Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Mechanicsburg, PA below include 59 nursing homes with 358 reviews.
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1205 South 28th Street, Harrisburg, PA 17111
2.1
(22 reviews)
"I must leave this review. My dear friend was admitted into spring Creek- she's been there for a matter of weeks, I've also been there before but this time was different, there was a light there and her name was Tiffany, as I've visited before on the ..."
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1901 North Fifth Street, Harrisburg, PA 17102
2.0
(1 reviews)
"Homeland Center was horrendous. It was dingy and very dark, and first impressions were very unfavorable. The facility section that my dad would have been in was one hallway. The room he would have been in had a view of a white brick wall because I pu..."
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2880 Horseshoe Pike, Palmyra, PA 17078
2.0
(2 reviews)
"I was at Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing At Campbelltown for therapy. The staff was great. The food could be improved on, but they have it tailored for everybody in the place, so they're limited in what they can do in terms of salt, seasonings, and s..."
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1770 BARLEY ROAD, York, PA 17404
1.7
(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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213 East Main Street, New Bloomfield, PA 17068
1.6
(3 reviews)
"Most of the staff are dedicated and caring. I have witnessed staff providing for personal needs of residents who could not afford "extras". My own mother was treated very lovingly by the staff who tucked her in and kissed her goodnight. I did think..."
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3625 NORTH PROGRESS AVE, Harrisburg, PA 17110
1.5
(2 reviews)
"The best thing about this facility was the physical therapy. The physical therapists seemed genuinely interested, friendly, caring and competent. Mom enjoyed working with them. They explained their plans and Mom's progress with me whenever I asked..."
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102 Chandra Dr, Duncannon, PA 17020
"Welcome to Stonebridge Health & Rehabilitation! We provide a full-range of healthcare services to meet the changing needs of those we serve...."
READ MORE3625 N Progress Ave, Harrisburg, PA 17110
"Gardens at Blue Ridge, located in Harrisburg, PA, is a senior living provider that specializes in skilled nursing care and short-term rehabi..."
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44 SOUTH MARKET STREET, Elizabethville, PA 17023
"To learn more about this provider�s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Pennsylvania Department of Human Service..."
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1700 Market St, Camp Hill, PA 17011
"Welcome to Manorcare Health- Camp Hill! Located on Market Street in Camp Hill, PA, ManorCare provides individualized post-hospital skilled n..."
READ MORE341 NORTH RAILROAD ST, Palmyra, PA 17078
"Kadima Rehabilitation and Nursing at Palmyra, located in Palmyra, PA, provides memory care and assisted living services. The facility offers..."
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440 Madison St, Hanover, PA 17331
"Visiting Nurse Association of Hanover! The VNA provides an array of health services from skilled nursing and therapies in the home to commun..."
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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..."
READ MORE320 S Market St, Elizabethtown, PA 17022
"Welcome to ManorCare Health Services-Elizabethtown Located on South Market Street in Elizabethtown, PA, ManorCare provides individualized po..."
READ MORE1801 FOLKEMER CIRCLE, York, PA 17404
"SpiriTrust Lutheran®? - The Village at Sprenkle Drive is located in York, PA, and offers a wide range of care types including Skilled Nursin..."
READ MORE155 Broad Street, Rheems, PA 17570
"To learn more about this provider�s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Pennsylvania Department of Human Service..."
READ MORE970 Colonial Ave, York, PA 17403
"Yorkview Nursing and Rehabilitation, located in York, PA, offers a range of care options, including skilled nursing care, short-term rehabil..."
READ MORE141 Heisey Ave, Elizabethtown, PA 17022
"Elizabethtown Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a skilled Nursing Facility, located in Elizabethtown. We are a 45 bed Medicare and Medicaid..."
