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Assisted living costs in Donnellytown average about $5,174 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 18 communities in Donnellytown. Our detailed directory has 280 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 Bridges of Bent Creek
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What we like the most about Bridges of Bent Creek is the environment is so calming and relaxing. The staff is very in touch with the residents needs. Clean , no bad odors. Friendly, informative and caring. I...
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.
The Bridges at Bent Creek Senior Living is located off of Route 14 in Mechanicsburg. Our community offers a relaxing and peaceful setting. With several outdoor areas, along with a walking trail, our residents have the opportunity to enjoy nature.Through our partnership with Fox rehabilitation we...
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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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8.5
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103 reviews
8.5
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We found Brookdale to be the right fit for us. The staff and management are genuine and friendly. The facility is just right from a size perspective. It's the Goldilocks place. It's not perfect but it's...
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 Harmony at West Shore
1010 Photos available
3131 Floor plans available
8.1
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8.1
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Very nice, a good place. Usual issues but they are striving to do well. Kitchen, people didn't seem as old. Warmer entrance. Employees seemed more open.
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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Photo of Silver Spring Personal Care Home
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8.0
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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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8.0
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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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Photo of Bethany Village
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8.0
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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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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
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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After a long illness and a lengthy hospital stay I was advised that my wife should be placed in an assisted living facility. I found several that I thought were suitable and selected Country Meadows of...
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.
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It starts with the friendly staff and a clean facility. Country Meadows serves tasty food and provides several choices, A variety of activities and exercise programs are available each day, including...
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 Transitions Healthcare Allens Cove
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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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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.
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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.
Cumberland Crossings is a senior living community located in Carlisle, PA, home to almost 19,000 people in Cumberland County. Home to the U.S. Army Military Heritage Museum, Carlisle is a small borough with row homes and quaint stores where residents can shop, run their errands and bank, or go to...
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I've had some dear friends with loved ones there and I've been there a few years ago. I know they were very happy with the care and it's a very, very nice place.
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.
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.

Cost of assisted living in Donnellytown, PA

The average cost of senior living in Donnellytown is $5,174 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Duncannon, PA with an average of $4,629 per month.

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

Donnellytown, PA
$5,174/mo
$4,854/mo

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

Donnellytown, PA
$5,174/mo
U.S. national average
$4,744/mo

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

Assisted Living
$5,174/mo
$5,847/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,934/mo
Studio
$5,377/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,174/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,353/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Donnellytown over time

Donnellytown, PAPA stateNational

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Donnellytown, PA

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What families are saying about assisted living in Donnellytown

Recent reviews for assisted living in Donnellytown

Celebration Villa of Dillsburg

5.0
Was the Villa perfect? No place one earth is, but we are so grateful for the cheery, loving environment they provided for Mom to heal. Mom's experience was a good one. In 2 months she was able to get strong again & healthy & go home (with assistance & modifications.) We never thought that ...
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Oak Hill Village in Middletown, PA

3.4
The reason for my rating is. My dad passed away before he could enjoy anything He did not complain to much about the food. The people that helped me when I could find someone were friendly, however the care was average Except for skilled nursing.

The Terraces at Capitol Village in Harrisburg, PA

4.9
I like the kindness and courtesy of the staff and the management. Theater place is clean, and kept clean, light and calm colors with great artwork. My only regret is that my sister did not come to Terraces first and that we spent too much of her retirement savings in another facility first. She ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and responsive staff. Several reviews note the kindness and helpfulness of the staff at various communities. For instance, at Brookdale Grandon Farms, the team is praised for their productive communication with families. At Bridges of Bent Creek, residents and their loved ones express appreciation for the staff's ...
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Varied and engaging activities. Reviews highlight the importance of diverse activities for residents' socialization and overall well-being. For example, at The Terraces at Capitol Village, the wide range of activities, including exercise classes and entertainment, helps residents stay engaged and active.
Delicious and customized meals. High-quality food is mentioned as a significant factor in residents' satisfaction with their community. At Bridges of Bent Creek, the chef caters to individual preferences and dietary restrictions, ensuring mealtimes are enjoyable for everyone.
Beautifully maintained facilities. Cleanliness and upkeep are recurring themes in positive reviews, with residents praising the care taken to keep living spaces and common areas pristine. For example, at The Terraces at Capitol Village, the apartment complex is described as beautiful and clean.
Communicative and supportive staff. Effective communication between staff and families is highlighted as essential for keeping everyone informed and ensuring care needs are met. At Harmony at West Shore, the community director holds regular meetings with residents and their families, both in person and virtually.
Comfortable and accommodating rooms. Reviews consistently mention the importance of comfortable living spaces for residents. At Bridges of Bent Creek, the facility is described as a great value for cost, with clean, comfortable rooms that residents can call home.
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Donnellytown review score based on 71 family reviews

7.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 71 reviews of 15 Donnellytown assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Donnellytown 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

Donnellytown review score compared against nearby cities

7.5
Donnellytown, PA15 facilities
8.3
Mechanicsburg, PA24 facilities
8.3
Carlisle, PA171 facilities

Review subcategories for Donnellytown 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 71 reviews of 15 Donnellytown assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Donnellytown 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.
Donnellytown, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.5
Friendliness
4.4
4.6
Care services
3.7
4.2
Staff
4.2
4.5
Meals & dining
3.7
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.1
Value for cost*
3.8
4.1
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Donnellytown assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Donnellytown assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Donnellytown, 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 Donnellytown 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 Donnellytown that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
52.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
31.3%
33.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
56.3%
57%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
31.3%
30.2%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
48.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
56.3%
53.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Donnellytown 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 Donnellytown Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Donnellytown, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
51.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
37.5%
32.7%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
41.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
6.3%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Donnellytown 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 Donnellytown partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Donnellytown, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
43.8%
27.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.5%
41%
No sugar
No sugar
37.5%
37.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.5%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.8%
16.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Donnellytown 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 Donnellytown communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Donnellytown, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
31.3%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43.8%
42.5%
Room service
Room service
31.3%
36.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
18.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Donnellytown 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 Donnellytown offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Donnellytown, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
46.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.3%
31.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
43.8%
30.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.8%
49.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43.8%
49.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.8%
52.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.5%
41.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.5%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43.8%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.8%
47%
Live performances
Live performances
43.8%
47.1%
Dances
Dances
25%
30.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
24.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.8%
46.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Donnellytown

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 Donnellytown protect seniors.

Learn about Pennsylvania Assisted Living regulations

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Ecumenical Retirement Community, Bridges of Bent Creek and Viva Senior Living At Harrisburg are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Donnellytown, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.

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