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East Hanover 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 13 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in East Hanover, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in East Hanover is about $5,487, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 301 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near East Hanover, PA

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1313 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.6
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100 reviews
9.6
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100 reviews
5 star
75%
4 star
23%
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0%
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My Mom has been a resident since [date removed]. It has been a wonderful experience for her. There are tons of daily activities and she has made several friends. The staff really seems to watch out for...
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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11 Photo available
88 Floor plans available
8.4
Review score
19 reviews
8.4
Review score
19 reviews
5 star
84%
4 star
11%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
5%
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I would give a "5" to all. I haven't eaten there but my sister says the food is good. The people there really seem to care, which I think is most important. My sister is in what's called I think a d shared...
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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1919 Photos available
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9.9
Review score
72 reviews
9.9
Review score
72 reviews
5 star
75%
4 star
17%
3 star
4%
2 star
1%
1 star
3%
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This place is truly excellent at memory care. My loved one and I agree that they are very kind across the board. I find folks to be perfectly responsive to my questions. The activities are varied and...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
For nearly 25 years, Arden Courts Memory Care has catered to the special needs of individuals with memory loss. Staffed by specially trained caregivers, Arden Courts cares for individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Each community features home like common areas,...
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1414 Photos available
3131 Floor plans available
8.3
Review score
31 reviews
8.3
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31 reviews
5 star
36%
4 star
26%
3 star
19%
2 star
3%
1 star
16%
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My father seems to be happy there. The staff has been great at keeping me informed of any issues. Everyone is always friendly and helpful. His room is spacious, and I really like the fact that he has his...
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.
Welcome to Harmony at HersheyIndependent Living | Personal Care | Memory CareIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Hershey, Pennsylvania, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security, support, services and...
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22 Photos available
5 star
67%
4 star
33%
3 star
0%
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0%
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My mom just recently passed away and the care that was given to her at Columbia Cottage in Hershey was such a blessing. They didn’t just take care of her physical needs but they truly cared about her and...
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.
Columbia Cottage Hershey is ready to welcome you into our family of residents and dedicated Caregivers! Here, you’ll find an activities calendar full of social events, options for fitness and staying active, and even spa treatments so you and your new friends can continue to enjoy the everyday...
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66 Photos available
5 star
73%
4 star
15%
3 star
5%
2 star
0%
1 star
7%
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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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8.6
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15 reviews
8.6
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15 reviews
5 star
86%
4 star
0%
3 star
7%
2 star
7%
1 star
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My father has been in many facilities over the past year, some where more intense care giving but still had living sections attached for when he was able to move . Country meadows was hands down the top...
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: 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.
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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Cost of nursing homes in East Hanover, PA

The average cost of senior living in East Hanover is $5,487 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gratz, PA with an average of $4,830 per month.

Nursing homes costs in East Hanover, PA, vs. nearby cities

East Hanover, PA
$5,487/mo
$5,429/mo

Nursing homes costs in East Hanover, PA, vs. state and national averages

East Hanover, PA
$5,487/mo
U.S. national average
$4,991/mo

Nursing homes costs in East Hanover, PA, vs. other senior living options

$5,844/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,487/mo

Nursing homes costs in East Hanover, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,567/mo
Studio
$5,642/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,823/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,553/mo

Senior living costs in East Hanover 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: East Hanover, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEast Hanover, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,487/mo$4,778/mo$4,991/mo
Assisted Living$5,221/mo$4,441/mo$4,780/mo
Memory Care$5,844/mo$5,441/mo$5,537/mo
Independent Living$4,018/mo$4,353/mo$4,187/mo
Nursing Homes
East Hanover, PA:$5,487/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,778/mo
U.S.:$4,991/mo
Assisted Living
East Hanover, PA:$5,221/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,441/mo
U.S.:$4,780/mo
Memory Care
East Hanover, PA:$5,844/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,441/mo
U.S.:$5,537/mo
Independent Living
East Hanover, PA:$4,018/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,353/mo
U.S.:$4,187/mo
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Nursing homes costs in East Hanover, PA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in East Hanover 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 East Hanover, PA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in East Hanover 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
East Hanover, PA$6,003/mo$6,111/mo-1.8%
Pennsylvania$5,526/mo$5,200/mo+6.3%
National$5,552/mo$5,224/mo+6.3%
East Hanover, PA
2024 average cost:$6,003/mo
2023 average cost:$6,111/mo
Percent change:-1.8%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$5,526/mo
2023 average cost:$5,200/mo
Percent change:+6.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,552/mo
2023 average cost:$5,224/mo
Percent change:+6.3%
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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 East Hanover

Recent reviews for nursing homes in East Hanover

Bethany Village in Mechanicsburg, PA

3.6
Staff is friendly and helpful. Communication with the family is good. The meals are not great. I would recommend the facility to others.

Columbia Cottage Hershey in Palmyra, PA

5.0
We are eternally grateful for the kind and professional care which my mother received for the past 3+ years while at Columbia Cottage Hershey. The care given here was of the highest quality and the programs and food were perfectly designed and delivered for the precise needs of the residents. ...
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Masonic Village at Elizabethtown

5.0
Our family had come to know Masonic Village in Elizabethtown, PA years ago. In October we came to love it even more as my mom moved in. It's only been 2 months and she's very comfortable in her new apartment. She's making new friends, being more involved in activities, and just enjoying the ...
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East Hanover nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in East Hanover nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in East Hanover, 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 East Hanover 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 East Hanover that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
East Hanover, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
55.6%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
44.4%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
55.6%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22.2%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
55.6%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
44.4%
17.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in East Hanover 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 East Hanover Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
East Hanover, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
55.6%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
44.4%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.1%
1.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in East Hanover 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 East Hanover partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
East Hanover, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
55.6%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
44.4%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
3.6%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in East Hanover 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 East Hanover communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
East Hanover, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
55.6%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
44.4%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in East Hanover 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 East Hanover offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
East Hanover, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
55.6%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
44.4%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
55.6%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.4%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.6%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.6%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55.6%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44.4%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.4%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
55.6%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
55.6%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
55.6%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.6%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Frequently Asked Questions

Traditions of Hershey, The Terraces at Capitol Village and Arden Courts Susquehanna, A Memory Care Community are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near East Hanover, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 13 nursing homes facilities near East Hanover, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
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