It's only two stories, it's cherry, and the decor is sunny, and they had it in the main lobby. They have a skylight where you can sit in the middle and get the sun reflecting on you. T..."
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440 East Lincoln Avenue, Myerstown, PA 17067
4.3
(9 reviews)
"StoneRidge - Poplar Run was probably one of my favorites. It was a very good option. We liked their care program. It was very nice in terms of amenities and aesthetics, and it felt inviting. The apartments were very nice, and they all have very nice ..."
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1175 Mosser Rd, Trexlertown, PA 18087
4.3
(3 reviews)
"My mom is presently in Mosser Nursing Home. There are several reasons why we chose this place. The hospital provided a list of places, and this was the closest to our home to see where she lives. It also had one of the higher recommendations. Moving ..."
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One South Home Avenue, Topton, PA 19562
4.3
(10 reviews)
"I liked The Lutheran Home at Topton very much, but they don't have the plan that the other place has where you pay one price when you move in and if you need nursing home care, you still pay the same price, so they don't have that option. The place s..."
$4,650
600 East Main Street, Lititz, PA 17543
4.1
(12 reviews)
"I toured Luther Acres Lititz, PA. I like the location and the attitude of everybody at the organization. Everybody seems very knowledgeable. They're willing to work with you, and the premises are nice. Some of them aren't the biggest in the world, bu..."
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Kelly
4.0
Review of Wyomissing Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
My dad is currently at Wyomissing Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. The facility is clean. Everyone is friendly and the staff is very caring. The food is OK, it's not bad. They have a daily...
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Cathy
2.0
Review of Complete Care at Berkshire
We had some problems with Berkshire Center. My mom said that the food was always cold. The registered nurse was wonderful. Her name was Cathy, and she was fantastic. She bent over backwards for my...
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Tina Geldersma
2.0
Review of Complete Care at Berkshire
My father is in this facility and his health is not good at all. He was placed here for Rehab got very ill was sent to the hospital and then back here. Both times he's been here in two different...
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At an average of $11,724 for a semiprivate room, the cost of nursing home care in Reading is expensive in comparison to the Pennsylvania statewide median of $10,038 and the national average of $7,756.
The cost of nursing home care varies significantly in other Pennsylvania cities. The most expensive is nearby Allentown, where the average cost is $12,471 per month. Seniors in Philadelphia pay $11,285 for this level of care, and the average rate is similar in Lancaster at $11,224. The city of Bloomsburg has the lowest cost for nursing facility care in Pennsylvania at $8,578 per month.
Reading
$11,724
Pennsylvania
$10,038
The United States
$7,756
Allentown
$12,471
Philadelphia
$11,285
Lancaster
$11,224
Bloomsburg
$8,578
Semiprivate rooms in Reading nursing homes cost an average of $11,724 per month, while the median cost of a private room is $12,824.
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
Reading seniors have several care options available depending on their needs. Those who only require daytime assistance during the week may opt for adult day health care, which is the least expensive option at a cost of $942 per month. Home care and home health care services cost $4,481 and $4,576 per month, respectively. Assisted living offers 24/7 support with activities of daily living in a residential setting and costs $3,950 per month. Nursing homes have the highest monthly rates, at $11,724 for semiprivate and $12,824 for private rooms.
Home care
$4,481
Home health care
$4,576
Adult day health care
$942
Assisted living
$3,950
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
$11,724
Nursing home (private room)
$12,824
The following resources may be of interest to seniors in Reading who are considering nursing home care or are looking for services that could help them safely age in place instead. These free programs and services are offered by government departments and nonprofit organizations.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Meals On Wheels | (610) 374-3195 | Berks Encore is the nonprofit organization that runs the Meals on Wheels program in Reading. The program delivers meals to seniors aged 60 and over who are homebound due to illness or disabilities. To qualify, seniors must be unable to prepare meals on their own and not have access to regular help from family or friends. Volunteers deliver a hot meal at around noon each day, Monday to Friday. The volunteers provide a safety check service and a friendly smile at the same time. Seniors who are able to travel can access congregate meals at the organization's Reading senior center. |
| BARTA Special Transport | (610) 921-0601 | The BARTA Special Transport system provides shared-ride services to seniors aged 65 and older. Seniors are required to pay a small share of the transportation cost, but financial assistance is available. Rides are provided in wheelchair-friendly buses and vans. Seniors can request rides for any purpose, including shopping, nonemergency medical appointments and to the local senior center. |
| Catholic Charities Diocese of Allentown | (610) 435-1541 | The Catholic Charities Diocese of Allentown offers a number of programs to assist seniors in the Reading area. The case management program helps seniors access community resources and promotes their safety and independence. The long-term care ombudsman service advocates on behalf of seniors in nursing homes and helps resolve complaints filed by residents and their families. The gatekeeper program is a collective community initiative to connect seniors with appropriate services to help them live independently in their own homes. |
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