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Sharon sits along the banks of the Shenango River near the Ohio border in the western region of Mercer County, where 72 assisted living communities provide housing and personal care for seniors. According to a 2024 survey, local facilities set rates near $4,650 per month, which tracks $900 below the Pennsylvania norm and $700 below the U.S. median.
In the following directory, you can look more closely at local assisted living facilities by reading through 282 reviews consumer reviews. This feedback indicates an overall quality score of 1.0 out of 5 stars stars.
72 Results
945 Border Avenue, Ellwood City, PA 16117
3.9
(10 reviews)
"facility is clean, staff are friendly and helpful, they care about the people that live here, the food is not home cooking but its decent and i have no complaints...."
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755 Ohltown Road, Austintown, OH 44515
3.8
(5 reviews)
"I was very happy with the care and compassion shown to my mother while she was a resident there. ..."
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3102 Ellwood Rd, New Castle, PA 16101
3.6
(6 reviews)
"Carriage Court (Formerly Carriage Manor) is really nice. My mother's accommodations look like a regular bedroom. They have church twice on Sundays, and the laundry is included with the fee. The dining area is nice, big, homey, and has regular tables...."
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318 Rhodes, New Castle, PA 16101
3.5
(10 reviews)
"My father moved into Rhodes Estates. I chose it because my best friend had her grandmother there, so I have an inside personal opinion of the place. I like the fact that there's just a small clientele, only 15 residents. The thing I don't like about ..."
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1012 glenwood avenue, Youngstown, OH 44502
3.3
(3 reviews)
"This home has helped me a lot. They help me with my medicine, and doctors the workers care about me. This is my home. A good home. I have lived here since 1989. ..."
READ MORE1320 Mahoning Avenue Nw, Warren, OH 44483
3.1
(10 reviews)
"Community Commons had a homey feeling. It seemed like everybody was together in the common room and there was a lot of activity going on, playing cards together, and playing games. I didn't even have an appointment. They came out, showed me around, a..."
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2567 niles-vienna road, Niles, OH 44446
3.0
(4 reviews)
"We had a good experience with the Suites at Continuing Healthcare of Niles. It was really nic, everyone was great, and I was really happy with the place. I wanted my grandparents to stay. They were very nice, very accommodating, and the facility was ..."
READ MORE238 South Market Street, New Wilmington, PA 16142
3.0
(5 reviews)
"The best part of the facility is the food. I find the dietary staff is always accommodating when we visit mom. The food is excellent quality and superb service. Overall I’m very pleased with the care but I feel the activities available are lacking. T..."
READ MORE3349 WILMINGTON ROAD, New Castle, PA 16105
2.9
(10 reviews)
"I was a patient at the care center. I was there for rehabilitation after a total knee. The staff, nurses and aides were friendly, caring and respectful towards me The rooms were clean. Granted they were short staffed but they got the job done. The ..."
READ MORE369 North High Street , Cortland, OH 44410
2.8
(7 reviews)
"My mother was there for rehab and the staff was terrific. Everyone was very polite and professional. Private room was very big and clean. She may need a nursing home soon and this will be my first choice!..."
READ MORE461 south canfield-niles road, Austintown, OH 44515
2.6
(5 reviews)
"My father has been in this facility 3 times over the past 6 or 7 years, with broken hip, knee surgery, And stroke, and i can say that each time they have worked hard and provided excellent compassionate care, while he was there. I would recommen..."
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1353 Churchill Hubbard Rd., Youngstown, OH 44505
2.0
(2 reviews)
"Liberty Arms is a beautiful place. However, they didn't seem to think they can handle my mom's needs. It was kind of they've already made up their mind before they came to see her. And I know they gave her a very good evaluation. The rooms there were..."
READ MORE563 brookfield ave. s.e., Masury, OH 44438
2.0
(3 reviews)
"I will have to admit, when I first visited my grandfather at the facility, I had terrible images running through my head. As I made my to the front door, I was greeted by a smiling face which instantly caused me to lower my guard! My grandfather wa..."
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22 West Clen Moore Boulevard, New Castle, PA 16105
2.0
(1 reviews)
"My uncle was a resident of Clen-Moore Place. He had one good week there, and then he got Covid. As far as that goes, they don't treat Covid. They don't take any precautions for Covid. I just was flabbergasted about that. The second week he got Covid,..."
