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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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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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1010 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.3
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12 reviews
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All the staff have been wonderful with my mom from keeping her busy with activities, crafts and cooking. With Mom having dementia, it has been many years since she would participate in any of those. When we...
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.
Brookdale Grayson View was built in 2000 and is a proud member of the Brookdale family. Brookdale is one of the largest retirement community providers in the United States and serves thousands of seniors by providing customized care, signature programs and quality of life for each of our...
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Photo of Brookdale Harrisburg
1010 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.0
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46 reviews
9.0
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[name removed] has been wonderful to work with. Goes out of his way to be friendly. It's been a great experience so far in memory care. What we like the most about the community is the secluded location....
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.
Your home should bring out the best in you.If you want to redefine your independence, come see if our senior living community is the right fit for you. Located in the historic town of Harrisburg, we have both personal care home services and memory care all on one campus, so you’ll have the care...
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My loved one lived here. It was a nice place. We thought their food was very good. Dad needed a more secure location, so we eventually needed something different than what they offered. But it was a nice...
Provides: Assisted Living
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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
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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
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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
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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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After careful consideration and much prayer, we felt like God lead us to Transitions, and we have been very satisfied with our Mom’s care. She enjoys the activities and raves about [name removed] who...
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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Provides: Assisted Living
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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
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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
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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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.

Cost of assisted living in Upper Paxton, PA

The average cost of senior living in Upper Paxton is $5,183 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Freeburg, PA with an average of $4,023 per month.

Assisted living costs in Upper Paxton, PA, vs. nearby cities

Upper Paxton, PA
$5,183/mo

Assisted living costs in Upper Paxton, PA, vs. state and national averages

Upper Paxton, PA
$5,183/mo
U.S. national average
$4,587/mo

Assisted living costs in Upper Paxton, PA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,183/mo
$5,415/mo

Assisted living costs in Upper Paxton, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,318/mo
Studio
$4,822/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,896/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,700/mo

Senior living costs in Upper Paxton 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: Upper Paxton, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeUpper Paxton, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Assisted Living$5,183/mo$4,283/mo$4,587/mo
Memory Care$5,415/mo$5,400/mo$5,339/mo
Independent Living$3,736/mo$4,165/mo$4,064/mo
Assisted Living
Upper Paxton, PA:$5,183/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,283/mo
U.S.:$4,587/mo
Memory Care
Upper Paxton, PA:$5,415/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,400/mo
U.S.:$5,339/mo
Independent Living
Upper Paxton, PA:$3,736/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,165/mo
U.S.:$4,064/mo
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Upper Paxton, 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 Upper Paxton.

What families are saying about assisted living in Upper Paxton

Recent reviews for assisted living in Upper Paxton

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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Brookdale Grandon Farms in Mechanicsburg, PA

4.3
Definitely an interesting task balancing my interactions vs my Dad's and the fact that they were in the beginning of a management restructuring when he arrived. It has gotten better in many ways. The number of people who show they really care and know my parents is something special. The ...
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Bethany Village in Mechanicsburg, PA

3.6
Staff is friendly and helpful. Communication with the family is good. The meals are not great. I would recommend the facility to others.

Upper Paxton review score based on 27 family reviews

7.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 27 reviews of 10 Upper Paxton assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Upper Paxton 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

Upper Paxton review score compared against nearby cities

7.4
Upper Paxton, PA10 facilities
7.8
Millersburg, PA26 facilities
8.0
Elizabethville, PA252 facilities

Review subcategories for Upper Paxton 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 27 reviews of 10 Upper Paxton assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Upper Paxton 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.
Upper Paxton, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.5
Meals & dining
3.6
4.1
Activities
4.3
4.1
Value for cost*
4.0
4.1
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Upper Paxton assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Upper Paxton assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Upper Paxton, 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 Upper Paxton 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 Upper Paxton that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Upper Paxton, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
7.7%
43.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
23.1%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
76.9%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
76.9%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
23.1%
48.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15.4%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
76.9%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
7.7%
39.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
7.7%
44.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Upper Paxton 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 Upper Paxton Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Upper Paxton, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
23.1%
43.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
23.1%
27.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.7%
11.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Upper Paxton 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 Upper Paxton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Upper Paxton, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.7%
22.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.1%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
23.1%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.1%
29.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.7%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Upper Paxton 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 Upper Paxton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Upper Paxton, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
7.7%
26%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
7.7%
34.3%
Room service
Room service
7.7%
29.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Upper Paxton 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 Upper Paxton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Upper Paxton, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
23.1%
38.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.4%
26.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.1%
25.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
23.1%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
23.1%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
23.1%
44.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.1%
34.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15.4%
28.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.1%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
23.1%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
23.1%
39.5%
Dances
Dances
7.7%
24.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.4%
20.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
23.1%
38.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in Upper Paxton

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 Upper Paxton protect seniors.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Palmyra Senior Living, The Terraces at Capitol Village and Viva Senior Living At Harrisburg are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Upper Paxton, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.

There are 15 assisted living facilities near Upper Paxton, Pennsylvania. See the full list.

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

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