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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in East Hanover, PA

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Photo of Palmyra Senior Living
66 Photos available
8.5
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59 reviews
8.5
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59 reviews
5 star
73%
4 star
15%
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5%
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0%
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7%
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I moved here a year ago from Florida and was very nervous, but everyone here was so caring and I felt at ease. It never felt like I was in a facility, it felt like home and the staff felt like family. You...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Palmyra Senior Living is small intimate personal care home specializing in Memory Care and Personal Care, offering 24 hour personalized assistance with care and supervision with all the comforts of home. Our home is located in the charming town of Palmyra, PA in a tranquil luxurious setting and...
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1313 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.6
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89 reviews
9.6
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89 reviews
5 star
75%
4 star
23%
3 star
2%
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0%
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I would say a five in all categories. [name removed] thinks they could have some more diabetic oriented choices of food on the menu. Very friendly, helpful, The place is clean. Activities to participate in....
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Independent living means living without the responsibilities that come with being a homeowner. Choose from one of the beautifully appointed studio, one and two-bedroom apartments, each with their own kitchen and private bath. Enjoy a host of services and programs that encourage you to live...
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Photo of The Terraces at Capitol Village
11 Photo available
88 Floor plans available
8.4
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15 reviews
8.4
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15 reviews
5 star
84%
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11%
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0%
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0%
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5%
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I would give a "5" to all. I haven't eaten there but my sister says the food is good. The people there really seem to care, which I think is most important. My sister is in what's called I think a d shared...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
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Photo of Harmony at Hershey
1414 Photos available
3131 Floor plans available
8.3
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24 reviews
8.3
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24 reviews
5 star
36%
4 star
27%
3 star
17%
2 star
3%
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17%
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Welcome to Harmony at HersheyIndependent Living | Personal Care | Memory CareIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Hershey, Pennsylvania, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security, support, services and...
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My mom just recently passed away and the care that was given to her at Columbia Cottage in Hershey was such a blessing. They didn’t just take care of her physical needs but they truly cared about her and...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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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8.6
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14 reviews
8.6
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14 reviews
5 star
86%
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3 star
7%
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My father has been in many facilities over the past year, some where more intense care giving but still had living sections attached for when he was able to move . Country meadows was hands down the top...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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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Cost of assisted living in East Hanover, PA

The average cost of senior living in East Hanover is $4,936 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lykens, PA with an average of $4,271 per month.

Assisted living costs in East Hanover, PA, vs. nearby cities

East Hanover, PA
$4,936/mo
$4,791/mo

Assisted living costs in East Hanover, PA, vs. state and national averages

East Hanover, PA
$4,936/mo
U.S. national average
$4,587/mo

Assisted living costs in East Hanover, PA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,936/mo
$5,431/mo

Assisted living costs in East Hanover, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,070/mo
Studio
$4,583/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,306/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,861/mo

Senior living costs in East Hanover vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: East Hanover, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEast Hanover, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,936/mo$4,283/mo$4,587/mo
Memory Care$5,431/mo$5,400/mo$5,339/mo
Independent Living$4,050/mo$4,165/mo$4,064/mo
Assisted Living
East Hanover, PA:$4,936/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,283/mo
U.S.:$4,587/mo
Memory Care
East Hanover, PA:$5,431/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,400/mo
U.S.:$5,339/mo
Independent Living
East Hanover, PA:$4,050/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,165/mo
U.S.:$4,064/mo
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in East Hanover, 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 East Hanover.

What families are saying about assisted living in East Hanover

Recent reviews for assisted living in East Hanover

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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Vibralife in Mechanicsburg, PA

4.5
This facility is poorly run, poorly staffed and neglects the residents who are designated in the rehab section of the facility. I would never endorse this facility for any person. Your loved one will be hurt and his/her needs will not be satisfactorily met.

East Hanover review score based on 83 family reviews

9.0
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This proprietary review score is based on 83 reviews of 8 East Hanover assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The East Hanover 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

East Hanover review score compared against nearby cities

9.0
East Hanover, PA8 facilities
8.5
Hummelstown, PA25 facilities
9.1
Jonestown, PA24 facilities

Review subcategories for East Hanover 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 83 reviews of 8 East Hanover assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare East Hanover 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.
East Hanover, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.5
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
4.3
4.1
Value for cost*
4.2
4.1
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East Hanover assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in East Hanover assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in East Hanover, 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 East Hanover 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 East Hanover that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
East Hanover, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
44.4%
43.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.3%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.9%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
88.9%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
44.4%
48.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22.2%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.9%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
44.4%
39.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
44.4%
44.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in East Hanover 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 East Hanover Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
East Hanover, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
44.4%
43.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
22.2%
34.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in East Hanover 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 East Hanover partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
East Hanover, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.2%
22.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.4%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.2%
29.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.2%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in East Hanover 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 East Hanover communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
East Hanover, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
26%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.4%
34.3%
Room service
Room service
44.4%
29.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in East Hanover 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 East Hanover offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
East Hanover, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
44.4%
38.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
26.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
44.4%
25.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.4%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.4%
44.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.4%
34.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
28.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.4%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
44.4%
39.5%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
24.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
44.4%
20.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.4%
38.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in East Hanover

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 East Hanover protect seniors.

Learn about Pennsylvania Assisted Living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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Palmyra Senior Living, Traditions of Hershey and The Terraces at Capitol Village are the top-rated assisted living facilities near East Hanover, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.

There are 10 assisted living facilities near East Hanover, Pennsylvania. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in East Hanover, Pennsylvania are Palmyra Senior Living, Traditions of Hershey and The Terraces at Capitol Village. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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