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Assisted Living Communities in Palmyra, Pennsylvania

Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Palmyra, PA below include 16 Assisted Living facilities with 507 reviews. On average in Palmyra, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.8 out of 5 stars.

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The Cost of Assisted Living in Palmyra, PA and Nearby Cities

Assisted living facilities in Palmyra charge an average monthly rate of $4,768. While this exceeds the state norm by 16% and the national average by 6%, it reflects typical care costs in the region. For example, local care costs slightly exceed rates in Bloomsburg, where seniors pay $4,473 for care, and Williamsport, where rates come in about 29% lower than in Palmyra. However, Palmyra may be an economical alternative to Lancaster and Reading, where respective rates run 16% and 20% higher than the local norm.

Palmyra

$4,768

Pennsylvania

$4,100

United States

$4,500

Lancaster

$5,550

Reading

$5,720

Bloomsburg

$4,473

Williamsport

$3,366

Paying for Assisted Living in Palmyra

 

In Palmyra, assisted living facilities charge $4,768 per month for housing and custodial care.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Palmyra

While Pennsylvania does not cover services in assisted living facilities through either Medicaid or Medicaid waivers, the state does add money to the federal Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefit. This money can be put toward assisted living expenses. 

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 Palmyra, PA

Seniors in Palmyra pay $4,768 for assisted living, an option that includes housing, meals and individualized care services. This rate comes in at 9% below the cost of in-home care, which features nonmedical custodial care, and home health care, which includes skilled nursing services. Additionally, assisted living costs less than half the monthly rate of nursing home care, an option that includes extensive personal care and 24-hour medical support and monitoring for $10,494 per month. For those seeking more economically priced care, adult day health care facilities charge $2,011 for daytime services, although they don’t provide housing.

In-Home Care

$5,243

Home Health Care

$5,243

Adult Day Health Care

$2,011

Assisted Living Facility

$4,768

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$10,494

Note: Data for Palmyra was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Lebanon, was used instead.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Palmyra

Palmyra 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 Palmyra, please visit our Assisted Living in Pennsylvania page.

What to Consider About Assisted Living in Palmyra

The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services regulates all assisted living facilities in Palmyra and the rest of the state, and it promotes a consistent standard of care through annual licensing processes and site inspections. Additionally, the department fields and follows up on consumer complaints related to residential care facilities.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Palmyra

 

  • While Palmyra doesn't have a major medical facility, its proximity to Lebanon and Hershey gives residents access to WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital and Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. These hospitals provide emergency and urgent care, trauma care and a variety of inpatient and outpatient services for seniors, as well as clinical trials and community-based services.

 

  • On a cost of living index based on a national norm of 100, Palmyra rates 90.2. This comes in several points below the state norm of 94.6, indicating that this city ranks among the most affordable places to live in Pennsylvania. This may help seniors' retirement income cover living expenses and result in competitive assisted living rates.

 

  • Palmyra ranks as safer than 36% of communities in the United States, indicating a higher-than-average crime rate. While property crime occurs more often here than in a typical U.S. city, the violent crime rate is slightly lower than the national norm. Fortunately, many local assisted living facilities have services and amenities such as escorted transportation and security gates to promote safety for residents and their belongings.

 

  • Pennsylvania doesn't tax Social Security income, regardless of an individual's income bracket, and residents aged 60 and over don't pay state income taxes on their public or private pension income or withdrawals from their retirement savings accounts. As a result, the state's retiree-friendly tax laws may enable some seniors to afford local assisted living expenses in Palmyra.

 

  • Palmyra's humid continental climate brings 121 days of annual precipitation, including 25 inches of snow and 43 inches of rain, and year-round temperatures ranging from 21 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit. These temperatures align with national norms, but in general, the nation gets 14 fewer days of precipitation. To accommodate a variety of preferences, assisted living facilities typically provide indoor and outdoor activities and access to amenities.

 

  • Lebanon Transit, which serves Palmyra, operates the Shared Ride Van Service, which provides curb-to-curb transportation services for qualified individuals. Those aged 65 and over qualify for reduced fares, which may be a budget-friendly alternative to paid transportation services through assisted living facilities.  

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Palmyra

Palmyra 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

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ESalley

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Aura Maris Senior Living

I cannot thank Palmyra Senior Living enough for taking care of my loved one. My only regret is that I didn’t find them sooner. I have nothing but good things to say about the entire staff. They...

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michaelnguyen

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Aura Maris Senior Living

Having seen firsthand the wonderful experiences my aunt has had here, it’s no wonder they’ve been recognized with awards. The quality of care they offer is truly exceptional.

Provider response

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J Towers

I visited this facility

Review of Aura Maris Senior Living

I'm from out of state and while visiting my friend, we went to see her mother who lives at PSL. From the moment we got there, I was very pleasantly surprised. The staff was so welcoming and the...

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