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Assisted Living Communities in Palmerton, Pennsylvania

 

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 53 assisted living communities, which charge a median monthly rate of $4,784. This is higher...

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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

 

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.  

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Pennsylvania page.

Financial Assistance in Pennsylvania

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.

What to Consider About Assisted Living in Palmerton

Part of the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS), Office of Long-Term Living, the Bureau of Human Services Licensing is responsible for licensing assisted living facilities in Palmerton and elsewhere in the state. The team monitors regulatory compliance, provides training for facility staff and receives complaints against providers. The DHS also maintains a database of licensed communities.  

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Palmerton

 

  • Carbon Transit allows seniors 65 and older to ride any route for free. Additionally, people with disabilities can benefit from half-priced fares. The transportation company also operates shared paratransit services with subsidized rates for seniors, sponsored by the Carbon County Area Agency on Aging.  

 

  • Pennsylvania is tax-friendly for seniors, with no state income tax on Social Security payments and most types of retirement funds, including pensions and withdrawals from IRAs and 401(k)s. However, local property taxes are higher than average, while assisted living residents have no such tax burden.

 

  • Living costs in Palmerton align with the state average and are about 5% lower than the U.S. average. Prices for health care, groceries and transportation run higher than in many other places around the country. However, the Pennsylvania Department of Aging operates financial assistance programs, such as Medical Assistance, which lowers seniors’ expenditures.

 

 

  • On a 100-point scale, Palmerton offers a violent crime rate of 14.4 points lower than the national average. Although the higher property crime rate is similar to the national median, assisted living facilities feature enhanced security and safety measures.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Palmerton

 

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.

Laws and Regulations in Pennsylvania

Reviews of Communities Nearby

Assisted Living

Lillian

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

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...

Provider response

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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Assisted Living

Chris

I visited this facility

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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Assisted Living

Jim

I visited this facility

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...

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