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10 Best Nursing Homes in Adams County, PA

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Adams County is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 288 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Adams County, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Adams County is about $5,552, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 4369 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Adams County, PA

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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
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
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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
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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
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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.
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, 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.
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
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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, 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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Photo of Providence Place Of Chambersburg
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, 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.
Carroll Lutheran Village is a not-for-profit life plan community. For over 40 years, we have helped individuals achieve their personal best in our full-service continuing care retirement community, which is why we’ve been recognized as Carroll’s Best for retirement living, assisted living and...
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.
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, Memory Care, 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.
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, 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.
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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
The fact that you're reading this means you're probably thinking about a nursing home, for either yourself or someone you love. Do you know what your options are? In today's healthcare environment, you have far more choices than ever. We offer skilled nursing services ... and routine help with...
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of The Village at Kelly Drive
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.
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Provides: Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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
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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
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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.

Cost of nursing homes in Adams County, PA

The average cost of senior living in Adams County is $5,552 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Arendtsville, PA with an average of $4,436 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Adams County, PA, vs. nearby counties

Adams County, PA
$5,552/mo

Nursing homes costs in Adams County, PA, vs. state and national averages

Adams County, PA
$5,552/mo
U.S. national average
$5,047/mo

Nursing homes costs in Adams County, PA, vs. other senior living options

$5,975/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,552/mo

Nursing homes costs in Adams County, PA, by floor plan type

Senior living costs in Adams County 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: Adams County, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAdams County, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,552/mo$4,830/mo$5,047/mo
Assisted Living$5,187/mo$4,494/mo$4,837/mo
Memory Care$5,975/mo$5,511/mo$5,607/mo
Independent Living$3,903/mo$4,440/mo$4,259/mo
Nursing Homes
Adams County, PA:$5,552/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,830/mo
U.S.:$5,047/mo
Assisted Living
Adams County, PA:$5,187/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,494/mo
U.S.:$4,837/mo
Memory Care
Adams County, PA:$5,975/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,511/mo
U.S.:$5,607/mo
Independent Living
Adams County, PA:$3,903/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,440/mo
U.S.:$4,259/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Adams County, PA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Adams County 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.

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Nursing homes cost trends in Adams County, PA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Adams County 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 median 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
Adams County, PA$5,329/mo$5,115/mo+4.2%
Pennsylvania$5,614/mo$5,381/mo+4.3%
National$5,665/mo$5,378/mo+5.3%
Adams County, PA
2024 average cost:$5,329/mo
2023 average cost:$5,115/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$5,614/mo
2023 average cost:$5,381/mo
Percent change:+4.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,665/mo
2023 average cost:$5,378/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Adams County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Adams County

Westgate Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Baltimore, MD

5.0
My loved one said he like's how clean it is and he said the food is pretty good. But, once they forgot to give him his medicine.

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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Victorian Villa in Dallastown, PA

4.9
Mom seems to really like it here and I'am pleased with everything they have done for us. She has adjusted well to the community. The community is well-kept, there has been minor concerns about cleaning. The staff is great, they are caring for her very well. They have great activities like ...
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Adams County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Adams County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Adams 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 Adams County nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Adams County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Adams County, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
47.8%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
43.5%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87%
23.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
87.4%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
52.2%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
29.1%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
85.7%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
47.8%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
54.8%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Adams County nursing homes

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 Adams County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Adams County, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
48.3%
3.9%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.9%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
41.7%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Adams County nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Adams County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Adams County, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.2%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
37%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.1%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Adams County nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Adams County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Adams County, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.4%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
31.3%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Adams County nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Adams County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Adams County, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
41.7%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.3%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.6%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.8%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.3%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.5%
6.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.7%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.1%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
42.2%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
24.3%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19.6%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.7%
0.4%
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Tree of Life Personal Care Home, Celebration Villa of Dillsburg and Magnolias of Chambersburg are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Adams County, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 288 nursing homes facilities near Adams County, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
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