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Towers East
1337 W Allen St, Allentown, PA 18102
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Assisted Living Communities in Palmerton, Pennsylvania
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Within Carbon County in Northeastern Pennsylvania, Palmerton is close to Beltzville Lake and parks, and it is about 19 miles from Allentown. The wider locale is home to 97 assisted living communities, which charge a median monthly rate of $4,784. This is higher than both the state and national averages.
Below, our directory contains 788 reviews facility reviews for a broader picture of Palmerton’s assisted living options. Reviewers collectively rate area facilities with an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars stars.
Directory of Assisted Living in Palmerton, PA
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Devonhouse Catasauqua
2 Front St, Catasauqua, PA 18032
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Williams Manor
164 Baron Rd, Wind Gap, PA 18091
"Williams Manor is located in the idyllic town of Wind Gap, PA. Embodying a small-town feel and only an hour's drive from New York City, seni..."
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John T. Gross Towers
1339 W Allen St, Allentown, PA 18102
"Welcome to John T. Gross Towers Opened in 1967, John T. Gross Towers offers affordable, safe and secure housing for low-income senior citize..."
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Canal Side Care Manor
1 Main St, Walnutport, PA 18088
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463 NORTH HUNTER HWY, Drums, PA 18222
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Edgemont Lodge Assisted Living Personal Care
20 EDGEMONT ROAD, Lansford, PA 18232
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5201 ST. JOSEPH’S ROAD, P.O. BOX 1001, Limeport, PA 18060
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READ MORETrexler Park Manor
3599 BROADWAY, Allentown, PA 18104
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206 Diamond St, Slatington, PA 18080
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65 EAST LIZARD CREEK, Lehighton, PA 18235
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600 NORTH LAUREL STREET, Hazleton, PA 18201
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Restoration House
202 E 3rd St, Bethlehem, PA 18015
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Cedar Crest Post Acute
1265 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Allentown, PA 18103
"Welcome to Manor care Health Services! Located on South Cedar Crest Boulevard in Allentown, PA, ManorCare provides individualized post-hospi..."
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Home Instead
3722 Lehigh St, Whitehall, PA 18052
"Welcome to Home Instead! Our families live and work in the Lehigh County region, so we're invested in our community on a very personal l..."
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Lutheran Manor
2085 Westgate Dr, Bethlehem, PA 18017
"Welcome to Lutheran Manor! Lutheran Manor is conveniently located within walking distance to local shopping, banks, restaurants, medical off..."
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities
Assisted living residents in Palmerton pay $284 more than the U.S. average and $684 more than the state average. Pittsburgh and Williamsport are more cost-effective locations, saving seniors around $1,534 and $1,448 each month, respectively, compared to this area's contemporaries. However, Palmerton’s assisted living communities charge $901 less than those in Philadelphia and $766 less than facilities in Lancaster.
Palmerton
$4,784
Pennsylvania
$4,100
United States
$4,500
Pittsburgh
$3,250
Lancaster
$5,550
Williamsport
$3,336
Paying for Assisted Living in Palmerton
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The median monthly cost of assisted living care in Palmerton is $4,784.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Palmerton
Currently, Palmerton seniors cannot use the state's Medicaid program to pay for assisted living. However, those who qualify for Supplemental Security Income can use this benefit, along with the additional SSI state supplement, to pay for their room and board. Â
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Pennsylvania page.
More Ways to Pay 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.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care
Costing $12,461 for a semi-private room, nursing home care in Palmerton is over double the price of assisted living, reflecting the more intensive medical support, skilled services and 24/7 supervision it provides. At the other end of the scale, adult day health care is the lowest-priced care choice in Palmerton, running $3,159 less than assisted living for daytime-only services in a community center. Engaging care services at home costs more than receiving support in a residential assisted living facility. In-home care helps older adults with personal care and day-to-day activities and costs $412 more than assisted living. Similarly, home health care, which includes medical and therapeutic services, is $459 more expensive than assisted living.
In-Home Care
$5,196
Home Health Care
$5,243
Adult Day Health Care
$1,625
Assisted Living Facility
$4,784
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$12,461
Note: Data for Palmerton was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Allentown, was used instead.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Palmerton
Palmerton 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 Palmerton, please visit our Assisted Living in Pennsylvania page.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Palmerton
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Palmerton 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.
Reviews of Communities Nearby
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Lillian
4.0
Review of The Palmerton
The Palmerton was a nice place. I already know people that are in there, one is in assisted living and the other person is in memory care. The one in assisted living is pleased with it. He'd rather...
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On behalf of The Palmerton, thank you for taking time to leave a review Lillian. We are happy to hear your visits are positive and your loved one enjoys the food, church services & activities. As...
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Chris
5.0
Review of The Palmerton
The Palmerton was very organized. We had to sign in upon arrival, and we had to log our temperature. We had to wear masks and there was a questionnaire about COVID. The facilities were spotless....
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Jim
4.0
Review of The Palmerton
We were at The Palmerton about two weeks ago. It was a very nice facility. We just didn't feel it was quite what we were looking for. It was very well laid out, seemed very clean, and orderly. Some...
