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Lecom at Elmwood Gardens, LLC
Scout 95Erie, PA · 51 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
One of Erie's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $10,480–$13,290/mo
View full evaluation →Senior Care in Erie, Pennsylvania
Every licensed senior community in the Erie, PA area — evaluated with real federal inspection data, staffing records, and transparent pricing, then ranked by our objective Scout Score. A local advisor can help you compare and tour, free.
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Cities covered
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5-star rated
3.7★
Avg CMS rating
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Cost of senior care in Erie
Local Erie-area estimates: published state survey medians adjusted for Erie prices. Your advisor will find options that match your budget.
Assisted Living
$5,690/mo median
typical range $4,550–$7,110
Memory Care
$6,570/mo median
typical range $5,260–$8,210
Skilled Nursing
$11,560/mo median
typical range $10,480–$13,290
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)
$5,690/mo median
typical range $2,710–$7,230
Residential Care Home
$5,120/mo median
typical range $4,100–$6,400
2024–2026 published survey medians medians, adjusted to Erie using federal (BEA) regional price data. Methodology
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
- Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Erie.
- The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
All 18 communities in Erie, ranked
Ranked by Haven Scout Score — our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety.
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Erie, PA · 78 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
One of Erie's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $10,480–$13,290/mo
View full evaluation →Skilled Nursing
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Forestview
Scout 92Erie, PA · 80 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
One of Erie's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $10,480–$13,290/mo
View full evaluation →4
Erie, PA · 80 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
One of Erie's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $10,480–$13,290/mo
View full evaluation →5
Sarah Reed Senior Living
Scout 91Erie, PA · 106 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
One of Erie's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $10,480–$13,290/mo
View full evaluation →6
Ball Pavilion, the
Scout 87Erie, PA · 85 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of Erie's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $10,480–$13,290/mo
View full evaluation →7
Erie, PA · 107 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Erie's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $10,480–$13,290/mo
View full evaluation →8
Walnut Creek Nursing and Rehab
Scout 77Erie, PA · 115 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Erie.
Est. $10,480–$13,290/mo
View full evaluation →9
Millcreek Manor
Scout 76Erie, PA · 144 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Erie.
Est. $10,480–$13,290/mo
View full evaluation →10
Lecom at Village Square, LLC
Scout 75Erie, PA · 110 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Erie.
Est. $10,480–$13,290/mo
View full evaluation →11
Erie, PA · 139 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Erie.
Est. $10,480–$13,290/mo
View full evaluation →Skilled Nursing
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Lecom at Presque Isle, INC
Scout 63Erie, PA · 135 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Erie.
Est. $10,480–$13,290/mo
View full evaluation →13
Pleasant Ridge Manor East/West
Scout 62Girard, PA · 300 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Girard.
Est. $10,480–$13,290/mo
View full evaluation →14
Edinboro Manor
Scout 58Edinboro, PA · 121 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Edinboro.
Est. $10,480–$13,290/mo
View full evaluation →15
Fairview Manor
Scout 55Fairview, PA · 121 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Fairview.
Est. $10,480–$13,290/mo
View full evaluation →16
Erie, PA · 118 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Erie.
Est. $10,480–$13,290/mo
View full evaluation →17
Corry Manor
Scout 30Corry, PA · 121 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $10,480–$13,290/mo
View full evaluation →18
Erie, PA · 133 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $10,480–$13,290/mo
View full evaluation →Frequently asked questions
How much does senior living cost in Erie, PA?
In the Erie, PA area, assisted living typically runs $4,550–$7,110/month (median $5,690), memory care $5,260–$8,210/month (median $6,570), and skilled nursing $10,480–$13,290/month (median $11,560) — local estimates built from published survey medians adjusted for area prices. A free Haven advisor can pinpoint exact pricing for communities that fit your budget.
What are the best senior living communities in Erie, PA?
Ranked purely by objective federal data (star ratings, staffing, inspections — rankings cannot be bought), the top-rated communities in Erie, PA right now are Lecom at Elmwood Gardens, LLC, Manchester Commons of Presbyterian Seniorcare, Forestview. The full ranked list of 18 communities is on this page.
How are the 18 communities on this page rated?
Every skilled nursing community is scored with our Haven Scout Score, a composite built from official CMS Care Compare data — overall star rating, health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures — plus safety signals like fines and citation history. We rank by objective data, not by who pays us.
Is Haven really free for families?
Yes. Haven is always free for families. When we help a family find and move into the right community, that community pays us a referral fee. You never pay anything, and we show every licensed community in the area — not just paying partners.
What's the difference between assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing?
Assisted living helps with daily activities while preserving independence. Memory care is a secured setting with specially trained staff for dementia. Skilled nursing provides 24/7 licensed medical care and rehab. Not sure which fits? Take our free 2-minute care assessment.