Personal Care Homes in Mercer County, PA
12 licensed personal care homes across Mercer County, with capacity for up to 607 residents. Sourced from PA Department of Human Services license data.
Mercer County (Sharon and the Ohio border) is a small western-PA market. Compare local licensed homes with Lawrence County and the western Pittsburgh suburbs if you need more open beds or closer hospital access.
Of 12 homes with a reported capacity, 1 intimate (under 10 residents), 3 small (10–39 residents), 7 mid (40–99 residents), 1 large (100+ residents). All 12 listings are classified as Personal Care Homes in the PA DHS dataset.
Cities in Mercer County with licensed homes
Paying for care near Mercer County
We do not publish facility-by-facility rates for Mercer County — each home sets its own price.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 Mercer 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 Mercer County
Hermitage 3 homes
Greenville 2 homes
Grove City 2 homes
Mercer 2 homes
Sharon 2 homes
Assisted living & memory care near Mercer County
3 of the 12 personal care homes above have a DHS-licensed secure dementia care unit (marked Memory care): The Heritage At St. Paul Homes (49 beds), Saint John Xxiii Home (32 beds), Quality Life Services-Mercer (36 beds). Memory care in Mercer County →
Licensed assisted living residences in Mercer County — a separate PA license (Chapter 2800) for higher care needs:
All assisted living in Mercer County →Frequently asked questions
- How many personal care homes are in Mercer County?
- There are 12 PA DHS-licensed personal care homes in Mercer County, with a combined licensed capacity of 607 residents.
- Which cities in Mercer County have personal care homes?
- Homes in this directory are listed in Hermitage (3), Greenville (2), Grove City (2), Mercer (2), Sharon (2), Fredonia (1).
- Do I need to live in Mercer 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 Mercer County?
- Yes. Submit the shortlist form on this page with your timeframe. We'll email 3–5 licensed homes in or near Mercer County that are currently accepting residents — free, no account.
- How much does personal care cost near Mercer County?
- PA Care Finder does not have a published rate for every home near Mercer 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 Mercer County
- RegionalPersonal Care Homes in Pittsburgh & Allegheny County
- Getting startedPersonal Care Home vs Nursing Home in PA: Key Differences
- Getting startedHow to Choose a Personal Care Home in PA (2026 Guide)
- Getting startedPersonal Care Home vs Assisted Living in PA (2026)
- Getting started12 Signs It May Be Time for a Personal Care Home