Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Harrisburg, PA below include 26 Assisted Living facilities with 426 reviews. On average in Harrisburg, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.4 out of 5 stars.
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3560 N. Progress Ave., Harrisburg, PA, 17110
4.5
(26 reviews)
"Brookdale Harrisburg was a very friendly community. It was well-kept and very lovely in that respect. We had a very nice tour. It seemed like the residents were happy there. Our tour guide, who is the director of sales, was very good at pointing out ..."
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150 Kempton Ave. , 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..."
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624 Wilhelm Road, Harrisburg, PA, 17111
4.6
(17 reviews)
"My father likes Ecumenical Retirement Community. He likes the people and the staff. He is happy there. He likes the food, and he said it is good. As for activities, they watch movies, get to work out, and do exercise in the chair. They celebrate birt..."
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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..."
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1000 Alexandra Lane, Harrisburg, PA, 17255
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Columbia Cottage Linglestown is a senior living community located in Harrisburg, PA, offering both assisted living and memory care services...."
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4004 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg, PA, 17112
4.2
(5 reviews)
"I had the opportunity to spend the first Passover Seder Dinner here with my mom. Everyone went out of their way to make this a beautiful experience for us. Everything was perfect from table decor to service and food. Thank you ..."
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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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2422 Locust Lane, Harrisburg, PA, 17109
3.5
(2 reviews)
"Rascoe Courts is a great all males facility and I'd recommend to all of my family and friends. Nice facility and friendly staff! ..."
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1901 North Fifth Street, Harrisburg, PA, 17102
2.0
(1 reviews)
"Homeland Center is a continuing care retirement community in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Located just north of downtown Harrisburg, Homeland C..."
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2001 PAXTON STREET, Harrisburg, PA, 17111
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1100 Grandon Way, Mechanicsburg, PA, 17050
4.1
(29 reviews)
"My father will be moving into Brookdale Grandon Farms. They were so personable, and the facility was on a smaller scale, and that's what my dad is used to. I just feel like they can be more attentive to them. There were not too many people there, and..."
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1910 Technology Parkway, Mechanicsburg, PA, 17050
3.8
(29 reviews)
"I toured Harmony at West Shore. They were very polite and accurate. I mean, they did a tour as I expected, to show me everything, asked me if I had questions, and they were very helpful. Lori was very accommodating and very nice. I didn't see any ref..."
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1020 N. Union Street, Middletown, PA, 17057
4.0
(18 reviews)
"Oak Hill Village seemed clean. It looked like the people there were happy. They had a good facility. They had good rehab offerings, like OT and PT. They showed us a room. They have a TV lounge, a small library, a snack area, a recreation room, activi..."
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75 E Canal St, Hershey, PA, 17033
4.0
(12 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..."
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425 Lambs Gap Road, Mechanicsburg, PA, 17050
5.0
(3 reviews)
"I liked Legend at Silver Creek. They had everything. The rooms were laid out nicely and I was very impressed with the cleanliness and the staff that I met on the tour. It was just lovely. They had a game room with tables that the family could go to a..."
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824 Lisburn Road, Camp Hill, PA, 17011
4.4
(32 reviews)
"The Woods has been a blessing for my Mother and our family. Just knowing the staff and management team are hands on makes the overall process a great fit. ..."
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4905 E Trindle Rd, Mechanicsburg, PA, 17050
4.1
(28 reviews)
"Rooms are clean and food is tasty with a variety of choices The staff is friendly and the residents ave activities and exercise programs including entertainers coming in from outside Medical staff are always evident My wife has shown improvement ment..."
READ MORE325 Wesley Drive, Mechanicsburg, PA, 17055
4.1
(15 reviews)
"My parents are residents of Bethany Village. It's definitely the best community. They're on the expensive side, so that's the only negative thing. The atmosphere is very good, and they have a lot of activities to offer. They have private rooms, and t..."