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3379 main street, Mineral Ridge, OH 44440
1.3
(3 reviews)
"My grandfather is currently in Continuing Healthcare at the Ridge in Mineral Ridge. He's in the nursing home side of it. The initial appearance and the public spaces of the facility are fair in maintenance but the rooms themselves that we have been i..."
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One Windsor Place, Warren, OH 44483
"Champion Estates Assisted Living has Resident apartments on the first, second, and third floors. Numerous apartment styles are available, ea..."
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1735 Belmont Ave, Youngstown, OH 44504
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Ohio Department of Health Long-Term Care..."
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424 DELAWARE ROAD, Fredonia, PA 16124
"To learn more about this provider�s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Pennsylvania Department of Human Service..."
READ MORE8785 Youngstown Kingsville Rd , Farmdale, OH 44417
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Ohio Department of Health Long-Term Care..."
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9800 Market St, North Lima, OH 44452
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Ohio Department of Health Long-Term Care..."
READ MOREAccording to the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, seniors in Sharon pay monthly assisted living rates of around $4,650, which falls hundreds of dollars below the statewide norm of $5,550. While seniors in Gettysburg pay lower rates of roughly $3,800, other cities in the region have higher costs. For example, facilities in Pittsburgh and Erie charge about $6,075 and $8,418, respectively.
Sharon
$4,650
Pennsylvania
$5,550
United States
$5,350
Erie
$8,418
Pittsburgh
$6,075
Johnstown
$4,426
Gettysburg
$3,800
Assisted living residents in Sharon pay approximately $4,738 per month for services. The cost is slightly higher than the state and national averages.
A Supplemental Security Income is available for seniors in Sharon who need financial assistance for assisted living. This benefit requires the beneficiary to live in non-nursing residential care.
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.
In Sharon, assisted living residents pay around $4,650 per month, which saves them hundreds of dollars over the cost of private alternatives. For example, agencies charge about $5,339 for in-home care and roughly $5,720 for home health care. While nursing homes charge higher rates of approximately $8,821, adult day health care is an economical alternative at around $1,809 per month.
In-Home Care
$5,339
Home Health Care
$5,720
Adult Day Health Care
$1,809
Assisted Living Facility
$4,650
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$8,821
Note: Since data for Sharon is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Youngstown, OH, instead.
Older Sharon residents can get information, referrals and services from numerous nonprofit agencies and programs. Through the following resources, seniors can find the help they need when planning for long-term care. Â
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Mercer County Area Agency on Aging, Inc. | (724) 662-6222 | The Mercer County Area Agency on Aging provides free and low-cost services to those aged 60 and over in Sharon and the surrounding region. Its staff can help older adults submit applications for state and federal benefits such as reduced vehicle registrations and prescription drug assistance. Seniors can obtain health insurance options counseling for help with understanding Medicare, Medicaid and long-term care insurance coverage, and the agency has a team that provides civil legal assistance with age-related issues. It also houses the region’s long-term care ombudsman to help seniors navigate assisted living services and understand their rights. |
| Medical Equipment Recycling Program | (724) 347-6377 | The Medical Equipment Recycling Program provides durable medical equipment to qualifying individuals in the Sharon region. The program accepts gently used items such as canes, walkers, shower chairs, sock aids and knee scooters, cleans and refurbishes them and loans them to those in need. To obtain equipment, seniors can complete the online application. |
| Mercer County Veterans Affairs | (724) 662-7511 | The Mercer County Veterans Affairs office assists qualifying veterans with submitting claims for disability compensation, pension, emergency financial assistance and VA health care, helping them to cover or reduce their assisted living costs. The office can also provide more information on veterans’ home placement, which may be a cost-effective alternative to private assisted living services. |
| Northwestern Legal Services | (814) 452-6949 | Northwestern Legal Services is a regional nonprofit organization that provides free legal aid and assistance to those aged 60 and over. It has legal professionals who help older adults access public benefits, resolve problems such as Social Security and veterans’ benefits overpayment and navigate age-related issues such as assigning powers of attorney and drafting wills. |
| 211 Maryland | 211 | 211 Maryland is a nonprofit organization that provides free information and referral services to Sharon seniors. Through this service, older adults get one-on-one help finding community-based services such as durable medical equipment loans, prescription drug assistance and wellness services. The organization can also help them connect with long-term care options counselors who may help them find solutions to their care needs. |
Sharon 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.
Assisted Living
mamaofthree
1.0
Review of Ashby Personal Care Boarding Home
I had a family member in this home. They were miserable, The lady running the house is very unprofessional and downright rude. She speaks to the residents as if they were animals, doesn't feed them...
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