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In Pittsburgh, the average monthly cost of assisted living is among the lowest in the state, according to the <a href="https://www.genworth.com/aging-and-you/finances/cost-of-care.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Genworth 2018 Cost of Care Study</a>. At only $3,150 per month, assisted living in the city is considerably less expensive than the national ($4,000) and the state ($3,750) averages. In Erie, a lakeside city located along the shores of Lake Erie, the cost of assisted living is quite a bit higher at $4,588 per month. In Philadelphia, the largest city in the state, the cost is even higher at $5,318 per month. Assisted living in Harrisburg&nbsp;&mdash; the state capital, is more expensive too at $4,418 per month. Similarly priced assisted living can be found in several other cities in Pennsylvania including Gettysburg ($3,100) and Williamsport&nbsp;($3,225).&nbsp;

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The average monthly cost of care varies considerably depending on the type of care needed. This is particularly true in cities like Pittsburgh, where nursing home care is nearly triple that of assisted living. While adult day health costs are much less expensive than assisted living, home care costs are about $1,300 higher per month. Seniors who are considering hiring a homemaker service or a home health aide should take into account additional expenses such as rent and groceries, which are usually included in assisted living costs.&nbsp; Cost of Homemaker/Home Health Aide Comparison Chart 
<li>Assisted living: $3,150</li>
<li>Homemaker services: $4,481</li>
<li>Home health aide: $4,481</li>
<li>Adult day health: $1,365</li>
<li>Nursing home care (semiprivate room): $8,699</li>

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Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Pittsburgh

Domiciliary Care 
 
Pennsylvania&rsquo;s&nbsp;<a href="https://www.aging.pa.gov/organization/home-community-based-services/Pages/Domiciliary-Care.aspx" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Domiciliary Care</a> program helps seniors and disabled individuals access assistance with ADLs&nbsp;when they&rsquo;re unable to live independently. While this program doesn&rsquo;t cover costs within any assisted living facility, it does provide low-income seniors with the opportunity to receive free or low cost care. This program works with&nbsp;individuals and families who open up their homes to seniors in need. Seniors are matched with caregivers and provided with a safe place to live and assisted living services in a family-like setting.&nbsp; 
 
To be eligible for this program, applicants must be 60 years of age or older and require daily support. Applicants must be unable to find a relative who is willing or able to provide the same level of care.&nbsp;While there are no financial requirements of this program, most applicants are Medicaid eligible and/or receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), both of which have strict financial requirements.&nbsp; 
 
To apply for this benefit, seniors can contact the Pennsylvania Department of Aging at (717) 783-1550.&nbsp; 
 
LIFE Pittsburgh 
 
<a href="https://www.lifepittsburgh.org/what-is-life/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LIFE</a>&nbsp;is similar to PACE programs available across the country. The program works with low-income senior citizens to provide a full network of health care services through a single organization. The no-cost services available to eligible seniors include assistance with ADLs, medical care, physical therapy, nutritional counseling, nurse visits and case management.&nbsp; 
 
To be<a href="https://www.lifepittsburgh.org/who-we-serve/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> eligible for LIFE</a>, seniors must be aged 55 or older and live in the Pittsburgh area. They must also be assessed by the Allegheny Area Agency on Aging and determined to require a nursing level of care. Financial eligibility requirements can be obtained from the Allegheny Area Agency on Aging. Those&nbsp;who don&rsquo;t meet the requirements may access the program if they pay for their own care.&nbsp; 
 
To learn more about eligibility or to apply, seniors can contact (412) 388-8050 and ask for the Enrollment Department.&nbsp; 
 
Optional State Supplement 
 
Pennsylvania&rsquo;s&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ssa.gov/policy/docs/progdesc/ssi_st_asst/2011/pa.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">optional state supplement</a> is available to low-income seniors and disabled persons. It&rsquo;s a cash benefit that was created to help individuals who receive long term care pay for costs that aren&rsquo;t covered by Medicaid, such as room and board. The maximum benefit available to individuals under this program is $439.30 per month. 
 
