How many personal care homes are there in Pennsylvania?

Our Pennsylvania directory lists 312 licensed personal care homes across 195 cities. The largest concentrations are in Philadelphia County, Allegheny County, Lancaster County.

What is a personal care home in Pennsylvania?

"Personal Care Home" is the Pennsylvania licensing term for a residential care setting: a home where a group of older adults live and receive daily personal care. Personal care homes serve 4 or more residents and range from small homes to large communities; assisted living residences are a separate license. Pennsylvania also licenses homes under the term "assisted living residence".

How much does assisted living cost in Pennsylvania?

The median assisted living rate in Pennsylvania is $6,480 a month, according to the CareScout (formerly Genworth) Cost of Care Survey, 2025. Small residential homes often price below that median because they carry lower overhead, and rates rise with care needs. Ask each home for its rate sheet in writing, and use our free cost estimator for a figure based on your situation.

Who licenses personal care homes in Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Long-Term Living licenses and inspects every personal care home in the state. Check any home you are considering against the official state license record before you tour or sign anything. The lookup shows current license status and inspection history.

Does Medicaid pay for personal care homes in Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania Medicaid does not pay for personal care home services; an SSI supplement helps some residents with costs. Eligibility rules vary, so confirm current terms with the state before you count on coverage.

Personal Care Homes in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Personal Care Homes Directory

312 licensed personal care homes across 195 cities.

Pennsylvania licenses Personal Care Homes through the Department of Human Services, Office of Long-Term Living. The state has a wide range of home sizes, from small 4-bed residences tucked into neighborhoods to larger community settings. Philadelphia and its suburbs have the highest concentration of small homes.

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Pennsylvania care costs at a glance

Median monthly figures for Pennsylvania. Small residential homes often price below the assisted living median because they carry lower overhead, though rates rise with care needs. Ask any home for its rate sheet in writing.

Type of care	Median per month
Assisted living Monthly median, one resident	$6,480
In-home care Non-medical caregiver, 44 hours a week	$6,483
Nursing home Semi-private room	$11,954

Home care median is CareScout's non-medical caregiver rate at 44 hours per week.

Source: CareScout (formerly Genworth) Cost of Care Survey, 2025.

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What small care homes are called in Pennsylvania

Licensing term: personal care home (PCH)
Related license type: assisted living residence
Size and capacity: Personal care homes serve 4 or more residents and range from small homes to large communities; assisted living residences are a separate license.
Licensed and inspected by: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Long-Term Living

Check any home you are considering against the state license record before you tour or sign anything. The lookup shows current license status and inspection history.

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Does Medicaid pay in Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania Medicaid does not pay for personal care home services; an SSI supplement helps some residents with costs.

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Common questions about personal care homes in Pennsylvania

How many personal care homes are there in Pennsylvania?: Our Pennsylvania directory lists 312 licensed personal care homes across 195 cities. The largest concentrations are in Philadelphia County, Allegheny County, Lancaster County.
What is a personal care home in Pennsylvania?: "Personal Care Home" is the Pennsylvania licensing term for a residential care setting: a home where a group of older adults live and receive daily personal care. Personal care homes serve 4 or more residents and range from small homes to large communities; assisted living residences are a separate license. Pennsylvania also licenses homes under the term "assisted living residence".
How much does assisted living cost in Pennsylvania?: The median assisted living rate in Pennsylvania is $6,480 a month, according to the CareScout (formerly Genworth) Cost of Care Survey, 2025. Small residential homes often price below that median because they carry lower overhead, and rates rise with care needs. Ask each home for its rate sheet in writing, and use our free cost estimator for a figure based on your situation.
Who licenses personal care homes in Pennsylvania?: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Long-Term Living licenses and inspects every personal care home in the state. Check any home you are considering against the official state license record before you tour or sign anything. The lookup shows current license status and inspection history.
Does Medicaid pay for personal care homes in Pennsylvania?: Pennsylvania Medicaid does not pay for personal care home services; an SSI supplement helps some residents with costs. Eligibility rules vary, so confirm current terms with the state before you count on coverage.

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