People researching assisted living facilities either for themselves or their loved ones are presented with a variety of factors to take into account, from price to overall care.
If you happen to be one of the above, here are some of the best assisted living communities specifically in Pennsylvania, as determined by a recent study.
U.S. News & World Report — which is described by its about section as “a multifaceted digital media company dedicated to helping consumers, business leaders and policy officials make important decisions in their lives” — published a report covering 2024’s “Best Assisted Living Communities” to their health vertical.
It’s first important to note the distinction between assisted living communities and nursing homes, states the report: The former supports seniors while also allowing for them to maintain their independence. The latter, not so much, although nursing homes tend to provide more medical care than assisted living organizations.
That being said, the locations ranked in this report were chosen after researchers at the site took a look at data from almost 400,000 resident and family survey responses at over 3,500 such communities across the country, according to the report’s methodology. The questions pertained to factors such as safety as well as caregiving.
The top three locations in Pennsylvania for 2024 were thus determined to be Garden Spot Village in New Holland in first; Willow Valley Communities in Lancaster in second; and SpiriTrust Lutheran, The Village at Gettysburg in Gettysburg in third.
“Assisted living is an ideal option for adults who are largely able to live on their own but might need varying levels of support with daily tasks such as preparing meals, bathing and dressing,” states the report.
“Because seniors in assisted living are generally more mobile than those in nursing homes or other facilities, these communities often provide more opportunities to socialize with other residents through common dining halls, community events and outings.”
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Publish date : 2024-09-10 05:48:00
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