To qualify for the optional state supplement, seniors must meet the same eligibility requirements as the state Medicaid program. Seniors can apply by contacting the Social Security Administration office at (800) 772-1213.&nbsp;

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The average cost of assisted living in the city is $3,150 a month. This guide is a starting point covering the cost of assisted living care in the city, as well as financing options to pay for it. You’ll find in-depth information on 234 Assisted Living Communities in Pittsburgh and several in surrounding areas. <ul><li>Assisted living: $3,150</li><li>Nursing home semiprivate room: $8,699</li><li>In-home care: $4,481</li><li>Adult day health services: $1,356</li></ul>

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<a href="http://www.dhs.pa.gov/citizens/healthcaremedicalassistance/index.htm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Medicaid</a>, or Medical Assistance (MA), is administered and funded by the state of Pennsylvania along with the federal government. It covers health care costs for low-income Pennsylvania residents, including elderly individuals. Some covered costs include dental services, doctor visits, prescription medications and necessary medical devices.&nbsp;Under the state Medicaid plan,&nbsp;seniors generally don&rsquo;t receive assistance with the cost of assisted living. However, there are Medicaid options in Pennsylvania to help cover these costs.&nbsp; 
 
The <a href="http://www.healthchoices.pa.gov/info/about/community/index.htm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Community Health Choices</a>&nbsp;program is a new waiver program implemented in the&nbsp;southwest region&nbsp;in 2018 and being phased in statewide through 2020.&nbsp;It provides services to seniors and disabled individuals who require a nursing level of care with the goal of reducing the number of people accessing care in the state&rsquo;s nursing homes. The program is open to seniors who live at home or in assisted living facilities and covers the cost of assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs). Other benefits of the program include transportation, nurse visits, access to medical treatment, counseling and prescription medications.&nbsp; 
 
To&nbsp;<a href="http://www.healthchoices.pa.gov/cs/groups/webcontent/documents/document/c_272487.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">qualify</a> for the Community Health Choices program, applicants must be dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid or require a nursing level of care, as determined by a comprehensive care assessment. Financially, applicants must have an income of $2,250 or less and may not have countable assets of more than $2,000 after a $6,000 automatic disregard from the applicant&rsquo;s total countable assets.&nbsp; 
 
To apply or to ask further questions about the Community Health Choices program, seniors can call (800) 932-0939.&nbsp;

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Area agencies on aging provide a range of services to elderly individuals including&nbsp;health insurance administration and counseling, protective services, support groups and transportation.&nbsp;

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Senior centers exist to give elderly individuals a place to get together with their peers.&nbsp;They offer a range of activities and programs tailored to the specific needs and interests of seniors. The activities offered may include crafts, senior dances, day trips and educational seminars.

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We offer a safe and secure home environment, where we promise to respect your independence and dignity. Here, you will not be another number but a member of our family.

Angels 211 is a personal care residence dedicated to helping mature adults maintain their independence and individuality in a caring and supportive environment.

We offer a warm and nurturing environment for the residents. Our supportive staff is available to assist with those tasks of daily living on an individual basis.

Our full-service home offers fully-furnished suites, private and semi-private accommodations. All of our bathrooms are equipped with maximum safety features.

The community room, lobby, and courtyard provides a comfortable setting for socializing and relaxation.


<h4>Monthly Resident Fee includes:</h4>
<ul>
<li>Round the clock care supervised staff</li>
<li>Administration and storage of medications</li>
<li>Assistance with all aspects of personal care</li>
<li>Bathing</li>
<li>Laundry</li>
<li>Housekeeping</li>
<li>Linen Service</li>
<li>Nutrition</li>
<li>Security and safety</li>
<li>Full dining serviceand a self-serve snack area</li>
<li>Special dietary considerations as needed</li>
<li>Planned recreational social activities</li>
<li>On-site parking for residents and visitors</li>
<li>Passenger elevators</li>
</ul>

Graceful Care Living

Here at Allegheny Place, it is our goal to provide compassionate and thorough care services to seniors seeking a supportive living environment. Our location in Penn Hills is just a short distance from local restaurants, parks, dining venues, entertainment options and more. Activities of all sorts are scheduled throughout the week, and we encourage residents to take part in the events that interest them most. These may include arts and crafts, outdoor cookouts, Tai Chi and a variety of other engaging activities.

