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Best Assisted Living in Pennsylvania

Reviewed by Dr. Jordan Weiss
Updated Mar 2026
We analyzed 640 homes in Pennsylvania

Sources: CMS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and Pennsylvania Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care.

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Compare Assisted Living around Pennsylvania The information below is reported by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services and Department of Health.

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Holland Senior Living Community
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

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Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Holland
152No-145100%1107.9Profit84 34.2% -
The Residence at Village Greens
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

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Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Sinking Spring
85No-4150%20.5Profit52 41.2% -
Forest Hills Personal Care Home
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

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Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Sidman
54No-8275%232.9Profit- 88.9% -
John Paul II Manor
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Cresson
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Barnes Place
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Latrobe
68No-10350%242.4Profit82 91.2% -
Trinity Oaks II
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Ellwood City
30No-6183.3%284.7Profit- 73.3% -
Wolf Run Village
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Hughesville
75No-201050%341.7Profit56 80.0% -
Welsh Mountain Home
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

New Holland
52No-7057.1%131.9Non-Profit35 67.3% -
Mrs. Bush’s Personal Care Home I
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Kunkletown
70No-000%0-Profit---
Hillside Manor Personal Care Home
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Uniontown
76No-14842.9%302.1Profit- 44.7% -
Chestnut Ridge Retirement Living
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Chester
130No-231278.3%42618.5Profit97 50.8% -
The Meadows, a Personal Care Community
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Montoursville
64No-7071.4%395.6Non-Profit59 92.2% -
Knickerbocker Villa
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Clearfield
70No-9455.6%273.0Profit43 42.9% -
Eagle Valley Personal Care Home
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Milesburg
60No-10150%101.0Profit53 80.0% -
Brethren Village – Terrace Crossing
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Lancaster
98No-6066.7%183.0Non-Profit80 59.2% -
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Overview of Laurels Senior Living Community

Residents come first at Laurels Senior Living Community, a blissful senior living community in Luzerne County, Hazleton, PA, offering independent living, personal care, and respite care. Residents enjoy a secure and comfortable living space with well-built accommodations with a kitchenette, individually controlled heat & air conditioner, and emergency call systems. The community provides a variety of conveniences, such as on-site maintenance, housekeeping, and laundry services.

With a dedicated team available 24 hours a day, residents are guaranteed to receive quick responses during emergencies. A vibrant lifestyle is guaranteed with the community’s diverse variety of activities and helpful amenities. Home-made meals that are catered to residents’ special dietary needs are provided to ensure they stay energized and healthy. Physical, occupational, speech, and wellness therapies available on-site to help residents maintain their strength and mobility to continue living a meaningful and active life.

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Overview of Menno Haven Northgate

Menno Haven Northgate is Chamberburg’s premier assisted living and memory care home. It boasts a home-like ambiance that creates a beautiful experience for a purposeful aging experience. They encourage independence in their residents by empowering them to choose a lifestyle based on their choice. The trusted choice in South Pennsylvania leads a vibrant and enriching lifestyle that inspires its residents to live confidently.

Menno Haven Northgate offers residential assisted living care that aims to maintain independence while receiving additional support. With an emphasis on personal care services, the senior living home also offers memory care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and home care services. Community accommodations include delicious meal plans, scheduled activities, and life-enriching programs provided.

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Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed

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Building Type: Two-story

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Overview of Good Shepherd Home Raker Center

Tucked in the heart of Allentown, Pennsylvania, Good Shepherd Home Raker Center is a long-term care facility that offers a welcoming haven for individuals with severe disabilities. Here, residents find not just a facility, but a true home that provides round-the-clock rehabilitative and restorative nursing care. The center is a hub of activity, offering daily occupational therapy, engaging social events, speech and language therapy, as well as comprehensive physical therapy services, and an array of other supportive offerings.

With a central focus on promoting independence while addressing physical and neurological challenges, Good Shepherd Home Raker Center caters to a diverse community of individuals aged 45 to 55. 

