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Assisted living costs in Dauphin County average about $4,624 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 219 communities in Dauphin County. Our detailed directory has 2528 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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Photo of Juniper Village at Mount Joy
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44 Floor plans available
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The staff were all very caring & attentive. The facility is very nice & well kept. My only issue was that my mother's room could have been cleaned more thoroughly.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Juniper Village at Mount Joy provides the keys to unlocking a great lifestyle for senior living! At Juniper Village we believe that maintaining and promoting an active body, an engaged mind, and a fulfilled spirit are keys to healthy aging. Whether you cherish quiet activities or spirited social...
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9.0
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We moved our dad from [community name removed] memory care unit to Amoroso because we were not happy with his care at [community name removed]. So my thoughts about Amoroso are in contrast to [community name...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Amoroso Wellness at York is a senior living community located in York, PA, which is a historical city in York County and home to just over 43,000 people. Amoroso Wellness at York offers the highest level of care to our seniors in a quiet, home-like setting. At Amoroso Wellness at York, our...
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They were able to get my Mom in quickly. Everyone there is very nice. It has been a good experience for my Mom. She has been there for 3 months. It took her a few weeks to settle in but with the anxiety of...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Evergreen Estates Retirement Community is committed to giving the type of care that we would want and expect in a home where we would place our own parents and loved ones. Evergreen Estates Retirement Community is owned and operated by Titan SenQuest Inc. since 2001. At Evergreen Estates...
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Staff and admin are wonderful - walked me through a rough placement for an elderly parent that did not want to to be placed but has significant needs that cannot be met without ongoing assistance - the staff...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Residence at Fitz Farm is situated on an historic site in the White Rose City that opened in 2023. Filled with the storied history of the area, the community is a place where residents can celebrate their individual histories and forge new bonds. It's a place where families and friends can...
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Stay involved, be sure to advocate for your family member. Staff/facility react better when you are seen and heard. Don't be afraid to ask questions, make requests, engage in planning. Facility/Staff is open...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
It's A Wonderful Senior Life At Rittenhouse Village, Our Philosophy is Different We're creating a resident-focused senior living community with you and your well-being in mind. At Rittenhouse Village At Muhlenberg, we've designed the very best in senior living by blending wonderful amenities...
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The staff are friendly, professional and genuinely care for the patients. The facility is always clean. The friendliness and the way they care for the patients shows as soon as you walk through the door....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Photo of Phoebe Berks Village
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Everyone in the administrative process were helpful and answered all our questions to our satisfaction. The staff at the front desk were friendly. When we saw the house keepers the were polite and had...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Photo of Oak Leaf Manor South
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I hear the complaints of experienced workers complaining how there is little or no training for the new people. [name removed] and I have experienced this to our annoyance, too. Sometimes, there is no...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
For those who need assistance with day-to-day tasks, or want someone close by 24 hours per day, Oak Leaf Manor is an ideal, less costly healthcare choice for personal care needs. Assistance and security are provided by trained, caring staff who take pride in delivering outstanding personal care...
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This was a great experience! Facility neat and clean, meals were chef prepared and served restaurant style with cloth napkins. Staff very attentive and friendly. Only drawback was community bathrooms but...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Haven at Springwood offers a safe, secure environment with delicious meals, great activities, beautiful apartments, and varying levels of care provided by licensed staff as needed.
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Photo of Legend at Silver Creek
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I would recommend. Staff turnover is the biggest negative. I head this is not uncommon in a lot of these facilities. My dad feels very welcome and safe there. The staff that is there is great.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Located on the West Shore, just a few miles off Interstate 81, Legend at Silver Creek offers beautiful amenities, spacious apartments, and the area’s best personal care and memory care services. Here, residents enjoy a maintenance-free independent lifestyle focused on wellness for the whole...
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Photo of Brookdale Grandon Farms
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The staff was EXTREMELY helpful and supportive in the whole process. This placement happened in less than 72 hours. The WHOLE staff bent over backwards to get the room ready for move-in and in assisting us...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Home is where the heart is and a whole lot more.If you’re looking for a senior living community where you can explore new hobbies and strengthen your sense of purpose, we might be the right fit for you. With both personal care home services and Alzheimer’s and dementia care on one campus, you’ll...
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Photo of Serenity Gardens
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55 Floor plans available
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All the staff have been there for any questions or issue I have or my brother has had. Staff are visible and make themselves available every time I'm there. They approach me with any new issues with my...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Retirement should be about finding new interests and actively engaging in life, but it is also a time to sit back and reflect on life and to rest and relax. Serenity Gardens is a senior living community in the small town of Kulpmont, Pennsylvania offers residents a chance to find themselves in...