Since 1981, when we opened our first community, Enlivant has delivered a pioneering approach to senior housing designed to give residents a supportive, stimulating environment where they can thrive in mind, body, and spirit.

<h2>Featured Amenities</h2>

Our comfortable accommodations are offered in a selection of layouts and sizes. These come standard with kitchenettes, window coverings and individually controlled thermostats. Dietitian-supervised meals are served three times daily here at Allegheny Place, with snacks provided between meals.

For a little bit of fresh air on sunny days, our community courtyard is ideal for strolling through. Inside, our common areas offer a variety of seating options for relaxing in while chatting with friends or enjoying a good book.

<h2>Available Services</h2>

In every Enlivant community, we work to meet each resident&#39;s unique needs through quality care and an environment that offers a sense of belonging. Our compassionate staff works to help residents maintain their well-being as though they are a member of a family. We are committed to providing the specific care each resident requires to flourish.

At Allegheny Place, we begin with a thorough health and wellness assessment that helps us become deeply familiar with each resident. Residents are paired with dedicated Resident Care Partners, who learn their preferences and know their needs. In each community, a full-time registered nurse oversees care and is on call around the clock.

For some of the best supportive living in Pennsylvania, consider Allegheny Place in Penn Hills.

Allegheny Place

Juniper Village at Forest Hills offers delightfully homelike assisted living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. With meals, activities and loving caregivers, we are there to enable independence while providing the services needed to not only thrive, but enhance senior years.

Founded in 1988, Juniper Communities is committed to making the world a better place, where each of us can live fully throughout life&#39;s seasons. We nurture the spirit of life with each resident&#39;s life we touch with a resident-centered approach that maximizes physical independence and emotional well-being. Today we operate 15 senior communities, providing independent living, assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing services.

<h2>Featured Amenities</h2>

Juniper Village at Forest Hills offers spacious lounges, welcoming grounds and a selection of apartments with private baths to choose from. Rooms are located off of well-lit, wide and private interior hallways. You will also find our community porches and activity spaces to have a comforting feel where residents can socialize with friends and family.

Three restaurant-style meals are served per day along with snacks and guests are always invited. Beyond meals, recreational and wellness programs are proactively scheduled to ensure that each resident has plenty of activities to enjoy such as exercise programs, group walks, game time and live entertainment.

<h2>Available Services</h2>

We support aging in place at Juniper Village at Forest Hills. Beyond the essentials of transportation, housekeeping and weekly laundry and linen service as well, you&#39;ll be pleased to find that licensed nursing care professionals are on call 24 hours a day to support you or your loved one. Every month, residents receive health check-ups to ensure that all wellness needs are met. Additionally, we offer on-site health services including physical, occupational and speech therapy.

Our caring staff are always available to assist with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, mobility help and medication management. Those who suffer from advanced memory loss conditions will benefit from cuing, reminders and behavioral redirection.

Join us at Juniper Village at Forest Hills and let us show you how wonderful wellness can be.

Juniper Village at Forest Hills

Comfort. Easy elegance. Irresistible cuisine. Friends and family. These are the elements that make a person feel at home, and they are the very essence of everyday senior living at Harmony at Harts Run. Located in Glenshaw, Pennsylvania, our senior living community offers spacious apartments and a rich menu of services and amenities, perfect for those who are ready to expand their horizons. To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: <a href="https://www.humanservices.state.pa.us/HUMAN_SERVICE_PROVIDER_DIRECTORY/">Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Provider Directory</a>

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