Personal Care Homes in Reading, PA
8 licensed personal care homes in Reading, Pennsylvania, serving up to 746 residents (Berks County). PA Department of Human Services license data. What is a personal care home? · How to choose →
Reading and Berks County have a solid inventory of PA-licensed personal care homes, with search volume often overlapping nursing-home queries. Filter carefully for true personal care (daily living help) vs skilled nursing when you call.
Reading has 8 licensed personal care homes across ZIP codes 19065, 19067, 19601, 19602, 19605, 19606, 19611. The largest is Stabon Manor Personal Care Home (capacity 160). Families comparing options in Reading can use the free shortlist form below — we check availability so you only tour homes with open beds.
Of 8 homes with a reported capacity, 6 mid (40–99 residents), 2 large (100+ residents).
All 8 listings are classified as Personal Care Homes in the PA DHS dataset.
Paying for care near Reading (Berks County)
We do not publish facility-by-facility rates for Reading (Berks County) — each home sets its own price.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 Reading (Berks 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 Reading
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 Reading
Assisted living & memory care near Reading
4 of the 8 personal care homes above have a DHS-licensed secure dementia care unit (marked Memory care): The Heritage Of Green Hills Care Center (23 beds), The Manor At Market Square (18 beds), Berkshire Commons, Genesis Healthcare (14 beds), Celebration Villa Of Exeter (25 beds). Memory care in Berks County →
Licensed assisted living residences in Berks County — a separate PA license (Chapter 2800) for higher care needs:
- Columbia Cottage Wyomissing, LlcWyomissing · 50 residents
- Aspire For Well-Being Assisted LivingWyomissing · 30 residents
Frequently asked questions
- How many personal care homes are in Reading, PA?
- There are 8 licensed personal care homes in Reading, Pennsylvania, with a combined licensed capacity of 746 residents.
- What ZIP codes do Reading personal care homes serve?
- Personal care homes in Reading are located across ZIP codes 19065, 19067, 19601, 19602, 19605, 19606, 19611.
- What is the average size of a personal care home in Reading?
- The average Reading personal care home is licensed for 93 residents, with the largest (Stabon Manor Personal Care Home) licensed for 160.
- How much does personal care cost near Reading?
- PA Care Finder does not have a published rate for every home near Reading. 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 Reading 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 Reading?
- Yes. Submit the free shortlist form on this page with your timeframe. Within one business day we'll email 3–5 licensed homes near Reading that are currently accepting residents — no account or payment required.
Guides for families searching in Reading
- RegionalPersonal Care Homes in Reading, PA (2026 Guide)
- Getting startedPersonal Care Home vs Nursing Home in PA: Key Differences
- Getting startedHow to Choose a Personal Care Home in PA (2026 Guide)
- 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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