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[name removed] is happy their, but she is bored. She enjoys the food that is served and the staff seems to be very kind to her. Apparently all medical is done thru UPMC. Let me know if that is correct...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
We are committed to providing quality services in a caring, comfortable environment. Our professional and personalized services are designed to enhance the quality of life for those we serve. We are dedicated to those who entrust their housing and service needs to us. At Legend of Lititz, we...
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Photo of Celebration Villa of Shippensburg
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My husband and I placed my mother in law in celebration villa. They walked us through the process and answered any questions we had. Very clean facility with lots of activities. Staff is very helpful and I...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Celebration Villa of Shippensburg may have a new name- but we still offer the same exceptional care for your loved one!We are continuing to admit new Residents, where possible and appropriate, to help residents and families in need. We will do all we can to help those who are in need of our...
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Photo of Morris-Pace Personal Care
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This place is great for functional but challenged guests who need in order of importance: meds, food, housing. They don't provide transportation but are close to bus routes.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Morris-Pace Personal Care is a senior living community located in Reading, PA, in Berks County, home to just over 90,000 people. Reading is known for the Bachman Pretzel factory and coal transportation on the Reading Railroad. Residents will be able to shop, run their errands, do banking, and go...
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Maidencreek is very engaged with my parents and try’s to make their transition easier. So far (my parents have been there for three weeks) their staff has kept me up to date on their progress. I like that...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Enlivant communities were founded on the premise that not only would we provide stellar care for our residents but we would make it affordable as well. We offer a full range of amenities from 24/7 personal care to excellent dining and a full activities calendar. We provide our residents with the...
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Photo of Celebration Villa of York
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Caring and family oriented. Very welcoming to the residents. They work to include folks and help them adjust to their new environment.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Offering both IN-PERSON TOURS and VIRTUAL TOURS of our Community!Whether from the comfort of your own home, or with us in-person, we look forward to you experiencing our community & meeting our family at Celebration Villa of York.Located in charming and historic York, Pennsylvania, our senior...
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I would rate the above 5. The staff is wonderful but my Dad is not happy there and we are in the process of moving him to Celebration Villa in Lewisburg.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
At Vintage Knolls Senior Living in Danville, your loved one can look forward to becoming part of a welcoming Personal Care community supported by a dedicated staff eager to meet their needs. With a variety of amenities and activities, spacious accommodations, and a calm atmosphere, residents will...
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Everything is good except for the food. Gave up on breakfast, ordered the same thing every morning, they just never got it right. They serve a lot of fish. The service staff is doing their best, but the food...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Welcome to Harmony at West ShoreIndependent Living | Personal Care | Memory CareIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security, support, services...
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Very friendly staff. Activities director keeps people busy with various activities. Food is varied and well prepared. Location is perfect. CVS drugstore within walking distance. Several medical offices about...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
We are committed to providing quality services in a caring, comfortable environment. Our professional and personalized services are designed to enhance the quality of life for those we serve. We are dedicated to those who entrust their housing and service needs to us. At Legend of Lancaster, we...
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If someone asked me I would absolutely recommend Bethany Village. The application and move in process was very easy. My mother-in -law has been enjoying the optional activities. The culture among the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
MapleWood Assisted Living at Bethany VillageMapleWood’s private suites are bright, inviting residences with kitchenettes that you can decorate with your own personal touches. Caring staff provide just the right amount of support, so you can live life just the way you want and get back to spending...
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I would recommend VibraLife to those who are searching for an assisted living place for a family member. They were very accommodating and very caring. They listened to our needs for our family member. Our...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Vibralife Vibralife is located in historic Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania and offers a wide variety of care services. We have senior living community that can provide seniors with memory care issues such as dementia and Alzheimer's. Our trained staff can assist residents with daily care and...
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Silver Spring has been an answer to prayer for our family. The staff is wonderful and the facility is new and very very clean. My mother is well taken care of and is flourishing there. We couldn’t be...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Schedule a visit with Silver Spring Personal Care Homeso you can see firsthand the level of commitment and caring we have to each and every resident at our senior care facility. We invite you to step inside our home - there is no better way to truly experience what we have to offer.
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I really like the nurses and the help. I really enjoy the surroundings, there is excellent places to go on walks and good scenery. There is a good variety of activities and always something to do. The rooms...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
We are located in rural Juniata County in with beautiful views surrounding. Brookline Village is a part of a Continuing Care Community where we have all levels of care on campus. We have staff that have been here for over 15 years who strive to give the best care they can. They are always willing...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Renaissance Home Pinebrook is a senior living community located in Orwigsburg, PA, in Schuylkill County and is home to just over 3,000 people. Residents can enjoy nature walks, small town living, getting out for daily exercise, or relaxing in our comfortable community.
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Cost of assisted living in Dauphin County, PA

