Personal Care Homes in Palmerton, PA
2 licensed personal care homes in Palmerton, Pennsylvania, serving up to 96 residents (Carbon County). PA Department of Human Services license data. What is a personal care home? · How to choose →
Palmerton has 2 licensed personal care homes in our PA DHS directory (Carbon County). Compare capacity and phone numbers below, then expand to nearby cities if you need more open beds or a shorter drive for family visits.
Palmerton has 2 licensed personal care homes across ZIP code 18071. The largest is The Palmerton, An Inspirit Senior Living Community (capacity 71). Families comparing options in Palmerton can use the free shortlist form below — we check availability so you only tour homes with open beds.
Of 2 homes with a reported capacity, 1 small (10–39 residents), 1 mid (40–99 residents).
All 2 listings are classified as Personal Care Homes in the PA DHS dataset.
Paying for care near Palmerton (Carbon County)
We do not publish facility-by-facility rates for Palmerton (Carbon County) — each home sets its own price.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 Palmerton (Carbon 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 Palmerton
Source: PA Department of Human Services personal care home license registry. Bed availability changes often — call the home or request a shortlist to confirm.
Personal care homes near Palmerton
Assisted living & memory care near Palmerton
1 of the 2 personal care homes above has a DHS-licensed secure dementia care unit (marked Memory care): The Palmerton, An Inspirit Senior Living Community (15 beds). Memory care in Carbon County →
Frequently asked questions
- How many personal care homes are in Palmerton, PA?
- There are 2 licensed personal care homes in Palmerton, Pennsylvania, with a combined licensed capacity of 96 residents.
- What ZIP codes do Palmerton personal care homes serve?
- Personal care homes in Palmerton are located across ZIP code 18071.
- What is the average size of a personal care home in Palmerton?
- The average Palmerton personal care home is licensed for 48 residents, with the largest (The Palmerton, An Inspirit Senior Living Community) licensed for 71.
- How much does personal care cost near Palmerton?
- PA Care Finder does not have a published rate for every home near Palmerton. 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.
- How do I verify a Palmerton personal care home is licensed?
- Every listing on PA Care Finder is sourced from the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) license registry. You can also verify any facility directly on the PA DHS provider search. Only currently licensed homes appear in this directory.
- Can I get a free shortlist of personal care homes near Palmerton?
- Yes. Submit the free shortlist form on this page with your timeframe. Within one business day we'll email 3–5 licensed homes near Palmerton that are currently accepting residents — no account or payment required.
Guides for families searching in Palmerton
- Getting startedHow to Choose a Personal Care Home in PA (2026 Guide)
- Rights & safetyReading PA Personal Care Home Inspection Reports (2026)
- Getting startedCare Homes Near Me in PA — Licensed Directory
- Costs & paying for careHow Much Does a Personal Care Home Cost in PA? (2026)
- Getting startedPA DHS Personal Care Home Directory (Licensed)
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