Located in southern Pennsylvania, York offers seniors interested in early American history multiple museums and historical societies to visit. This dense suburban city includes four seasons, with summers averaging 86 degrees for seniors who prefer mild weather. The 2019 population for York was 44,022, of whom 16% are seniors over 60. Medical care in York includes the WellSpan York Hospital, an award-winning medical center providing seniors with advanced specialty care.
In York, the cost of nursing home care is higher than the national average. The Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey reports York’s monthly average for a semiprivate room at $10,291 compared to the national average of $7,756.Nursing homes offer higher levels of medical care and monitoring versus home care or assisted living. The higher cost of nursing home care is relative to the increased services, including 24/7 skilled nursing care not feasible at home. Seniors who do not require advanced care can find more affordable senior living choices in assisted living communities or by enlisting the services of home care aides.
In this guide, you’ll find additional details about the costs of additional senior care options. Included is a helpful list of senior resources in York.
Directory of Nursing Homes in York, PA
998 South Russell Street, York, PA, 17402
Misericordia Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a Catholic-run home. They were conscientious about getting my mother-in-law out of bed and in a chair and wheelchair. There was a lot of socializati
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Misericordia Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a Catholic-run home. They were conscientious about getting my mother-in-law out of bed and in a chair and wheelchair. There was a lot of socialization and privacy when she needed it. They had activities scheduled — like physical therapy and occupational therapy — and a place to get your hair cut and styled on site. The care was good, and she was happy.
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Misericordia Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a Catholic-run home. They were conscientious about getting my mother-in-law out of bed and in a chair and wheelchair. There was a lot of socializati
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Misericordia Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a Catholic-run home. They were conscientious about getting my mother-in-law out of bed and in a chair and wheelchair. There was a lot of socialization and privacy when she needed it. They had activities scheduled — like physical therapy and occupational therapy — and a place to get your hair cut and styled on site. The care was good, and she was happy.
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1050 SOUTH GEORGE STREET, York, PA, 17403
My wife is at Rest Haven-york. She was in Rest Haven for rehabilitation and they thought that she would not be safe to go back home, so we moved her to the long-term care facility there. I have not be
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My wife is at Rest Haven-york. She was in Rest Haven for rehabilitation and they thought that she would not be safe to go back home, so we moved her to the long-term care facility there. I have not been allowed to go in there. With Covid measures, they are not allowing in-person visits and we can only visit through the window. I know she is not happy to be there, but I think it is the best place for her because I cannot care for her at home. Everyone that I talked to on the phone there has been very pleasant. They are friendly, helpful, and they do what they can, but, like I said, I do not have a lot of contact with them. My wife does not like the food. They have activities available, but I am not so sure that she is participating. The place is very close to the entrance to Route 83 with a lot of traffic, so it is not very pleasant. As far as the appearance of the building, it is a one-level brick structure with nothing to brag about. It is presentable on the outside. Everything costs too much, but I guess it is a decent value for money that we had to pay.
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My wife is at Rest Haven-york. She was in Rest Haven for rehabilitation and they thought that she would not be safe to go back home, so we moved her to the long-term care facility there. I have not be
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My wife is at Rest Haven-york. She was in Rest Haven for rehabilitation and they thought that she would not be safe to go back home, so we moved her to the long-term care facility there. I have not been allowed to go in there. With Covid measures, they are not allowing in-person visits and we can only visit through the window. I know she is not happy to be there, but I think it is the best place for her because I cannot care for her at home. Everyone that I talked to on the phone there has been very pleasant. They are friendly, helpful, and they do what they can, but, like I said, I do not have a lot of contact with them. My wife does not like the food. They have activities available, but I am not so sure that she is participating. The place is very close to the entrance to Route 83 with a lot of traffic, so it is not very pleasant. As far as the appearance of the building, it is a one-level brick structure with nothing to brag about. It is presentable on the outside. Everything costs too much, but I guess it is a decent value for money that we had to pay.
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200 PAULINE DRIVE, York, PA, 17402
My mom is at Manorcare Nursing Home (Manorcare Health Services). I’m not thrilled with it at all. They didn’t even know why my mom was coming there. It was total chaos the first night. The rehab seems
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My mom is at Manorcare Nursing Home (Manorcare Health Services). I’m not thrilled with it at all. They didn’t even know why my mom was coming there. It was total chaos the first night. The rehab seems to be very good, but the place itself I’m really leery of because you have to ring a bell to get into it. You have to stand out and wait for them to decide to buzz you in, so that I don’t care for. There was something there that you could key in, but they don’t use it anymore. The staff members that I have dealt with so far are good. However, I waited four hours to see the supervisor that was supposed to come and check my mom out the first night. The girls who work there are very good. I think they’re extremely short-handed. I think there is one girl to 11 patients. They really don’t use the dining area; they feed the people in their room. The food is not very good now. The girls seem to be overwhelmed because there’s not enough help, but the rehab department I must say is definitely very good.
