Assisted Living Communities in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Although 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). 

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.

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.

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.