Best Assisted Living Facilities in Bethlehem, PA

Average senior living costs in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, range from $3,584 per month for independent living to $5,579 per month for a one-bedroom unit in a nursing home. Some other options include assisted living, which costs $4,184 per month, a semi-private room in a nursing home at $3,888 per month, and memory care at $5,370 per month. This diverse range of senior housing options allows residents of Bethlehem to select a living arrangement that suits their unique needs and financial considerations.

Compared to other cities in the area, Bethlehem is slightly more expensive. For instance, North Catasauqua assisted living costs an average of $4,011 per month, and Walnutport assisted living costs an average of $3,871 per month. On the flip side, Bethlehem is less expensive than the national average, which is $4,546 per month.
Here is how the average cost of assisted living in Bethlehem compares to Pennsylvania and the national average:

There are 10 different senior living communities in Bethlehem. If you decide to look for communities near Bethlehem, there are 55 facilities in the surrounding area. If you want to broaden your search to the state of Pennsylvania, there are 665 facilities in total. With such options, there's plenty of opportunity to find a place that meets your needs.

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania is home to a senior population that comprises 34% of its 76,555 residents. Among these seniors, there is a slight female majority, with 51.6% being female and 48.4% male. The age distribution is quite varied: 10.2% in their 50s, 10.8% in their 60s, 7.6% in their 70s, and 5.4% aged 80 and over. Marital status reveals that 34.3% of seniors are married, 12.6% are divorced, 46.4% have never married, and 6.7% are widowed. The diversity within this age group includes 65.5% identifying as White, 30.2% as Hispanic, and 11.4% mixed race. Other demographics feature 9.2% Black, 3.2% Asian, 0.2% Native American, with no Pacific representation, and 10.4% identifying as other, showcasing a community rich in cultural variety.