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Brookdale Harrisburg
3560 N. Progress Ave., Harrisburg, PA 17110
"I toured the memory care unit of Brookdale Harrisburg for my dad. It had a good look and there was no smell or anything...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$8,725
Assisted Living Communities in Harrisburg, PA
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authentic reviews in Harrisburg, PA below include 71 Assisted Living facilities with 927 reviews. On average in Harrisburg, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.3 out of 5 stars.
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We’ve spent hundreds of hours compiling helpful information below these listings, ranging from assisted living costs statistics of in Harrisburg, to local laws & regulations in the area, to nearby services and programs that can help older adults in the community thrive, and more.
71 Providers
The Terraces at Capitol Village
4004 Linglestown Rd, Harrisburg, PA 17112
"I liked the size of The Terraces at Capitol Village. It was sort of secluded and a good location. There's a lot of...
Assisted LivingContinuing Care Communities+2
$4,990
Viva Senior Living at Harrisburg
150 Kempton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17111
"My Mum has been here 22 months and has had the most amazing treatment. The staff are so friendly and helpful. Her room...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$3,404
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Brookdale Grandon Farms
1100 Grandon Way, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
"Brookdale Grandon Farms is very welcoming. My mother is in a studio and you can decorate it the way you want. It's nice...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$3,800
Harmony at West Shore
1910 Technology Parkway, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
"My overall experience with The Crossings at West Shore was great. Their staff is nice, friendly, and interactive. They...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$3,650
Oak Hill Village
1020 N. Union Street, Middletown, PA 17057
"I toured Oak Hill Village, and it was very nice. There were things to do there. They had a community room where people...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$7,440
Harmony At Hershey
75 E Canal St, Hershey, PA 17033
"I visited Harmony at Hershey. It is a beautiful, beautiful community. It's brand new. They had it designed so that it...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$4,490
Paramount Senior Living at Lancaster County
2760 Maytown Road, Maytown, PA 17550
"My mother has moved into Paramount Senior Living at Lancaster County. She is in memory care. Her room is very nice and...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$6,000
Juniper Village at Mount Joy
607 Hearthstone Lane, Mount Joy, PA 17552
"My mom moved into Juniper Village at Mount Joy. Right off the top, these people are so caring. I can't say enough for...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,410
Linden Village Senior Living Community
100 Tuck Court, Lebanon, PA 17042
"My mother-in-law has been in Linden Village MCHS for two weeks now. It is all ground level. The staff is very friendly...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$5,565
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Juniper Village at Lebanon
1125 Birch Road, Lebanon, PA 17042
"My mother-in-law and father-in-law moved into Juniper Village in Lebanon. What I like about it is the homey style, and...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
$5,310
Autumn House East
2618 E Market St, York, PA 17402
"I moved into Autumn House East. I chose it because it has an available single-living apartment. The staff members are...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$3,000
Autumn House West
914 W Market Street, York, PA 17404
"My mom will be moving into Autumn House West. The people there are extremely friendly. It's a very, very nice place. The...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$3,000
Celebration Villa of York
2405 Knobhill Road, York, PA 17403
"Our experience having my mother here was just fine. She stayed in their assisted living. Due to COVID I wasn't allowed...
Assisted Living
$3,775
Oak Leaf Manor North
2901 Harrisburg Pike,, Landisville, PA 17538
"I have had the unique opportunity of having two parents use both of their facilities and was extremely pleased by the...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$5,500
Victorian Villa Personal Care Home
621 E Main St, Dallastown, PA 17313
"I did quite a bit of research before we placed my parents in Victorian Villa. We were looking for a facility where my...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$3,750
Roscoe Courts
2422 Locust Lane, Harrisburg, PA 17109
"Rascoe Courts is a great all males facility and I'd recommend to all of my family and friends. Nice facility and...
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Ecumenical Retirement Community
3525 Canby St, Harrisburg, PA 17111
"My brother is happy at Ecumenical Retirement Community. He's only been there four days. Communication has been good, and...
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Butler Street Senior Living - CLOSED
3251 Butler Street, Harrisburg, PA 17103
"The tour at Butler Street Senior Living was a good experience. I learned a lot, they educated me on a lot of things. The...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$2,400
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Ecumenical Retirement Community
624 Wilhelm Road, Harrisburg, PA 17111
"My mother was at Ecumenical Retirement Community. They had more activities. The facility is older, but it's still very...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
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Isabelle
4.0
Review of Brookdale Harrisburg
My parents will move into Brookdale Harrisburg. When I step inside, there's music playing, so it's welcoming. I like that it was not a huge community because it feels more like people know who you...
