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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Dickinson, PA

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Assisted living costs in Dickinson average about $4,761 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 11 communities in Dickinson. Our detailed directory has 153 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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28 reviews
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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...
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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9.3
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The place was phenomenal and everyone took very good care of Mom. We definitely felt the personal touch and could see that everyone there really felt wanted. The staff was exceptional.
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.
Celebration Villa of Shippensburg may have a new name- but we still offer the same exceptional care for your loved one!We are continuing to admit new Residents, where possible and appropriate, to help residents and families in need. We will do all we can to help those who are in need of our...
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Photo of Harmony at West Shore
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3131 Floor plans available
7.9
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40 reviews
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40 reviews
5 star
36%
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The staff is very friendly and keeps me, Mom's caretaker, up to speed with anything going on. They extremely helpful with any questions I have. The facility is very friendly and encourages family to come...
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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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
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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.
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
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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.
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, 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.
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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.
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.
Imagine Living amidst 350 wooded country acres……in a community that can comfortably address your needs for the rest of your life…in a setting unlike any other you’ve ever seen.Welcome to Green Ridge Village, a continuing care retirement community offering independent and assisted living as well...
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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.
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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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.

Cost of assisted living in Dickinson, PA

The average cost of senior living in Dickinson is $4,761 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Arendtsville, PA with an average of $4,133 per month.

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

Dickinson, PA
$4,761/mo
$4,959/mo

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

Dickinson, PA
$4,761/mo
U.S. national average
$4,805/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,761/mo
$5,591/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,120/mo
Studio
$5,394/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,313/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,489/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Dickinson over time

Dickinson, PAPA stateNational

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Dickinson, 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 Dickinson.

What families are saying about assisted living in Dickinson

Recent reviews for assisted living in Dickinson

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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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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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.

Dickinson review score based on 36 family reviews

6.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 36 reviews of 11 Dickinson assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Dickinson 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

Dickinson review score compared against nearby cities

6.9
Dickinson, PA11 facilities
7.5
5.1
Carlisle, PA8 facilities

Review subcategories for Dickinson 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 36 reviews of 11 Dickinson assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Dickinson 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.
Dickinson, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.0
4.5
Friendliness
4.2
4.6
Care services
3.6
4.2
Staff
3.9
4.5
Meals & dining
3.6
4.1
Activities
4.0
4.1
Value for cost*
3.5
4.1
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Dickinson assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dickinson assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dickinson, 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 Dickinson 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 Dickinson that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dickinson, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
54.5%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
27.3%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
54.5%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27.3%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
54.5%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
63.6%
53.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Dickinson 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 Dickinson Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dickinson, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
54.5%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
18.2%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
36.4%
41%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dickinson 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 Dickinson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dickinson, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.3%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.4%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
27.3%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.4%
35.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
27.3%
14%
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Availability of select dining options in Dickinson 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 Dickinson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dickinson, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.3%
30.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.5%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
36.4%
35.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dickinson 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 Dickinson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dickinson, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
54.5%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.4%
30.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.4%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.4%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.5%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.4%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.4%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.4%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.4%
37.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.5%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
45.5%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
18.2%
29.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.1%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.5%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Dickinson

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 Dickinson protect seniors.

Learn about Pennsylvania Assisted Living regulations

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Magnolias of Chambersburg, Celebration Villa of Dillsburg and Celebration Villa of Shippensburg are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Dickinson, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.

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