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We had one little glitch with the head nurse. She wanted to move my loved one into memory care after two weeks, but their admissions director and acting ED said he didn’t need that. So I was able to talk...
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 Hickman, a senior living residential and personal care community has been providing excellent care to the residents of Chester County and the surrounding area for over a century. Founded by two Quaker women in 1891, The Hickman is conveniently located in the heart of historic West Chester,...
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Personal visit with the Dir of public Services. Both the Food service and general staff are superior. The residents seem well cared for and not withstanding their issues and friendly.
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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My mom is a newer resident at Brightview Wayne and everything has been great so far. The staff seem very responsive, she likes the food and the move in process was smooth.
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.
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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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.
The decision to leave the comfort of your own home to move into an assisted living residence is a difficult one for most people. You don't need constant help, every day. But you do need a little help from time to time. Is it worth the move? Assisted living can offer you more lifestyle choices at...
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The physical place is beautiful and the residents are friendly and happy. The staff is excellent and always trying to include the residents in activities. They treat the residents with dignity. It's not so...
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.
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Cost of assisted living in Hershey Mill, PA

The average cost of senior living in Hershey Mill is $5,061 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Royersford, PA with an average of $4,934 per month.

Assisted living costs in Hershey Mill, PA, vs. nearby cities

Hershey Mill, PA
$5,061/mo
$5,094/mo

Assisted living costs in Hershey Mill, PA, vs. state and national averages

Hershey Mill, PA
$5,061/mo
U.S. national average
$4,612/mo

Assisted living costs in Hershey Mill, PA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,061/mo
$5,753/mo

Assisted living costs in Hershey Mill, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,059/mo
Studio
$5,526/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,943/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,811/mo

Senior living costs in Hershey Mill vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Hershey Mill, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHershey Mill, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Assisted Living$5,061/mo$4,271/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$5,753/mo$5,453/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living$4,510/mo$4,265/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Hershey Mill, PA:$5,061/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,271/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Hershey Mill, PA:$5,753/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Hershey Mill, PA:$4,510/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,265/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Assisted living costs in Hershey Mill, PA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Hershey Mill and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Hershey Mill, PA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Hershey Mill have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Hershey Mill, PA$5,817/mo$5,574/mo+4.4%
Pennsylvania$5,315/mo$5,145/mo+3.3%
National$5,375/mo$5,128/mo+4.8%
Hershey Mill, PA
2024 average cost:$5,817/mo
2023 average cost:$5,574/mo
Percent change:+4.4%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$5,315/mo
2023 average cost:$5,145/mo
Percent change:+3.3%
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2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,128/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Hershey Mill, PA

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What families are saying about assisted living in Hershey Mill

Recent reviews for assisted living in Hershey Mill

Artman Lutheran Home in Ambler, PA

5.0
Dave the activity man is such a asset to Artman ,he is really trying to help my Mom and all the residents .He takes a real interest and will find family members and update them on how their loved one is doing .My Mom really likes him ! So glad he is there !

The Residences at Manatawny Village in Pottstown, PA

5.0
They did a good job catering to his food preferences, the staff was super friendly and super with him, care was outstanding. We would most definitely recommend this community to other families.

Luther Towers in Wilmington, DE

4.5
For how they try to accommodate the residents, they really go above and beyond. The only thing that is difficult is that my mom can't see that well and the ovens are geared for handicapped people and it's digital and she can't read the numbers. Lot's of activities. They have things like bingo, ...
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Hershey Mill review score based on 314 family reviews

8.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 314 reviews of 31 Hershey Mill assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Hershey Mill 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

Hershey Mill review score compared against nearby cities

8.9
Hershey Mill, PA31 facilities
8.6
Malvern, PA43 facilities
8.7
West Chester, PA32 facilities

Review subcategories for Hershey Mill 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 314 reviews of 31 Hershey Mill assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Hershey Mill 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.
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Cleanliness
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.2
Care services
3.7
3.8
Staff
3.9
4.1
Meals & dining
3.6
3.7
Activities
3.6
3.7
Value for cost*
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3.8
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Hershey Mill assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Hershey Mill assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Hershey Mill, 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 Hershey Mill 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 Hershey Mill that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Hershey Mill, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
83.9%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
71%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.8%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
83.9%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
51.6%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
77.4%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
87.1%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Hershey Mill 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 Hershey Mill Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Hershey Mill, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
87.1%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
83.9%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
77.4%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.6%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Hershey Mill 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 Hershey Mill partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Hershey Mill, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
54.8%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
77.4%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
77.4%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
64.5%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
29%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Hershey Mill 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 Hershey Mill communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Hershey Mill, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
83.9%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
80.6%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
67.7%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
51.6%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Hershey Mill 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 Hershey Mill offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Hershey Mill, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
83.9%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
64.5%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
58.1%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
77.4%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
80.6%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
83.9%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
64.5%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
74.2%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
77.4%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
80.6%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
80.6%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
64.5%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
51.6%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
80.6%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Hershey Mill

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Pennsylvania assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Hershey Mill protect seniors.
Learn about Pennsylvania assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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