Personal Care Homes in Northumberland County, PA
14 licensed personal care homes across Northumberland County, with capacity for up to 598 residents. Sourced from PA Department of Human Services license data.
Northumberland County has 14 licensed personal care homes across 8 cities in our PA DHS directory. Compare capacity and phone numbers below, then expand to neighboring counties if you need more open beds or a shorter drive for family visits.
Of 14 homes with a reported capacity, 9 small (10–39 residents), 4 mid (40–99 residents), 1 large (100+ residents). All 14 listings are classified as Personal Care Homes in the PA DHS dataset.
Cities in Northumberland County with licensed homes
Paying for care near Northumberland County
We do not publish facility-by-facility rates for Northumberland County — each home sets its own price.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 Northumberland 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 Northumberland County
Milton 4 homes
Northumberland 3 homes
Coal Township 2 homes
Atlas 1 home
Kulpmont 1 home
Mcewensville 1 home
Mount Carmel 1 home
Assisted living & memory care near Northumberland County
2 of the 14 personal care homes above have a DHS-licensed secure dementia care unit (marked Memory care): Serenity Gardens At Mount Carmel (22 beds), Heather Court (48 beds). Memory care in Northumberland County →
Frequently asked questions
- How many personal care homes are in Northumberland County?
- There are 14 PA DHS-licensed personal care homes in Northumberland County, with a combined licensed capacity of 598 residents.
- Which cities in Northumberland County have personal care homes?
- Homes in this directory are listed in Milton (4), Northumberland (3), Coal Township (2), Atlas (1), Kulpmont (1), Mcewensville (1), Mount Carmel (1), Watsontown (1).
- Do I need to live in Northumberland 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 Northumberland County?
- Yes. Submit the shortlist form on this page with your timeframe. We'll email 3–5 licensed homes in or near Northumberland County that are currently accepting residents — free, no account.
- How much does personal care cost near Northumberland County?
- PA Care Finder does not have a published rate for every home near Northumberland 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 Northumberland County
- Getting startedHow to Choose a Personal Care Home in PA (2026 Guide)
- Getting startedHospital Discharge to a Personal Care Home in Pennsylvania
- Rights & safetyReading PA Personal Care Home Inspection Reports (2026)
- Getting startedPersonal Care Home vs Nursing Home in PA: Key Differences
- Getting startedPersonal Care Home vs Assisted Living in PA (2026)