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Assisted living costs in Craighead average about $4,906 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 10 communities in Craighead. Our detailed directory has 112 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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Photo of Celebration Villa of Dillsburg
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9.2
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29 reviews
9.2
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5 star
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It is a Friendly place, and is family oriented. There are nice size rooms to make it feel like home. They offer service of taking loved ones to appointments, there is internet & good tv service.
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.
Providing Assisted Living to the Dillsburg area, come see us!
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Photo of Harmony at West Shore
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3131 Floor plans available
8.2
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42 reviews
8.2
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42 reviews
5 star
37%
4 star
29%
3 star
17%
2 star
7%
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Love my apartment. Just moving in this week. It’s like walking into a hotel lobby. Hallway to my apartment like being in a hotel. My apartment is so spacious and my sun room is turning into a beautiful...
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 West ShoreIndependent Living | Personal Care | Memory CareIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security, support, services...
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8.0
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8.0
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Silver Spring has been an answer to prayer for our family. The staff is wonderful and the facility is new and very very clean. My mother is well taken care of and is flourishing there. We couldn’t be...
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.
Schedule a visit with Silver Spring Personal Care Homeso you can see firsthand the level of commitment and caring we have to each and every resident at our senior care facility. We invite you to step inside our home - there is no better way to truly experience what we have to offer.
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After reading the reviews. I did not Want to come here for rehab. But let me let me tell you. This facility doesn’t deserve those reviews. I have been here a week and this place is great. The staff is...
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.
Vibralife Vibralife is located in historic Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania and offers a wide variety of care services. We have senior living community that can provide seniors with memory care issues such as dementia and Alzheimer's. Our trained staff can assist residents with daily care and...
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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.
Cumberland Crossings is a senior living community located in Carlisle, PA, home to almost 19,000 people in Cumberland County. Home to the U.S. Army Military Heritage Museum, Carlisle is a small borough with row homes and quaint stores where residents can shop, run their errands and bank, or go to...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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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Cost of assisted living in Craighead, PA

The average cost of senior living in Craighead is $4,906 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Arendtsville, PA with an average of $4,200 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Craighead, PA vs. nearby cities

Craighead, PA
$4,906/mo
$4,841/mo

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

Craighead, PA
$4,906/mo
U.S. national average
$4,690/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,906/mo
$5,606/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,334/mo
Studio
$5,546/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,227/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,279/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Craighead over time

Craighead, PAPA stateNational

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Craighead, 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 Craighead.

What families are saying about assisted living in Craighead

Recent reviews for assisted living in Craighead

Vibralife Senior Living 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.

Celebration Villa of Dillsburg

5.0
Was the Villa perfect? No place one earth is, but we are so grateful for the cheery, loving environment they provided for Mom to heal. Mom's experience was a good one. In 2 months she was able to get strong again & healthy & go home (with assistance & modifications.) We never thought that ...
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Oak Hill Village in Middletown, PA

3.4
The reason for my rating is. My dad passed away before he could enjoy anything He did not complain to much about the food. The people that helped me when I could find someone were friendly, however the care was average Except for skilled nursing.

Craighead review score based on 30 family reviews

6.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 30 reviews of 6 Craighead assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Craighead 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

Craighead review score compared against nearby cities

6.6
Craighead, PA6 facilities
7.6
8.1
Carlisle, PA178 facilities

Review subcategories for Craighead 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 30 reviews of 6 Craighead assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Craighead 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.
Craighead, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.0
4.5
Friendliness
4.2
4.6
Care services
3.1
4.2
Staff
3.9
4.5
Meals & dining
3.4
4.1
Activities
3.9
4.1
Value for cost*
3.5
4.1
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Craighead assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Craighead assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Craighead, 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 Craighead 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 Craighead that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Craighead, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
83.3%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.3%
33.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
83.3%
56.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
50%
30.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
83.3%
48.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
83.3%
53.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Craighead 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 Craighead Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Craighead, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
83.3%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
32.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
66.7%
41.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Craighead 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 Craighead partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Craighead, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
27.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
40.5%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
37.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
35.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
33.3%
15.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Craighead 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 Craighead communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Craighead, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
31.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
66.7%
42.2%
Room service
Room service
66.7%
36.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Craighead 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 Craighead offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Craighead, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
83.3%
46.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
66.7%
30.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
49.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
49.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
52.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
41.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
66.7%
34.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
66.7%
37.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.7%
45.8%
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State regulations for assisted living in Craighead

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 Craighead protect seniors.

Learn about Pennsylvania Assisted Living regulations

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