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Assisted living costs in Adams County average about $5,185 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 205 communities in Adams County. Our detailed directory has 3797 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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My mom moved into their assisted living facility after hip surgery. She needs assistance navigating with a walker and also had lingering short term memory issues - we're told they are due to the anesthesia...
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.
Located in a rolling, green neighborhood just north of Timonium, Maryland, Brightview Mays Chapel Ridge brings together three distinct senior living options in one warm community that's sized just-right. The campus offers Independent Living and Assisted Living residences and our award-winning...
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My wife's mother lived at North Oaks Retirement Community for nearly six years - first independently then with assistance/hospice care - she rarely missed a meal in the dining room and looked forward to the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
North Oaks is a Life Care Retirement Community (also known as a Continuing Care Retirement Community or CCRC) located in Northwest Baltimore County on a beautiful suburban campus. We have been a proud member of the Pikesville community for over 30 years.New residents enter the community through...
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Madonna Heritage has been a wonderful assisted living facility that has met the needs of my parent. This was a hard decision and Madonna Heritage made the transition for my family as easy as could be. The...
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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This was our second experience at Encore and it was just as pleasant as the first. Everyone of the staff was professional, but friendly. The facility was always clean. Food was exceptional. Physical...
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.
Welcome to Encore at Turf ValleyEncore at Turf Valley offers caring support for those who require day to day assistance. Encore can provide the right amount of support while allowing your loved one to maintain as much independence as possible.Encore offers several assisted living floor plans,...
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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
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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.
Columbia Cottage Hershey is ready to welcome you into our family of residents and dedicated Caregivers! Here, you’ll find an activities calendar full of social events, options for fitness and staying active, and even spa treatments so you and your new friends can continue to enjoy the everyday...
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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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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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They are in a big house and all the residents are over 90. They don't have any activities they do themselves, you can go and pick up your loved one for outside activities. They receive excellent care,...
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.
William Hanson 'Dinty' Moore purchased the four-year liberal arts college in the village of Lutherville, Maryland in the late 1920s. He was Provost, then President of the College until 1952. Dr. Moore married one of the students, Mabelle Symington, of Long Island, New York. After listening to...
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Sometimes it may be hard to figure out who to call to sort things out, but overall the staff members at Springwell Senior Living community are very nice.
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.
In a lifestyle that is tailored, fulfilling and refined, Springwell promotes a caring environment where residents can experience a supportive and spiritually rewarding lifestyle enhancing their quality of life.Springwell offers a unique, distinctive and innovative senior living community located...
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My parents were firm believers that you get what you pay for. My brother and I looked at six facilities before deciding Brightview was where my mother was going. Brightview was the most expensive but the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory 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.
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.
Experience your most fulfilling life in the heart of Towson, where you’ll have easy access to restaurants, shops, the Baltimore County Public Library, and cultural events at Towson University. It’s like living in a beautiful boutique resort, but this lifestyle comes with extraordinary care from...
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What we like the most about Seaton Towson is that the staff is very nice and accommodating. Yes, we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
You see the difference when you walk into The Maples; the exceptional decor, the welcoming ambience. We provide exceptional care in a sophisticated environment. Since 1995, we've been earning our reputation for care you can count on. Nowhere else will you and your family enjoy the level of...
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I was immediately impressed with Roland Park Place. They offer many options for residents from independent to nursing care. Roland Park Place provides a number of "apartments" where couples can live that...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Roland Park Place is a nationally accredited, not-for-profit continuing care retirement community in the heart of northern Baltimore City. We offer 21 different Independent Living floor plans, 5 different Assisted Living floor plans and all private rooms in our Health Care Center. With the...
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Glynn Taff is, in my opinion, a hidden gem in the Baltimore area. The facility is spacious, cozy, and very well kept. The dining area is bright and cheery. The facility is decorated according to the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory 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.
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.
Glynn Taff Assisted Living offers compassionate, experienced, quality care in a restored turn of the century Catonsville mansion with beautiful grounds and a deep, relaxing front porch. One of our residents’ describes our community this way: “This is as close to home as you can get. It’s cozy...
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The medical staff has been fantastic. They're very on top of everything and have found situations with our loved one that we didn't even know she had. That's all been fantastic. I have absolutely nothing...
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.
At Marian Assisted Living, we encourage our residents to enjoy an independent lifestyle while we provide all the conveniences of home, from delicious home-made meals to housekeeping services. Therefore, our residents have more time to socialize, participate in recreational activities, or just...
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This is a nice community if you are looking for a family type place. This community is small so there are not a ton of people. The staff are very friendly and if there is a problem they are quick to reach...
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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They provide a foot doctor, as well as a primary care doctor that is on call and visits the residents when needed. Some activities they have are bingo, arts and crafts, a person that comes in and provides...
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.
The Hart Heritage Assisted Living community is located in suburban Forest Hill, Maryland. Forest Hill is a land of four seasons with warm summers and snowy winters. The 2000 census placed our town's population at 14,951 people, and our land area is 29.89 square miles. At Hart Heritage Assisted...
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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.
Private, Secure Apartment LivingCaring staff and comfortable apartments with kitchenettes provide support, privacy, and the ability to live life just the way you prefer. With your favorite furnishings and mementos, you’ll feel right at home and secure knowing assistance is there if you need it....
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Recently, I moved my mom into Ecumenical Retirement home and she couldn't be happier! She raves about the food and always says how friendly the staff is! She has made many new friends and enjoys doing the...
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.
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From the perspective of the caregiver, Country Meadows South was a God send. I moved my 93 year old mother to PA from CA. Needless to say the move was highly stressful. It took the moving company three...
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.
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My mother spent the last 3 1/2 years of her life at Country Meadows in Frederick. They were beautiful years, full of activities and new friendships, with residents and staff. She even wrote stories from...
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.
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unable to rate the activities personally as our loved one was bedridden. However we saw lots of folks playing bingo, puzzles, signup for weekly outings! Based on what we saw I would rate a 5. Our loved one...
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.
Our lively and vibrant senior living community in Hagerstown, Md., which provides both assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care, is in an elegant building that feels much like a grand hotel of the past. Offering all the conveniences of big city living, our community is surrounded by...
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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.
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It starts with the friendly staff and a clean facility. Country Meadows serves tasty food and provides several choices, A variety of activities and exercise programs are available each day, including...
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.
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I am so thrilled that my father is at Forest Hill Heights! The staff are caring, dedicated, experienced, and knowledgeable. Everything about the facility is lovely - it's well-appointed and clean, and the...
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.
Forest Hill Heights, LLC, is an assisted living residence in Forest Hill, Maryland. Now under new management, Forest Hill Heights (formerly known as Rock Spring Village) offers 24/7 on-site nursing care, fine dining, and personalized care plans for our residents. Caring has been our privilege for...
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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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Cost of assisted living in Adams County, PA

