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Colonial Manor Adult Home
2308 E Main St, Douglassville, PA 19518
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Assisted Living Communities in Reading, Pennsylvania
Reading sits about 40 miles outside Allentown in Berks County, giving local seniors 89 assisted living communities to choose from. These facilities, including the 11 residences within city...
limits, charge a median monthly rate of $4,914 in 2024. This rate offers substantial savings over the U.S. baseline of $5,350 and the state norm of $5,550, making it a budget-friendly option for prospective residents.
This guide contains 773 reviews reviews of local assisted living communities, giving you a closer look at the scope of services and amenities they offer. On average, these facilities garner a score of 4.4 out of 5 stars stars.
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Southeastern Pennsylvania Veteran's Center
ONE VETERANS DRIVE, Spring City, PA 19475
The Southeastern Veterans Center is located in the safe, welcoming community of Spring City, Pennsylvania. With a wide selection of shops and restaurants within walking distance of the facility, Spring City offers a quiet atmosphere for residents to relax and reflect in.The Southeastern Veterans Center is a veterans center specializing in personal care, skilled nursing care and memory care. By offering services that are tailored to the needs of each resident, the center���s skilled and caring specialists enable seniors to live as independently as possible. Some of the included services are medical services, drug and nutritional therapy, nursing services and rehabilitative services. Residents also have access to 24-hour professional nursing care.At this veterans' community, 24-hour security available helps seniors feel safe and secure. Seniors can take advantage of transportation services to get to a medical appointment or attend a local community event. Other amenities include barber and beauty service, internet access, cable TV, a library and a snack bar/gift shop.To learn more about this provider�s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Provider Directory
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Rile's Home - Aide Haven
409 E Lincoln Ave, Myerstown, PA 17067
Located in quaint Myerstown, PA, Rile's Home-Aide Haven offers residents a countryside sanctuary. Several churches serve the devotional needs of Myerstown residents, including the neighboring New Beginnings Charis Fellowship Church. The nearby intersection of West Lincoln Avenue and North College Street is home to a variety of eateries and shopping plazas, as well as the local post office and community library. Rile's Home-Aide Haven provides assisted living, respite and hospice services in a six-room residential setting. Around-the-clock care is provided by experienced and licensed practitioners, which includes registered nurses and an on-call doctor. Residents with medication and special health care requirements, including injections and feeding tube management, receive personalized attention for their needs. To help the facility feel just like home, the staff at Rile's Home-Aide Haven regularly schedule seasonal celebrations and family-friendly events. Festive decorations, comfortable furnishings and well-manicured grounds ensure cozy and relaxing spaces that residents can enjoy. Enrichment through wellness and education programs and off-site trips to local shops and points of interest help seniors maintain an engaged lifestyle at their own pace. Meals can be prepared to fit any dietary needs, including low sodium, diabetic or allergen-free options.To learn more about this provider�s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Provider Directory
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Glencrest Manor
115 GLENCREST ROAD, Coatesville, PA 19320
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Madanat Personal Care Home Inc
571 73 E CHESTNUT ST, Coatesville, PA 19320
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Coldstream Crossing
1144 Balfour Circle, Phoenixville, PA 19460
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Woodbridge Place
1191 Rapps Dam Rd, Phoenixville, PA 19460
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Mosser
1175 Mosser Rd, Trexlertown, PA 18087
Welcome to Mosser! Mosser Nursing Home is a member of the LifeQuest family of healthcare services. LifeQuest is dedicated to the maintenance and improvement of the health and life environment for people of all ages we are a Five Star Facility rating *****. Mosser Nursing Home is a homelike setting that will make you and your loved one feel like part of our extended family. Mosser Nursing Home is located in Trexlertown, Pennsylvania. Our 60 bed skilled nursing facility offers high quality rehabilitative care, traditional long-term nursing care, respite and hospice services. Our skilled nursing services include physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech/swallowing therapy, complex wound care, intravenous medication, respiratory care. The Staff at Mosser Nursing Home will treat you with respect and in a professional manner. We strive to be an employer of choice and treat our staff with that same respect, thereby facilitating our commitment to a high standard of service to our residents. In addition to our highly qualified and caring staff, Mosser Nursing Home meets rigorous federal and state accreditations. Our therapy services are available for residents and are directed by our rehabilitative specialists. We offer a variety of daily activities and events to challenge both the mind and body, as well as provide delicious, well-balanced meals planned by our dietician. Choosing a skilled nursing facility is an important decision. We can help determine the best setting for your loved one by answering questions that you may have regarding medical qualifications, Medicare and insurance benefits. You can select Mosser Nursing Home with complete confidence knowing that your loved one will receive high quality care for their personal needs in an atmosphere of compassion, dedication and respect. Mosser Nursing Home would welcome the opportunity to be able to show you what we have to offer. Please contact us or stop in for a tour. To learn more about this provider�s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Provider Directory
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Golden Ridge
404 SOUTH CHURCH STREET, Robesonia, PA 19551
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Reviews of Communities Nearby
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Sam952
4.0
Review of The Villa St. Elizabeth
I toured The Villa St. Elizabeth. They showed me private rooms, but I thought that my loved one would need a memory care unit. Nevertheless, I like the single rooms. They had a couple of sections....
