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Hershey 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 210 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Hershey, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Hershey is about $6,072, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase.

To learn more, browse our 3725 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area. You may also consider nearby communities such as Weidmanville, Cocalico House and West Ridge.

 

Nursing Homes Facilities near Hershey, PA

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Photo of Vibralife Senior Living
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8.0
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I would recommend VibraLife to those who are searching for an assisted living place for a family member. They were very accommodating and very caring. They listened to our needs for our family member. Our...
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.
Vibralife Vibralife is located in historic Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania and offers a wide variety of care services. We have senior living community that can provide seniors with memory care issues such as dementia and Alzheimer's. Our trained staff can assist residents with daily care and...
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The staff is very friendly and keeps us informed of what our loved one is doing or if there is an issue. Yes, we would recommend Pine Manor Home to other families based on the experience so far.
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 Silver Spring Personal Care Home
55 Photos available
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Staff was very communicative and helpful. My memory was that my mom was trying to get her TV set up and they spent half an hour getting her set up so she could watch TV. I would absolutely recommend this...
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.
Schedule a visit with Silver Spring Personal Care Homeso you can see firsthand the level of commitment and caring we have to each and every resident at our senior care facility. We invite you to step inside our home - there is no better way to truly experience what we have to offer.
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I am more pleased than I ever thought I would be. The staff is so caring from the maintenance man to the director. Have not had one negative experience in the 8 months my mother has been in memory 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.
The Victorian Villa is a 40-bed personal care facility located adjacent to the Dallastown Nursing Center in Dallastown, PA. The Villa is designed for individuals seeking an alternative living arrangement where choice, convenience, companionship and support are combined in a safe and secure...
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Everyone in the administrative process were helpful and answered all our questions to our satisfaction. The staff at the front desk were friendly. When we saw the house keepers the were polite and had...
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 Heatherwood Retirement Community
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As with many ALFs, finding and keeping Aides is an ongoing challenge. That said, it has not affected the level of attention my mom has received. Response time to any health related matters is swift. The...
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.
HEATHERWOOD RETIREMENT COMMUNITY is celebrating its 30th Anniversary this year, a community of Life Care Centers of America which operates more than 260 skilled nursing homes, assisted living and independent living communities and Alzheimer's centers.CONTINUUM-OF-CARE CAMPUSOur caring,...
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All 5. The place is excellent. The facility is very nice, home like feeling. The residents are wonderful. The staff is great. Clean environment. Activities daily to meet the residents needs. Movies, music...
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.
Photo of Evans Retirement Center
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Our Aunt has been at Evans Retirement Center for going on 2 years. It’s a small facility with a very cozy vibe. The owners ([name removed] & [name removed] ) and staff at Evans know my Aunt very well. They...
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.
Nestled in the quiet neighborhood of Fleetwood, PA is the Evans Retirement Center whom has proudly served the Berks/Lehigh Counties since 1984. Our home is owned and operated by two generations of the Evans family. We are known for our small homelike and family like atmosphere. And we know how to...
Photo of Celebration Villa of York
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We have had a good experience so far. There are lots of activities for the residents even though there has been turnover with the activity directors. The meals are healthy and good. The facility is kept...
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.
Offering both IN-PERSON TOURS and VIRTUAL TOURS of our Community!Whether from the comfort of your own home, or with us in-person, we look forward to you experiencing our community & meeting our family at Celebration Villa of York.Located in charming and historic York, Pennsylvania, our senior...
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Room size is good but I pay extra for my mother to have a larger room to herself. Staffing on the weekend is a little sparse but they really do check in well with my mother. My mother has some pstd of seeing...
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.
Receive thoughtful care in an intimate environment at Celebration Villa of Lewisburg. This Lewisburg, Pennsylvania community specializes in assisted living services designed to help all residents complete their activities of daily living while maintaining independence and choices in how they...
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Photo of Masonic Village at Elizabethtown
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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.
Photo of Berkshire Commons
1010 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
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This is an amazing place! My mom is so happy here! Beautiful facility. Clean and always decorated beautifully for each season. Friendly and caring staffing. You get a sense of family and caring from ALL...
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.
Berkshire Commons is an award winning senior living community, located in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country, sits on the picturesque grounds of the Reading Country Club. Residents, friends and families alike call our luxurious community 'The Place to Be,' with its premiere location and...
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Every time I asked for assistance with my 94 year old mother it was given without hesitation. Staff was highly professional and friendly.
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.
Autumn House East and Autumn House West offer three levels of care based on your individually assessed needs, including assistance with daily care, housekeeping and medication administration. As your needs change, we can modify the level of assistance by providing onsite special needs management,...
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My loved one is currently a resident at Dallastown Nursing Center and overall his experience at this facility has been good so far. This facility is very small and we are overall pleased with it. However, he...
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.
Dallastown Nursing Center is a 30-bed skilled nursing facility located in Dallastown, PA. We also provide: Intermediate care, Hospice care, Respite care, and care for those with Alzheimer's and related dementias. Registered Nurses are on duty 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We are proud to offer...
Photo of Columbia Cottage Hershey
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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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If someone asked me I would absolutely recommend Bethany Village. The application and move in process was very easy. My mother-in -law has been enjoying the optional activities. The culture among the...
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.
MapleWood Assisted Living at Bethany VillageMapleWood’s private suites are bright, inviting residences with kitchenettes that you can decorate with your own personal touches. Caring staff provide just the right amount of support, so you can live life just the way you want and get back to spending...
Photo of Morris-Pace Personal Care
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This place is great for functional but challenged guests who need in order of importance: meds, food, housing. They don't provide transportation but are close to bus routes.
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.
Morris-Pace Personal Care is a senior living community located in Reading, PA, in Berks County, home to just over 90,000 people. Reading is known for the Bachman Pretzel factory and coal transportation on the Reading Railroad. Residents will be able to shop, run their errands, do banking, and go...
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Mom fell back in July. It was October until she returned. The staff was so helpful with the transition. Daily aids [name removed] and [name removed] have been outstanding with her.
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.
Celebration Villa of Shippensburg may have a new name- but we still offer the same exceptional care for your loved one!We are continuing to admit new Residents, where possible and appropriate, to help residents and families in need. We will do all we can to help those who are in need of our...
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Photo of Serenity Gardens
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55 Floor plans available
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The facility was clean and well maintained. The room was a perfect size for two people to share. The room was furnished with a dresser for each person along with a closet for each. The staff that I met were...
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.
Retirement should be about finding new interests and actively engaging in life, but it is also a time to sit back and reflect on life and to rest and relax. Serenity Gardens is a senior living community in the small town of Kulpmont, Pennsylvania offers residents a chance to find themselves in...
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My husband and I moved to IL at Freedom Village during the pandemic. the staff was so helpful as we navigated the real estate difficulties and made our move easy and smooth. We love the activities - I am...
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.
Are you ready for fewer chores and more adventures? Located in historic Chester County, our continuing care retirement community, also known as a CCRC, gives you access to four levels of care on one campus, including independent living, personal care home, memory care, and skilled nursing. Plus,...
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I am very impressed with the assisted living section that mom and dad are in. They really go the extra mile to care for them. The staff is great the facilities are generally clean. The room size seems...
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.
Personal Care at Stevens is a 15 bed licensed Personal Care home located on the outskirts of the quant town of Stevens, Pennsylvania. We are a CCRC, offering Independent Living and Skilled Nursing Care which is conveniently attached to our center. Our newly renovated facility offers a boutique...
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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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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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They were courteous and they answered any questions we had during admissions. Any concerns, we'd call and they'd answer our questions right away.
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.
At Phoebe Berks Health Care Center, we will help you start a fresh chapter and get more out of your every day. Our sprawling Victorian-style campus is located on 66 rural acres in Wernersville, Berks County, Pennsylvania. As a reputable CMS 5-star Phoebe Ministries community, we are proud of our...
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The staff is wonderful and caring. Having everything under one roof is ideal. We love that my Dad has a choice as to where to eat his meals and that one day s included each day. The food is fantastic and...
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.
The Highlands at Wyomissing is a nonprofit continuing care retirement community (CCRC) located in charming Wyomissing, PA, where the retirement living is stimulating and the ambience gracious. Built in 1989, The Highlands is situated on 113 acres of gently rolling land with tree-lined roads and...

