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10 Best Nursing Homes in Elizabethtown, PA

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Elizabethtown 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 17 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Elizabethtown, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Elizabethtown is about $5,302, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 369 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Elizabethtown, PA

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1313 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.6
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99 reviews
9.6
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99 reviews
5 star
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Very comfortable surroundings. Well maintained facility, clean and up to date. Very competent staff, friendly and genuinely interact with and care about each and every resident. Adequate leisure time...
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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9.6
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57 reviews
9.6
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57 reviews
5 star
58%
4 star
28%
3 star
5%
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5%
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All 5 except #8.it is a good value but everything is a la carte. They raised the rent, but mom was on a fixed income. She and we couldn't afford it anymore. They were wonderful and kind. My mm loved her...
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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1313 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.5
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70 reviews
8.5
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70 reviews
5 star
75%
4 star
17%
3 star
4%
2 star
1%
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3%
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The staff were all very caring & attentive. The facility is very nice & well kept. My only issue was that my mother's room could have been cleaned more thoroughly.
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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8.5
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13 reviews
8.5
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13 reviews
5 star
47%
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15%
3 star
8%
2 star
15%
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15%
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My brother is the resident. So far, the staff has been very responsive to his needs. I've appreciated the individual attention they show him and regularly Check in with me
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.
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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Photo of Harmony at Hershey
1414 Photos available
3131 Floor plans available
8.3
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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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5 star
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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
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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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
3.0
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14 reviews
3.0
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14 reviews
5 star
57%
4 star
36%
3 star
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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
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.
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...
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8.6
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15 reviews
8.6
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15 reviews
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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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
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
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, 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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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.
Photo of Cherry Street Guest Home
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.

Cost of nursing homes in Elizabethtown, PA

The average cost of senior living in Elizabethtown is $5,302 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lititz, PA with an average of $4,826 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Elizabethtown, PA, vs. nearby cities

Elizabethtown, PA
$5,302/mo
$5,236/mo

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

Elizabethtown, PA
$5,302/mo
U.S. national average
$5,037/mo

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

$5,860/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,302/mo

Nursing homes costs in Elizabethtown, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,306/mo
Studio
$5,364/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,429/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,964/mo

Senior living costs in Elizabethtown 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: Elizabethtown, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeElizabethtown, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,302/mo$4,778/mo$5,037/mo
Assisted Living$4,987/mo$4,440/mo$4,835/mo
Memory Care$5,860/mo$5,443/mo$5,614/mo
Independent Living$4,131/mo$4,353/mo$4,167/mo
Nursing Homes
Elizabethtown, PA:$5,302/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,778/mo
U.S.:$5,037/mo
Assisted Living
Elizabethtown, PA:$4,987/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,440/mo
U.S.:$4,835/mo
Memory Care
Elizabethtown, PA:$5,860/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,443/mo
U.S.:$5,614/mo
Independent Living
Elizabethtown, PA:$4,131/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,353/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Elizabethtown, PA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Elizabethtown 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
Elizabethtown, PA$5,266/mo$5,137/mo+2.5%
Pennsylvania$5,615/mo$5,383/mo+4.3%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Elizabethtown, PA
2024 average cost:$5,266/mo
2023 average cost:$5,137/mo
Percent change:+2.5%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$5,615/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+4.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Elizabethtown

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Elizabethtown

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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Elderwood Senior Living at Lancaster

4.0
Trying to find the right place is difficult enough but it's nearly impossible when you are in a completely different state. I had to rely on what I saw and read on the internet to make a decision but thankfully my friend had family in the area and that knew about this community so that is the ...
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St John's Herr Estate in Columbia, PA

5.0
I am happy with the care of this community. We like that it is very nice and clean. The staff is very caring and attentive. They like that they can cook on there own. They offer meals to the community if the residents want to participate. They do have a lot of activities when they want to ...
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Elizabethtown nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elizabethtown nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elizabethtown, 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 Elizabethtown 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 Elizabethtown that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Elizabethtown, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
35.7%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.9%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
92.9%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
42.9%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.6%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.9%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
42.9%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Elizabethtown 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 Elizabethtown Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Elizabethtown, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
35.7%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
28.6%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
21.4%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.1%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Elizabethtown 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 Elizabethtown partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Elizabethtown, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.7%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.7%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Elizabethtown 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 Elizabethtown communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Elizabethtown, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
21.4%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.7%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
35.7%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Elizabethtown 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 Elizabethtown offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Elizabethtown, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
42.9%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.7%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.9%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.6%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.9%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.9%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.4%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.9%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.9%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
42.9%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
21.4%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
42.9%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.9%
0.4%
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