Assisted Living
Deb36
2.0
Review of Brookdale Harrisburg
I toured Brookdale Harrisburg. Everything appeared dated. The staff was great. They seem very willing to work to try and meet our needs. It's just the couple that I'm looking for is kind of a...
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Lailaa
4.0
Review of Brookdale Harrisburg
I toured Brookdale Harrisburg. It was clean and professional, and it had a warm presence. The new Brookdale director was very inviting and welcoming. She knew a lot about the entire department and...
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Harrisburg, PA and Nearby Cities
Although significantly more than the state average, Harrisburg’s median fee of $4,828 isn’t unusual in the region. In Chambersburg, the median is only $5 per month less, at $4,823, while York’s seniors are more likely to pay more, at around $5,510. However, some nearby cities are more affordable, although still above the state average. They include Gettysburg ($4,515) and Lebanon ($4,768).
Harrisburg
$4,828
Pennsylvania
$4,100
United States
$4,500
Lebanon
$4,768
York
$5,510
Gettysburg
$4,515
Chambersburg
$4,823
Paying for Assisted Living in Harrisburg
The 2021 Genworth Cost of Care Survey found the average monthly fee for assisted living in Harrisburg is $4,828. This indicates the city’s seniors typically pay an additional $728 per month when compared to the state average of $4,100. The difference isn’t so great with the national average of $4,500, although $328 per month still equates to $3,936 annually.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Harrisburg
Seniors who receive SSI and need to live in an assisted living facility may qualify for the state to pay a supplement to the facility.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Pennsylvania page.
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.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in Harrisburg, PA
Adult day health care offers basic levels of care with fewer overheads for its providers, resulting in the most affordable median fee of $1,629. Despite the differences in their services, home care (non-medical) and home health care (medical) share an average fee of $4,767. Assisted living is the least costly option offering care and accommodation at $4,828, while the most expensive is nursing home care, at $10,828 for a semiprivate room.
In-Home Care
$4,767
Home Health Care
$4,767
Adult Day Health Care
$1,629
Assisted Living Facility
$4,828
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$10,828
Free Assisted Living Resources in Harrisburg
Harrisburg’s seniors don’t need to cope with problems on their own, as many government agencies and nonprofit organizations can provide free assistance on a range of issues. They include accessing durable medical equipment, resolving disagreements with care providers, and, for veterans, accessing professional counseling services. Some organizations can help seniors volunteer their time, and others can improve socialization opportunities.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Harrisburg Vet Center | (717) 782-3954 | The Harrisburg Vet Center offers free and confidential counseling services to veterans of the U.S. military, their spouses and children. It can aid and support those dealing with various psychological issues, such as grief, depression, PTSD and the cognitive effects of military sexual trauma. The center can also refer vets trying to cope with suicidal thoughts, addictions and substance abuse. |
| Dauphin County Area Agency on Aging | (800)-328-0058 | Dauphin County Area Agency on Aging is a multi-resource agency that doesn't charge fees for any of its services. They include the Long-Term Care Ombudsman, which is an advocate for the rights of seniors in assisted living facilities with the power to investigate complaints. The agency can also help seniors plan for their long-term care, learn more about Medicare and Medicaid and inform them about government benefits they may be entitled to. |
| Changing Hands Equipment Reuse Program | (717) 737-3477 | Operating from its base in Camp Hill, UCP of Central Pennsylvania manages the Changing Hands Equipment Reuse Program. It enables citizens with durable medical equipment no longer used to donate them so others in the community can benefit. The nonprofit organization loans a wide range of devices free of charge, including wheelchairs (powered and manual), walkers, rollators, scooters and canes. |
| GO-60 Program | (717) 948-6020 | Penn State Harrisburg manages the GO-60 program, which allows adults aged 60+ to enroll in undergraduate programs without paying for tuition. Seniors can gain up to six credits per semester, and there are no restrictions on the subjects available for study. |
| Dauphin County Volunteer Program | (800)-328-0058 | The Dauphin County Volunteer Program enables seniors to help their community. Volunteer opportunities include delivering hot meals to homebound seniors, working in one of the county's senior centers, transporting seniors with no other means of travel and educating others about Medicare. |
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Harrisburg
Harrisburg Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living facilities in Pennsylvania are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Pennsylvania page for more information about these laws.
