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Photo of Paramount Senior Living at Chambersburg Road
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They could have better meals. Activities could be better for men. Staff not always nice and do not give residents privacy. Activities should also be like to the war museum in Gettysburg, etc.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Located in Fayetteville, Pennsylvania. Our unique senior living community is nestled in the pristine and tranquil woodlands near the Michaux State Forest.Paramount Senior Living at Chambersburg Road is perfect for the active senior adult who prefers nature and green space as their retirement...
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Photo of Harmony at West Shore
1010 Photos available
3131 Floor plans available
8.3
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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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2121 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.2
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My parent has had a very good experience at Juniper Village at Brookline. The only recommendation would be to have a more thorough orientation upon becoming a resident. There are a lot of options and...
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.
Juniper Village at Brookline Senior Living is a senior living community located in State Collage, PA. State College is a municipality located in Centre County and home to about 42,000 people in a bustling college town that's a mix of University of Pennsylvania students and local residents. Ranked...
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It starts with the friendly staff and a clean facility. Country Meadows serves tasty food and provides several choices, A variety of activities and exercise programs are available each day, including...
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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After careful consideration and much prayer, we felt like God lead us to Transitions, and we have been very satisfied with our Mom’s care. She enjoys the activities and raves about [name removed] who...
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.
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Provides: Independent Living
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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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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.
Provides: Independent Living
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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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Provides: Independent Living
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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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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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Provides: Independent Living
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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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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Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Photo of Orrstown Personal Care Home
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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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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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The staff are the best asset of the Fairways! ([Name removed], P.A. really gets end of life care!) Need more help (aides) in the evening. Enjoy their events, gives us a chance to spend unique quality time w/...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Luther Ridge Retirement Vlg
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.
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Provides: Independent Living
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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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Providence Place has multiple levels of care which is why we went with them. Our loved one is able to be here as his care increases. They also told us if needed, they would be able to get a lift which was...
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.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Spring House Estates
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.
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Provides: Independent Living
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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 independent living in Lucy Furnace, PA

The average cost of senior living in Lucy Furnace is $3,333 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mapleton, PA with an average of $1,725 per month.

Independent living costs in Lucy Furnace, PA, vs. nearby cities

Lucy Furnace, PA
$3,333/mo

Independent living costs in Lucy Furnace, PA, vs. state and national averages

Lucy Furnace, PA
$3,333/mo
U.S. national average
$4,070/mo

Independent living costs in Lucy Furnace, PA, vs. other senior living options

$5,205/mo
Independent Living
$3,333/mo

Independent living costs in Lucy Furnace, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,087/mo
Studio
$5,188/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,444/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,992/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,350/mo

Senior living costs in Lucy Furnace 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: Lucy Furnace, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLucy Furnace, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Independent Living$3,333/mo$4,265/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living$4,020/mo$4,271/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$5,205/mo$5,453/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Lucy Furnace, PA:$3,333/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,265/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Lucy Furnace, PA:$4,020/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,271/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Lucy Furnace, PA:$5,205/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
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Independent living costs in Lucy Furnace, PA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Lucy Furnace 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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Independent living cost trends in Lucy Furnace, PA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Lucy Furnace 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
Lucy Furnace, PA$3,284/mo$3,739/mo-12.2%
Pennsylvania$3,305/mo$3,183/mo+3.8%
National$3,210/mo$3,147/mo+2.0%
Lucy Furnace, PA
2024 average cost:$3,284/mo
2023 average cost:$3,739/mo
Percent change:-12.2%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$3,305/mo
2023 average cost:$3,183/mo
Percent change:+3.8%
National
2024 average cost:$3,210/mo
2023 average cost:$3,147/mo
Percent change:+2.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Lucy Furnace

Recent reviews for independent living in Lucy Furnace

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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Harmony at West Shore in Mechanicsburg, PA

4.6
What I like the most about Harmony at West Shores is the People, food, and parking. Yes I would recommend this community to other families based on my experience

Transitions Healthcare Allens Cove in Duncannon, PA

4.0
Good healthcare and personal care. They need to find more help with their food services and improve their menu.

Lucy Furnace independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lucy Furnace independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lucy Furnace, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lucy Furnace independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Lucy Furnace partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lucy Furnace, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
15.6%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
15.6%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
15.6%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.1%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Lucy Furnace independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Lucy Furnace communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lucy Furnace, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
15.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
15.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
12.5%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.3%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lucy Furnace independent 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 independent living communities in Lucy Furnace offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lucy Furnace, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
15.6%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.6%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.6%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
15.6%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
15.6%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
15.6%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
9.4%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
12.5%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
12.5%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
15.6%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
15.6%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
9.4%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.4%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
15.6%
47%
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