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

York is a historically significant city that served as one of the nation’s earliest capitals. About 10.3% of its almost 45,000 residents are aged 65 and older. York is known nationally for its industrial heritage but locally for its wealth of casual and upscale restaurants, tea and coffee houses and annual events, such as the York State Fair, which dates back to 1765. There is also a good choice of care services for seniors residing at home who would benefit from assisted living.

Assisted living can deliver the advantages of home care, such as housekeeping, meal preparation and assistance with daily living tasks, and round-the-clock support. Additionally, facilities have a manager responsible for social events, such as parties and group trips. Many also have beauty salons and barbers, so residents don’t need to travel for hair treatments. The median fee for assisted living in York is $5,510 per month, which is approximately 25.6% more than Pennsylvania’s average fee.

This guide considers assisted living costs in York and other cities in the region, as well as median fees for alternative types of senior care. It also lists some senior-friendly resources.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in York

The Department of Human Services issues licenses to care providers that satisfy certain conditions, such as fire safety, liability insurance, staff training and physical accessibility within the facility. The department also conducts unannounced inspections and reviews complaints made against facilities to determine if they’re abiding by the conditions of their licenses.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in York

  • York County is a member of the AARP Age-friendly Network, a program focused on incorporating the needs of older residents into the county’s policies, procedures, and decision-making processes. In addition to the program’s practical aspects, such as making communities more livable for seniors, it also broadcasts the value the county places on its older population.
  • York’s crime statistics don’t make good reading, as property crime is above the state and national averages and violent crime is significantly higher. As with all cities, there are areas of high and relatively low crime, so concerned seniors may wish to consider their neighborhood of choice carefully. Additionally, assisted living facilities typically have security and surveillance systems as standard and staff on-site 24/7.
  • There are several well-respected hospitals in and around York, such as the 98-bed UPMC Memorial in West Manchester Township and WellSpan York Hospital, a 596-bed community teaching facility delivering all major treatments and therapies. As York is only an hour from Baltimore, its seniors can easily access the city’s renowned hospitals, including Johns Hopkins Hospital. 
  • Sperling’s BestPlaces gives York a better than good comfort index of 7.2 out of 10. January can be chilly, with temperatures averaging 21 degrees, but the summer months are comfortably warm, particularly July, when the average is 86 degrees. Rainfall is a little above the norm, but because York doesn’t experience excessive heat, its seniors rarely encounter uncomfortable levels of humidity.
  • York’s residents typically get more for their money than most Americans, as revealed by its average cost of living index of 75.8 when compared to Pennsylvania (92.5) and the United States (100). Health care costs are typically above-average, but other expenses, such as transportation, are significantly more affordable. 
  • Adults in York aged 60 and older get subsidized fares when they ride the city’s fixed-route transit system, while those aged 65+ ride for free. To be eligible for the savings, the senior must register with the rabbittransit service and be a resident of York County. 

Paying for Assisted Living in York

The median fee for an assisted living placement in York is $5,510, which is costlier than the state average of $4,100 and the national average of $4,500. 

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

Despite being on the costlier end of the scale for assisted living in southeast Pennsylvania, York isn’t the area’s most expensive city. Less than 40 minutes east, in Lancaster, seniors are more likely to pay $5,550 for similar services, while further east, in Philadelphia, $5,685 is the norm. However, there are more affordable options within 50 minutes of York, such as Gettysburg ($4,515) and Harrisburg ($4,828).

York

$5,510

Pennsylvania

$4,100

United States

$4,500

Lancaster

$5,550

Philadelphia

$5,685

Gettysburg

$4,515

Harrsburg

$4,828

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Senior care costs generally reflect the intensity and type of care. However, there are exceptions, such as York’s $4,744 median fee for home health care (a medical service) and average cost of $4,767 for home care (a non-medical service). Assisted living’s median fee of $5,510 reflects its mostly non-medical service, while the nursing home average fee of $11,467 reveals its near-hospital levels of medical care. At $1,517, the cost for adult day health care reflects the basic service provided.

In-Home Care

$4,767

Home Health Care

$4,744

Adult Day Health Care

$1,517

Assisted Living Facility

$5,510

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$11,467

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in York

Pennsylvania is a state that does not offer public financial assistance for care within an assisted living facility. There are no public waivers to help defray the costs of care of living in one of these facilities. However, seniors receiving SSI benefits who choose to reside at an assisted living facility may qualify for the state to pay a supplement to the facility. 

Paying for Assisted Living Facilities 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 York

York’s seniors have access to several agencies and organizations dedicated to helping them get the most out of their golden years. Those listed here can connect seniors with younger members of the community who could benefit from their experience. Additionally, there’s assistance for seniors concerned about the quality of their care in their assisted living community, support for vets struggling with emotional challenges and opportunities for continued learning.

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Foster Grandparent Program(717) 846-4600Administered locally by the Community Progress Council, the Foster Grandparent Program is a way for York adults aged 55+ to mentor, support and comfort children in need. This typically includes assisting with basic reading and writing skills and providing emotional support, as required. Foster grandparents must commit to a minimum of 15 hours per week, for which they receive a non-taxable stipend that doesn't affect any benefits the senior may already receive.
York County Area Agency on Aging(717) 771-9610York County Area Agency on Aging is a multi-resource organization dedicated to helping seniors age in place, in addition to supporting those in senior care facilities. The agency is home to the Long-Term Care Ombudsman, an advocate for seniors in assisted living communities. It also manages senior centers throughout York and York County, each of which provides numerous health and well-being programs to its members.
York VA Clinic(717) 840-2730In addition to providing primary care services for U.S. military vets and their dependents, the York VA Clinic also specializes in non-medical counseling. Additionally, it has a behavioral health department to support vets dealing with mental health issues and can refer patients to other facilities in the VA Lebanon Health Care System if the clinic doesn't have the required facilities on-site.
OLLI at Penn State York(717) 771-4015The mission of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Penn State York is to provide seniors with many opportunities to continue learning and enrich their lives by participating in the social aspects of OLLI. Seniors can enroll in courses covering literature, space exploration, genetics and politics. The fee per session for members is $8 and $20 for nonmembers.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in York

York 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.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Pennsylvania

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