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My mom is at Manorcare Nursing Home (Manorcare Health Services). I’m not thrilled with it at all. They didn’t even know why my mom was coming there. It was total chaos the first night. The rehab seems
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My mom is at Manorcare Nursing Home (Manorcare Health Services). I’m not thrilled with it at all. They didn’t even know why my mom was coming there. It was total chaos the first night. The rehab seems to be very good, but the place itself I’m really leery of because you have to ring a bell to get into it. You have to stand out and wait for them to decide to buzz you in, so that I don’t care for. There was something there that you could key in, but they don’t use it anymore. The staff members that I have dealt with so far are good. However, I waited four hours to see the supervisor that was supposed to come and check my mom out the first night. The girls who work there are very good. I think they’re extremely short-handed. I think there is one girl to 11 patients. They really don’t use the dining area; they feed the people in their room. The food is not very good now. The girls seem to be overwhelmed because there’s not enough help, but the rehab department I must say is definitely very good.
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2400 KINGSTON COURT, York, PA, 17402
Do not use this nursing home Wanted my mom to stay for 2 weeks leaving and taking her back home not even been a week .There is just to much to list what had happened but don’t go here if you love t
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Do not use this nursing home Wanted my mom to stay for 2 weeks leaving and taking her back home not even been a week .There is just to much to list what had happened but don’t go here if you love the person wish I had time to look at others but I’m sure their all the same .They have employees that don’t care and won’t help your love one.Very rude people.Place my mom with a person that didn’t have their mind and she got into to my moms stuff and tormented my mom.My mom is so stressed out from this experience and makes me so sad they put her through this
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Do not use this nursing home Wanted my mom to stay for 2 weeks leaving and taking her back home not even been a week .There is just to much to list what had happened but don’t go here if you love t
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Do not use this nursing home Wanted my mom to stay for 2 weeks leaving and taking her back home not even been a week .There is just to much to list what had happened but don’t go here if you love the person wish I had time to look at others but I’m sure their all the same .They have employees that don’t care and won’t help your love one.Very rude people.Place my mom with a person that didn’t have their mind and she got into to my moms stuff and tormented my mom.My mom is so stressed out from this experience and makes me so sad they put her through this
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1700 NORMANDIE DRIVE, York, PA, 17408
Normandie Ridge is located in York, Pennsylvania, and provides housing and care for those who are retired or need assistance in everyday life. Residents can choose between apartments and cottages and
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Normandie Ridge is located in York, Pennsylvania, and provides housing and care for those who are retired or need assistance in everyday life. Residents can choose between apartments and cottages and are welcome to take advantage of amenities including a full-service Congressional Room Restaurant, billiard and game area, fitness center and classes and pool. For the benefit of the residents, the facility provides services comprising transportation, catering, banking and massage therapy. Residents praise the facility’s Serenity Garden, made accessible to residents no matter their capabilities, which encourages them and the staff to enjoy the outdoors.
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Normandie Ridge is located in York, Pennsylvania, and provides housing and care for those who are retired or need assistance in everyday life. Residents can choose between apartments and cottages and
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Normandie Ridge is located in York, Pennsylvania, and provides housing and care for those who are retired or need assistance in everyday life. Residents can choose between apartments and cottages and are welcome to take advantage of amenities including a full-service Congressional Room Restaurant, billiard and game area, fitness center and classes and pool. For the benefit of the residents, the facility provides services comprising transportation, catering, banking and massage therapy. Residents praise the facility’s Serenity Garden, made accessible to residents no matter their capabilities, which encourages them and the staff to enjoy the outdoors.
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118 Pleasant Acres Road, RD7, York, PA, 17402
My mom is at Pleasant Acres Nursing and Rehab Center. She is in the nursing home, although she has gotten physical therapy from there. The place is kind of a large brick building. When you go to the l
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My mom is at Pleasant Acres Nursing and Rehab Center. She is in the nursing home, although she has gotten physical therapy from there. The place is kind of a large brick building. When you go to the lobby, the receptionist is friendly, and I can’t say enough about the staff who has been caring and kind. All through Covid, they have done Facetime with me every single Friday. I’ve been able to visit with her that way since I’m six hours away. They have just been sweet.
