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Residential care homes in Shenks Ferry often appeal to seniors who want to remain in a close-knit, familiar home environment but need personal care services like grooming assistance, medication reminders, and even help with cooking and cleaning. And, they’re typically home to fewer residents, enabling caregivers and residents to build stronger connections. The average cost of care homes in Shenks Ferry is $2,442 per month.

To find the best care home options for your needs and budget, browse 131 care homes in Shenks Ferry and read 242 reviews of families’ experiences. You may also consider nearby communities such as Ruhl, Prospect and Muddy Creek Forks.

Residential Care Home Facilities near Shenks Ferry, PA

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Last Updated: 9/19/26
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The staff are welcoming and helpful.[names removed] are God sent. The facility is clean with a homey feel to it. They provide decent, tasty meals. The staff has been very supportive of my mother during her...
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
We have three small, home-like Assisted Living Facilities that are conveniently located in the Towson area. Our facilities are unique in that they are family owned and operated. Our Delegating Nurse has over 30 years experience as a registered nurse and educator in the medical field. She has a...
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While visiting family this week because of a funeral we stopped to get my uncle who lives in the community at pinewood the staff was very pleasant and on time with him the house smelled clean and he was...
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Pleasant Garden II is an assisted living home in Baltimore, Maryland. As part of the chain of Pleasant Garden facilities, we offer residents the chance to live in one large home and share common spaces with others. Residents know that they can access those common areas anytime they want, and many...
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Residential Care Home
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Provides: Residential Care Home
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Residential Care Home
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Residential Care Home
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Residential Care Home
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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I am happy my loved one is at Liberty Garden. It is a nice home setting that is very clean and comfortable. The residents are well taken care of by the caring staff.
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Liberty Gardens is located in Conowingo, MD, which serves Cecil County. This residential care home is situated in a small community on the eastern bank of a river. The small region is a quiet, peaceful place to live. It is also located close to other busier areas so visiting relatives and friends...
Provides: Residential Care Home
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Residential Care Home
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Provides: Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Everything is really great here. She's veyr happy and seems very content. They are providing her with more activities than I could give her. Just last week, they went to the movies, and she loved it! In this...
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Churchville Meadows is a single-story ranch home located on six acres of land in Harford County, Maryland. This senior care home in Churchville is as intimate as they come, with capacity to house only two seniors. Of course, the divergence from a group home setting only ensures that your loved...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Dulaney Valley is a smaller community so it really gives that more personalized one on one care. The meals are excellent, everything that the chef makes is all home cooked - our loved one enjoys everything....
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
We have three small, home-like Assisted Living Facilities that are conveniently located in the Towson area. Our facilities are unique in that they are family owned and operated. Our Delegating Nurse has over 30 years experience as a registered nurse and educator in the medical field. She has a...
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Provides: Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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I liked what I saw of this place, the staff were all friendly, and it seemed well kept. However my loved one was just not happy here. I don't think it was due in any part to a lack of effort on the facility,...
Provides: Residential Care Home
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Glencrest Manor is a family owned and operated Personal Care Home located in Coatesville, Pa, located in the heart of Chester county. Glencrest was established in the early 90's. Our staff members provide excellent care for your loved ones, providing services to help them with their individual...
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Provides: Residential Care Home
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Provides: Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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I have had an exceptional experience since placing my Mother at North Pines. She has been there since [date removed]. The Owner, Manager, and staff are ALWAYS pleasant, patient and respectful toward Mom,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.

Cost of care homes in Shenks Ferry, PA

The average cost of senior living in Shenks Ferry is $2,442 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include East Hempfield, PA with an average of $2,381 per month.

Residential care home costs in Shenks Ferry, PA, vs. state and national averages

Shenks Ferry, PA
$2,442/mo
U.S. national average
$5,079/mo

Residential care home costs in Shenks Ferry, PA, vs. other senior living options

$6,056/mo
Residential Care Home
$2,442/mo

Residential care home costs in Shenks Ferry, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,062/mo
Private
$3,164/mo

Senior living costs in Shenks Ferry vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Shenks Ferry, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShenks Ferry, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Residential Care Home$2,442/mo$2,453/mo$5,079/mo
Assisted Living$4,728/mo$5,655/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,056/mo$7,186/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$4,211/mo$3,724/mo$3,520/mo
Residential Care Home
Shenks Ferry, PA:$2,442/mo
Pennsylvania:$2,453/mo
U.S.:$5,079/mo
Assisted Living
Shenks Ferry, PA:$4,728/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,655/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Shenks Ferry, PA:$6,056/mo
Pennsylvania:$7,186/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Shenks Ferry, PA:$4,211/mo
Pennsylvania:$3,724/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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What families are saying about residential care home in Shenks Ferry

Recent reviews for residential care home in Shenks Ferry

Sunflower Hill in Westminster, MD

5.0
They were great, when she was there. The people were great, I wish she was still there. It was clean and they took good care of her.

Divine Care Assisted Living Inc in Baltimore, MD

4.3
The facility ca be described as a detached home that has been very tastefully refurbished and decorated. My family and I were impressed with the cleanliness, the furniture (brand new) and it has all of the up to date amenities. Mr. Benjamin has been very kind, respectful and patient with my ...
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We Care First, LLC in Baltimore, MD

5.0
I moved my parents into Lin’s after having quite a few problems at their previous home. First of all, it’s a single home and not a facility. Their staff is established; they’re easy to communicate with and get in touch with. I can call the owner Stephanie directly and I know she’ll answer her ...
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