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Assisted Living in Ephrata, Pennsylvania

Ephrata, PA has 6 licensed assisted living communities listed on ElderCareCosts. The median estimated cost is $6,370/mo. That's roughly in line with the Pennsylvania state median. The typical licensed assisted living provider in Ephrata has 43 beds, against 58 statewide.

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Median monthly price, Ephrata

$6,370/mo

Estimated range $6,095 – $7,766

● Ephrata $6,370 ○ National median $6,230

Source: CareScout 2025 survey, adjusted for local wages

What senior care costs in Ephrata

2025 figures

Assisted Living cost comparison (2025)
Assisted LivingEphrataPennsylvaniaNational
25th percentile$6,095/mo$6,186/mo$5,488/mo
Median$6,370/mo$6,480/mo$6,230/mo
75th percentile$7,766/mo$7,043/mo$7,083/mo

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Staying home instead

Home care in Ephrata runs about $33 an hour. Here is what common schedules cost a month:

Hours of careWhat it looks likeEst. monthly cost
20 hrs/weekMornings or afternoons, weekdays~$2,897
44 hrs/weekMost of every weekday$6,373
24/7 (168 hrs/week)Round-the-clock coverage~$24,333

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Medicare generally does not cover long-term custodial care. Families usually combine private pay, long-term care insurance, VA Aid and Attendance, or a Medicaid waiver where they qualify. See paying for care and the state Medicaid guides.

Nearby cities: Lititz · New Holland · Lancaster

What can you afford?

Here is what different monthly budgets cover in Ephrata.

Under $2,500/mo

Adult day, family care, or affordable senior housing

Adult day care in Ephrata runs about $2,492 a month. Income-restricted affordable senior housing is the other common choice, and Ephrata has 1 such property. The county aging agency at (717) 299-7979 can help you sort through options for free. If money is very tight, ask about Medicaid waivers.
$2,500 – $7,000/mo

Part-time home care or entry assisted living

Part-time home care usually falls here. Full-time care at 44 hours a week runs about $6,373 a month. The local assisted living median is $6,370 a month, and smaller homes often charge less. If Medicaid may apply, ask about waiver programs.
$7,000 – $11,000/mo

Assisted living with room to spare

Covers the Ephrata assisted living median of $6,370 a month with room to spare. It also covers close to full-time home care, about $6,373 a month.
Over $11,000/mo

Nursing care or heavy home-care schedules

Nursing homes in Ephrata run about $11,751 a month at the median. Around-the-clock home care usually costs more.
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6 assisted living communities in Ephrata

What assisted living looks like in Ephrata

The typical licensed assisted living provider in Ephrata has 43 beds, against 58 across Pennsylvania. They range from 15 to 100.

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Free local help worth saving

Ephrata, in Lancaster County, has about 13,772 residents. About 2,478 of them (18%) are 65 or older. The median household income is $69,735.

Source: US Census Bureau

National helplines, including the Eldercare Locator and 211, are listed on paying for care.

Veterans & surviving spouses: VA Aid & Attendance can help wartime veterans who qualify. How Aid & Attendance works →

Questions families ask

Is assisted living in Ephrata more expensive than the rest of Pennsylvania?

Ephrata's median assisted living cost is about 2% lower than the Pennsylvania state median.

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Assisted Living in Ephrata: 2026 Costs & Licensed Providers