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Assisted Living Communities in Harrisburg, PA
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authentic reviews in Harrisburg, PA below include Assisted Living facility with 936 reviews. On average in Harrisburg, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.3 out of 5 stars.
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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...
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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.