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Minimum Age: 45 Years Old

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Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed

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Overview of Reformed Presbyterian Home

Reformed Presbyterian Home is a senior community that houses independent living, nursing, and rehabilitation care services. The senior living community emphasizes the importance of life enrichment for their seniors; staff ensures residents are living comfortably and still able to maintain independence. The non-profit organization is a team of dedicated care staff who are deeply inclusive and compassionate when attending to any need a resident may have. Reformed Presbyterian Home has maintained a comprehensive and engaging environment for its residents for almost 40 years. 
The lifestyle at Reformed Presbyterian Home is centered on holistic wellness; they offer wellness programs, personal care, emergency help, meals provided, housekeeping, and transportation– for all residents. Nursing and rehabilitation residents receive an interdisciplinary care plan that covers therapies, pharmacy, x-ray, spiritual services, wound care, restorative nursing, and hospice. Other community amenities include a chapel, library, and courtyard.

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Overview of Buckingham Valley Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

Tucked away in Bucks County, Newtown, PA, Buckingham Valley Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is a reliable senior care provider that offers rehabilitation, skilled nursing care, and long-term care. The community commits itself to providing high-quality care to residents with the help of an exceptional team of skilled professionals devoted to making residents feel as safe and comfortable as possible. Residents here are provided with personalized care plans and access to clinical services as well as various therapy services, including physical, occupational, and speech therapies.

The community makes sure residents are provided with a safe, secure, and comfortable residence that fosters quick recovery and healing with spacious residents suites and cozy indoor and outdoor resident lounges. Residents are able to stay engaged, connected and stimulated through an array of group activities and monthly events. With nutritious and healthy meals and snacks, the community makes sure residents have the energy and nutrients they need to stay healthy and the energy to help them recover as quickly as possible.

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Overview of Redstone Highlands

Find the lifestyle that works for you at Redstone Highlands, an idyllic senior living community in Westmoreland County, Greensburg, PA, offering assisted living, memory care, nursing care, rehabilitation, The community also offers additional services, such as home health care, hospice, and palliative care services, ensuring most of residents needs are met even as it changes. Residents are welcomed into well-maintained accommodations with convenient access to main services and local amenities.

The community fosters a maintenance-free lifestyle by offering every resident with access to housekeeping, laundry, maintenance, and repair services, giving residents plenty of time to spend exploring the community amenities or enjoying an array of interesting activities. Residents enjoy access to a full-service barber/beauty salon, an arts and crafts room, a gift shop, and restaurant-style dining, further elevating their living experience at the Redstone Highlands.

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Minimum Age: 55 Years Old

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Building Type: 3-story

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Overview of Visiting Angels – Exton

Visiting Angels in Exton is reliable for families seeking assisted living home care services. Their dedicated team of professionals offers compassionate assistance during challenging times, ensuring families experience the actual benefits of senior care. With a proven track record of expert care, they personalize their services to meet each patient’s unique needs, promoting independence and dignity in the comfort of their own home.

Visiting Angels caregivers practice a friendly and family-like approach to helping seniors feel secure, emotionally supported, and socially connected. Offering personal home care services, dementia care, respite care, and companion care, the caregivers are guided by a profound commitment to providing exceptional one-on-one care while treating their caregiving staff with the utmost respect.

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Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed

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Building Type: Single-story

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Overview of Meadowview Nursing and Rehab

Set in the heart of Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania, Meadowview Rehabilitation and Nursing Center boasts a 244-bed facility designed with distinctive character and charm. Their focus lies in providing essential services for seniors, offering short-term rehabilitation, long-term skilled nursing care, and respite stays. The community’s interiors are tastefully designed, creating a comfortable atmosphere that enhances the residents’ experience.

Meadowview shines with its diverse range of services, including Cardiocare, diabetes management, pain management, hospice care, orthopedic rehabilitation, and more. Beyond the clinical support, the facility provides enriching dining experiences and a variety of engaging activities, elevating the quality of life for its residents. It’s definitely a place where individuals can thrive, making every moment count.

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Overview of The Terrace at Phoebe Allentown

The Terrace at Phoebe Allentown is an exquisite senior living community that boasts resort-style living in a modern apartment complex exclusively for active 65+ adults. The retirement home encourages its seniors to maintain independence while receiving exceptional care from compassionate staff; they truly cares about its residents and families by creating a welcoming and comfortable environment that helps residents feel more comfortable. 