Cost of nursing homes in Hershey, PA

The average cost of senior living in Hershey is $6,072 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hampden, PA with an average of $6,056 per month.

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

Hershey, PA
$6,072/mo
U.S. national average
$5,847/mo

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

$7,634/mo
Nursing Homes
$6,072/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,967/mo
Private
$6,367/mo

Senior living costs in Hershey 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: Hershey, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHershey, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Nursing Homes$6,072/mo$6,517/mo$5,847/mo
Assisted Living$6,037/mo$5,655/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,634/mo$7,186/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$3,178/mo$3,724/mo$3,520/mo
Nursing Homes
Hershey, PA:$6,072/mo
Pennsylvania:$6,517/mo
U.S.:$5,847/mo
Assisted Living
Hershey, PA:$6,037/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,655/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Hershey, PA:$7,634/mo
Pennsylvania:$7,186/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Hershey, PA:$3,178/mo
Pennsylvania:$3,724/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Hershey, PA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Hershey 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 average 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
Hershey, PA$6,197/mo$5,930/mo+4.5%
Pennsylvania$6,101/mo$5,825/mo+4.7%
National$6,098/mo$5,866/mo+4.0%
Hershey, PA
2024 average cost:$6,197/mo
2023 average cost:$5,930/mo
Percent change:+4.5%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$6,101/mo
2023 average cost:$5,825/mo
Percent change:+4.7%
National
2024 average cost:$6,098/mo
2023 average cost:$5,866/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Hershey

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Hershey

The Highlands At Wyomissing

4.4
Overall at least a four. I'd give them a five for cleanliness. They've just done an extensive remodel. I couldn't say much more, I just moved in a couple of weeks ago. I've been in pool exercises twice a week, which is what I was looking for. They have a very good system for taking us ...
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Phoebe Berks Health Care Ctr in Wernersville, PA

5.0
They have a lot of really good caring staff. They are very compassionate and work very hard. It's a lovely facility and very clean.

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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Hershey nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Hershey nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Hershey, 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 Hershey 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 Hershey that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Hershey, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
41.4%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
34.3%
9.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.5%
23.7%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
90.5%
24%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
44.3%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25.2%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90.5%
20.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40.5%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
40.5%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Hershey 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 Hershey Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Hershey, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
36.7%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
23.8%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
27.6%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
5.7%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Hershey 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 Hershey partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Hershey, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.7%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.9%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
29%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.1%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Hershey 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 Hershey communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Hershey, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.4%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
23.8%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Hershey 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 Hershey offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Hershey, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25.7%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.8%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.5%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.6%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41%
6.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.9%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25.7%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
24.8%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.2%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
34.8%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
19%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.2%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.2%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Harmony at Hershey, Arden Courts Susquehanna, A Memory Care Community and Keystone Villa at Fleetwood are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Hershey, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 210 nursing homes facilities near Hershey, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
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