The average cost of senior living in Adams County is $5,185 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gettysburg, PA with an average of $4,172 per month.

Assisted living costs in Adams County, PA, vs. nearby counties

Adams County, PA
$5,187/mo

Assisted living costs in Adams County, PA, vs. state and national averages

Adams County, PA
$5,187/mo
U.S. national average
$4,837/mo

Assisted living costs in Adams County, PA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,187/mo
$5,975/mo

Assisted living costs in Adams County, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,874/mo
Studio
$5,185/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,027/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,021/mo

Senior living costs in Adams County 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: Adams County, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAdams County, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Assisted Living$5,187/mo$4,494/mo$4,837/mo
Memory Care$5,975/mo$5,511/mo$5,606/mo
Independent Living$3,903/mo$4,440/mo$4,259/mo
Assisted Living
Adams County, PA:$5,187/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,494/mo
U.S.:$4,837/mo
Memory Care
Adams County, PA:$5,975/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,511/mo
U.S.:$5,606/mo
Independent Living
Adams County, PA:$3,903/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,440/mo
U.S.:$4,259/mo
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Assisted living costs in Adams County, PA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Adams County and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Adams County, PA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Adams County have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Adams County, PA$4,947/mo$4,676/mo+5.8%
Pennsylvania$5,315/mo$5,144/mo+3.3%
National$5,374/mo$5,126/mo+4.8%
Adams County, PA
2024 average cost:$4,947/mo
2023 average cost:$4,676/mo
Percent change:+5.8%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$5,315/mo
2023 average cost:$5,144/mo
Percent change:+3.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,374/mo
2023 average cost:$5,126/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Adams 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 Adams County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Adams County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Adams County

Comfort Care in Fairfield, PA

5.0
Having to find placement for a loved one was a "Daunting" task. We looked at many options elsewhere and were mortified by what we saw! There entire staff have been exceptional! Kind, caring, and professional! we can clearly see their excellence..... They go above and beyond. Food, fantastic! ...
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Victorian Villa in Dallastown, PA

4.9
Mom seems to really like it here and I'am pleased with everything they have done for us. She has adjusted well to the community. The community is well-kept, there has been minor concerns about cleaning. The staff is great, they are caring for her very well. They have great activities like ...
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Elderwood Senior Living at Lancaster

4.0
Trying to find the right place is difficult enough but it's nearly impossible when you are in a completely different state. I had to rely on what I saw and read on the internet to make a decision but thankfully my friend had family in the area and that knew about this community so that is the ...
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Adams County review score based on 862 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 862 reviews of 181 Adams County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Adams 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

Adams County review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Adams County, PA181 facilities
8.7
Gettysburg, PA13 facilities
8.7
Biglerville, PA28 facilities

Review subcategories for Adams 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 862 reviews of 181 Adams County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Adams 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.
Adams County, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.7
3.9
Friendliness
3.8
4.0
Care services
3.4
3.6
Staff
3.6
3.9
Meals & dining
3.3
3.5
Activities
3.5
3.5
Value for cost*
3.4
3.6
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*Learn more about cost details

Adams County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Adams County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Adams 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 Adams 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 Adams County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Adams County, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
54.4%
52.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
46.7%
33.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.9%
96%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.9%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
57.1%
56.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
34.6%
30.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.9%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
52.7%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
53.8%
52.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Adams 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 Adams County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Adams County, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
53.8%
51.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
37.9%
32.7%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
45.6%
41.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.9%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Adams 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 Adams County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Adams County, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
24.2%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.1%
41.2%
No sugar
No sugar
41.8%
37.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40.1%
36.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
26.9%
17.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Adams 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 Adams County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Adams County, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33%
31.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43.4%
42.5%
Room service
Room service
37.9%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
18.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Adams 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 Adams County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Adams County, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
48.9%
46.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.4%
31.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.7%
30.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.1%
49.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.6%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.7%
52.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.2%
41.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.1%
35.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.1%
38.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50.5%
47%
Live performances
Live performances
49.5%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
28%
30.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24.2%
24.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48.9%
46.2%
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State regulations for assisted living in Adams 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 help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Pennsylvania assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Adams County protect seniors.
Learn about Pennsylvania assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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