READ MOREAlthough significantly more than the state average, Harrisburg’s median fee of $4,828 isn’t unusual in the region. In Chambersburg, the median is only $5 per month less, at $4,823, while York’s seniors are more likely to pay more, at around $5,510. However, some nearby cities are more affordable, although still above the state average. They include Gettysburg ($4,515) and Lebanon ($4,768).Â
Harrisburg
$4,828
Pennsylvania
$4,100
United States
$4,500
Lebanon
$4,768
York
$5,510
Gettysburg
$4,515
Chambersburg
$4,823
The 2021 Genworth Cost of Care Survey found the average monthly fee for assisted living in Harrisburg is $4,828. This indicates the city’s seniors typically pay an additional $728 per month when compared to the state average of $4,100. The difference isn’t so great with the national average of $4,500, although $328 per month still equates to $3,936 annually.
Seniors who receive SSI and need to live in an assisted living facility may qualify for the state to pay a supplement to the facility.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Pennsylvania page.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Pennsylvania page.
Adult day health care offers basic levels of care with fewer overheads for its providers, resulting in the most affordable median fee of $1,629. Despite the differences in their services, home care (non-medical) and home health care (medical) share an average fee of $4,767. Assisted living is the least costly option offering care and accommodation at $4,828, while the most expensive is nursing home care, at $10,828 for a semiprivate room.
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’s seniors don’t need to cope with problems on their own, as many government agencies and nonprofit organizations can provide free assistance on a range of issues. They include accessing durable medical equipment, resolving disagreements with care providers, and, for veterans, accessing professional counseling services. Some organizations can help seniors volunteer their time, and others can improve socialization opportunities.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Harrisburg Vet Center | (717) 782-3954 | The Harrisburg Vet Center offers free and confidential counseling services to veterans of the U.S. military, their spouses and children. It can aid and support those dealing with various psychological issues, such as grief, depression, PTSD and the cognitive effects of military sexual trauma. The center can also refer vets trying to cope with suicidal thoughts, addictions and substance abuse. |
| Dauphin County Area Agency on Aging | (800)-328-0058 | Dauphin County Area Agency on Aging is a multi-resource agency that doesn't charge fees for any of its services. They include the Long-Term Care Ombudsman, which is an advocate for the rights of seniors in assisted living facilities with the power to investigate complaints. The agency can also help seniors plan for their long-term care, learn more about Medicare and Medicaid and inform them about government benefits they may be entitled to. |
| Changing Hands Equipment Reuse Program | (717) 737-3477 | Operating from its base in Camp Hill, UCP of Central Pennsylvania manages the Changing Hands Equipment Reuse Program. It enables citizens with durable medical equipment no longer used to donate them so others in the community can benefit. The nonprofit organization loans a wide range of devices free of charge, including wheelchairs (powered and manual), walkers, rollators, scooters and canes. |
| GO-60 Program | (717) 948-6020 | Penn State Harrisburg manages the GO-60 program, which allows adults aged 60+ to enroll in undergraduate programs without paying for tuition. Seniors can gain up to six credits per semester, and there are no restrictions on the subjects available for study. |
| Dauphin County Volunteer Program | (800)-328-0058 | The Dauphin County Volunteer Program enables seniors to help their community. Volunteer opportunities include delivering hot meals to homebound seniors, working in one of the county's senior centers, transporting seniors with no other means of travel and educating others about Medicare. |
The Department of Health licenses, regulates and monitors assisted living providers in Pennsylvania. It operates from offices covering the state’s four regions, each with the authority to make unannounced inspections to determine if facilities continue to abide by the terms of their licenses. The department can remove licenses from assisted living facilities that don’t meet minimum standards.
Harrisburg 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
Lailaa
4.0
Review of Brookdale Harrisburg
I toured Brookdale Harrisburg. It was clean and professional, and it had a warm presence. The new Brookdale director was very inviting and welcoming. She knew a lot about the entire department and...
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Roxanne
5.0
Review of Ecumenical Retirement Community
My father likes Ecumenical Retirement Community. He likes the people and the staff. He is happy there. He likes the food, and he said it is good. As for activities, they watch movies, get to work...
Provider response
Thank you for choosing Ecumenical Retirement Community to support your father--we consider it a privilege. We are so pleased to hear your compliments of our food, activity programming, fitness...
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Frances
4.0
Review of Brookdale Harrisburg
I toured Brookdale Harrisburg. I like the rooms. I like the way the place felt. It was only one story, which I did like, too. If there's more than one store, they always have elevators. But I like...
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