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Nestled on the banks of the West Branch Susquehanna River, approximately 130 miles northwest of Philadelphia, the Williamsport area boasts 33 assisted living facilities. In 2024, seniors in Williamsport pay about $4,500 per month for assisted living, notably less than the national median of $5,350 and the Pennsylvania baseline rate of $5,550.
For insights into assisted living in Williamsport, continue to the directory below and browse through 86 reviews reviews of assisted living communities in the area. Reviewers rate assisted living around Williamsport an average of 3.4 out of 5 stars stars.
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1008 Thompson Street, Jersey Shore, PA 17740
3.0
(4 reviews)
"My mom is a resident of Manorcare Health Services. She is in the nursing home. She likes it there. The staff members are very good. They take very good care of her. She's comfortable and she really likes it there. She doesn't go out of her room. She ..."
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1445 Sycamore Road, Montoursville, PA 17754
2.0
(1 reviews)
"The dementia unit of Loyalsock Creek was awfully small. There wasn't enough room in the common area for the people. It was very crowded. We didn't really get to go in a room, but from what I could see, they seemed large enough. It was a very old plac..."
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10546 River Rd, New Columbia, PA 17856
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8 Church Street, Washingtonville, PA 17884
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6 East Central Avenue, South Williamsport, PA 17702
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73 Pine Street, Hillsgrove, PA 18619
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READ MORE46 Elementary Lane Po Box 210, Woolrich, PA 17779
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READ MORE3196 RIDGE ROAD, Northumberland, PA 17857
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READ MORE245 EAST EIGHTH STREET, Watsontown, PA 17777
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READ MORE60 Walnut St, Milton, PA 17847
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READ MORE2400 Susquehanna Trail, Mcewensville, PA 17749
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READ MORE6 E Central Ave, South Williamsport, PA 17702
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READ MORE800 PRIESTLY AVENUE, Northumberland, PA 17857
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READ MOREAccording to the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, assisted living in Williamsport costs $4,500 per month, significantly less than state and national medians. Assisted living also costs $1,956 more in Harrisburg and $350 more in State College. However, facilities in Gettysburg charge about $700 less than those in Williamsport.
Williamsport
$4,500
Pennsylvania
$5,550
United States
$5,350
Harrisburg
$6,456
State College
$4,850
Scranton
$4,362
Gettysburg
$3,800
Williamsport 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. Â
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.
Seniors who require nonmedical assistance with daily activities may be a good fit for assisted living, the most affordable senior care option in Williamsport at $4,500 per month. Those who need medical care can opt for home health care at a monthly cost of $6,292 or nursing home care, the most expensive option in the area, costing around $9,840 for a semi-private room.
Home Health Care
$6,292
Assisted Living Facility
$4,500
Nursing Home Facility (semi-private room)
$9,840
Seniors in Williamsport can access a number of free and subsidized resources to help reduce their care costs, some of which are listed below. Other resources can help deal with care-related issues and provide ways of learning new skills and making friends.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (800) 332-8555 | The Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman is a free service provided by the state to seniors in residential care. The ombudsman can provide inspection reports for seniors comparing different facilities in Lycoming County, giving them a better understanding of the communities on their shortlists. Residents of communities, their families, and third parties, can also register complaints about care with the ombudsman, who will investigate and attempt to resolve the issue with the facility in question. |
| HCBS - Medicaid | (877) 867-4014 | HCBS (Home and Community Based Services) is a waiver that enables qualifying seniors to have some or all of their assisted living costs paid through Medicaid. Qualification criteria are strict. They include being a U.S. citizen, having a Social Security number and a medical impairment that doesn't require nursing home care but justifies assisted living support. There are also income limits, which are currently 300% of the federal benefit rate for an individual. |
| Riverwalk Senior Center | (570) 326-0587 | Located on the south side of the West Branch Susquehanna River, the Riverside Senior Center is a place for older residents of Williamsport to meet and participate in a range of activities. Those who want to develop their fitness can take part in the tai-chi, Zumba Gold and step classes. Others looking for more gentle outlets for their energies can get involved in the wood carving or art classes, while live music lovers can join friends in square dances. There are also regular picnics and holiday-related festivities. |
| Williamsport Vet Center | (570) 327-5281 | Williamsport Vet Center houses the local VA office, opening on weekdays between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. and on Saturdays by appointment only. In some cases, it can also provide after-hours services. The center's staff can help seniors identify and apply for a range of local, state, and federal services, in addition to veteran-specific benefits, such as the VA Aid and Attendance allowance, which can cover some assisted living costs. |
Williamsport-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.
Assisted Living
Steve
4.0
Review of Leighton Place
My mother has moved into Leighton Place. They had an opening, and we thought it was a nice place. They seem to know what they're doing. The food is not all that good, and it doesn't seem like...
Assisted Living
Linda
5.0
Review of Nippenose Valley Village
We chose Nippenose Valley Village for Mom, because it's the closest to home. To me, they're top-of-the-line and it can't get any better. They have fantastic meals. They have tons of activities....
Assisted Living
Glen
5.0
Review of Nippenose Valley Village
My aunt moved into Nippenose Valley Village a month ago. The rooms are beautiful, she has one of the best there. Some of the rooms in their interior have no outside windows. We know the main person...
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