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11 Photo available
77 Floor plans available
9.7
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127 reviews
9.7
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127 reviews
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I watched the interaction between the staff and the residents and was impressed on how well they interacted. When I walked in the main entrance, the aroma of the meals made me hungry. The events coordinator...
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.
Since 1986 Senior Commons at Powder Mill has been recognized as York, Pennsylvania's premier provider of assisted-living residences, independent-living apartments and secure dementia care. Managed by Heritage Senior Living, Senior Commons at Powder Mill is committed to providing the highest level...
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9.5
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12 reviews
9.5
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12 reviews
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I live in Florida, so I have been unable to be there in person. I hope to be in Pa soon. Mom has told me that everyone is very nice and helpful. She has been playing bingo. She was not eating very well 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.
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1818 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.1
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73 reviews
9.1
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73 reviews
5 star
38%
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43%
3 star
15%
2 star
4%
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Overall experience is a 5. The staff was so accommodating. [name removed] was content with his stay. Enjoyed Bingo, meals, and staff. I would recommend it to others who may be searching for care for their...
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.
Amoroso Wellness at York is a senior living community located in York, PA, which is a historical city in York County and home to just over 43,000 people. Amoroso Wellness at York offers the highest level of care to our seniors in a quiet, home-like setting. At Amoroso Wellness at York, our...
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8.4
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74 reviews
8.4
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74 reviews
5 star
40%
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4 only because no place is perfect but they are very good at taking good care of my Aunt and she seems very happy there. I would recommend Seaton Smallwood
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 Haven at Springwood offers a safe, secure environment with delicious meals, great activities, beautiful apartments, and varying levels of care provided by licensed staff as needed.
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8.0
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41 reviews
8.0
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41 reviews
5 star
44%
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28%
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8%
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I would give the executive director, sales, Director, activities director a five. All are very personable and professional. I am concerned about the nursing staff. There is a lot of turnover lately and I get...
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.
Offering both IN-PERSON TOURS and VIRTUAL TOURS of our Community!Whether from the comfort of your own home, or with us in-person, we look forward to you experiencing our community & meeting our family at Celebration Villa of York.Located in charming and historic York, Pennsylvania, our senior...
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7.0
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5 reviews
7.0
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5 reviews
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I chose VV initially due to location and I liked that it was a smaller facility. Everyone is very friendly and hard working. The facility is kept clean and well maintained. The activity director who is...
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.
The Victorian Villa is a 40-bed personal care facility located adjacent to the Dallastown Nursing Center in Dallastown, PA. The Villa is designed for individuals seeking an alternative living arrangement where choice, convenience, companionship and support are combined in a safe and secure...
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7.0
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4 reviews
7.0
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Madonna Heritage has been a wonderful assisted living facility that has met the needs of my parent. This was a hard decision and Madonna Heritage made the transition for my family as easy as could be. 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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9.4
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10 reviews
9.4
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10 reviews
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From the perspective of the caregiver, Country Meadows South was a God send. I moved my 93 year old mother to PA from CA. Needless to say the move was highly stressful. It took the moving company three...
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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8.0
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8.0
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The whole facility is a family! They go over and above to make sure all the residents have what they need. Whether it’s medical, meals, religious, community or just help hanging a picture in their room,...
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.
In 1986, my mother would often visit with her aunt and grandmother at the personal care home they were living in. Unfortunately, it did not take long to discover that the care they were receiving was very disheartening. It was at this time my mother’s love for her family would not allow them to...
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We chose Hart Heritage because it was much more attractive, pricing was comparable to others we looked into, and it was very clean. The location is also great as well. The room sizes are adequate for my mom....
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.
Hart Heritage Estates Assisted Living Street is an assisted living community located in lovely Street, Harford County, Maryland. Street, Maryland is lined with historic heritage and beautiful country winding roads. This very quaint and quiet town is an ideal place for settling down and...
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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.
Photo of Shrewsbury Lutheran Retirement
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.

Cost of assisted living in Muddy Creek Forks, PA

The average cost of senior living in Muddy Creek Forks is $4,681 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Winterstown, PA with an average of $4,229 per month.

