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500 E. MARYLYN AVENUE, State College, PA 16801
4.8
(11 reviews)
"Foxdale Village was very nice and it would have everything we would need if we needed more help taking care of ourselves. It's nicely landscaped, and the interior spaces were lovely. It's just not what we need right now. I didn't have a formal tour. ..."
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260 Lions Hill Road, State College, PA 16803
4.3
(6 reviews)
"My parents were at The Village at Penn State. They were in independent living and then they moved into The Atrium. The Atrium is their step-up care facility, so once you can't take care of yourself, they move them there. The staff was very good. The ..."
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1950 Cliffside Dr, State College, PA 16801
3.7
(7 reviews)
"I did not have very many interactions with the staff except for a few nurses that helped my grandmother. Overall the interactions was friendly and the staff seemed like they enjoyed their jobs and generally cared for the patients. I wasn't able to ex..."
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450 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA 16801
2.0
(15 reviews)
"Amazing people,they we so good with my mother. If I could give them a 10 I would. The staff is what makes that home so good. I was always informed every step of the way. Up until my mother passed away. Wonderful staff..."
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424 HECKMAN CEMETARY ROAD, Spring Mills, PA 16875
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Salem Hill is wonderfully unique in the care they offer. The staff is friendly and efficient. They truly care about their patients and work hard to provide for each patient's needs. Dan and Donna are available and willing to answer questions, fiel..."
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100 Dogwood Dr., Philipsburg, PA 16866
4.6
(3 reviews)
"My mom is going to be in Windy Hill Village. It was very clean and very nice, and the people also seem really nice. The staff member we dealt with was Erin, she's very nice, and very helpful. The room is very nice and clean, we don't have to worry ab..."
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360 Westminster Drive, Huntingdon, PA 16652
4.5
(4 reviews)
"Westminster was beautiful, spacious, and clean. The whole place was open, and the rooms were nice. They're private pay, and my mother is low income. They had wonderful staff and frequent activities. I saw a lady leading exercises. They had magazines ..."
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4702 E Main St, Belleville, PA 17004
4.5
(6 reviews)
"We toured Valley View Retirement Community, and it was excellent. It was an upscale facility. We looked at the cottages and it's like a 1-bedroom apartment with a 1-car garage. They looked very nice. When you buy, you are guaranteed a place for assis..."
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200 Rachel Drive, Pleasant Gap, PA 16823
4.0
(1 reviews)
"As far as the setup and everything, The Oaks at Pleasant Gap was nice. I think they offered some nice things like physical therapy. The lady who toured me around was great. It just seemed a little dingy to me, and a little bit older. There's nothing ..."
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925 South Lincoln Avenue, Tyrone, PA 16686
3.4
(11 reviews)
"I would highly recommend Epworth Manor Personal Care I moved my father to Epworth 5 months ago. I am very happy with the care he receives. The entire staff are excellent caregivers, They are very professional warm, kind and very friendly. They..."
READ MORE550 West College Avenue, Bellefonte, PA 16823
3.0
(1 reviews)
"My husband was in HealthSouth four different times. The cleanliness was great. They didn’t respond very quickly to my husband a lot of times -- fortunately, he didn’t fall. He was in a private room and in a shared room at one point as well. There was..."
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1229 Warm Springs Avenue, Huntingdon, PA 16652
3.0
(2 reviews)
"My mother was Huntingdon Nursing and Rehab Center. Everything was good as far as the people. Right now, it was in the process of being renovated. They were updating everything. That was the only problem with that place. It was kind of old. Now, they ..."
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502 EAST HOWARD STREET, Bellefonte, PA 16823
2.1
(6 reviews)
"We chose Centre Crest for Mom. When mom's money runs out, it will take Medicaid. It is a larger, well-maintained facility that seems to have lots of programs. The memory care unit seems adequate, and the staff seems friendly. It is near to my hometow..."
