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Assisted living costs in Perry County average about $5,058 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 159 communities in Perry County. Our detailed directory has 2145 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Mechanicsburg, Harrisburg and Carlisle.

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 St John's Herr Estate
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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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55 Floor plans available
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The facility was clean and well maintained. The room was a perfect size for two people to share. The room was furnished with a dresser for each person along with a closet for each. The staff that I met were...
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.
Retirement should be about finding new interests and actively engaging in life, but it is also a time to sit back and reflect on life and to rest and relax. Serenity Gardens is a senior living community in the small town of Kulpmont, Pennsylvania offers residents a chance to find themselves in...
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After careful consideration and much prayer, we felt like God lead us to Transitions, and we have been very satisfied with our Mom’s care. She enjoys the activities and raves about [name removed] who...
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.
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Recently, I moved my mom into Ecumenical Retirement home and she couldn't be happier! She raves about the food and always says how friendly the staff is! She has made many new friends and enjoys doing the...
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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Let me begin by thanking [names removed] for making the process of moving my mom into Pathways Community at Country Meadows in Hershey stress-free! From the moment you walk in you are greeted by the friendly...
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.
Photo of Country Meadows of York - South
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From the perspective of the caregiver, Country Meadows South was a God send. I moved my 93 year old mother to PA from CA. Needless to say the move was highly stressful. It took the moving company three...
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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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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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.
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.
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...
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
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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After a long illness and a lengthy hospital stay I was advised that my wife should be placed in an assisted living facility. I found several that I thought were suitable and selected Country Meadows of...
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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It starts with the friendly staff and a clean facility. Country Meadows serves tasty food and provides several choices, A variety of activities and exercise programs are available each day, including...
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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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, 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.
Our assisted-living facility is guided by this philosophy: We are here to help you take care of yourself. Personal-care aides are present around the clock to provide comfort -- whether to arrange activities, help with laundry, serve meals, obtain medical services, remind you to take medications,...
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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.
Photo of Messiah Lifeways at Messiah Village
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I've had some dear friends with loved ones there and I've been there a few years ago. I know they were very happy with the care and it's a very, very nice place.
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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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.
Photo of Homeland Center
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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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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.

Cost of assisted living in Perry County, PA

The average cost of senior living in Perry County is $5,058 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mifflintown, PA with an average of $5,031 per month.

Assisted living costs in Perry County, PA, vs. nearby counties

Perry County, PA
$5,058/mo

Assisted living costs in Perry County, PA, vs. state and national averages

Perry County, PA
$5,058/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Perry County, PA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,058/mo

Assisted living costs in Perry County, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,465/mo
Studio
$3,774/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,789/mo

Senior living costs in Perry County vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Perry County, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typePerry County, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Assisted Living$5,058/mo$5,655/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Careunavailable$7,186/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$3,593/mo$3,724/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Perry County, PA:$5,058/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,655/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Perry County, PA:unavailable
Pennsylvania:$7,186/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Perry County, PA:$3,593/mo
Pennsylvania:$3,724/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Perry County, PA

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What families are saying about assisted living in Perry County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Perry County

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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Nottingham Village in Northumberland, PA

5.0
I am very impressed with this center. It is beautiful with much to offer. The care is excellent. The nursing staff is wonderful. The aides do a great job and the activity director keeps it entertaining. The dining room is so elegant and the kitchen personal offer a fabulous menu to choose from. ...
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St John's Herr Estate in Columbia, PA

5.0
I am happy with the care of this community. We like that it is very nice and clean. The staff is very caring and attentive. They like that they can cook on there own. They offer meals to the community if the residents want to participate. They do have a lot of activities when they want to ...
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Perry County review score based on 523 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 523 reviews of 134 Perry County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Perry 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

Perry County review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Perry County, PA134 facilities
8.3
Juniata County, PA0 facilities
8.6

Review subcategories for Perry 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 523 reviews of 134 Perry County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Perry 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.
Perry County, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.3
3.5
Friendliness
3.4
3.6
Care services
3.0
3.3
Staff
3.2
3.5
Meals & dining
2.9
3.1
Activities
3.1
3.2
Value for cost*
3.0
3.2
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Perry County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Perry County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Perry 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 Perry 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 Perry County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Perry County, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
41.8%
53.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.6%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.5%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.5%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
43.3%
57.5%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
24.6%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.5%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
42.5%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
38.8%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Perry 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 Perry County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Perry County, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
35.1%
51.9%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
23.1%
33.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
25.4%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
6.7%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Perry 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 Perry County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Perry County, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.4%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.6%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
24.6%
38.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.6%
37.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19.4%
19.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Perry 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 Perry County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Perry County, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20.1%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.9%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
26.1%
37.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.5%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Perry 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 Perry County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Perry County, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
37.3%
47.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.6%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.1%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.3%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.8%
50.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40.3%
53.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32.8%
42.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.1%
36.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.4%
39.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.3%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
35.8%
48%
Dances
Dances
21.6%
31.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19.4%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
34.3%
47%
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State regulations for assisted living in Perry 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 help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Pennsylvania assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Perry County protect seniors.
Learn about Pennsylvania assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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Magnolias of Chambersburg, Juniper Village at Lebanon and The Residence at Fitz Farm are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Perry County, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 159 assisted living facilities near Perry County, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Perry County, Pennsylvania is Juniper Village at Lebanon. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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