Personal Care Homes in Erie County, PA
22 licensed personal care homes across Erie County, with capacity for up to 1,270 residents. Sourced from PA Department of Human Services license data.
Erie County has a smaller licensed inventory than the southeast metros. Confirm winter access, call early about beds, and keep Crawford or Mercer County as backups if the right care level isn’t open in Erie city.
Of 22 homes with a reported capacity, 9 intimate (under 10 residents), 2 small (10–39 residents), 4 mid (40–99 residents), 7 large (100+ residents). All 22 listings are classified as Personal Care Homes in the PA DHS dataset.
Cities in Erie County with licensed homes
Paying for care near Erie County
We do not publish facility-by-facility rates for Erie County — each home sets its own price. Statewide, CareScout's 2025 survey puts Pennsylvania assisted living / personal care at a median $6,480/month, versus $11,954 for a semi-private nursing-home room. Families comparing options around Erie County can estimate how long private-pay savings last in the free PA nursing-home calculator, or review Oct 2026 Medicaid income and resource limits in the Medicaid planner.
Statewide figures as of Oct 2026. Not a quote for any home on this page.
Licensed personal care homes in Erie County
Erie 15 homes
Fairview 5 homes
Lake City 1 home
Assisted living & memory care near Erie County
7 of the 22 personal care homes above have a DHS-licensed secure dementia care unit (marked Memory care): Saint Mary'S At Asbury Ridge (16 beds), Lecom Parkside At Glenwood (16 beds), The Residence At Presque Isle Bay (22 beds), Barnabas Court At Brevillier Village (60 beds), Sarah Reed Senior Living (25 beds), Manchester Commons Of Presbyterian Senior Care (24 beds), and 1 more. Memory care in Erie County →
Licensed assisted living residences in Erie County — a separate PA license (Chapter 2800) for higher care needs:
All assisted living in Erie County →Frequently asked questions
- How many personal care homes are in Erie County?
- There are 22 PA DHS-licensed personal care homes in Erie County, with a combined licensed capacity of 1,270 residents.
- Which cities in Erie County have personal care homes?
- Homes in this directory are listed in Erie (15), Fairview (5), Lake City (1), North East (1).
- Do I need to live in Erie County to move into a home there?
- No. Pennsylvania personal care homes do not require county residency. Many families choose a home closer to the adult child who will visit most often.
- Can I get a free shortlist for Erie County?
- Yes. Submit the shortlist form on this page with your timeframe. We'll email 3–5 licensed homes in or near Erie County that are currently accepting residents — free, no account.
- How much does personal care cost near Erie County?
- PA Care Finder does not have a published rate for every home near Erie County. Statewide, the CareScout 2025 median for assisted living / personal care is $6,480/month (CareScout 2025 Cost of Care Survey, state tables). Call homes on this page for current room rates, and use the PA savings calculator or Medicaid planner for spend-down context.
Guides for families in Erie County
- RegionalPersonal Care Homes in Erie, PA (2026 Guide)
- Rights & safetyHow to Verify a PA Personal Care Home License
- Getting startedHow to Choose a Personal Care Home in PA (2026 Guide)
- Getting startedPersonal Care Home vs Nursing Home in PA: Key Differences
- Getting startedPersonal Care Home vs Assisted Living in PA (2026)