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Assisted living costs in Dauphin County average about $4,565 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 226 communities in Dauphin County. Our detailed directory has 2332 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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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, 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.
Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village is a senior living community located in Lewisburg, PA. Lewisburg is located in Union County and is home to about 5,600 people. Lewisburg is a quaint town with local shops and stores where residents can walk around and shop, pay their bills, go out for lunch and to...
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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.
Serene Manor is a Pennsylvania non profit corporation, and it is committed to affordable senior housing and care.Our management team is made of experienced, highly qualified professionals who are dedicated to making Serene Manor one of the premier Personal Care Homes in Pennsylvania.Our...
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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.
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, 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.
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
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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.
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.
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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Photo of Meadow Ridge at Willow Valley
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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You walk in here and there was no odor. Even if your eyes were closed, you would never know you were in a nursing home. Several of my relatives went here. It was a wonderful place to be and all around...
Provides: Assisted 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.
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, 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.
Weston Senior Living Center at PinebrookWeston Senior Living Center at Pinebrook is a senior living community located in Orwigsburg, PA, in Schuylkill County and is home to just over 3,000 people. Residents can enjoy nature walks, small town living, getting out for daily exercise, or relaxing in...
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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.
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, 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.
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Family Values transcend throughout every facet of this community. From beautiful grounds to decorated interiors, great food and activities, to above and beyond care. Thank you team Villa, you are the best!...
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.
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.
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.
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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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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...
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.
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...

Cost of assisted living in Dauphin County, PA

The average cost of senior living in Dauphin County is $4,565 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pillow, PA with an average of $4,406 per month.

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

Dauphin County, PA
$4,565/mo
$5,183/mo

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

Dauphin County, PA
$4,565/mo
U.S. national average
$4,656/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,565/mo
$5,565/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,456/mo
Studio
$5,254/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,455/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,855/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,801/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Dauphin County over time

Dauphin County, PAPA stateNational

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 627 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 627 reviews of 186 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, PA186 facilities
7.7
Dauphin, PA22 facilities
8.0
Elizabethville, PA226 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 627 reviews of 186 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.
Dauphin County, PA averageNational average
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
38.7%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
29%
33.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
99.5%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
40.3%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
24.2%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
36%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
36.6%
53.1%
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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
33.9%
51.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
21%
32.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
22.6%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
5.4%
13.6%
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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
15.1%
26.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.5%
40.1%
No sugar
No sugar
25.8%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.3%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.4%
14.5%
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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
21.5%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29%
41.9%
Room service
Room service
21.5%
35.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.1%
17.9%
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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
32.3%
45.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.2%
30.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.2%
30%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
34.4%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.6%
40.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.6%
34.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
24.7%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.4%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
32.8%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
18.3%
29.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.1%
24.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.8%
45.5%
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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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Keystone Villa at Fleetwood, Keystone Villa at Ephrata and The Residence at Village Greens are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.

There are 226 assisted living facilities near Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. See the full list.

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

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