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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Paxton, PA
If you’re looking for assisted living in Paxton, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Paxton or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Paxton.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Paxton for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 11 assisted living facilities in the Paxton area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Camp Curtin, Hillside Village and Uptown.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Harrisburg, Camp Hill and Shamokin.
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9.8
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14 reviews
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...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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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8.5
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9 reviews
It was everything we believed our parents needed. We chose Brookdale because it was near us, near my mother's all-time favorite thrift store, not too far for her to drive to their hometown, everything is on...
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.
Brookdale Grayson View was built in 2000 and is a proud member of the Brookdale family. Brookdale is one of the largest retirement community providers in the United States and serves thousands of seniors by providing customized care, signature programs and quality of life for each of our...
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44 reviews
We've had a good experience with Brookdale Harrisburg. But there was a lot of confusion when we moved my parents in with paperwork and payments. I'd strongly suggest making copies of any forms you fill out.
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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My loved one lived here. It was a nice place. We thought their food was very good. Dad needed a more secure location, so we eventually needed something different than what they offered. But it was a nice...
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.
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.
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
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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
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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.
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
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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.
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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Cost of assisted living in Paxton, PA
The average cost of senior living in Paxton is $4,675 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Northumberland, PA with an average of $4,256 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Paxton, PA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Paxton, PA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about assisted living in Paxton
Recent reviews for assisted living in Paxton
Butler Street Senior Living in Harrisburg, PA
3.9
The community has good staff; however I feel they are understaffed currently. There has been some staff turnover since my loved one moved into the community. Due to the staffing challenges this can cause delays in waiting for meals, care, and more. [name removed] the Director is wonderful; ...
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Brookdale Grandon Farms in Mechanicsburg, PA
3.3
They are going through a staffing transition along with some staffing shortages but it is a really nice place and they seem to be very caring and trying their best. We have not had a long experience yet but so far we would recommend them to other families.
The Terraces at Capitol Village in Harrisburg, PA
5.0
I love the exercise programs and daily movies. The leadership is open to listening to my concerns. I have made friendships and appreciate being able to welcome new residents and make it feel like home.
Paxton assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Paxton assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in 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 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 Paxton that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Paxton, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
27.3%
51.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
27.3%
32.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
27.3%
56.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.2%
29.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
27.3%
47.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
27.3%
52.9%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in 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 Paxton Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Paxton, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
27.3%
50.4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
27.3%
31.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
18.2%
40.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.1%
13.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in 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 Paxton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Paxton, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.2%
26.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.3%
39%
No sugar
No sugar
27.3%
36%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.3%
34.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.1%
12.2%
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Availability of select dining options in 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 Paxton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Paxton, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.3%
30.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.3%
41%
Room service
Room service
27.3%
34.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.1%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in 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 Paxton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Paxton, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
27.3%
44.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.2%
30.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.3%
29.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
27.3%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27.3%
47.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
27.3%
51.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.3%
40%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.2%
33.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.3%
36.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.3%
45.4%
Live performances
Live performances
27.3%
45.7%
Dances
Dances
9.1%
28.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.2%
23.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.3%
44.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in 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 Paxton protect seniors.
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The Terraces at Capitol Village, Bridges of Bent Creek and Viva Senior Living At Harrisburg are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Paxton, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
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