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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Shirksville, PA

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Assisted living costs in Shirksville average about $5,553 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 224 communities in Shirksville. Our detailed directory has 4424 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Lititz, Lebanon and Sinking Spring.

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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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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My sister is doing very well at Ephrata Manor. They have worked miracles with my sister. Occupational therapy, physical therapy, church, they supply all room supplies. Real food. Snacks, beverages throughout...
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.
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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, 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.
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, 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.
Helping Families. Enriching Lives. It’s more than just our duty, it defines who we are. At NewSeasons, everything we do revolves around our residents and their families. Our residents tell us at NewSeasons they get the best of both worlds – the comforts of home and the life-enriching...
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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 facility is old, but well kept. There is a lovely patio when weather is nice. There is a large living room & study to sit inside. My mom said food is great & her bed is comfy. My mom has a private room;...
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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, Independent 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.
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.
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, 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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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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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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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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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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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.

Cost of assisted living in Shirksville, PA

The average cost of senior living in Shirksville is $5,553 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Tower City, PA with an average of $4,193 per month.

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

Shirksville, PA
$5,553/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Shirksville, PA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,553/mo
$7,430/mo

Assisted living costs in Shirksville, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,483/mo
Studio
$4,799/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,210/mo

Senior living costs in Shirksville 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: Shirksville, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShirksville, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Assisted Living$5,553/mo$5,655/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,430/mo$7,186/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$3,773/mo$3,724/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Shirksville, PA:$5,553/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,655/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Shirksville, PA:$7,430/mo
Pennsylvania:$7,186/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Shirksville, PA:$3,773/mo
Pennsylvania:$3,724/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Shirksville, PA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Shirksville and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Shirksville, PAPA stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Shirksville, PA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Shirksville have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Shirksville, PA$5,207/mo$5,020/mo+3.7%
Pennsylvania$5,351/mo$5,208/mo+2.8%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
Shirksville, PA
2024 average cost:$5,207/mo
2023 average cost:$5,020/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$5,351/mo
2023 average cost:$5,208/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
National
2024 average cost:$5,510/mo
2023 average cost:$5,285/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Shirksville, 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 Shirksville.

What families are saying about assisted living in Shirksville

Recent reviews for assisted living in Shirksville

Simpson Meadows in Downingtown, PA

3.9
I can't recommend the community due to the way we exited the community. We had multiple attempts to reconcile a balance due and it was never resolved and we never heard back on a resolution to this.

The Residences at Manatawny Village in Pottstown, PA

5.0
They did a good job catering to his food preferences, the staff was super friendly and super with him, care was outstanding. We would most definitely recommend this community to other families.

Country Meadows of Allentown

5.0
As my mother began to decline a few years ago, I began looking for a retirement community for her. I visited about ten communities in the Lehigh Valley. It was apparent from the beginning that Country Meadows is special. My mother was very reluctant to leave her home but she quickly adjusted ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Compassionate and caring staff. Several reviews at Linden Village Senior Living Community, Advent Senior Living, and Traditions of Hershey praise the kindness and attentiveness of the staff, with residents and families expressing their gratitude for the emotional support and care provided.
Engaging activities and social events. Reviews at Juniper Village at Lebanon, Advent Senior Living, and Traditions of Hershey highlight the variety of activities and fun social events that residents enjoy, creating a lively and engaging atmosphere.
Well-maintained facilities and grounds. Many reviews for Juniper Village at Lebanon, Linden Village Senior Living Community, and Advent Senior Living mention the cleanliness and upkeep of the facilities and grounds, creating a pleasant living environment for residents.
Supportive communication between staff and families. Reviews at Linden Village Senior Living Community, Juniper Village at Lebanon, and Advent Senior Living express appreciation for the open and regular communication between staff and families, ensuring everyone is informed and involved in residents' care.
Friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Reviews at Traditions of Hershey, Linden Village Senior Living Community, and Advent Senior Living mention the warm and welcoming atmosphere at these communities, making residents and families feel at home.
Effective response to urgent situations. Reviews at Traditions of Hershey and Celebration Villa of Lebanon share positive experiences of staff handling urgent situations, demonstrating their competence and dedication to residents' well-being.
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Shirksville review score based on 1,057 family reviews

8.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 1057 reviews of 224 Shirksville assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Shirksville 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

Shirksville review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
Shirksville, PA224 facilities
8.6
East Hempfield, PA249 facilities
8.6
Harrisburg, PA172 facilities

Review subcategories for Shirksville 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 1,057 reviews of 224 Shirksville assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Shirksville 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.
Shirksville, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.4
3.4
Friendliness
3.4
3.5
Care services
3.1
3.2
Staff
3.3
3.4
Meals & dining
3.1
3.1
Activities
3.1
3.1
Value for cost*
3.0
3.1
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Shirksville assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shirksville assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shirksville, 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 Shirksville 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 Shirksville that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Shirksville, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
46.4%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
37.9%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.8%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.7%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50.4%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.9%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.2%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
45.5%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
44.6%
53%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Shirksville 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 Shirksville Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shirksville, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
42%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
28.1%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
31.7%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.1%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shirksville 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 Shirksville partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shirksville, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19.2%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.4%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
36.2%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.5%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21.4%
19.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Shirksville 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 Shirksville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shirksville, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
29%
32.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
29%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shirksville 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 Shirksville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shirksville, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
39.3%
47.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.3%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.9%
31.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46%
50.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43.8%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.3%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.4%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.9%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.7%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.9%
48%
Live performances
Live performances
42%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
25%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20.5%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.1%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Shirksville

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 Shirksville protect seniors.
Learn about Pennsylvania assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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Chestnut Knoll, Keystone Villa at Fleetwood and Juniper Village at Lebanon are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Shirksville, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 224 assisted living facilities near Shirksville, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Shirksville, Pennsylvania are Keystone Villa at Fleetwood, Juniper Village at Lebanon and Keystone Villa at Douglassville Personal Care. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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