The Terrace provides a list of comprehensive amenities and services that help make the lives of its residents hassle-free, including 24-hour licensed supervision, medication services, balanced meals provided, engaging activities scheduled, and a full-service salon available. 

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Minimum Age: 65 Years Old

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Mid-rise

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Overview of Heathergate at Oxford Valley

Heathergate at Oxford Valley is a 55+ senior living in Philadelphia where a bright retirement awaits you or your loved one. Just a couple minutes from Trenton, New Jersey, the senior living home is essentially an independent living community where its services and community features are designed with the thought of ensuring that residents maintain an active lifestyle with endless opportunities. Heathergate’s goal is to ensure that their residents live every day as a way to live a purposeful living as individuals who are constantly growing and learning as they begin their new journey.

A lot of the community services and amenities provided by the staff are designed for residents to know what luxury is like, or experience quality senior living with an impeccable level of hospitality– a swimming pool, a fountain, a garden, housekeeping, transportation, and engaging activities. 

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Minimum Age: 55 Years Old

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Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed

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Room Sizes: 803 - 892 / 693 -915 / 1,063 - 1,388 sq. ft

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Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Assisted Living Magazine Ranking Methodology

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How We Score & Rank Senior Living Communities

Assisted Living Magazine ranks assisted living communities using a rigorous, data-driven scoring model built specifically for assisted living.
Because this care level is regulated, clinical outcomes and compliance carry significantly more weight than transparency or digital presence. Each community receives a ranking based on the factors below, weighted according to their importance in predicting resident safety, care quality, and long-term stability.

Update cadence: Reviewed quarterly, with prompt updates when new reviews, reports, or complaints are filed.

What We Prioritize Most

The largest portion of every community’s score comes from resident feedback and online reputation (40%), which reflects real experiences shared by families and caregivers.

An additional 45% of the score comes from a combination of transparency and operational quality signals, including:

  • Photos, videos, and virtual tours (visual transparency)
  • Website quality and digital trust indicators
  • Occupancy levels and number of units (community scale & stability)

These factors help us evaluate how well a community presents itself and how consistently it meets resident needs.

Balancing Additional Factors

The final 15% of the score comes from supportive context data, including: walkability and local accessibility, estimated property value, and pricing information.

These elements provide helpful context but carry less weight because our rankings prioritize real-world satisfaction and care consistency first.

The result is a fair, clear, and data-driven ranking system for families researching senior living options.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What government services provide money for senior housing?

Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview:

  • Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement.
  • Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay.
  • Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation.
  • Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program.
  • State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options.
  • Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.
  • Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.
How do you pick the homes you recommend?

Before recommending homes, we conduct a thorough evaluation on crucial factors that define a senior home such as the quality of care they provide, the reputation of the organization, and a comprehensive review of community testimonials as well. Every detail is assessed to assure that seniors are offered not just senior care options, but trustworthy homes where they can experience the care that they deserve.

Do you help families that need Medicaid?

Yes. Assisting families who need Medicaid is important to us as it plays a crucial role in offering financial support to seniors confronting economic challenges. We would like to keep essential healthcare services accessible to all community members, irrespective of one’s financial circumstances.

How much does this service cost?

We extend our services at no cost, ensuring that families and seniors can benefit from tailored assistance in their search for care and home options. Our ability to offer personalized guidance without charge to families and seniors is made possible through the support and funding from the communities with which we team up. 

What services do you offer?
  • Finding and ranking the best assisted living facilities
  • Finding and ranking the best nursing homes
  • Finding and ranking the best memory care facilities
  • Our concierge service helps seniors move into the perfect home for them
  • Helping seniors use medicare, medicaid, and other government programs to pay for their homes
  • Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
  • Autobiography & Family History Writing + Research
  • Senior-focused concierge medicine
  • Senior-focused nutritionist
  • Senior-focused personal training
  • Memory care specialists
  • Custom wheelchairs at all price points.
  • Custom hearing aids
  • Cosmetic skincare + dermatology
  • Companionship: We offer in-person and virtual companionship services. Someone engaging to hang out with or talk to on video chat.
  • Senior housing concierge. Our service finds the best senior living options based on your needs, income, and personality.