One of the rec people who does the Facetime has helped me find sneakers for my mom. I have sent about six pairs of sneakers, and she has just been wonderful. She makes sure my mom tries them on. She also makes sure she puts some of her snacks away, so they don’t get stolen. They have given my mom her meds. The food is good, according to my mom. She has gained weight from when she was really thin. She looks healthy, and she looks much, much better. It was excellent care. I can’t say enough positives.
They have a little courtyard where you can go outside and sit. I never observed activities, but when I talked to my mom, I would ask her if she’s attended the activities. I know that they do exercise. They do current events. They do movies. They do games, coloring, and crafts.
When COVID was happening, we went twice and saw her through a fence in the courtyard because they wouldn’t allow visitors in. This past Saturday, I actually was on the unit where my mom was; so I actually got to see it. I’ve been in other nursing homes in the past, and they smell horrible. This one had no smell at all, and people were wandering around. They seemed pretty happy.
Her room isn’t super plush. It has two beds in it, and she has a bathroom in her own room. The room itself wasn’t anything to write home about. She is paying with Medicaid at the moment. It may or may not be gorgeous or plush, but the staff are loving and caring. I can’t say enough about the care that they provide, from the social worker, to the aides, to the recreational person, to the nurses, all of them.
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My mom is at Pleasant Acres Nursing and Rehab Center. She is in the nursing home, although she has gotten physical therapy from there. The place is kind of a large brick building. When you go to the l
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My mom is at Pleasant Acres Nursing and Rehab Center. She is in the nursing home, although she has gotten physical therapy from there. The place is kind of a large brick building. When you go to the lobby, the receptionist is friendly, and I can’t say enough about the staff who has been caring and kind. All through Covid, they have done Facetime with me every single Friday. I’ve been able to visit with her that way since I’m six hours away. They have just been sweet.
One of the rec people who does the Facetime has helped me find sneakers for my mom. I have sent about six pairs of sneakers, and she has just been wonderful. She makes sure my mom tries them on. She also makes sure she puts some of her snacks away, so they don’t get stolen. They have given my mom her meds. The food is good, according to my mom. She has gained weight from when she was really thin. She looks healthy, and she looks much, much better. It was excellent care. I can’t say enough positives.
They have a little courtyard where you can go outside and sit. I never observed activities, but when I talked to my mom, I would ask her if she’s attended the activities. I know that they do exercise. They do current events. They do movies. They do games, coloring, and crafts.
When COVID was happening, we went twice and saw her through a fence in the courtyard because they wouldn’t allow visitors in. This past Saturday, I actually was on the unit where my mom was; so I actually got to see it. I’ve been in other nursing homes in the past, and they smell horrible. This one had no smell at all, and people were wandering around. They seemed pretty happy.
Her room isn’t super plush. It has two beds in it, and she has a bathroom in her own room. The room itself wasn’t anything to write home about. She is paying with Medicaid at the moment. It may or may not be gorgeous or plush, but the staff are loving and caring. I can’t say enough about the care that they provide, from the social worker, to the aides, to the recreational person, to the nurses, all of them.
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1770 BARLEY ROAD, York, PA, 17404
When you check in your loved one you are told that they don’t want to hear any complaints about their nurses and if you’re not happy with the care your loved one is receiving then you are free to take
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When you check in your loved one you are told that they don’t want to hear any complaints about their nurses and if you’re not happy with the care your loved one is receiving then you are free to take them home. They let you know right from the start a) they don’t care, b) that they’re incompetent, and c) there’s nothing you can do about it.
And they should be ashamed of themselves for the food they serve to the residents. They cook a completely different menu for the nurses and staff which is quite tasty. And of course they’ll say the residents have dietary restrictions etc …
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When you check in your loved one you are told that they don’t want to hear any complaints about their nurses and if you’re not happy with the care your loved one is receiving then you are free to take
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When you check in your loved one you are told that they don’t want to hear any complaints about their nurses and if you’re not happy with the care your loved one is receiving then you are free to take them home. They let you know right from the start a) they don’t care, b) that they’re incompetent, and c) there’s nothing you can do about it.
And they should be ashamed of themselves for the food they serve to the residents. They cook a completely different menu for the nurses and staff which is quite tasty. And of course they’ll say the residents have dietary restrictions etc …
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1801 FOLKEMER CIRCLE, York, PA, 17404
970 Colonial Ave, York, PA, 17403
2050 Barley Road, York, PA, 17408
970 Colonial Ave, York, PA, 17403
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100 WEST QUEEN STREET, Dallastown, PA, 17313
My father was a resident in this facility for Rehab to gain his strength to get back home to independent living with my mom. Stayed for 3 weeks and was discharged home; they stated he met his goals
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My father was a resident in this facility for Rehab to gain his strength to get back home to independent living with my mom. Stayed for 3 weeks and was discharged home; they stated he met his goals (walking 75 feet with a walker). Within 15 hours of getting home he was sent to the hospital via ambulance by the RN from VNA. Blood pressure was critically low and he was in "fluid overload" from his CHF. He couldn’t stand up on his own and not even walk 5 feet. He was in better condition when he arrived at Manor Care Dtown than when he left. They kept giving him high sodium foods even though he was on a strict low sodium diet. PT would spend 30-45 mins a day working with him. The room was never cleaned. Very understaffed as well.