Assisted living costs in Muddy Creek Forks, PA, vs. nearby cities

Muddy Creek Forks, PA
$4,681/mo

Assisted living costs in Muddy Creek Forks, PA, vs. state and national averages

Muddy Creek Forks, PA
$4,681/mo
U.S. national average
$4,612/mo

Assisted living costs in Muddy Creek Forks, PA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,681/mo
$6,049/mo

Assisted living costs in Muddy Creek Forks, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,144/mo
Studio
$5,074/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,393/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,724/mo

Senior living costs in Muddy Creek Forks 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: Muddy Creek Forks, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMuddy Creek Forks, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,681/mo$4,271/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$6,049/mo$5,453/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living$3,993/mo$4,265/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Muddy Creek Forks, PA:$4,681/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,271/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Muddy Creek Forks, PA:$6,049/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Muddy Creek Forks, PA:$3,993/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,265/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Assisted living costs in Muddy Creek Forks, PA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Muddy Creek Forks 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 Muddy Creek Forks, PA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Muddy Creek Forks 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
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Muddy Creek Forks, PA$4,603/mo$4,401/mo+4.6%
Pennsylvania$5,315/mo$5,145/mo+3.3%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Muddy Creek Forks, PA
2024 average cost:$4,603/mo
2023 average cost:$4,401/mo
Percent change:+4.6%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$5,315/mo
2023 average cost:$5,145/mo
Percent change:+3.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Muddy Creek Forks, PA

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What families are saying about assisted living in Muddy Creek Forks

Recent reviews for assisted living in Muddy Creek Forks

Commonwealth Senior Living at Bel Air

4.6
We chose this place for my mom because it is very close to where we live and we can visit a lot. They seem to provide the most value for the price, there are nicer places but they were a lot more expensive. I toured four other homes before deciding on this one for my mom.

Victorian Villa in Dallastown, PA

4.9
Mom seems to really like it here and I'am pleased with everything they have done for us. She has adjusted well to the community. The community is well-kept, there has been minor concerns about cleaning. The staff is great, they are caring for her very well. They have great activities like ...
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Elderwood Senior Living at Lancaster

4.0
Trying to find the right place is difficult enough but it's nearly impossible when you are in a completely different state. I had to rely on what I saw and read on the internet to make a decision but thankfully my friend had family in the area and that knew about this community so that is the ...
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Muddy Creek Forks review score based on 124 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 124 reviews of 13 Muddy Creek Forks assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Muddy Creek Forks 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

Muddy Creek Forks review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Muddy Creek Forks, PA13 facilities
8.8
Cross Roads, PA8 facilities
7.5
Fawn Grove, PA13 facilities

Review subcategories for Muddy Creek Forks 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 124 reviews of 13 Muddy Creek Forks assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Muddy Creek Forks 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.
Muddy Creek Forks, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
3.9
4.2
Care services
3.6
3.8
Staff
3.8
4.0
Meals & dining
3.5
3.7
Activities
3.4
3.7
Value for cost*
3.5
3.7
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Muddy Creek Forks assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Muddy Creek Forks assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Muddy Creek Forks, 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 Muddy Creek Forks 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 Muddy Creek Forks that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Muddy Creek Forks, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
61.5%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
53.8%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
61.5%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
38.5%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
61.5%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
61.5%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Muddy Creek Forks 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 Muddy Creek Forks Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Muddy Creek Forks, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
69.2%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
38.5%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
53.8%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.7%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Muddy Creek Forks 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 Muddy Creek Forks partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Muddy Creek Forks, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.7%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.2%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
46.2%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
15.4%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
23.1%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Muddy Creek Forks 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 Muddy Creek Forks communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Muddy Creek Forks, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23.1%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.5%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
30.8%
36.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Muddy Creek Forks 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 Muddy Creek Forks offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Muddy Creek Forks, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
46.2%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.8%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.1%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61.5%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.2%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.8%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.5%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.1%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.5%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
46.2%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
15.4%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.1%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.2%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Muddy Creek Forks

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 Muddy Creek Forks protect seniors.
Learn about Pennsylvania assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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Senior Commons at Powder Mill, The Residence at Fitz Farm and Amoroso Wellness at York are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Muddy Creek Forks, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 17 assisted living facilities near Muddy Creek Forks, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Muddy Creek Forks, Pennsylvania is Senior Commons at Powder Mill. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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