READ MORE105 Malta Drive, Granville, PA 17029
"Refund Plan: 28%# of Entrance Fee. Also purchase option with owner resale. Priority access to Assisted Living and Nursing Care on Fee-For-Se..."
READ MORE163 SUMMIT DRIVE, Lewistown, PA 17044
"William Penn Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center is located in Lewistown, PA. It offers skilled nursing care and short-term rehabilitation ..."
READ MOREWhen comparing monthly rates for semiprivate rooms in nursing homes, the average in State College ($9,673) is $1,917 higher than the U.S. median of $7,756. However, prices here are $365 lower than Pennsylvania’s statewide average of $10,038.
Costs in State College are $1,095 more expensive than in Bloomsburg ($8,578). Prices in Williamsport are much closer at $9,604, which is only $69 below average costs here. Rates in Altoona are on par with the statewide average at $10,038. Harrisburg seniors pay $10,311, on average, which is $638 higher than the rate in State College.
State College
$9,673
Pennsylvania
$10,038
The United States
$7,756
Bloomsburg
$8,578
Williamsport
$9,604
Altoona
$10,038
Harrisburg
$10,311
In State College, semiprivate nursing home rooms cost an average of $9,673 per month. Private rooms cost an average of $10,768 per month.
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.
In State College, finding the right placement for an aging loved one often revolves around the cost of care options. Although local cost data isn’t available for adult day health care services, the statewide median of $1,517 indicates it’s likely the least-costly type of care in State College. Home care and home health care providers charge an average of $4,910 per month for either service, and assisted living costs $5,340. Nursing homes, the most expensive care option, cost an average of $9,673 for semiprivate rooms and $10,768 for private rooms.
Home care
$4,910
Home health care
$4,910
Assisted living
$5,340
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
$9,673
Nursing home (private room)
$10,768
Seniors and their families in State College can access assistance through local agencies and nonprofit organizations. The following resources offer programs and services that may help delay a senior’s out-of-home placement or help older adults and their families better understand the available long-term care options and assist with the transition into a nursing home, if needed.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Centre County Office of Aging | (814) 355-6716 | The Centre County Office of Aging helps adults aged 60 and older remain independent for as long as possible. Services include Apprise health insurance counseling and Medicare enrollment assistance, meal delivery and legal information and referrals. The office also performs preadmission screening for nursing home placements. Caregiver support programs, long-term care ombudsman services and adult protective services are available here as well. |
| SeniorLAW Center | (877) 727-7529 | The SeniorLAW Center provides free civil legal assistance for Pennsylvanians aged 60 and older. Direct, individual services include advice, brief services, referrals and representation. The Center's legal staff focuses on addressing public benefits, health care issues, elder abuse, and financial exploitation. SeniorLAW can also help with advance life planning including simple wills, living wills and powers of attorney. |
| Interfaith Human Services | (814) 234-7731 | Interfaith Human Services is a nonprofit organization that provides a range of resources to assist local income-eligible individuals and households. Its Financial Care Program offers money management and representative payee services to help seniors with financial stability and long-term planning. The Centre County Fuel Bank can cover a portion of energy costs to help seniors avoid heating emergencies in the winter. |
Nursing Homes
Gregory
4.0
Review of Juniper Village Rehabilitation and Skilled Care at Brookline
My wife is in a nursing home right now, Juniper Village Rehabilitation and Skilled Care at Brookline. The facility, buildings, and landscaping is the best thing. What I like least is that the CNAs...
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mardan4444
1.0
Review of Embassy of Hermitage
While my relative was there. The nursing staff and support staff did a great job with the person and making the person feel like it was their home. The staff goes out of their way to help and meet...
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Lindax
1.0
Review of Embassy of Hermitage
I would not recommend this home to anyone. Staff was great most of the time but they don't employ enough to do the job with so many patients. Sometimes took 30-45 min. to get on the bedpan and...
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