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Assisted living costs in Elizabethtown average about $4,857 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 14 communities in Elizabethtown. Our detailed directory has 326 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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66 Photos available
10
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59 reviews
10
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59 reviews
5 star
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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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1313 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.6
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89 reviews
9.6
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89 reviews
5 star
77%
4 star
21%
3 star
2%
2 star
0%
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I like that the staff was very friendly and seemed to care for [name removed]. I do know [name removed].said she did not care for the meals there. Said they were very bland lol and dinners were too small....
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.
Independent living means living without the responsibilities that come with being a homeowner. Choose from one of the beautifully appointed studio, one and two-bedroom apartments, each with their own kitchen and private bath. Enjoy a host of services and programs that encourage you to live...
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1313 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.2
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64 reviews
9.2
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64 reviews
5 star
74%
4 star
19%
3 star
3%
2 star
2%
1 star
2%
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Most are very helpful, although somethings are said in a way that can be misleading. I'm kept basically well informed of any changes. The move went very well and she adjusted to fitting in realistically...
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.
Juniper Village at Mount Joy provides the keys to unlocking a great lifestyle for senior living! At Juniper Village we believe that maintaining and promoting an active body, an engaged mind, and a fulfilled spirit are keys to healthy aging. Whether you cherish quiet activities or spirited social...
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1515 Photos available
8.9
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47 reviews
8.9
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47 reviews
5 star
52%
4 star
34%
3 star
4%
2 star
6%
1 star
4%
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Overall, the staff is friendly and the community is clean. It's a no-frills community compared to some, but for a resident in memory care who won't utilize the movie theater or sports bar that others offer,...
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.
Located in historic Maytown Pennsylvania, minutes from Lancaster, York, Elizabehtown, and Hershey, Paramount Senior Living at Lancaster County is surrounded by the scenic farmlands that make Lancaster County so special. Paramount Senior Living offers much more than a place to live, we offer a...
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1414 Photos available
3131 Floor plans available
7.9
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23 reviews
7.9
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23 reviews
5 star
36%
4 star
26%
3 star
17%
2 star
4%
1 star
17%
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Staff was very kind and helpful. Very clean, it looks like a hotel. I would definitely use them again if needed. Just like home, but better.
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 HersheyIndependent Living | Personal Care | Memory CareIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Hershey, Pennsylvania, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security, support, services and...
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5 star
97%
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3%
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0%
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My loved one is here at this community now and is doing well in the memory care unit. My loved one is very happy here. Everything that they do is highly rated and everything is going well. She has settled in...
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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6.7
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7 reviews
6.7
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7 reviews
5 star
14%
4 star
29%
3 star
14%
2 star
14%
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5's across the board!! Professional administrative staff has been there for us every step of the way. Very hands-on team that cares for the residences and they have taken the time to get to know my dad....
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.
Oak Hill Village is a senior living community located in Middletown, a small borough in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. You can find this sleepy little town next to the Susquehanna River. In town, you will find a variety of fine dining and casual restaurants to enjoy. Let yourself stroll through...
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5 star
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Because "A Place for Mom" helped me find St. Johns Herr Estate I now live there. I love it. My cottage is wonderful.....I couldn't be happier. Independent living at its best. I hope I can remain...
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.
The art of living well is defined at St. John's. Offering the perfect blend of location, lifestyle, supportive services and access to healthcare, St. John's Herr Estate is an established community designed to meet your physical, spiritual and social aspirations. Here you decide how you want to...
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8.9
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13 reviews
8.9
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13 reviews
5 star
84%
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Country Meadows is a wonderful home. My mother lived in independent living and my father needed more care in Pathways. My mother and father made many new friends. My mother loved exercise class with...
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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8.0
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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
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, 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
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
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
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 Elizabethtown, PA

The average cost of senior living in Elizabethtown is $4,857 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Yorkana, PA with an average of $4,419 per month.

