Nursing home and long-term care costs in Pennsylvania
CareScout's 2025 survey median for a semi-private nursing home room in Pennsylvania is $143,445 a year ($11,954 a month) — 25% above the national median of $114,975.
Median costs in Pennsylvania (2025)
| Setting | Annual median | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing home — semi-private room | $143,445 | $11,954 |
| Nursing home — private room | $164,250 | $13,688 |
| Assisted living community | $77,760 | $6,480 |
| Adult day health care | $30,420 | $2,535 |
| Homemaker services (44 h/week) | $77,792 | $6,483 |
| In-home caregiver (hourly median) | $34/hour | — |
What drives cost in Pennsylvania
State medians reflect local wages, staffing requirements and demand. Within Pennsylvania, urban facilities usually cost more than rural ones, private rooms cost more than semi-private, and memory care or skilled nursing costs more than basic assisted living. The median is a starting point: ask each facility for its complete fee schedule, including medication management, therapy, laundry, transport and any entrance or community fee.
What the survey does not include
The figures are private-pay medians for the base service. Nursing home rates generally exclude medications, specialised therapies and transport; assisted living rates often exclude a la carte care charges. Long-term insurance, Medicaid and VA benefits can change what a family actually pays — see the payment guides below.
Nursing homes in Pennsylvania
Compare the local facilities and their CMS ratings: all certified nursing homes in Pennsylvania.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nursing home cost in Pennsylvania?
The 2025 CareScout survey median for a semi-private room in Pennsylvania is $143,445 a year ($11,954 a month); a private room is $164,250. Actual prices vary by facility and contract.
How much is assisted living in Pennsylvania?
The median assisted living rate in Pennsylvania is $77,760 a year ($6,480 a month), excluding a la carte care charges.
How much does in-home care cost in Pennsylvania?
The median non-medical caregiver rate in Pennsylvania is $34 per hour; homemaker services at 44 hours a week cost $77,792 a year.
Written and maintained by the US Nursing Homes data team · last reviewed 2026-10-24 · sources and methodology.