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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in West Donegal, PA
If you’re looking for assisted living in West Donegal, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in West Donegal or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in West Donegal.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in West Donegal for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 13 assisted living facilities in the West Donegal area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Hillside Village, South Harrisburg and Bellevue Park.
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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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9.8
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29 reviews
I would say they are lovely. The residents seem happy, and the place seems lively. I love that they offer happy hour and other community events every week, have a community garden, etc.They couldn't afford...
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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9.5
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7 reviews
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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8.7
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11 reviews
At this time no I would not recommend them. I've seen marked improvement in my mother in the week since she moved out of Paramount.
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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5 reviews
The reason for my rating is. My dad passed away before he could enjoy anything He did not complain to much about the food. The people that helped me when I could find someone were friendly, however the...
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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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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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
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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.
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, 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
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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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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
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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.
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...
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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Cost of assisted living in West Donegal, PA
The average cost of senior living in West Donegal is $4,828 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Yorkana, PA with an average of $4,386 per month.
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in West Donegal, PA by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in West Donegal, PA
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What families are saying about assisted living in West Donegal
Recent reviews for assisted living in West Donegal
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.
Bridges of Bent Creek in Mechanicsburg, PA
5.0
I would give five to all. It was always clean, the staff was wonderful with my mom, the PT was a little disappointing but her memory was not good so she couldn't remember what she was suppose to do. In the beginning she loved the food but later she didn't say much , she loved doing the ...
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West Donegal review score based on 29 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 29 reviews of 11 West Donegal assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The West Donegal 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 West Donegal 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 29 reviews of 11 West Donegal assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare West Donegal 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.West Donegal, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.5
Friendliness
4.3
4.6
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.2
4.5
Meals & dining
3.8
4.1
Activities
4.0
4.0
Value for cost*
3.8
4.1
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West Donegal assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in West Donegal assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in West Donegal, 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 West Donegal 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 West Donegal that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
West Donegal, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
45.5%
51.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
36.4%
33.2%
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
36.4%
56.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27.3%
29.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
45.5%
47.8%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
45.5%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in West Donegal 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 West Donegal Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
West Donegal, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
27.3%
50.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
27.3%
31.7%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
18.2%
40.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.1%
13.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in West Donegal 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 West Donegal partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
West Donegal, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.2%
26.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.3%
39.4%
No sugar
No sugar
27.3%
36.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.4%
34.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.1%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in West Donegal 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 West Donegal communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
West Donegal, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.2%
30.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.3%
41.3%
Room service
Room service
27.3%
35.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.2%
17.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in West Donegal 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 West Donegal offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
West Donegal, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
36.4%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.3%
30.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.4%
29.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
27.3%
49.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.4%
48.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.5%
51.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.4%
40.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.2%
33.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.4%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.4%
45.7%
Live performances
Live performances
36.4%
46%
Dances
Dances
9.1%
28.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
36.4%
23.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.4%
44.9%
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State regulations for assisted living in West Donegal
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 West Donegal protect seniors.
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Keystone Villa at Ephrata, Palmyra Senior Living and Traditions of Hershey are the top-rated assisted living facilities near West Donegal, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
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