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CARING STARS WINNER
3560 N. Progress Ave., Harrisburg, PA 17110
4.4
(27 reviews)
"I toured Brookdale Harrisburg. The place was pretty nice and very clean. They have many people to take care of in their memory care area. The staff was very helpful. The building was in very good shape. It's a pretty good size room. The room doesn't ..."
$3,515
PROMOTION!
2625 Ailanthus Lane, Harrisburg, PA 17110
4.3
(13 reviews)
"My husband will be moving into Arden Courts of Susquehanna. It's strictly memory care. Even though it's off of a big major thoroughfare, it feels like you're in the country. It's surrounded by a fence, so it's a secure facility. The grounds are beaut..."
$7,615
150 Kempton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17111
4.3
(12 reviews)
"On July 20, 2023 my dad had a fall. After being hospitalized and inpatient rehab, we felt he needed 30 days in assisted living. This was devastating to us both as my dad is very independent. Melissa jumped in and made the process of having dad pl..."
$3,404
CARING STARS WINNER
624 Wilhelm Road, Harrisburg, PA 17111
4.6
(17 reviews)
"When we began our search for a retirement community for our father, the experience was daunting. From the first interaction with the staff at Ecumenical, we were immediately put at ease. Treva Nell helped us through the process from beginning to end...."
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3251 Butler Street, Harrisburg, PA 17103
4.4
(7 reviews)
"My mom has moved into Butler Street Senior Living. It's a brand-new facility, and they have 24-hour security, round the clock care. They have a doctor and a nurse on staff. The nurse visits twice a week. The doctor comes, either once or twice a month..."
$2,400
3525 Canby St, Harrisburg, PA 17111
4.0
(3 reviews)
"We visited the Ecumenical Retirement Community and my dad liked it. It's very nice and we're very pleased with it, so we stopped looking. Everything there was nice and the people were extraordinary. The staff who gave the tour was great. The room the..."
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1000 Alexandra Lane, Harrisburg, PA 17255
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I toured Columbia Cottage Linglestown. This one would not be good for my mother being that it is for people that have greater memory loss and have more needs than where I feel she's at. It is a highly skilled level of care for the residents. They hav..."
$4,595
425 Lambs Gap Road, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
5.0
(4 reviews)
"I toured Legend at Silver Creek. I liked the feel of the vibe. It had a good vibe. It wasn't so big that you felt lost. There was a feeling of community. It's relatively new, so that always makes you feel better and it just feels like some place you'..."
$5,330
607 Hearthstone Lane, Mount Joy, PA 17552
4.5
(15 reviews)
"I toured Juniper Village at Mount Joy. It's a feeling when you go in, everything looks clean and neat and very accommodating. The only negative would have been the cost, the location, and the room arrangement. It was with a couple and we're looking f..."
$4,410
2760 Maytown Road, Maytown, PA 17550
4.5
(15 reviews)
"My wife is a resident of Paramount Senior Living at Lancaster County Paramount. The people that take care of her really like all the patients that they have. They are very friendly. The place is a really nice place, but it's too far away from us. It'..."
$6,000
PROMOTION!
100 Tuck Court, Lebanon, PA 17042
4.4
(10 reviews)
"My father-in-law has moved into Linden Village Senior Living Community. Everybody is friendly there. It's close to where we live, so that's a plus. They are very helpful. My father-in-law's room has a bed and dressers. If you want a TV, you have to p..."
$5,275
914 W Market Street, York, PA 17404
4.3
(18 reviews)
"I visited Autumn House West in York to see their assisted living. I'm already very familiar with the facility. A few years ago, I used to be there every week doing communions for the residents. I talked with a lady in the office who also interviewed ..."
$3,000
2830 Carol Road, York, PA 17402
4.1
(16 reviews)
"Amoroso Wellness at York was a nice place. It felt more like a nice place you would want to live and visit. It wasn't depressing at all. We talked to some of the people that live there, and they told us how much they liked it. The food was good. Thei..."
$2,995
CARING STARS WINNER
1100 Grandon Way, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
4.0
(31 reviews)
"My father moved into Brookdale Grandon Farms. It just seemed like the best fit for him. Everyone that I spoke with has helped me a lot through this whole process. I couldn't have done it without them. His room is very nice and very spacious. He's in ..."
$5,284
1775 Powder Mill Road, York, PA 17403
4.0
(36 reviews)
"My mother-in-law moved into Senior Commons at Powder Mill. We chose it for a couple of factors, the first is proximity to her home, it's within five miles of her house, and the second one is the amenities, the staff, and how caring they seem to be an..."
$3,900
1910 Technology Parkway, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
3.9
(31 reviews)
"I toured Harmony at West Shore. It wasn't as large as the other facility, so that felt a little less overwhelming. It's very clean. They have a great two living spaces for assisted living. It was a better feeling. It was not quite as small and cozy a..."
$2,965
75 E Canal St, Hershey, PA 17033
3.7
(14 reviews)
"We visited Harmony At Hershey. It was okay, but it's a multistory building where you have to use an elevator, and the hallways were pretty long. Additionally, the number of seniors it housed was a little too high for us. The rooms were very beautiful..."
