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Transitional Sub-Acute Unit
Scout 100Wyomissing, PA · 50 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Wyomissing's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,180–$14,180/mo
View full evaluation →Senior Care in Reading, Pennsylvania
Every licensed senior community in the Reading, 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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Communities evaluated
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Cities covered
6
5-star rated
3.7★
Avg CMS rating
Browse by type of care
Cost of senior care in Reading
Local Reading-area estimates: published state survey medians adjusted for Reading prices. Your advisor will find options that match your budget.
Assisted Living
$6,070/mo median
typical range $4,860–$7,590
Memory Care
$7,010/mo median
typical range $5,610–$8,760
Skilled Nursing
$12,330/mo median
typical range $11,180–$14,180
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)
$6,070/mo median
typical range $2,890–$7,710
Residential Care Home
$5,460/mo median
typical range $4,370–$6,830
2024–2026 published survey medians medians, adjusted to Reading 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 Reading.
- 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 15 communities in Reading, ranked
Ranked by Haven Scout Score — our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety.
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Highlands at Wyomissing
Scout 97Wyomissing, PA · 80 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Usually has openings
One of Wyomissing's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,180–$14,180/mo
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Leesport, PA · 420 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of Leesport's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,180–$14,180/mo
View full evaluation →4
Phoebe Berks
Scout 92Wernersville, PA · 119 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability
One of Wernersville's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,180–$14,180/mo
View full evaluation →5
Lutheran Home at Topton, the
Scout 86Topton, PA · 194 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Usually has openings
One of Topton's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,180–$14,180/mo
View full evaluation →6
Complete Care at Berkshire LLC
Scout 86Reading, PA · 130 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Reading's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,180–$14,180/mo
View full evaluation →7
Reading, PA · 103 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Reading.
Est. $11,180–$14,180/mo
View full evaluation →8
Mifflin Center
Scout 70Shillington, PA · 136 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Shillington.
Est. $11,180–$14,180/mo
View full evaluation →9
West Reading, PA · 184 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in West Reading.
Est. $11,180–$14,180/mo
View full evaluation →10
Laureldale, PA · 198 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Laureldale.
Est. $11,180–$14,180/mo
View full evaluation →11
Kutztown, PA · 140 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Kutztown.
Est. $11,180–$14,180/mo
View full evaluation →12
Laurel Center
Scout 45Hamburg, PA · 130 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Hamburg.
Est. $11,180–$14,180/mo
View full evaluation →13
West Reading, PA · 176 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in West Reading.
Est. $11,180–$14,180/mo
View full evaluation →14
Sinking Spring, PA · 214 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Sinking Spring.
Est. $11,180–$14,180/mo
View full evaluation →15
Reading, PA · 124 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $11,180–$14,180/mo
View full evaluation →Frequently asked questions
How much does senior living cost in Reading, PA?
In the Reading, PA area, assisted living typically runs $4,860–$7,590/month (median $6,070), memory care $5,610–$8,760/month (median $7,010), and skilled nursing $11,180–$14,180/month (median $12,330) — 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.
How are the 15 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.