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Photo of Bridges of Bent Creek
99 Photos available
1111 Floor plans available
9.6
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67 reviews
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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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1717 Photos available
8.9
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14 reviews
8.9
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14 reviews
5 star
43%
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What we like the most about the community is the layout is very conducive for allowing the staff to easily monitor the residents. Yes we would recommend Legend at Silver Creek to other families based on 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.
Located on the West Shore, just a few miles off Interstate 81, Legend at Silver Creek offers beautiful amenities, spacious apartments, and the area’s best personal care and memory care services. Here, residents enjoy a maintenance-free independent lifestyle focused on wellness for the whole...
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8.8
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32 reviews
8.8
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32 reviews
5 star
63%
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25%
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3%
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3%
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They were extremely helpful & caring staff. [name removed] in the administrative office was very helpful, friendly & professional. One gentleman (I forget his name, but on the marketing end) visited Mom on...
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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1313 Photos available
8.5
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51 reviews
8.5
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51 reviews
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My husband and I placed my mother in law in celebration villa. They walked us through the process and answered any questions we had. Very clean facility with lots of activities. Staff is very helpful and I...
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.
Celebration Villa of Shippensburg may have a new name- but we still offer the same exceptional care for your loved one!We are continuing to admit new Residents, where possible and appropriate, to help residents and families in need. We will do all we can to help those who are in need of our...
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Photo of Harmony at West Shore
1010 Photos available
3131 Floor plans available
8.3
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55 reviews
8.3
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55 reviews
5 star
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The executive director is responsive and helpful. The staff is very friendly and attentive. The director of nursing is unresponsive and unhelpful. They need a new food vendor. In August food was great. Now...
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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55 Photos available
8.0
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1 review
8.0
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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, 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.
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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8.0
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35 reviews
8.0
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35 reviews
5 star
29%
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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, 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.
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...
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
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.
Cumberland Crossings is a senior living community located in Carlisle, PA, home to almost 19,000 people in Cumberland County. Home to the U.S. Army Military Heritage Museum, Carlisle is a small borough with row homes and quaint stores where residents can shop, run their errands and bank, or go to...
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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.
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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.
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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.

Cost of assisted living in Upper Frankford, PA

The average cost of senior living in Upper Frankford is $4,906 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Blain, PA with an average of $3,952 per month.

Assisted living costs in Upper Frankford, PA, vs. nearby cities

Upper Frankford, PA
$4,906/mo
$4,805/mo

Assisted living costs in Upper Frankford, PA, vs. state and national averages

Upper Frankford, PA
$4,906/mo
U.S. national average
$4,612/mo

Assisted living costs in Upper Frankford, PA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,906/mo
$5,265/mo

Assisted living costs in Upper Frankford, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,214/mo
Studio
$5,563/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,278/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,107/mo

Senior living costs in Upper Frankford 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: Upper Frankford, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeUpper Frankford, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,906/mo$4,271/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$5,265/mo$5,453/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living$3,984/mo$4,265/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Upper Frankford, PA:$4,906/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,271/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Upper Frankford, PA:$5,265/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Upper Frankford, PA:$3,984/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,265/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Assisted living costs in Upper Frankford, PA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Upper Frankford 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
Upper Frankford, PA$5,482/mo$4,863/mo+12.7%
Pennsylvania$5,290/mo$5,050/mo+4.7%
National$5,321/mo$5,062/mo+5.1%
Upper Frankford, PA
2024 average cost:$5,482/mo
2023 average cost:$4,863/mo
Percent change:+12.7%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$5,290/mo
2023 average cost:$5,050/mo
Percent change:+4.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,321/mo
2023 average cost:$5,062/mo
Percent change:+5.1%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Upper Frankford, 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 Upper Frankford.

What families are saying about assisted living in Upper Frankford

Recent reviews for assisted living in Upper Frankford

Bethany Village in Mechanicsburg, PA

3.6
Staff is friendly and helpful. Communication with the family is good. The meals are not great. I would recommend the facility to others.

Vibralife in Mechanicsburg, PA

5.0
After reading the reviews. I did not Want to come here for rehab. But let me let me tell you. This facility doesn’t deserve those reviews. I have been here a week and this place is great. The staff is excellent . There is no waiting long for someone to answer your call. They constantly check ...
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Country Meadows Of West Shore in Mechanicsburg, PA

4.9
It was very difficult decision on where to send our Father for care. From my first call to country Meadows, the love and patience that were shown to us, I knew it was a first rate community in the area. Allison in marketing walked us though the admittance process and helped us with ...
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Upper Frankford review score based on 81 family reviews

7.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 81 reviews of 12 Upper Frankford assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Upper Frankford 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

Upper Frankford review score compared against nearby cities

7.6
Upper Frankford, PA12 facilities
8.3
Newville, PA156 facilities
7.6
Landisburg, PA19 facilities

Review subcategories for Upper Frankford 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 81 reviews of 12 Upper Frankford assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Upper Frankford 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.
Upper Frankford, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.2
Care services
3.5
3.8
Staff
3.9
4.0
Meals & dining
3.5
3.7
Activities
3.9
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.7
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Upper Frankford assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Upper Frankford assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Upper Frankford, 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 Upper Frankford 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 Upper Frankford that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Upper Frankford, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
58.3%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
41.7%
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
66.7%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
41.7%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.7%
54.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Upper Frankford 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 Upper Frankford Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Upper Frankford, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.7%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
8.3%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Upper Frankford 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 Upper Frankford partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Upper Frankford, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
41.7%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
41.7%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Upper Frankford 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 Upper Frankford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Upper Frankford, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
41.7%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
58.3%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
50%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.3%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Upper Frankford 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 Upper Frankford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Upper Frankford, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
66.7%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.3%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.7%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
58.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
58.3%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
25%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58.3%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Upper Frankford

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 Upper Frankford protect seniors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Bridges of Bent Creek, Legend at Silver Creek and Celebration Villa of Dillsburg are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Upper Frankford, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 16 assisted living facilities near Upper Frankford, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Upper Frankford, Pennsylvania is Magnolias of Chambersburg. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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