21 Residential Care Homes near Erie, PA

 

Learn More About Care Homes in Erie, PA

 

A storied Western Pennsylvania city along a Great Lake shoreline, Erie offers all the conveniences and attractions of a modern metropolitan area, making the “Flagship City” an ideal retirement destination. There’s no shortage of entertainment here, as Erie’s unique museums, pristine nature areas, and busy shopping malls keep residents’ weekend booked.

In Erie, residential care homes — sometimes called care homes, board and care homes, group homes, or personal care homes — are often houses in residential neighborhoods that are adapted, equipped, and staffed to care for a small number of residents, usually 10 or less. Similar to assisted living but in a smaller, more residential setting, these homes provide supervision, organized events, and assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs). This means care homes can help with everyday routines but typically do not provide 24-hour skilled nursing assistance.

Cost of Care Homes in Erie, PA

The median monthly cost of a room in a care home in 2019 was about $2,000 in the state of Pennsylvania. However, the cost of living in a care home depends largely on location. Since the homes are private residences, costs are tied to real estate value and therefore may vary greatly.

 

Learn More About Erie, PA

 

Cost of Living

 

The total household expenses associated with living in Erie are rated 21 points below the national average. Grocery and other essential costs are also rate below the average, indicating that Erie is relatively affordable.

Index Scores

All index scores are based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates that the cost is twice as expensive as the national average, while a score of 50 indicates that the cost is half as expensive.

Household Expenses	Health Care	Insurance	Entertainment	Groceries	Clothing
79	73	70	82	84	76

 

Income and Housing

Median Income Age 45-64	Median Income Age 65+	Median Household Income	Average Individual Income	Median Employee Salary	Average Property Tax	One-bedroom Apartment Gross Rent Estimate
$41,647 per year	$27,575 per year	$35,437 per year	$19,500 per year	$40,425 per year	$2,643 per year	$594 per month

 

 

Local Hospitals

 

The top hospitals that service Erie include:

UPMC Hamot

• Facility type: nonprofit, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 420+
• Specialties: emergency care, ICU, joint replacement

Saint Vincent Hospital

• Facility type: nonprofit, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 330+
• Specialties: emergency care, ICU, spine surgery

Millcreek Community Hospital

• Facility type: nonprofit, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 160+
• Specialties: emergency care, ICU, physical therapy

 

 

Weather and Climate

 

Erie’s climate is classified as humid continental, meaning the city experiences four distinct seasons with heavy amounts of precipitation. Receiving around 100 inches of snow each year due to lake-effect snowfall, Erie is known as one of the snowiest cities in the U.S. The average humidity level is 71%, and humidity levels are often highest during February at about 74%.

 

Seasonal Temperatures

January Average	January Maximum	January Minimum
27°F	34°F	20°F

 

July Average	July Maximum	July Minimum
72°F	80°F	64°F

 

Air Quality

• Relative Air Quality Index: 79

This index is based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the presence of air pollutants than the national average, while a score of 50 indicates half the presence.

Precipitation

• Average annual precipitation: 43″

 

 

Demographics and Values

 

Population Statistics

Median Age	Percent of Population Over 65	Population	Population Density	Average Household Size
35	14.1%	98,207	5,147 per square mile	2.4

 

Race & Ethnicity

American Indian or Alaskan Native	Asian	Black	Hispanic or Latino	Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	White (not Hispanic or Latino)
0.4%	3.0%	16.8%	7.8%	0.1%	4.2%	69.0%

These figures were taken from the most recent U.S. Census.

 

LGBTQ+ Inclusivity

These scores were taken from the 2019 Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.

• Non-discrimination laws in Erie: 30/30
• Overall inclusivity: 75/100

 

2016 Presidential Election Results for Erie County

Democratic	Republican	Other
46.8%	48.8%	4.4%

 

 

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

 

Some of the most popular museums and historic sites in Erie include:

• The Erie Art Museum
• Erie Maritime Museum, Firefighters Historical Museum
• Erie Land Lighthouse, Watson-Curtze Mansion at the Hagen History Center

Outdoor attractions in Erie:

• Gridley Park, Roma Park
• Presque Isle State Park, Allegheny National Forest
• Lake Erie Arboretum at Frontier, The Arboretum at Penn State Behrend

Erie’s top entertainment destinations and shopping districts are:

• Erie Playhouse, Tinseltown USA, Erie Moviehouse
• Roar on the Shore, Erie Guild of Craftsmen Fall Craft Show
• Millcreek Mall Complex, West Erie Plaza, The Shops at the Colony

 

Transportation

The Erie Metropolitan Transit Authority operates ADA-compliant bus services throughout Erie County as well as a trolley in Erie’s downtown area. Greyhound Lines operates in Erie each day of the week. Taxis and rideshare services, like Uber and Lyft, are also available in Erie.