The average cost of senior living in Dauphin County is $4,624 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pillow, PA with an average of $4,467 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Dauphin County, PA vs. nearby counties

Dauphin County, PA
$4,624/mo
$5,239/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Dauphin County, PA vs. the state and national average

Dauphin County, PA
$4,624/mo
U.S. national average
$4,752/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Dauphin County vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,624/mo
$5,733/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Dauphin County, PA by room type

Semi-Private
$4,482/mo
Studio
$5,351/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,509/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,089/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,532/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Dauphin County over time

Dauphin County, PAPA stateNational

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Dauphin County, PA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Dauphin County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Dauphin County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Dauphin County

Heritage Mill Personal Care and Memory Care Residence in Tower City, PA

5.0
They are friendly and caring people. They have made my father in law feel right at home , And that in turn makes my husband and I feel at peace.

The Villa St Elizabeth in Reading, PA

5.0
Two months ago, my mother was living by herself in a first floor apartment. Things were going pretty good for a while and it took her some time to adjust to the fact that at 72 years old, it was time to retire. She has had 2 major lung surgeries that put her in a rehabilitation hospital for ...
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Elderwood Senior Living at Lancaster

4.0
Trying to find the right place is difficult enough but it's nearly impossible when you are in a completely different state. I had to rely on what I saw and read on the internet to make a decision but thankfully my friend had family in the area and that knew about this community so that is the ...
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Dauphin County review score based on 693 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 693 reviews of 182 Dauphin County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Dauphin County review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Dauphin County review score compared against nearby cities

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Review subcategories for Dauphin County assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 693 reviews of 182 Dauphin County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Dauphin County resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Dauphin County, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.4
Meals & dining
4.0
4.0
Activities
4.1
4.1
Value for cost*
4.0
4.1
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Dauphin County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dauphin County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dauphin County, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Dauphin County assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Dauphin County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dauphin County, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
39.6%
52%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
29.7%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.9%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.5%
97.5%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
41.2%
56.2%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
24.2%
29.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
99.5%
96.6%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
36.8%
47.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
36.8%
52.3%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Dauphin County assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Dauphin County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dauphin County, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
34.1%
50.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
20.9%
32.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
22%
40.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
4.9%
13.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dauphin County assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Dauphin County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dauphin County, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.4%
26.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28%
40.3%
No sugar
No sugar
25.3%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.9%
35.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.9%
16.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Dauphin County assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Dauphin County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dauphin County, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.1%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
21.4%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.7%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dauphin County assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Dauphin County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dauphin County, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
33%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.7%
30.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.2%
30.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.7%
49%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.7%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.4%
51.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.2%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.6%
34.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
24.7%
37.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.6%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
33.5%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
18.7%
30%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.9%
24.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Dauphin County

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Pennsylvania assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Dauphin County protect seniors.

Learn about Pennsylvania Assisted Living regulations

Frequently Asked Questions

The Residence at Village Greens, Keystone Villa at Fleetwood and Faithful Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.

There are 219 assisted living facilities near Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania are The Residence at Village Greens, Keystone Villa at Fleetwood and Faithful Living. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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