Assisted Living
Sue_23
5.0
Review of Manor at Market Square
I went to tour Manor at Market Square. It's very pricey. Everything is beautiful there. They have a chef. They have a dining area and an area where they watch movies and do activities. The staff I...
Assisted Living
TigerTail
5.0
Review of The Villa St. Elizabeth
Gorgeous Grounds and Interiors. Staff is always so helpful.
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities
According to the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, Reading’s assisted living communities set monthly rates near $4,914. This price falls well below the Pennsylvania median of $5,550, as well as costs in many nearby cities. For example, seniors in Allentown and Lancaster pay respective monthly rates of around $5,274 and $6,135, and facilities in Philadelphia charge approximately $6,986.
Reading
$4,914
Pennsylvania
$5,550
The United States
$5,350
Allentown
$5,274
Philadelphia
$6,986
Lancaster
$6,135
York
$4,950
Paying for Assisted Living in Reading, PA
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Reading
Reading seniors who meet certain eligibility requirements for the Pennsylvania Department of Aging waiver may qualify for financial assistance in order to pay for care within one of the city’s assisted living facilities. In addition, if you receive SSI and need to live in an assisted living facility, the state can pay a supplement to the facility if you qualify.
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
In Reading, assisted living residents pay around $4,914 per month. This amount exceeds the cost of home health care, which hovers near $4,195, but it offers an affordable alternative to nursing home placement, which costs about $10,768 for semi-private rooms.
Home Health Care
$4,195
Assisted Living Facilities
$4,914
Nursing Home (semiprivate room)
$10,768
Free Assisted Living Resources in Reading
Seniors searching for assistance in Reading will find many valuable options and resources. Some resources will help low-income seniors pay for costs of assisted living. Others will connect them with senior service centers in their community, where they’ll find fitness, nutrition, and socialization activities.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Berks County Office on Aging | (610) 478-6500 | The Berks County Area Agency on Aging coordinates activities with other organizations in the county to meet the needs of seniors. When the agency finds a hole in the coverage, it attempts to fill the gap. Some of its services are operating senior centers, transportation, referral services for long-term care facilities, adult day care centers, caregiver support centers and protective services for adults in assisted living and nursing facilities. |
| SeniorLAW Center | (877) 727-7529 | Through the statewide PA SeniorLAW helpline, this organization provides many legal services to help older Pennsylvanians. This help can include direct representation in many areas of civil law, housing issues, exploitation or abuse of seniors, wills, powers of attorney, advanced medical directives and consumer protection. The organization's goal is to pursue justice for seniors in matters of civil law. |
| Medical Assistance and Payment of Long-Term Care Services | (800) 692-7462 | This program is designed for low-income seniors who live in assisted living facilities or who are aging in place. Eligible seniors have access to financial assistance, assistance for caretakers, long-term care support and health care benefits. Eligibility is based on income and age. Seniors can check their eligibility through the state government's COMPASS website. |
| Office for Veterans Affairs | (215) 381-3040 | The Office for Veterans Affairs operates six veterans' homes throughout Pennsylvania. These facilities provide assisted living for senior veterans and eligible spouses. Veterans' survivors may also be eligible. These facilities will provide residents with the assisted living care they need while also offering them the opportunity to take part in a vibrant, more extensive community. |
| Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (717) 783-8975 | The volunteers that comprise the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman program provide an essential service for seniors. Their job is to ensure that seniors are safe from abuse and neglect in senior care facilities in Berks County and across the state. They investigate these complaints and then work out a solution between the senior and the facility. |
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Reading
Reading-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Pennsylvania are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Pennsylvania page for more information about these laws.
