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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Mercersburg, PA
Assisted living costs in Mercersburg average about $4,816 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 20 communities in Mercersburg. Our detailed directory has 176 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.
As you explore assisted living near you, you may also want to consider assisted living options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Hagerstown, Chambersburg and Greencastle.
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Magnolias is a great place for caring for your loved one. We currently have a 2nd family member in their care. Staff is very personable and attentive to both resident and family members. Chambersburg is...
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.
Situated on a beautiful campus in a charming and thriving neighborhood, Magnolias of Chambersburg combines all the amenities, social atmosphere, and personalized care of contemporary senior living with the comforts of home. It’s Senior Living at its finest and is just minutes from downtown....
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My overall experience with Somerford has been very positive... although the amount of communication has great decreased (I suppose no news is good new)My bother has said the food is quite good. He does not,...
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.
Somerford House offers general Assisted Living on a beautifully landscaped campus in Hagerstown. Staff is on duty 24 hours a day to support and guide our residents, who experience gracious living and easy access to shopping, places of worship, and medical offices. Step inside our doors to...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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2 reviews
The Antrim Quarters side has large rooms with kitchenettes. Staff is very friendly and helpful. We are very satisfied with all the care they provide.
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.
Amid the pastoral and peaceful setting of Greencastle…We offer our residents uniquely individualized personal care services that enables independence and choice. Our comfortable family atmosphere ensures residents feel a part of daily living as a family while sharing with others who call Heritage...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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8.1
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79 reviews
My problem is that I am having trouble gaining weight due to my metabolism and medication. Sometimes I still feel hungry after meals. I gave a five to all categories except meals/dining where I gave a 3 out...
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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39 reviews
The leadership team is wonderful. A few CNAs perform their job well, but for some, I am daily writing notes for tasks that were not accomplished. Some sanitary issues are not followed for my mother's care....
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.
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 services now and always. If you’re interested in learning more or want to get your Tour set up let us know. We look forward...
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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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Providence Place has multiple levels of care which is why we went with them. Our loved one is able to be here as his care increases. They also told us if needed, they would be able to get a lift which was...
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.
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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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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The experience we have had with The Leland of Laurel Run has been very positive. I certainly recommend them. They did a really good job working with my sister to get her acclimated to the new place and...
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.
The Leland of Laurel Run strives to give our residents all the care, security and comforts of home. Newly renovated and opened in December, 2012, our unique setting downtown Waynesboro offers a step back in history. Once the Leland Hotel, the building has been purchased and re-purposed into a...
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, 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.
Robinwood is a tranquil, relaxing assisted living community located in Hagerstown, Maryland, within minutes of most of the area's entertainment and shopping. As an assisted living community, we strive to provide our residents with customized care to meet their needs. Our community offers spacious...
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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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Cost of assisted living in Mercersburg, PA
The average cost of senior living in Mercersburg is $4,816 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Saltillo, PA with an average of $2,617 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Mercersburg, PA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Mercersburg, PA vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Mercersburg, PA by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Mercersburg, PA
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What families are saying about assisted living in Mercersburg
Recent reviews for assisted living in Mercersburg
Celebration Villa of Martinsburg
4.0
They seem to have a big turnover in the staff which is concerning.
The food is just not good. It seems by the time my mom gets her food it's cold and the servings they get are very minimal.
Seaton Hagerstown
4.8
I've only been to Seaton Hagerstown a couple times, but my brother seems to like it there.
Everybody there, including the residents, seems friendly. My brother is very friendly and has talked to just about everyone he sees. He says some people respond and some don't. Some people don't want to ...
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The Leland of Laurel Run in Waynesboro, PA
5.0
We were welcomed from the very get go and the staff are lovely.
The place is very pretty, clean and happy
My Mom is adjusting really well and she wishes she had done this sooner
Mercersburg review score based on 40 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 40 reviews of 19 Mercersburg assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Mercersburg 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
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Review subcategories for Mercersburg 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 40 reviews of 19 Mercersburg assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Mercersburg 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.Mercersburg, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
4.2
4.1
Value for cost*
3.8
4.1
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Mercersburg assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mercersburg assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mercersburg, 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 Mercersburg 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 Mercersburg that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Mercersburg, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
36.8%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
31.6%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
36.8%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
21.1%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
31.6%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
31.6%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Mercersburg 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 Mercersburg Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Mercersburg, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
36.8%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
26.3%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
31.6%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10.5%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Mercersburg 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 Mercersburg partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mercersburg, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.8%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.3%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
26.3%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.6%
35.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.8%
14.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Mercersburg 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 Mercersburg communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mercersburg, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
15.8%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.1%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
21.1%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.5%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mercersburg 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 Mercersburg offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Mercersburg, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
26.3%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.1%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.3%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.8%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
31.6%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.8%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.3%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.1%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.1%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.6%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
26.3%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
15.8%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10.5%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.6%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Mercersburg
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 Mercersburg protect seniors.
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Magnolias of Chambersburg, Celebration Villa of Martinsburg and Somerford House and Place Hagerstown are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Mercersburg, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
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