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

Elizabethtown, PA
$4,857/mo
$4,687/mo

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

Elizabethtown, PA
$4,857/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,857/mo
$5,619/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,849/mo
Studio
$5,896/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,448/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,630/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Elizabethtown over time

Elizabethtown, PAPA stateNational

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Elizabethtown, 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 Elizabethtown.

What families are saying about assisted living in Elizabethtown

Recent reviews for assisted living in Elizabethtown

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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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.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and helpful staff. Many reviews highlight the kindness and caring nature of the staff across various communities, such as at Juniper Village at Mount Joy, Paramount Senior Living at Lancaster County, and Traditions of Hershey, where they are praised for their attentiveness and responsiveness to residents' ne ...
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Varied activities and social opportunities. Residents have expressed enjoyment in the numerous activities and social opportunities offered at their communities, mentioned in reviews for Aura Maris Senior Living of Palmyra, Traditions of Hershey, and Juniper Village at Mount Joy, which include painting, games, exercise classes, and p ...
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Clean and well-maintained facilities. Reviews frequently mention the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities, as seen at Aura Maris Senior Living of Palmyra, Traditions of Hershey, and Columbia Cottage Hershey, where the facilities are described as beautiful, well-kept, and shining.
Comfortable and homelike atmosphere. Several reviews comment on the warm and welcoming atmosphere at their communities, such as at Aura Maris Senior Living of Palmyra, Aura Maris Senior Living of Palmyra, and Paramount Senior Living at Lancaster County, where residents feel at ease and enjoy interacting with staff and other r ...
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Attentive and supportive care. Families have expressed appreciation for the attentive and supportive care their loved ones receive at their communities, as noted in reviews for Traditions of Hershey, Aura Maris Senior Living of Palmyra, and Columbia Cottage Hershey, where caregivers are praised for their compassion and ...
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TH24/7 availability of care and assistance. Reviews mention the availability of care and assistance around the clock at their communities, such as at Aura Maris Senior Living of Palmyra, Traditions of Hershey, and Aura Maris Senior Living of Palmyra, where residents feel secure knowing help is always nearby.
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Elizabethtown review score based on 73 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 73 reviews of 13 Elizabethtown assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Elizabethtown 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

Elizabethtown review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Elizabethtown, PA13 facilities
8.2
York Haven, PA13 facilities
8.8
Marietta, PA17 facilities

Review subcategories for Elizabethtown 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 73 reviews of 13 Elizabethtown assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Elizabethtown 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.
Elizabethtown, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.5
Friendliness
4.4
4.6
Care services
3.9
4.2
Staff
4.2
4.5
Meals & dining
3.8
4.1
Activities
3.9
4.1
Value for cost*
3.8
4.1
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Elizabethtown assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elizabethtown assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elizabethtown, 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 Elizabethtown 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 Elizabethtown that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Elizabethtown, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
53.8%
52.1%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
38.5%
33.3%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
46.2%
56.5%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30.8%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
53.8%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
53.8%
53.1%
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 Elizabethtown 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 Elizabethtown Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Elizabethtown, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
38.5%
51%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30.8%
32%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
23.1%
40.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.7%
13.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Elizabethtown 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 Elizabethtown partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Elizabethtown, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.4%
26.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.5%
39.8%
No sugar
No sugar
30.8%
36.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.5%
35%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.4%
13.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Elizabethtown 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 Elizabethtown communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Elizabethtown, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23.1%
30.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.5%
41.7%
Room service
Room service
38.5%
35.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.4%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Elizabethtown 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 Elizabethtown offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Elizabethtown, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
46.2%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.5%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
46.2%
29.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30.8%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.2%
48.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.8%
52.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.2%
40.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.1%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.2%
37.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.2%
46.1%
Live performances
Live performances
46.2%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
23.1%
29.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
46.2%
24.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.2%
45.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Elizabethtown

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 Elizabethtown protect seniors.

Learn about Pennsylvania Assisted Living regulations

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Keystone Villa at Ephrata, Aura Maris Senior Living of Palmyra and Traditions of Hershey are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.

There are 14 assisted living facilities near Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania. See the full list.

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

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