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Assisted living costs in Middle Paxton average about $5,237 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 15 communities in Middle Paxton. Our detailed directory has 182 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 The Terraces at Capitol Village
11 Photo available
88 Floor plans available
8.4
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19 reviews
8.4
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19 reviews
5 star
84%
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11%
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0%
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I would give a "5" to all. I haven't eaten there but my sister says the food is good. The people there really seem to care, which I think is most important. My sister is in what's called I think a d shared...
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.
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Photo of Viva Senior Living At Harrisburg
3838 Photos available
9.5
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100 reviews
9.5
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100 reviews
5 star
54%
4 star
31%
3 star
4%
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5%
1 star
6%
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The friendliness of the staff gets a 5++. They took excellent care of my mom. Even at the end they were there for her and also were there to support me and my family. I highly recommended Viva. And I am glad...
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.
Live Vibrantly. Live Viva.Our VisionWe are dedicated to the continuation of vibrant living in a safe and comfortable home-like setting.Living VivaAging is an inevitable part of life, but losing life's spark doesn't have to be. We strive to create an environment where our residents can...
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Photo of Brookdale Harrisburg
1010 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.4
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48 reviews
8.4
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48 reviews
5 star
31%
4 star
36%
3 star
21%
2 star
8%
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4%
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My mom keeps saying all the staff are very kind to her. And they make sure that she goes to activities and events. They also make sure she keeps herself clean
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.
Your home should bring out the best in you.If you want to redefine your independence, come see if our senior living community is the right fit for you. Located in the historic town of Harrisburg, we have both personal care home services and memory care all on one campus, so you’ll have the care...
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9.7
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13 reviews
9.7
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13 reviews
5 star
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Recently, I moved my mom into Ecumenical Retirement home and she couldn't be happier! She raves about the food and always says how friendly the staff is! She has made many new friends and enjoys doing 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.
Photo of Homeland Center
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.
Photo of Transitions Healthcare Allens Cove
7.0
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2 reviews
7.0
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After careful consideration and much prayer, we felt like God lead us to Transitions, and we have been very satisfied with our Mom’s care. She enjoys the activities and raves about [name removed] who...
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.
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Photo of Susquehanna Center
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.
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.
Helping Families. Enriching Lives. It’s more than just our duty, it defines who we are. At NewSeasons, everything we do revolves around our residents and their families. Our residents tell us at NewSeasons they get the best of both worlds – the comforts of home and the life-enriching...
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Our assisted-living facility is guided by this philosophy: We are here to help you take care of yourself. Personal-care aides are present around the clock to provide comfort -- whether to arrange activities, help with laundry, serve meals, obtain medical services, remind you to take medications,...
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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.
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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.

Cost of assisted living in Middle Paxton, PA

The average cost of senior living in Middle Paxton is $5,237 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pillow, PA with an average of $4,465 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Middle Paxton, PA vs. nearby cities

Middle Paxton, PA
$5,237/mo
$5,261/mo

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

Middle Paxton, PA
$5,237/mo
U.S. national average
$4,753/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Middle Paxton vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$5,237/mo
$5,786/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Middle Paxton, PA by room type

Semi-Private
$4,082/mo
Studio
$4,400/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,350/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,700/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Middle Paxton over time

Middle Paxton, PAPA stateNational

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Middle Paxton, PA

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What families are saying about assisted living in Middle Paxton

Recent reviews for assisted living in Middle Paxton

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.

Bethany Village in Mechanicsburg, PA

3.6
Staff is friendly and helpful. Communication with the family is good. The meals are not great. I would recommend the facility to others.

Columbia Cottage Hershey in Palmyra, PA

5.0
We are eternally grateful for the kind and professional care which my mother received for the past 3+ years while at Columbia Cottage Hershey. The care given here was of the highest quality and the programs and food were perfectly designed and delivered for the precise needs of the residents. ...
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Middle Paxton review score based on 72 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 72 reviews of 11 Middle Paxton assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Middle Paxton 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

Middle Paxton review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Middle Paxton, PA11 facilities
8.4
Dauphin, PA21 facilities
8.4
Marysville, PA26 facilities

Review subcategories for Middle Paxton 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 72 reviews of 11 Middle Paxton assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Middle Paxton 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.
Middle Paxton, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
4.5
Care services
4.2
4.1
Staff
4.6
4.4
Meals & dining
4.2
4.0
Activities
4.6
4.0
Value for cost*
4.4
4.0
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Middle Paxton assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Middle Paxton assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Middle Paxton, 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 Middle Paxton 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 Middle Paxton that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Middle Paxton, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
27.3%
52%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
27.3%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.5%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
27.3%
56.2%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.2%
29.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
96.6%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
27.3%
47.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
36.4%
52.3%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Middle Paxton 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 Middle Paxton Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Middle Paxton, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
27.3%
50.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
27.3%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
18.2%
40.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.2%
13.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Middle Paxton 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 Middle Paxton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Middle Paxton, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.1%
26.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.3%
40.3%
No sugar
No sugar
27.3%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.2%
35.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.2%
16.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Middle Paxton 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 Middle Paxton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Middle Paxton, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.3%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.3%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
27.3%
36.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Middle Paxton 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 Middle Paxton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Middle Paxton, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
27.3%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9.1%
30.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.2%
30%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
27.3%
49%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27.3%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
27.3%
51.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.3%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
9.1%
34.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.3%
37.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.3%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
27.3%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
9.1%
30%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.1%
24.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.3%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Middle Paxton

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 Middle Paxton protect seniors.

Learn about Pennsylvania Assisted Living regulations

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Ecumenical Retirement Community, Bridges of Bent Creek and Traditions of Hershey are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Middle Paxton, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.

There are 15 assisted living facilities near Middle Paxton, Pennsylvania. See the full list.

The best assisted living facility near you in Middle Paxton, Pennsylvania is Traditions of Hershey. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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