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.
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998 South Russell Street, York, PA, 17402
4.7
(3 reviews)
"Misericordia was a very nice place for people with dementia or Alzheimer’s but not for somebody who has all her faculties and is just physically limited. They were very friendly, very open, and very helpful in their recommendations of places to check..."
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1050 SOUTH GEORGE STREET, York, PA, 17403
3.5
(8 reviews)
"My mother was here for 3 1/2 years. Overall, my family and I were happy. We will miss seeing the residents and staff. ..."
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200 PAULINE DRIVE, York, PA, 17402
3.5
(2 reviews)
"My mom is in Manor Care. They work for our needs. She has full care. The room is very nice and very adequate. They offer different types of activities to help them. It is a nursing home or a rehabilitation center. The food is very good. ..."
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2400 KINGSTON COURT, York, PA, 17402
3.2
(5 reviews)
"I was recently a patient at Manor Care Kingston Court York Pa. It was the fifth facility I was at due to my condition. By far I consider this facility the best. The care was outstanding from the moment I arrived until the time of my discharge. The CN..."
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118 Pleasant Acres Road, RD7, York, PA, 17402
2.4
(13 reviews)
"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 sa..."
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1700 NORMANDIE DRIVE, York, PA, 17408
2.9
(7 reviews)
"My aunt is in Normandie Ridge. I think the care is OK and adequate, but they seem to be understaffed. They have activities and bingo, but she doesn't participate. I've had a meal there, and it's good, but she's on a special diet now. The room is clea..."
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1770 BARLEY ROAD, York, PA, 17404
1.8
(4 reviews)
"Manor Care Kingston Court is a nice clean facility with a friendly staff. Upon entering the facility you are greeted by secretary at the front desk who is able to direct you to where you need to go in the facility and help with your various needs. Fo..."
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970 Colonial Ave, York, PA, 17403
"Welcome to Colonial Manor! At Colonial Manor we strive to give the best care possible whether your need is for short term rehab or long term..."
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100 WEST QUEEN STREET, Dallastown, PA, 17313
3.0
(4 reviews)
"This nursing home is a wonderful place the staff is wonderful with the patients and take the time to make each patient feel like they are special.When my father first went to this nursing home he of course did not want to be there, he cried that he w..."
READ MORENursing 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.
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.
York
$10,291
Harrisburg
$10,311
Lancaster
$11,224
Philadelphia
$11,285
Gettysburg
$10,889
Hershey
$10,646
Pittsburgh
$9,125
Allentown
$12,471
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.
Home care
$4,576
Home health care
$4,576
Adult day health care
$1,517
Assisted living
$4,260
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
$10,291
Nursing home (private room)
$11,498
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.
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.
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.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| York County Area Agency on Aging | (717) 771-9610 | 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. |
| rabbittransit Senior Fare Program | 1 (800) 632-9063 | York residents 65 and older can ride the rabbittransit fixed route bus for free. Registration is required to obtain a Free Fare ID Card. |
| Home Delivered Meals Program | (717) 771 - 9610 | 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 | (717) 757-5433 | 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. |
| York Ombudsman Program | (717) 771-9610 | 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. |
Nursing Homes
Neveragain
1
Review of Pleasant Acres Nursing and Rehab Center
Place is dirty, people sit in soiled diapers for hours. If you like chicken this is the place to go plus cold cold eggs. Wrong pills given diabetes meds when I wasn’t diabetic. Human bile was on...
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Cynthia
5
Review of Pleasant Acres Nursing and Rehab Center
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...
Nursing Homes
TeresaLG
1
Review of Pleasant Acres Nursing and Rehab Center
My relative went to this facility after having hip surgery for short term rehab.Management seemed clueless of her past medical issues, even with medical records. Relative did not receive the...
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