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The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Elizabethtown, PA for 2024

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There are 40 Assisted Living Facilities in the Elizabethtown area, with 2 in Elizabethtown and 38 nearby.

To help you with your search, browse the 460 reviews below for assisted living facilities in Elizabethtown. On average, consumers rate assisted living in Elizabethtown 4.77 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Palmyra with an average rating of 4.84 out of 5 stars.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Elizabethtown

Elizabethtown is a small family community located between the commercial hub of Harrisburg and the tourist-friendly Amish country of Lancaster. Just over 13,000 people live in Elizabethtown, 22.5% of whom are seniors aged 65 and over. The area in and around Elizabethtown is home to 38 assisted living facilities, where seniors can live as independently as their health allows. Facilities in Elizabethtown, like all residential care communities in the state, are regulated by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Elizabethtown

  • The weather in Elizabethtown is warm in summer with generally mild falls and springs. Summertime highs in the region between Harrisburg and Lancaster see average high temperatures of 85 degrees, while winter lows dip to an average of 23 degrees. Elizabethtown gets 40 inches of rain and 31 inches of snow a year. Seniors with asthma or COPD may have difficulty with the pollen and hay that drift in from the surrounding farm country.
  • The cost of living in Elizabethtown is almost exactly in line with the national cost of living. One exception to this is the price of healthcare. Seniors in Elizabethtown can expect to pay up to 22% more for medical services than is typical across the country.
  • Crime rates in Elizabethtown are low, relative to the national average. All property crimes combined average 60 to 70% of the national rate, while seniors are especially safe from violent crime in Elizabethtown, where rates are under half the national average.
  • Red Rose Transit provides much of the public transportation in Elizabethtown. Seniors aged 65 and over ride for free on all of Red Rose's 18 regularly scheduled bus routes around town. All buses in the network are ADA-compliant, and drivers are able to assist riders with impaired mobility. Both dial-a-ride and on-demand services are available for seniors in Elizabethtown who need a ride to or from medical office visits.
  • The Elizabethtown area is home to world-class medical facilities, including Lancaster General Hospital, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
  • Lancaster County is a member of the AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities, meaning that its elected leadership “has made the commitment to actively work toward making their town, city or county a great place for people of all ages,” according to AARP.

Note: Data reported on this page was updated in 2019 and based on the latest 2018 figures.

Paying for Assisted Living in Elizabethtown

Assisted Living costs in Elizabethtown start around $0 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.

It’s important to note that assisted living rates in Elizabethtown and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

Cities in Pennsylvania

Middletown

$7,440

Palmyra

$4,765

Hershey

$4,490

US

$4,000

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Elizabethtown

Low-income seniors in Elizabethtown may qualify for financial assistance through the federal Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program. Assisted living facilities in Pennsylvania are limited in the monthly amount they can charge seniors on SSI.

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Pennsylvania page.

Financial Assistance in Pennsylvania

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Pennsylvania page.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Elizabethtown

Elizabethtown and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

To see a list of free assisted living resources in Elizabethtown, please visit our Assisted Living in Pennsylvania page.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Elizabethtown

Elizabethtown-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Pennsylvania are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Pennsylvania page for more information about these laws.

Laws and Regulations in Pennsylvania

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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John

I visited this facility

Review of Masonic Village at Elizabethtown

My daughter and I visited the Masonic Village in Elizabethtown and we liked that a lot. It's extremely "Romanitian" and the maintenance is impeccable. They even had a little country store out there...

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Janette

I visited this facility

Review of Masonic Village at Elizabethtown

My visit with Masonic Village at Elizabethtown was very positive. They were very informative and answered all our questions. Everything we've heard about it was really quite positive. The facility...

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David222823

I visited this facility

Review of Masonic Village at Elizabethtown

Masonic Village at Elizabethtown was excellent. It had all the different levels of care. The staff knew what they were doing and were very professional. I had an opportunity to have a good lunch...

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