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Top 10 Assisted Living Facilities in State College, PA

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"Elmcroft of State College is wonderful, very nice, no complaints, and we could have gone with it, but they did not have respite, and they only had a small room available at that time. They had nice..." More

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"I visited Juniper Village at Brookline for my mom, and it was really lovely. I think that it was attractive and affordable. The staff were fantastic, friendly, and helpful. They had good space,..." More

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"Harmony at State College is adjacent to Penn State Golf Courses and close to the University in State College, Pennsylvania. Within a few minutes of the community are several medical centers,..." More

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Foxdale Village

Provides: Assisted Living

500 East Marylyn Avenue, State College, PA 16801

"I have been a resident at Foxdale Village for many years and have been grateful for living in such a friendly and comfortable environment. My daughter and husband have been so impressed with my..." More

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"Juniper Village at Brookline recognizes that dementia affects entire families, and serves those with special memory care needs and the people who care for them. Our Wellspring Memory Care community..." More

"I had to drag my husband to the Villages, then I had to drag him away. That really says it all. I love the area and the energy of the State College town filled with young people is appealing to us...." More

Wynwood House

Provides: Assisted Living

2350 Bernel Road , State College, PA 16803

"Wynwood House at State College was brand new. The rooms were nice. The single room was big enough. You can fit a couch and another chair. The residents who have Alzheimer's were there too with the..." More

"The fellow that owns Wynwood House is very nice. My aunt and uncle had been there, so I knew the place and I knew them well. The owner was actually willing to hold the room for me until we..." More

"My mother moved into Wynwood House and the care is very good. They have a craft room, they do crafts, they have puzzle tables with puzzles, and all sorts of things for them to do. The food is good,..." More

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"Refund Plans: 50% of Entrance Fee, amortized for 100 mos.; 100% Refund with rental. Also offer No Entrance Fee with higher rental fee. Priority accesas to Assisted Living and Nursing Care on..." More

State College is a medium-sized city in Pennsylvania that's home to Penn State University. Because it's a college town, the majority of its residents are students. However, seniors, age 65 and older, make up 5.2 percent of the population. Even though the city itself has a small senior population, State College has 12 assisted living facilities to serve its senior community.

Each of these facilities falls into one of two classifications: assisted living residences or personal care homes. Both support aging in place and provide staff to help seniors with activities of daily living. However, assisted living residences are private units that include a kitchen and provide a higher level of care. The Department of Aging, Office of Long-Term Care regulates assisted living residences, while the Department of Welfare Adult Residential Licensing oversees personal care homes.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in State College

The Centre Area Transportation Authority (CATA) operates State College's public bus system. Seniors can present their Medicare card for half-price fares, or they can ride for free using their Senior Citizens Transit Card. The CATABUS offers 24 community bus routes in the city and two bus routes through the Penn State campus area.
Seniors in Pennsylvania don't have to worry about paying state or local income taxes. Pension income, Social Security income and withdrawals from retirement accounts are tax-free.
State College's cost of living is 12 percent higher than the national average and 13 percent higher than the state average. However, seniors may still find the area budget-friendly. The cost of groceries and other necessities is slightly lower than the U.S., and Pennsylvania average, and health care costs are 4 percent lower than the state average and 12 percent lower than the national median.
Seniors don't have to be overly concerned with their safety in State College. The city's crime rate is 68 percent lower than the national average. In fact, State College is considered to be safer than approximately 84 percent of the cities in the United States.
The State College area is home to world-class medical facilities, including Mount Nittany Medical Center, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
State College has an array of community resources for seniors, including the Office of Aging, an organization that provides health insurance counseling for Medicare recipients, needs assessments and referrals to area seniors, as well as one senior center.

Average Monthly Costs

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Assisted Living costs in State College start around $4,786 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth's Cost of Care Survey.

It's important to note that assisted living rates in State College and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.