Best Assisted Living in Erie, Pennsylvania
5 communities found
Erie offers 4 assisted living communities, all residential in style, with an average rating of 4.2 across 122 reviews read. No pricing has been published for any of them, and amenities like 24-hour staff, emergency call systems, housekeeping and medication management appear at all four.
- 5communities
- 4.2average rating, 5 rated
- 160family reviews read
Parkside Regency at South Shore
Erie, Pennsylvania
4.9(25)
Assisted Living
The Residence at Presque Isle Bay
Erie, Pennsylvania
4.5(49)
Assisted LivingMemory CareRespite / Short-Term Care
LECOM Institute for Successful Living - Administration
Erie, Pennsylvania
4.4(22)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Westlake Woods by New Perspective
Erie, Pennsylvania
4.2(38)
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
Stairways Behavioral Health
Erie, Pennsylvania
2.9(26)
Assisted Living
Best-rated assisted living in Erie
Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.
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Parkside Regency at South Shore
4.9 (25 reviews)· Assisted Living
Parkside Regency at South Shore holds a strong 4.8 out of 5 rating from 17 Google reviews, though no detailed review text or amenities have been provided.
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The Residence at Presque Isle Bay
4.5 (49 reviews)· Assisted Living, Memory Care, Respite / Short-Term Care
- 3
LECOM Institute for Successful Living - Administration
4.4 (22 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
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Westlake Woods by New Perspective
4.2 (38 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living
Reviews for Westlake Woods are largely enthusiastic, praising the warm staff, clean building, and personalized care, with many families highlighting smooth transitions from independent to assisted living. However, a…
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2.9 (26 reviews)· Assisted Living· 27 units
Stairways Behavioral Health offers outpatient mental health treatment, and reviewers report trouble reaching staff and inconsistent providers, though some value its underlying mission.
What families say about assisted living in Erie
Counted across the review summaries of 5 Erie communities: the share whose families mention each theme.
Families praise caring, attentive staff at 50% of the 4 communities, with value for money and memory care each mentioned by 25%. At the same time, 50% raise concerns about communication with families and about cost and billing, while 25% point to staff attitude and 25% to medical and nursing care.
Praised most
- Caring, attentive staff 60%
- Memory care 40%
- Food and dining 20%
- Cleanliness 20%
- Value for money 20%
Concerns raised
- Staff attitude 40%
- Communication with families 40%
- Cost and billing 40%
- Staffing levels and turnover 20%
“Parkside at Regency is a wonderful community! It is filled with amazing directors and staff that put forth so much effort every single day. Their love and care for their residents is truly heart warming!”
“Best staff ever ! We call and they appear. They're always friendly and know your name. I love it here. I looked at several other assisted living facilities and The Residence was head and shoulders above all the rest. And it's so clean ! Can't say enough good things about it.”
“Dr Melaragno quickly got my condition under control after years of struggling under my primary physician's care. Highly recommend him.”
Assisted Living in Erie: the figures
- •Most common amenities: housekeeping (5), medication management (5), 24-hour staff (5), emergency call system (4), gathering / activity spaces (4), laundry service (4).
How families pay for assisted living in Pennsylvania
Most families in Pennsylvania start by paying privately for assisted living, memory care and independent living, drawing on savings, pensions, Social Security and often the proceeds from selling a home. Long-term care insurance, where a policy was purchased years earlier, can offset part of the monthly cost as well, though families still need to confirm what the policy actually covers and for how long. Veterans and surviving spouses may also qualify for VA Aid and Attendance, a benefit that helps with the cost of care and is worth exploring early, since the application process can take some time.
The full picture for the state: Assisted Living in Pennsylvania.
About these figures
Computed on October 23, 2026 from the 5 communities listed in Erie, 160 public family reviews on Google, Yelp and MyLivingChoice, state licensing records and, for nursing homes, CMS Care Compare. The best-rated list ranks communities by average family rating weighted by how many families have reviewed each one, so a 4.9 from three reviews does not outrank a 4.7 from two hundred. No community pays to appear in the best-rated list or in these figures; sponsored and partner listings in the directory results are marked as such. Figures refresh as listings and reviews change; the written summary was last revised September 25, 2026.
Reading on this
Guides from MyLivingChoice that families in Erie ask about.
- Home Care in Pennsylvania: Agencies, Medicare Home Health Ratings, and What It Costs
- Nursing Home vs. Assisted Living: Which Level of Care Does Your Loved One Actually Need?
- Signs It Is Time to Move From Home Care to Assisted Living
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Assisted Living in Erie: Common Questions
How many assisted living communities are in Erie, Pennsylvania?
MyLivingChoice lists 5 assisted living communities in Erie, Pennsylvania, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.
Which assisted living communities in Erie are rated highest?
Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include Parkside Regency at South Shore (4.9★, 25 ratings), The Residence at Presque Isle Bay (4.5★, 49 ratings), LECOM Institute for Successful Living - Administration (4.4★, 22 ratings).
What types of senior care are available in Erie?
Beyond assisted living, Erie has skilled nursing / long term care (12 communities), home health (9 communities), independent living (6 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.
How do families rate assisted living in Erie?
Families rate Erie assisted living communities 4.2 out of 5 on average, across 160 public Google reviews of local communities.
What do families praise, and complain about, in Erie assisted living communities?
Across the review summaries of 5 Erie communities, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 60%), memory care (mentioned for 40%), food and dining (mentioned for 20%). The most common concerns are staff attitude (40%), communication with families (40%), cost and billing (40%).