READ MOREUsing the average cost of a semiprivate room as a price comparison point, the average cost of nursing home care in Mechanicsburg is about $400 more than the Pennsylvania state average. However, it is far more expensive than the national median of $7,908. Nearby Lebanon is slightly cheaper at $10,494 per month. The most affordable cities in the state are Bloomsberg and State College at $8,943 and $9,186 respectively. At the other end of the cost scale. Reading costs $12,631 each month. The typical senior in Philadelphia pays $11,437 for care services.
Mechanicsburg
$10,828
Pennsylvania
$10,403
The United States
$7,908
Lebanon
$10,494
Bloomsberg
$8,943
State College
$9,186
Reading
$12,631
Philadelphia
$11,437
Semiprivate rooms in nursing home care cost an average of $10,828 in Mechanicsburg. The corresponding cost of private rooms is $11,558.Â
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.
Seniors may be interested in the average costs of alternative care options. Adult day care is the cheapest option at $1,629, while assisted living has a monthly average cost of $4,828. Home care and home health care both have median costs of $4,767 each month. These are both good options for seniors wanting to age in place. Nursing home care costs $10,828 for a semiprivate room and $11,558 for a private room.
Adult Day Care
$1,629
Assisted Living Facility
$4,828
Home Care
$4,767
Home Health Care
$4,767
Nursing Home (semiprivate room)
$10,828
Nursing Home (private room)
$11,558
Note: Data for Mechanicsburg was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Harrisburg, was used instead.
The following resources may be of interest to seniors and their loved ones. These resources may make it easier for seniors to remain in their own homes and delay moving to nursing home care. Some of the resources may help seniors to learn about nursing home care and financial assistance options.Â
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanicsburg Area Meals on Wheels | (717) 697-5011 | The Mechanicsburg Area Meals on Wheels is a non-profit organization that provides meals to homebound seniors aged 65 and older. To be eligible for the program, seniors must be unable to prepare a meal on their own and not have regular assistance with meal preparation. Meals are delivered around noon each day from Monday to Friday by a team of volunteers. In addition, the volunteers check on seniors and can report any issues to the authorities. |
| Incidental Transportation for Seniors | (717) 382-0942 | Christian Companion Services provides free transport for seniors in Mechanicsburg and surrounding areas. Volunteers provide transport to grocery stores, medical appointments and social events. Additionally, the service will run errands on behalf of seniors if they are unable to leave their homes. Transport needs to be booked in advance to ensure a driver is available. |
| Pennsylvania Department of Aging | Online Information | The Pennsylvania Department of Aging provides a range of services to assist seniors living throughout the state. Some of the services offered include legal assistance, housing help, health and wellness programs and caregiver support. The legal ombudsman services protect the rights of seniors in long-term communities such as nursing home care. The agency helps seniors to apply for Medicaid. |
| Veterans Affairs | (717) 240-6178 | The Cumberland County Veterans Affairs Office provides advice, assistance and counseling to senior veterans and their family members. Officers can assist seniors to apply for any benefits and pensions they may be eligible for. |
| Cumberland County Aging & Community Services | (717) 240-6110 | Cumberland County offers a number of services to assist seniors in the community. The office can provide information on home and community-based service waivers. It can assist seniors with in-home support and information regarding nursing home care in the area. |
Nursing Homes
Reviewer#RD0531n
3.0
Review of VibraLife - Mechanicsburg
My mom was at VibraLife - Mechanicsburg. It's a subacute rehab center. They were very short-staffed, and because of that, the staff members were not quite friendly or caring. My mom was there for...
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Lori
1.0
Review of VibraLife - Mechanicsburg
I was to be here for 7 - 10 days. For inpatient rehab for a rod put in my leg after fractured femur. After being her 3 days, I am going home for home care. Meds not on any schedule, waited for 1...
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Rita
5.0
Review of Encompass Health Rehabilitation
My father is at Encompass Health Rehabilitation. The staff is very attentive. I don't have anything negative to say. They've been wonderful with my dad. He's doing physical therapy, occupational...
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