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My father was a resident in this facility for Rehab to gain his strength to get back home to independent living with my mom. Stayed for 3 weeks and was discharged home; they stated he met his goals
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My father was a resident in this facility for Rehab to gain his strength to get back home to independent living with my mom. Stayed for 3 weeks and was discharged home; they stated he met his goals (walking 75 feet with a walker). Within 15 hours of getting home he was sent to the hospital via ambulance by the RN from VNA. Blood pressure was critically low and he was in "fluid overload" from his CHF. He couldn’t stand up on his own and not even walk 5 feet. He was in better condition when he arrived at Manor Care Dtown than when he left. They kept giving him high sodium foods even though he was on a strict low sodium diet. PT would spend 30-45 mins a day working with him. The room was never cleaned. Very understaffed as well.
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Nursing Home Costs in York, PA
Nursing homes include semiprivate and private rooms. The monthly average in York for a semiprivate room is $10,291 and $11,498 for a private room.
The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities
Based on comparing nursing home semiprivate rooms, York’s monthly cost is over $2,500 higher than the average monthly cost for other U.S. cities. York is also $253 higher than Pennsylvania’s average of $10,038.
Harrisburg is north of York and averages $10,311. Lancaster to the northeast costs $11,224 monthly, with Philadelphia averaging $11,285. Allentown is the most costly at $12,471. At the far western border of Pennsylvania, the least expensive is Pittsburg averaging $9,125 monthly, and Gettysburg and Hershey both average a few hundred dollars more per month than York.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care
Seniors and their family members may want to compare the costs of other types of care offered in York in the event their loved one does not need the services of a nursing home. Adult day health care is the most affordable option in York, averaging $1,517 a month. Home care services and home health care both average $4,576 monthly, and assisted living costs $4,260. The nursing homes in York are the highest averaging $10,291 monthly for a semiprivate room and $11,498 for a private room.
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
Nursing home (private room)
Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in York, PA
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
- Medicare: Medicare will typically cover all skilled nursing costs for the first 20 days of one’s stay in a nursing home and a portion of the costs until day 100. After 100 days in a skilled nursing facility, Medicare will not cover any part of the cost of the stay. While this is adequate when short-term care is needed, those in need of long-term care will need to either pay out-of-pocket or use another source of financial assistance.
- Medicaid: Medicaid covers most of the costs of living in a skilled nursing facility for those who qualify. Care, room, and board are covered with no time limit, but residents may be charged for extras like specially prepared food or cosmetic services. Medicaid eligibility standards are strict and complex, so not all seniors are eligible for Medicaid benefits.
- Veterans Benefits: Veterans receiving a VA pension may also be eligible for the Aid and Attendance benefit administered by the VA. Aid and Attendance is a monthly allowance that beneficiaries may use to pay for their long-term care, including skilled nursing care.
If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
Free Resources for Seniors in York, PA
The resources listed below are available for seniors and their families to help find services for home care so they can remain at home as they age. Several resources also provide helpful information as they prepare for the possibility of nursing home care.
The York County Area Agency on Aging ensures the availability of education, advocacy and community services for all seniors. Programs offered by the agency assist seniors in maintaining their independence and living at their highest quality of life. The agency also seeks to promote physical and mental health for seniors and assist them when facing the decision to enter into long-term care solutions. Other offerings include civic, cultural and recreational activities to enhance the lives of seniors in York County.
York residents 65 and older can ride the rabbittransit fixed route bus for free. Registration is required to obtain a Free Fare ID Card.
The Home Delivered Meals Program is offered by the York County Area Agency on Aging and provides balanced and nutritious meals for homebound seniors. Volunteers deliver the meals and provide a wellness check.
Senior LIFE York is a free program offered to help seniors find the services they need to remain at home as they age. Members have access to numerous resources such as home care services, rehabilitation assistance and meal programs.
The York Ombudsman program consists of volunteers who are trained to help seniors in long-term care communities resolve issues with the services they receive. Ombudsmen educate seniors about their rights and act as a negotiator. They listen to each person and create an environment where seniors feel comfortable expressing their concerns.
