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Assisted living costs in Franklintown average about $4,795 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 7 communities in Franklintown. Our detailed directory has 116 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 Celebration Villa of Dillsburg
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It is a Friendly place, and is family oriented. There are nice size rooms to make it feel like home. They offer service of taking loved ones to appointments, there is internet & good tv service.
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.
Providing Assisted Living to the Dillsburg area, come see us!
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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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Photo of Harmony at West Shore
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3131 Floor plans available
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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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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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
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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.
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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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'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.
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Cost of assisted living in Franklintown, PA

The average cost of senior living in Franklintown is $4,795 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Biglerville, PA with an average of $4,572 per month.

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

Franklintown, PA
$4,795/mo
$4,858/mo

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

Franklintown, PA
$4,795/mo
U.S. national average
$4,745/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,795/mo
$5,738/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,334/mo
Studio
$5,583/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,396/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,395/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Franklintown over time

Franklintown, PAPA stateNational

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Franklintown, PA

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What families are saying about assisted living in Franklintown

Recent reviews for assisted living in Franklintown

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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Franklintown review score based on 33 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 33 reviews of 6 Franklintown assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Franklintown 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

Franklintown review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Franklintown, PA6 facilities
7.4
Dillsburg, PA13 facilities
8.1
Wellsville, PA33 facilities

Review subcategories for Franklintown 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 33 reviews of 6 Franklintown assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Franklintown 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.
Franklintown, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.5
Friendliness
4.3
4.6
Care services
3.1
4.2
Staff
4.0
4.5
Meals & dining
3.3
4.1
Activities
4.0
4.1
Value for cost*
3.5
4.1
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Franklintown assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Franklintown assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Franklintown, 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 Franklintown 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 Franklintown that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Franklintown, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
83.3%
53.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
34.3%
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
100%
57.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
50%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
100%
48.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
83.3%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Franklintown 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 Franklintown Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Franklintown, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
83.3%
52.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
33.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
83.3%
41.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Franklintown 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 Franklintown partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Franklintown, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
27.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
41.5%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
38.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
36.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
50%
16.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Franklintown 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 Franklintown communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Franklintown, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
66.7%
43.1%
Room service
Room service
50%
37.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Franklintown 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 Franklintown offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Franklintown, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
83.3%
47.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
31.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
66.7%
31%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
50.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
50.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
53.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
66.7%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
35.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
66.7%
38.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
47.6%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
47.7%
Dances
Dances
50%
30.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
25%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.7%
46.8%
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State regulations for assisted living in Franklintown

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 Franklintown protect seniors.

Learn about Pennsylvania Assisted Living regulations

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Bridges of Bent Creek, Ecumenical Retirement Community and Paramount Senior Living at Lancaster County are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Franklintown, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.

There are 7 assisted living facilities near Franklintown, Pennsylvania. See the full list.

The best assisted living facility near you in Franklintown, Pennsylvania is Senior Commons at Powder Mill. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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