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Assisted living costs in Ernest average about $2,911 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 10 communities in Ernest. Our detailed directory has 45 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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Last Updated: 11/20/25
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Photo of Heritage Grove at Indiana
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Our mother has been at Heritage Grove at Indiana for about a month. Like most older people, our mother didn't want to leave her home. Everyone we have met has been very nice and welcoming. The nursing staff,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory 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.
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.
Welcome to Heritage Grove at IndianaSenior Living and Memory CareNestled in the charming town of Indiana, Pennsylvania, Heritage Grove at Indiana offers a warm and inviting assisted living and memory care community where seniors can thrive in their golden years. Our luxurious, home-like...
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Photo of The Addison of Moorehead Place
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The Moorhead place in Indiana pa is in need of a program director. Since [name removed] left the moral of the residents is very low. She was the best and since she left as of right now I would not really...
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.
Moorehead Place is located on the west edge of the small town of Indiana, Pennsylvania. We are two miles east of White Woods Nature Center and about a mile north of Indiana Mall. Our community offers individualized care in a warm and engaging environment. Residents enjoy many activities with us,...
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A huge thank you to [name removed]. If everyone was this kind it would be so much easier to handle life. Forever grateful for the extra hugs when I needed them most. Thank you [name removed] for the...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
At St. Andrew's Village, you have the flexibility to create your own experience. All of our senior living services are available as you need them— Personal Care Services may be exactly what you are looking for. As Indiana, PA's only Continuing Care Retirement Community, we go beyond...
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My sister seems to be adapting well to her new residence here. We’re very happy with the facility overall. I’m particularly impressed with the administrator and the owner. They’re both very competent,...
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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My gram spent 3 years at this home. The owner is very friendly, very easy to work with. The home is out of the way a bit, but I liked that aspect of it. They have a huge back porch and a courtyard type area....
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.
Photo of Brookview Country Manor
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.
Photo of Crystal Waters Personal Care 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.
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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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Cost of assisted living in Ernest, PA

The average cost of senior living in Ernest is $2,911 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Timblin, PA with an average of $2,842 per month.

Assisted living costs in Ernest, PA, vs. nearby cities

Ernest, PA
$2,911/mo
$2,911/mo
$3,059/mo

Assisted living costs in Ernest, PA, vs. state and national averages

Ernest, PA
$2,911/mo
U.S. national average
$4,765/mo

Assisted living costs in Ernest, PA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$2,911/mo
$4,736/mo

Assisted living costs in Ernest, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,600/mo
Studio
$5,518/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,990/mo

Senior living costs in Ernest vs. state and 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 destination: Ernest, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeErnest, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Assisted Living$2,911/mo$4,434/mo$4,765/mo
Memory Care$4,736/mo$5,435/mo$5,516/mo
Independent Living$2,366/mo$4,338/mo$4,180/mo
Assisted Living
Ernest, PA:$2,911/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,434/mo
U.S.:$4,765/mo
Memory Care
Ernest, PA:$4,736/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,435/mo
U.S.:$5,516/mo
Independent Living
Ernest, PA:$2,366/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,338/mo
U.S.:$4,180/mo
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Assisted living costs in Ernest, PA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Ernest and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Ernest, PA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Ernest have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Ernest, PA$6,219/mo$4,485/mo+38.7%
Pennsylvania$4,616/mo$4,454/mo+3.6%
National$4,603/mo$4,533/mo+1.5%
Ernest, PA
2024 average cost:$6,219/mo
2023 average cost:$4,485/mo
Percent change:+38.7%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$4,616/mo
2023 average cost:$4,454/mo
Percent change:+3.6%
National
2024 average cost:$4,603/mo
2023 average cost:$4,533/mo
Percent change:+1.5%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Ernest, PA

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What families are saying about assisted living in Ernest

Recent reviews for assisted living in Ernest

The Fountains at Indiana

4.5
Bight and Beautiful building. Staff were pleasant and knowledgeable.

The Addison of Moorehead Place in Indiana, PA

4.9
I recently needed a place to continue to recuperate after an accident and before I was ready to be home on my own. The staff was very accommodating , I had access to o.t. and p.t. therapy and I had a private room and bath. The place is well maintained and clean. There is a dining room, a ...
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Heritage Grove at Indiana

5.0
Everyone has been very helpful answering questions. Talk with my mom. My mother seems happier being there. She been going to therapy and has improved with walking. She said she really liked the food and actually goes out to eat with everyone. Noticed the other residents there too are nice her ...
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Ernest review score based on 32 family reviews

8.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 32 reviews of 9 Ernest assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Ernest 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

Ernest review score compared against nearby cities

8.8
Ernest, PA9 facilities
8.8
Creekside, PA10 facilities
8.8
Indiana, PA10 facilities

Review subcategories for Ernest 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 32 reviews of 9 Ernest assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Ernest 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.
Ernest, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.1
Friendliness
4.5
4.2
Care services
4.0
3.8
Staff
4.5
4.1
Meals & dining
4.1
3.7
Activities
4.2
3.7
Value for cost*
4.1
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Ernest assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ernest assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ernest, 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 Ernest 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 Ernest that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ernest, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
44.4%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
44.4%
33.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
44.4%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
11.1%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
44.4%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
44.4%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Ernest 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 Ernest Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ernest, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
44.4%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
22.2%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.2%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ernest 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 Ernest partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ernest, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.4%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.2%
36.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
33.3%
17.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Ernest 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 Ernest communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ernest, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.2%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.4%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ernest 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 Ernest offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ernest, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
44.4%
46.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.2%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.1%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.4%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.4%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.4%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.4%
46.7%
Live performances
Live performances
44.4%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
11.1%
30.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.4%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Ernest

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 Ernest protect seniors.
Learn about Pennsylvania assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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