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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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So far things seem to be going well with Wonder's PCH. The staff here seem very competent, and very dedicated to the care of their residents. It's not a swanky country club looking place, like some of the...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Wonder's PCHWonder’s PCH is a senior community in the lovely city of Hanover, Pennsylvania. Hanover is one of the most historical towns in the state of Pennsylvania and is deeply steeped in traditional values. The people here are kind and always ready to help a neighbor or a stranger. The...
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This is a great community for my loved one. The care is amazing here. The room is good. The staff is amazing and I can't say enough about them. My loved one feels comfortable here and is no longer asking...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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This is a very nice community with a very good staff. This is the best that we have ever been. The care is just excellent. We have had a bad experience and this time it has been great. Mom really is doing...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Harvest View Personal Care & Woodland Heights is a senior living community located on the campus of Woodland Heights in Narvon, PA which is considered an unincorporated community in Lancaster County. Residents can enjoy getting their daily exercise and taking quiet walks, shopping in nearby...
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My loved one went into Quarryville a couple of times for rehabilitation. The place was okay, but he was not getting any better so we moved him to another place.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.

Cost of assisted living in Dauphin County, PA

The average cost of senior living in Dauphin County is $4,399 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lykens, PA with an average of $4,271 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Dauphin County, PA vs. nearby counties

Dauphin County, PA
$4,399/mo
$4,962/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Dauphin County, PA vs. the state and national average

Dauphin County, PA
$4,399/mo
U.S. national average
$4,587/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Dauphin County vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,399/mo
$5,420/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Dauphin County, PA by room type

Semi-Private
$4,313/mo
Studio
$5,064/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,317/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,450/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,243/mo

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Dauphin County, PA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Dauphin County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Dauphin County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Dauphin County

Evergreen Estates in Lancaster, PA

5.0
Very friendly, on top of things, feels like your home. They have different size rooms, all are pretty big. They do laundry for you every day, give you toiletries if needed. I would recommend them to other families.

Linden Village A ProMedica Senior Living Community in Lebanon, PA

5.0
Our experience was very good, [name removed] was loved even towards the end when she became more difficult to manage, I feel that the people at Linden Village went above what was expected. Of course the cost is never easy but when we moved [name removed] into a nursing facility and saw the ...
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Butler Street Senior Living in Harrisburg, PA

3.9
The community has good staff; however I feel they are understaffed currently. There has been some staff turnover since my loved one moved into the community. Due to the staffing challenges this can cause delays in waiting for meals, care, and more. [name removed] the Director is wonderful; ...
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Dauphin County review score based on 603 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 603 reviews of 208 Dauphin County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Dauphin County review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Dauphin County review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Dauphin County, PA208 facilities
7.8
Dauphin, PA24 facilities
8.0
Elizabethville, PA252 facilities

Review subcategories for Dauphin County assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 603 reviews of 208 Dauphin County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Dauphin County resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
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Cleanliness
4.4
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
4.6
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.5
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
4.2
4.1
Value for cost*
4.1
4.1
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Dauphin County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dauphin County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dauphin County, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Dauphin County assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Dauphin County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dauphin County, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
25.5%
43.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
21.1%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
82.5%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
82.9%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
29.1%
48.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
17.5%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
82.9%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
23.9%
39.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
24.7%
44.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Dauphin County assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Dauphin County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dauphin County, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
24.3%
43.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
14.7%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
15.1%
34.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
3.2%
11.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dauphin County assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Dauphin County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dauphin County, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.6%
22.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20.7%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
18.7%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.7%
29.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.8%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Dauphin County assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Dauphin County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dauphin County, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.7%
26%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
19.5%
34.3%
Room service
Room service
15.5%
29.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
4.8%
14.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dauphin County assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Dauphin County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dauphin County, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
23.1%
38.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.5%
26.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.5%
25.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
26.3%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25.1%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
26.3%
44.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.5%
34.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.7%
28.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
17.5%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25.1%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
23.9%
39.5%
Dances
Dances
13.1%
24.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10.8%
20.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
23.9%
38.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in Dauphin County

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Pennsylvania assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Dauphin County protect seniors.

Learn about Pennsylvania Assisted Living regulations

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Palmyra Senior Living, Keystone Villa at Fleetwood and Keystone Villa at Ephrata are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.

There are 255 assisted living facilities near Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania are Palmyra Senior Living, Keystone Villa at Fleetwood and Keystone Villa at Ephrata. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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