Assisted Living Communities in New Castle, Pennsylvania

In New Castle, assisted living residents pay an average of $4,738 per month for housing and custodial care. This exceeds the state norm by about $600, and it’s about $200 higher than the national average. While seniors in Chambersburg typically pay even more for care, with local care costs averaging $4,823, other nearby cities may be more affordable for those seeking residential services. In Altoona, for example, care costs are about $700 less on average than in New Castle, and in Pittsburgh and Johnstown, respective rates are even lower, averaging $3,250 and $2,725.

 

On average, seniors in New Castle pay $4,783 per month 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.

At a median of $4,728 per month, assisted living is among the more expensive senior care options in New Castle. While nursing home care costs more, with monthly rates starting at $7,543, other alternatives may have lower monthly rates. Seniors who arrange private in-home care and home health care pay an average of $4,290 for services while those who attend adult day health care pay around $1,842.