Brookside Assisted Living
49 BROOKSIDE LANE, Brookville, PA 15825
"Brookside Assisted Living, situated in Brookville, PA, offers various care options, including memory care and assisted living. The community..."
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Part of Jefferson County in west-central Pennsylvania, Punxsutawney is approximately 80 miles northeast of Pittsburgh. Including nearby areas, Punxsutawney provides access to 39 assisted living facilities that support older adults with day-to-day tasks in a communal environment. On average, local assisted living expenses run $2,725, significantly less than the U.S. average and about $1,375 below the statewide average.
Through this guide, readers can explore how comfortable Punxsutawney is for seniors and compare 34 reviews assisted living provider reviews and a combined average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars stars.
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49 BROOKSIDE LANE, Brookville, PA 15825
"Brookside Assisted Living, situated in Brookville, PA, offers various care options, including memory care and assisted living. The community..."
READ MORE6 West St, Rossiter, PA 15772
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READ MORE132 HAVEN DRIVE, Indiana, PA 15701
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READ MORE8715 U.S. 422, Penn Run, PA 15765
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READ MORE400 Broad St, New Bethlehem, PA 16242
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READ MORE1200 Wood St, Brockway, PA 15824
"Welcome to Parkside Complex! Guardian Elder Care has expanded its Independent Living by revitalizing the former Brockway Glass Headquarters...."
READ MORE171 Market Street PO Box 98, Cherry Tree, PA 15724
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READ MORE137 OAKLAHOMA CEMETARY ROAD, DuBois, PA 15801
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READ MORE64 Memory Lane, Summerville, PA 15864
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READ MORE600 Theatre Road, PO Box 57,, St Benedict, PA 15773
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READ MORE1460 BUFFALO LODGE ROAD, Rossiter, PA 15772
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READ MORE1305 WAYNE AVENUE, Indiana, PA 15701
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READ MORE612 KECK AVENUE, New Bethlehem, PA 16242
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READ MOREP O BOX 307, DuBois, PA 15801
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READ MORE775 STONETOWN ROAD, Rossiter, PA 15772
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READ MORE2212 ANTHONY RUN ROAD, Indiana, PA 15701
"Maple Valley Personal Care Home, located in Indiana, PA, offers a variety of care options, including skilled nursing, hospice, and respite c..."
READ MORE1912 PHILADELPHIA AVENUE, Northern Cambria, PA 15714
"Rebekah Manor Wellness Community is located in the small borough of Northern Cambria, Pennsylvania. WIth a population of about 4,000 residen..."
READ MORE1465 Lunger Dr, Rossiter, PA 15772
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READ MORERr 2 Box # 337C, Cherry Tree, PA 15724
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READ MOREIn Punxsutawney, the median cost of assisted living is $1,775 lower than the national average and $1,375 lower than the state average. Indeed, Punxsutawney is one of the most affordable destinations in Pennsylvania for this type of long-term care. Monthly rates increase by $1,305 in nearby Altoona, while Pittsburgh’s facilities charge about $525 more than those in Pittsburgh. Average fees run $2,103 higher in Harrisburg, while seniors in Philadelphia see a more significant price jump of $2,960, over double the cost of assisted living in Punxsutawney. Â
Punxsutawney
$2,725
Pennsylvania
$4,100
United States
$4,500
Altoona
$4,030
Pittsburgh
$3,250
Philadelphia
$5,685
Harrisburg
$4,828
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Punxsutawney’s assisted living communities charge an average fee of $2,725 per month.
In Punxsutawney and the rest of the state, seniors who already qualify for SSI may be able to receive assistance for assisted living costs too. According to PA Code 2800.27, seniors cannot be charged more than their monthly income for assisted living services.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Pennsylvania page.
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.
Assisted living is the most affordable senior care option in Punxsutawney. In-home care provides support services similar to residential assisted living. In contrast, home health care includes medical and rehabilitation services delivered by nurses, nursing aides and therapists at a senior’s private residence. Both types of at-home care cost $1,088 more than assisted living. A semi-private room in a nursing home is $6,446 pricier than assisted living, reflecting the 24/7 clinical care and health monitoring. Â
In-Home Care
$3,813
Home Health Care
$3,813
Assisted Living Facility
$2,725
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$9,171
Note: Data for Punxsutawney was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Johnstown, was used instead.
Punxsutawney 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 Punxsutawney, please visit our Assisted Living in Pennsylvania page.
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Punxsutawney 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.
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barbaraj1980
5.0
Review of Lane Avenue Assisted Living
This facility has a lot of caring people who are employed there. I have always enjoyed my visits here. The staff is friendly are there are always several activities for the residents to engage in....
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Cas242
4.0
Review of Mulberry Square
My great-grandmother stayed at this facility before she passed away. The staff was very friendly and helpful. No one's call bell ever seemed to go unanswered for very long at all. We were...