Assisted Living

Welcome to the section of the Office of Long-Term Living (OLTL) Website containing information for Assisted Living Residential providers of service to older Pennsylvanians and people living with disabilities.

Assisted Living Residential Provider Information

• Assisted Living Regulations
• Frequently Asked Questions 
• Applying for an Assisted Living Residence License
• Assisted Living Residence Forms
• Regulatory Waiver Requests & Public Comments on Waiver Requests
• Administrator Orientation Training
• Administrator Training Information
• Direct Care Worker Information *Coming Soon*
• Protective Services and Ombudsman
• Use of the Term "Assisted Living" in Pennsylvania

Assisted Living Consumer Information

• Assisted Living Residence Directory
• Assisted Living Consumer Information *Coming Soon* 
• Making a Complaint Against an Assisted Living Residence

Paying for Assisted Living

Assisted living residences, like personal care homes in Pennsylvania, are primarily a private pay arrangement. Some long-term care insurance policies do provide coverage for assisted living.

If you are a veteran you may be eligible for assistance from the Veterans Administration (VA) through the VA's Aid and Assistance Program. For more information, click here.

What's New

Assisted Living What's New Updates

For information relating to licensure as a Personal Care Home pursuant to 55 Pa. Code Chapter 2600, please see the Department of Public Welfare - Personal Care Home website.

For more information

Office of Long-Term Living
Bureau of Provider Support
Division of Licensing
555 Walnut Street, 5th Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 772-2570 office
(717) 346-1483 fax