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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Lancaster County, PA
If you’re looking for assisted living in Lancaster County, 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 Lancaster County or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Lancaster County.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Lancaster County for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 34 assisted living facilities in the Lancaster County 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 Lebanon, Campbelltown and Millersville.
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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.
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, 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.
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, Independent 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.
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.
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.
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, Independent 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.
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.
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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Cost of assisted living in Lancaster County, PA
The average cost of senior living in Lancaster County is $4,502 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Denver, PA with an average of $4,247 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Lancaster County, PA vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Lancaster County, PA vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Lancaster County vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Lancaster County, PA by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Lancaster County over time
Lancaster County, PAPA stateNational
Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Lancaster County, PA
Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Lancaster County.
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What families are saying about assisted living in Lancaster County
Recent reviews for assisted living in Lancaster County
Evergreen Estates in Lancaster, PA
5.0
Very friendly, on top of things, feels like your home.
They have different size rooms, all are pretty big.
They do laundry for you every day, give you toiletries if needed.
I would recommend them to other families.
Linden Village A ProMedica Senior Living Community in Lebanon, PA
5.0
Our experience was very good, [name removed] was loved even towards the end when she became more difficult to manage, I feel that the people at Linden Village went above what was expected. Of course the cost is never easy but when we moved [name removed] into a nursing facility and saw the ...
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The Villa St Elizabeth in Reading, PA
5.0
Two months ago, my mother was living by herself in a first floor apartment. Things were going pretty good for a while and it took her some time to adjust to the fact that at 72 years old, it was time to retire. She has had 2 major lung surgeries that put her in a rehabilitation hospital for ...
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Lancaster County review score based on 45 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 45 reviews of 30 Lancaster County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Lancaster County 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
Lancaster County review score compared against nearby cities
6.7
Lancaster County, PA30 facilities
6.9
Bird-in-Hand, PA28 facilities
6.5
Millersville, PA31 facilities
Review subcategories for Lancaster County 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 45 reviews of 30 Lancaster County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Lancaster County 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.Lancaster County, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.0
4.5
Friendliness
4.3
4.6
Care services
3.6
4.2
Staff
4.1
4.5
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
4.0
4.1
Value for cost*
3.8
4.1
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Lancaster County assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lancaster County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lancaster County, 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 Lancaster County 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 Lancaster County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Lancaster County, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
20%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
23.3%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
10%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
13.3%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
23.3%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Lancaster County 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 Lancaster County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lancaster County, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
20%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
16.7%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
16.7%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
3.3%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lancaster County 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 Lancaster County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lancaster County, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
6.7%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.7%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
16.7%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.3%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.7%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Lancaster County 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 Lancaster County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lancaster County, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13.3%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
10%
42%
Room service
Room service
10%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.3%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lancaster County 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 Lancaster County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lancaster County, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
16.7%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
20%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
16.7%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
20%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.7%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
13.3%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
6.7%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
16.7%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
16.7%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
13.3%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6.7%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
13.3%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Lancaster County
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 Lancaster County protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Keystone Villa at Ephrata, Faithful Living and Harrison Senior Living Of Coatesville are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 34 assisted living facilities near Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania are Keystone Villa at Ephrata, Faithful Living and Traditions of Hershey. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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Assisted Living in Cities Near Lancaster County
- Lebanon, Pennsylvania
- Campbelltown, Pennsylvania
- Millersville, Pennsylvania
- Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania
- Myerstown, Pennsylvania
- Quarryville, Pennsylvania
- Columbia, Pennsylvania
- Wyomissing, Pennsylvania
- Ephrata, Pennsylvania
- Morgantown, Pennsylvania
- Mount Gretna, Pennsylvania
- Denver, Pennsylvania
- Womelsdorf, Pennsylvania
- Rohrerstown, Pennsylvania
- Fruitville, Pennsylvania
- Mount Wolf, Pennsylvania
- Shillington, Pennsylvania
- Bainbridge, Pennsylvania
- East York, Pennsylvania
- West Lawn, Pennsylvania
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