$3,042
2618 E Market St, York, PA 17402
3.7
(21 reviews)
"I visited Autumn House East. The gentleman was very helpful and very nice, but they don't do long-term care like my relative needs. He needs full care. He needs a Hoyer lift and two people, getting in and out of bed and the bathroom, and they don't d..."
$3,000
846 E Wiconisco Ave, Tower City, PA 17980
5.0
(2 reviews)
"My father-in-law moved to Heritage Mills Personal Care and Memory Assistance Center. What I like best is that the people there are very friendly, and the residents seem very happy. It's a clean facility. It smells very good inside, and in the two wee..."
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442 WALNUT BOTTOM ROAD, Carlisle, PA 17013
5.0
(3 reviews)
"I’m here at Thornwald Home; it was closer to my children’s home, so they could visit me all the time. I can ring a bell, and within 7 to 12 minutes, there’s someone checking me out; they’re good. It’s a nice facility. I get along fine, I’ve made some..."
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Memory Care
Rod14
5.0
Review of Brookdale Harrisburg
I toured Brookdale Harrisburg. The place was pretty nice and very clean. They have many people to take care of in their memory care area. The staff was very helpful. The building was in very good...
Memory Care
Stuart
5.0
Review of Brookdale Harrisburg
We toured Brookdale Harrisburg, a memory care unit for my grandfather. We were impressed with everything. The facility itself was nice. The staff was nice. The residents there seemed relatively...
Memory Care
Catherine
4.0
Review of Ecumenical Retirement Community
We decided to leave my dad at Ecumenical Retirement Community. They're taking very good care of him, and food seems to be good. They clean his room, they take him to do activities, and he seems to...
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In Harrisburg, memory care costs an average of $6,035 per month, which is $910 more than Pennsylvania’s statewide average of $5,125 and $410 higher than the national median of $5,625. Prices in Philadelphia are more expensive than Harrisburg, where seniors pay about $7,106 per month for memory care. Monthly rates drop to $5,980 in Allentown, which is $55 less than Harrisburg. Pittsburgh and Scranton also offer lower monthly rates at $4,063 and $3,594 respectively.
Harrisburg
$6,035
Pennsylvania
$5,125
United States
$5,625
Philadelphia
$7,106
Allentown
$5,980
Pittsburgh
$4,063
Scranton
$3,594
Note: Residential memory care is usually offered in assisted living facilities, and in general, memory care rates tend to be 20-30% higher than assisted living rates. No national database currently tracks memory care costs in the United States, so we’ve estimated the monthly memory care costs listed below by adding 25% to the rates listed in Genworth’s 2021 Cost of Care Survey.
Seniors in Harrisburg pay an average of $4,828 per month for assisted living, but this price can vary depending on community location and amenities.
In Harrisburg there are options for seniors who need financial assistance paying for Memory Care. For more information about other options, who qualifies, and how to apply, visit our Memory Care in Pennsylvania page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Pennsylvania page.
Adult day health care is the most affordable care option in Harrisburg at $1,629 per month. In-home and home health care share an equivalent monthly rate of $4,767 and are ideal options for seniors wishing to remain at home. Assisted living is a residential care option providing access to 24-hour staff for a lower price than memory care at $4,828 per month. Seniors requiring around-the-clock skilled nursing care can access a semiprivate room at a nursing home for a higher monthly rate of $10,828.
Memory Care
$6,035
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
Harrisburg offers several resources for seniors and their families to navigate memory loss and ensure their loved one has access to needed care. The following table provides information on organizations and government agencies which offer free education and support for those living with Alzheimer’s or dementia.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's Association Greater Pennsylvania Chapter | (800) 272-3900 | The Alzheimer's Association's Greater Pennsylvania Chapter provides various educational resources and training to support those impacted by Alzheimer's and dementia. The organization also has a 24/7 help line and online community for people with memory loss, caregivers and health care professionals to find reliable information and build valuable connections. |
| Dauphin County Area Agency on Aging | (717) 780-6130 | The Dauphin County Area Agency on Aging provides information and assistance for older adults and their caregivers through various services. Seniors can contact the agency to learn about available memory care services in their area and other relevant resources, such as mobility assistance and housing. |
| Pennsylvania's Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program | (717) 783-8975 | Operated by the state Department of Aging, the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program investigates complaints made by residents of long-term care communities, including memory care. The ombudsmen educate residents on their rights and encourage improvements to ensure all seniors have access to quality residential care. |
| Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (ADRC) | (215) 349-8226 | The ADRC at the University of Pennsylvania's School of Medicine strives to increase research and education on Alzheimer's and dementia to identify causes and cures. Through community outreach efforts and research programs, the center works to improve the quality of treatment for older adults experiencing memory loss. |
| Cumberland County VA Clinic | (717) 590-1525 | The Cumberland County VA Clinic offers a wide range of primary and preventive geriatric care services for older veterans. Services include assistance with memory problems, sleep issues, bone loss and weight loss. Seniors can visit the outpatient clinic or schedule a telehealth appointment with a provider. |
Pennsylvania’s Department of Human Services oversees and partners with various services and providers, including memory care facilities throughout Harrisburg and the state. It provides quarterly reports seniors and their families can reference when choosing long-term care options, licensing information for memory care providers and a directory of licensed facilities.
Harrisburg Memory Care Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Memory Care Facilities in Pennsylvania are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Pennsylvania page for more information about these laws.
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