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10 Best Nursing Homes in Mechanicsburg, PA

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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 31 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 $5,233, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 412 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Mechanicsburg, PA

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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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Cost of nursing homes in Mechanicsburg, PA

The average cost of senior living in Mechanicsburg is $5,233 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include York Springs, PA with an average of $4,913 per month.

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

Mechanicsburg, PA
$5,233/mo

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

Mechanicsburg, PA
$5,233/mo
U.S. national average
$5,037/mo

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

$5,943/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,233/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,267/mo
Studio
$6,225/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,431/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,248/mo

Senior living costs in Mechanicsburg 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: Mechanicsburg, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMechanicsburg, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,233/mo$4,778/mo$5,037/mo
Assisted Living$4,932/mo$4,440/mo$4,835/mo
Memory Care$5,943/mo$5,443/mo$5,614/mo
Independent Living$4,300/mo$4,353/mo$4,167/mo
Nursing Homes
Mechanicsburg, PA:$5,233/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,778/mo
U.S.:$5,037/mo
Assisted Living
Mechanicsburg, PA:$4,932/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,440/mo
U.S.:$4,835/mo
Memory Care
Mechanicsburg, PA:$5,943/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,443/mo
U.S.:$5,614/mo
Independent Living
Mechanicsburg, PA:$4,300/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,353/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Mechanicsburg, PA, over time

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

Mechanicsburg, PAPA stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Mechanicsburg, PA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Mechanicsburg 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
Mechanicsburg, PA$6,104/mo$5,581/mo+9.4%
Pennsylvania$5,615/mo$5,383/mo+4.3%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Mechanicsburg, PA
2024 average cost:$6,104/mo
2023 average cost:$5,581/mo
Percent change:+9.4%
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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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 Mechanicsburg

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Mechanicsburg

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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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
40%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
32%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
92%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
44%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
52%
17.5%
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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
40%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
32%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
36%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
8%
1.3%
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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
28%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
32%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36%
3.6%
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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%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
32%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12%
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
40%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
28%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
0.4%
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