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10 Best Nursing Homes in Mechanicsburg, PA
Mechanicsburg 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 35 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Mechanicsburg, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Mechanicsburg is about $4,995, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 367 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
As you consider nursing homes near you, you may also want to expand your search to areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Duncannon, Dellville and Juniata Furnace.
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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.
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.
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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Mechanicsburg, PA
The average cost of senior living in Mechanicsburg is $4,995 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Duncannon, PA with an average of $4,841 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Mechanicsburg, PA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Mechanicsburg
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Mechanicsburg
Butler Street Senior Living in Harrisburg, PA
3.9
The community has good staff; however I feel they are understaffed currently. There has been some staff turnover since my loved one moved into the community. Due to the staffing challenges this can cause delays in waiting for meals, care, and more. [name removed] the Director is wonderful; ...
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Vibralife Senior Living in Mechanicsburg, PA
4.5
This facility is poorly run, poorly staffed and neglects the residents who are designated in the rehab section of the facility. I would never endorse this facility for any person. Your loved one will be hurt and his/her needs will not be satisfactorily met.
Paramount Senior Living at Lancaster County in Maytown, PA
5.0
Things are going well! ( so far ??)! Paramount is a very clean place and the staff is fantastic! I couldn't ask for any more.
The facility is very clean! The staff is very helpful, friendly,will to help with all my mom's needs.
I would most certainly recommend Paramount Lancaster County to ...
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Mechanicsburg nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mechanicsburg nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mechanicsburg, 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 Mechanicsburg 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 Mechanicsburg that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Mechanicsburg, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
39.3%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
32.1%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.9%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.4%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
42.9%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.9%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
39.3%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Mechanicsburg 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 Mechanicsburg Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Mechanicsburg, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
39.3%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
32.1%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
39.3%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10.7%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Mechanicsburg 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 Mechanicsburg partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mechanicsburg, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.1%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
32.1%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.1%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Mechanicsburg 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 Mechanicsburg communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mechanicsburg, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.6%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32.1%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
28.6%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mechanicsburg 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 Mechanicsburg offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Mechanicsburg, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
39.3%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.6%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.7%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
32.1%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.7%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.7%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32.1%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.1%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.7%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
35.7%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.9%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.7%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Aura Maris Senior Living of Palmyra, Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Susquehanna and Traditions of Hershey are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
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