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The average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Pennsylvania is $5,701, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Great Bend area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

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This is a wonderful place. My grandmother was a resident here for quite awhile. The dietary department was fantastic. A girl named [name removed] was extremely helpful and did a great job. Would highly...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Located in 'The Diamond City' of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Riverview Ridge Senior Living Community offers the best of city living in a beautiful and rural home. Our community is located on the banks of the Susquehanna River where residents enjoy resting and relaxing while taking in stunning...
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My dad was only there for a couple of weeks. The staff were very attentive and caring. It's an older facility but very clean. The staff encourages everyone to participate in daily activities to keep them...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
When you need a home away from home, you will find a warm welcome at Hampshire House. Here, your quality of life will be enhanced in a gracious setting staffed with compassionate, skilled personnel, providing individual assistance to allow independence and carefree living.Hampshire House will...
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Staff friendly. [name removed] helpful in explaining/showing place. [name removed] helpful today and [name removed] a friendly face at the reception desk.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Senior Apartments
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Welcome Home!Mallard Meadows offers a full array of services for those who demand comfort with their "good taste". A fine home is a source of happiness..."and one can't help but to be..." satisfied with the safety, peace of mind, and warm nuances of comfort waiting around every corner. Our team...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living, Home Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living, Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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My mom lives in assisted living here so I can only speak for that experience. She is very happy with the help she receives. She gets proper medical attention when she needs it and has been there for a year...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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My dad is doing ok since moving into Star Hill. The community is one of the cleanest I have seen in the area. The staff are friendly and help my dad with whatever he needs. They offer some activities. Dad...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Star Hill Rest Home is a senior living community located in Harvey's Lake, PA, in Lucerne County. Harvey's Lake is a waterfront borough community with a population of about 2,700 people. Residents will be able to enjoy the beautiful landscape when they take their walks and daily exercise, and can...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.

Cost of assisted living in Great Bend, PA

The average cost of senior living in Pennsylvania is $5,701 per month as compared to $5,909 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Pennsylvania vs. national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typePennsylvaniaU.S.Cost difference
Assisted Living$5,701/mo$5,909/mo3.5% below national median
Memory Care$7,255/mo$7,121/mo1.9% above national median
Independent Living$3,813/mo$3,532/mo8.0% above national median
Assisted Living
Pennsylvania:$5,701/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Cost difference:3.5% below national median
Memory Care
Pennsylvania:$7,255/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
Cost difference:1.9% above national median
Independent Living
Pennsylvania:$3,813/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
Cost difference:8.0% above national median
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Great Bend, PA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Great Bend.

What families are saying about assisted living in Great Bend

Recent reviews for assisted living in Great Bend

Star Hill Rest Home in Harveys Lake, PA

4.5
My mom has been there for years she has always been treated like family I would recommend this personal care home to anyone

the Plains at Parich Home in Oneonta, NY

5.0
This is a pleasant place to live.

Serenity Care Wyoming

5.0
I would definitely recommend the place. I want to thank A Place For Mom for helping me. I was so mixed up and didn't no what to do for my cousin. He couldn't go back to his house and my husband suggested I call you. I just want to thank you all for your kindness, and patience.

Great Bend review score based on 131 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 131 reviews of 61 Great Bend assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Great Bend review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Great Bend review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Great Bend, PA61 facilities
8.1
Overfield, PA82 facilities
7.8
Scranton, PA42 facilities

Review subcategories for Great Bend assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 131 reviews of 61 Great Bend assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Great Bend resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Great Bend, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.6
3.4
Friendliness
3.7
3.4
Care services
3.3
3.1
Staff
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3.3
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Activities
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Great Bend assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Great Bend assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Great Bend, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Great Bend assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Great Bend that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Great Bend, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
41%
53.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
34.4%
34.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.4%
96%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
52.5%
57.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
26.2%
30.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
49.2%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
47.5%
53.1%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Great Bend assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Great Bend Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Great Bend, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
37.7%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
19.7%
33.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
31.1%
41.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.5%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Great Bend assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Great Bend partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Great Bend, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23%
28.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.8%
42.3%
No sugar
No sugar
26.2%
38.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.1%
37.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.8%
19.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Great Bend assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Great Bend communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Great Bend, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.5%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.1%
43.6%
Room service
Room service
16.4%
38.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
1.6%
18.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Great Bend assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Great Bend offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Great Bend, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
32.8%
47.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18%
31.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.1%
31.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.3%
50.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39.3%
50.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41%
53.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23%
42.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24.6%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.2%
39.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.1%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
36.1%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
24.6%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.8%
25.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.1%
47.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Great Bend

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Pennsylvania assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Great Bend protect seniors.
Learn about Pennsylvania assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Heritage at The Plains at Parish Homestead, Serenity Care Mid Valley and Brookdale Castle Gardens are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Great Bend, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 61 assisted living facilities near Great Bend, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Great Bend, Pennsylvania is Heritage at The Plains at Parish Homestead. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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